Politics

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

In Seneca County, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Designate The Finger Lakes Region As A National Heritage Area

August 15, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Buttonwood Grove Winery to announce her Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act, legislation that would designate the Finger Lakes region as a National Heritage Area. National Heritage Areas (NHA) are established by Congress to recognize a region’s natural, cultural, or historic significance. Securing this designation for the Finger Lakes would promote tourism and help ensure that the area is preserved for generations to come. 

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.2 Million In Federal Funding For Fire Departments In New York State

August 14, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $3,224,471.27 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across twenty-nine fire departments. This federal funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG).

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Assembly Will Barclay

New York’s Migrant Crisis Is Growing. The Response Needs To Catch Up.

August 11, 2023 Contributor
There are few instances in recent memory that so profoundly illustrate what not to do when addressing a public policy crisis. From Joe Biden’s failures at the southern border, to the empty “sanctuary” promises of Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams, to the lack of communication and transparency at all levels of government, New York’s migrant crisis shows no signs of slowing down. No part of this emergency was handled properly, and the coming months will almost certainly bring more challenges for local officials and communities.

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Assembly Will Barclay

Comptroller Report Offers Reality Check On Progressives’ Energy Overhaul

August 4, 2023 Contributor
As New York attempts to meet the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), it is becoming clearer the fears about its shortcomings are about to become a reality. More evidence of this came by way of New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli who released a report this week emphasizing how far behind the state is with respect to meeting the unrealistic demands required under the new environmental policy.

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The Governor

Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million To Advance Electric Vehicle Adoption And Integration With The Electric Grid

August 3, 2023 Contributor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $12 million initiative to support the development and demonstration of innovative, replicable solutions that advance electric vehicle adoption and the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid. The initiative also seeks to support novel demonstrations of medium- and heavy-duty electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. In addition to supporting the State’s transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2035, today’s announcement advances the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act requirements to achieve a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040 and reduce emissions 85 percent by 2050.

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