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Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available For Zero-Emission School Buses

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million will be made available on a statewide basis for zero-emission school buses in the first round of funding available for these buses under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer: Senator Calls On Congress To Pass Bipartisan Agreement To Keep Government Open

September 28, 2023 Contributor
With a potential and avoidable government shutdown looming, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today broke down how, if the House GOP does not set aside their differences to pass the Senate’s short-term agreement and prevent a catastrophic government shutdown, the ripple effects will be felt by families and local economies across New York.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Reveals Cost Of Government Shutdown To New York

September 28, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the cost of a government shutdown to New York. Gillibrand is calling on Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans to work with Democrats to fund the government and stop jeopardizing Americans’ livelihoods.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator Gillibrand Leads Members Of The NY Delegation In Effort To Waive Burdensome Work Authorization Application Fees For Migrants

September 27, 2023 Contributor
With the increase of migrants in New York and cities across the country, Senator Gillibrand is leading the effort to waive restrictive work authorization application fees to reduce barriers and waiting times that migrants face to legally obtain work permits. Currently, the filing fee for the I-765 employment authorization application is $410.

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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator Mannion And Assemblymember Rosenthal Announce Addition Of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) To State’s Routine Newborn Screening Panel

September 27, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal today announced the addition of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV,) the leading cause of viral birth defects, to the New York State Department of Health’s routine newborn screening panel. The virus is transmitted through infectious body fluids and is commonly passed in utero, affecting one in 200 births. If not identified quickly, CMV can lead to permanent hearing and vision loss, developmental and motor delays, microcephaly and seizures.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $23 Million In Federal Funding To Improve Railroad Safety And Efficiency

September 27, 2023 Contributor
U.S. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $23,297,293 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability across Upstate New York. The funding was allocated through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program and will be used to make significant improvements to passenger and freight railways in both Central New York and the Finger Lakes region.

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Senator John W. Mannion

26 New York State Senators Endorse Colleague John Mannion For Congress In NY-22

September 26, 2023 Contributor
John W. Mannion (D-Syracuse) today announced twenty-six of his New York State Senate colleagues are endorsing his campaign to defeat Rep. Brandon Williams and restore the strong and effective representation in Washington, D.C. that the residents of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley deserve. 

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Assembly Will Barclay

New York’s Sheriffs Make Our Communities Whole

September 25, 2023 Contributor
New York state’s many incredible sheriffs give our communities peace of mind by putting those they are sworn to protect above themselves. We owe them a huge debt of gratitude, and that is why this week I want to take a moment to highlight some of the incredible services they provide our state. To that end, we celebrate Sheriff’s Appreciation Week in New York from Sunday, Sept. 17 to Saturday, Sept. 23.

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Assembly Will Barclay

Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay & Assemblyman Mike Norris On Gov. Hochul’s Reversal Of 2021 Public Referendum

September 21, 2023 Contributor
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) issued the following statements on the package of election bills signed today by Gov. Hochul. Portrayed as an effort to improve “voting rights,” one piece of legislation directly contradicts the results of a 2021 public referendum, in which multiple Democrat-sponsored initiatives were defeated.

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