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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator Mannion Presents NYS Senate Empire Award To Nichols Supermarket In Liverpool For Outstanding Contributions To The Community

August 24, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion today presented Nichols Supermarket in Liverpool with the New York State Senate Empire Award. The award recognizes businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to their communities and the State of New York.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver Largest Investment Ever Through The Northern Border Regional Commission For Upstate NY

August 23, 2023 Contributor
After delivering historic increase for the program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $10,858,128 in federal funding for twelve projects across the North Country and Upstate New York through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) the largest annual investment for Upstate NY in the programs history. Schumer and Gillibrand said these projects will help address critical needs across the region, including expanding childcare, fixing aging infrastructure, training workers for good-paying jobs, increasing access to high-speed internet, and accelerating the economic growth of Main Streets across the North Country and Upstate New York.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer

Schumer Secures $4 Million In Fed Funding For Port Of Oswego To Expand Operations, Purchase New Equipment, Boost Rail Infrastructure, And Strengthen Upstate NY Businesses Access To Global Markets

August 22, 2023 Contributor
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Port of Oswego has been awarded a $4 million grant through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve rail infrastructure and purchase new cargo handling equipment. Schumer says this funding will provide the harbor with essential equipment and railroad upgrades, leading to 19 new jobs, increased export capacity, and better access to global markets for local businesses.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces Over $160,000 In Federal Funding For Economic Development In The Village Of Cazenovia

August 21, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $166,000 in federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support strategic planning for the Village of Cazenovia following the closure of Cazenovia College in Madison County.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Highlights $2 Million In Federal Funding For Auburn Community Hospital And Visits Construction Site Of Its New State-Of-The-Art Cancer Center

August 18, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Auburn Community Hospital President & CEO Scott Berlucchi, City Councilor Ginny Kent and Cayuga County Legislature Chair David Gould to highlight $2 million in federal funding for Auburn Community Hospital’s new state-of-the-art cancer center and to view the construction site. The funding will support the expansion of the cancer center and will be used for infrastructure improvements and to purchase critical medical equipment for cancer diagnostics.

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Assembly Will Barclay

The Great New York State Fair Is Back For 2023

August 18, 2023 Contributor
We’re right around the corner for one of the most anticipated events of the year as the New York State Fair prepares to open on August 23 in Syracuse and run through September 4. The annual Central New York tradition features exciting new acts and exhibits, and this year’s fair is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for all ages.

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The Governor

Governor Hochul Highlights Nearly $14 Million Available To Advance Innovation In Clean Hydrogen Research, Development, And Demonstration Projects

August 18, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a nearly $14 million initiative to advance clean hydrogen research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects. The first round of funding makes up to $8 million available for projects that address the challenges of decarbonizing industrial process heat and advancing clean hydrogen production and renewable energy integration. Today’s announcement supports the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals to reduce emissions 85 percent by 2050 and transition to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040. 
  

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces Over $6 Million In Federal Funding For Youth Mental Health Initiatives And Treatment For Substance Use Disorders In New York State

August 17, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,837,883 in federal funding for youth mental health initiatives and programs, as well as treatment for substance use disorders in New York State. The funding was allocated through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and will be used to serve a wide array of needs, including helping to develop and support school- and community-based mental health programs and services, as well as expanding access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatments.

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Senator John W. Mannion

Senator John W. Mannion Continues Record Funding For Workforce Training With Additional $1,750,000 For MACNY To Help Meet Demand for High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs In CNY And Across The State

August 17, 2023 Contributor
Senator John W. Mannion (D-Geddes) today announced continued record funding for the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) with an additional $1,750,000 for workforce training in high-demand and high-skill manufacturing jobs in Central New York and across the state.  Senator Mannion has secured $4,250,000 for MACNY’s workforce training programs since taking office, including to help fund its successful Manufacturing Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP.) 

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