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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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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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