Politics

Dan Farfaglia, a former Oswego County Legislator, recently announced that he is running for Fulton City Council’s 1st Ward Seat.

Katko Announces $125k In Federal Funding To Prevent, Address Youth Addiction In Oswego

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced $125,000 in funding from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has been awarded to Farnham, Inc., in Oswego, New York, to prevent and address youth substance use disorder.

Barclay: Without Action New York’s Economic Shortcomings Are On The Verge Of Becoming Permanent

A new report from the Empire Center citing Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data paints an alarming picture of New York’s COVID-19 recovery.

Katko, McCaul: Terminating MPP Is A Mistake

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announcing its intention to issue a new memo terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy:

Katko Calls On Speaker Pelosi To Hold Vote On Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) yesterday morning spoke on the House Floor in support of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and called on Speaker Pelosi to hold a vote on this measure yesterday.

September 29, 2021 Contributor

Barclay: Delay Deadline For State’s Vaccination Requirement For Healthcare Workers

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) and his colleagues in the Minority Conference called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to delay the deadline for the state’s vaccination requirement for healthcare workers in order to protect patient care and prevent a serious workforce shortage.

Barclay: NYS Sheriffs Deserve Our Support, Gratitude

New York State Sheriffs’ Week is a chance to recognize the dedication, bravery and sacrifice of our local law enforcement officials, and consider everything they do to keep us safe.

Nine Katko-Authored Bills Pass House In National Defense Authorization Act

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today announced nine measures he authored and critical funding levels for local manufacturers and workers were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.

Gillibrand Announces Federal Gun Trafficking Legislation In Syracuse

In the wake of persistent gun violence in Syracuse, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was joined by Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh to announce her plans to reintroduce the Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking & Crime Prevention Act.

Gillibrand Urges FTC To Protect Seniors From Targeted Financial Scams

On the heels of the Senate Aging Committee holding a hearing today on “Frauds, Scams, and COVID-19: How Con Artists Have Targeted Older Americans During the Pandemic,” U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Special Committee on Aging, renewed her support for the bipartisan Senior Financial Empowerment Act.