Politics

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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The Governor

Let NY Vote Applauds Gov Hochul For Signing The New York Early Mail Voter Act Into Law

September 20, 2023 Contributor
Today, Governor Hochul signed a package of pro-voter measures including the New York Early Mail Voter Act which establishes a vote by mail system in New York and other Let New York Vote priorities including the Golden Day Bill, poll worker training and faithless electors.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

On 50th Anniversary Of “Battle Of The Sexes,” Gillibrand, Capito, Sinema Introduce Bill To Award Billie Jean King The Congressional Gold Medal

September 20, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) introduced bipartisan legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to tennis legend and American icon Billie Jean King. The medal will be awarded in recognition of Billie Jean King’s groundbreaking leadership, throughout her life and career, in advancing equal rights for women in athletics, education and society at large.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

New York’s Gun Laws Are Changing: Here’s What You Need To Know

September 16, 2023 Contributor
Gun owners, outdoor sportsmen and women and stores selling firearms and ammunition will be subjected to some troublesome procedures and protocols after new regulations went into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The crux of the changes pertains to the way background checks will be conducted as well as new fees associated with buying guns and ammunition from your local dealership.

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The Governor

Governor Hochul Releases Roadmap And Guidebook For P-12 Schools To Transition Bus Fleets To Zero-Emission

September 15, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Electric School Bus Roadmap and The Electric School Bus Guidebook to help New York P-12 schools transition bus fleets to zero-emission. These new resources provide school districts and bus operators with the technical and financial assistance necessary to remove fossil fuel vehicles from service and help reduce transportation emissions with a focus on disadvantaged communities and high-need school districts.

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