Politics

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay

Assembly Republicans Press State Agencies For Answers On Migrant Crisis Spending And Oversight Of $1 Billion

June 5, 2023 Contributor
In an effort to protect taxpayer funds, members of the Assembly Republican Conference called on state officials to provide information and clarification about the $1 billion allocated to New York City for costs associated with the migrant influx. Reports that have revealed a lack of coordination, communication and planning have raised serious concerns from numerous state and local officials as the relocation of migrants continues without regard for local laws.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger

June 1, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a video press conference to announce the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, legislation that would make Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits more robust and easily available to older Americans. Despite facing high rates of food insecurity, less than half of eligible older adults are enrolled in SNAP. Gillibrand’s bill would eliminate unnecessary administrative hurdles and make it easier for them to receive benefits. 

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Gillibrand Announces Over $21 Million For Head Start Projects In New York State

June 1, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $21,783,200 in federal funding for Head Start programs in New York State. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will be used to support child care and support services for families.

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Politics

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability Of $12 Million Through Investing In America Agenda For Brownfields Job Training Grants

May 31, 2023 Contributor
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $12 million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for environmental job training grants under the Fiscal Year 2024 Brownfields Job Training Program.

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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Proud New Associate Member Of The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

May 30, 2023 Contributor
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proud to be announcing her new Associate Membership in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). New York is home to the second-highest Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) population in the United States and has been enriched by this community’s long history of cultural contributions and accomplishments.

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