LAKEWOOD - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was one of several Republicans who showed up in Lakewood Tuesday night to help open the 2016 Election Headquarters for local GOP candidates. Reed was on hand to thank supporters in the area and … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on USDA to Prepare for Offering Drought Relief to Regional Farmers
WASHINGTON - The drought that continues to affect much of Western New York has gained the attention of Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin the process of issuing a disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receives Federal Grant for Early Childhood Programming
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. has been awarded federal funding to help continue to develop early childhood programming in the county. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced nearly $4.4 million in … [Read more...]
Plumb Criticizes Reed for not Supporting Amtrak Contract tied to Regional Manufacturing Jobs
HORNELL - Congressional Candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is once again criticizing his opponent, incumbent Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), this time for taking credit for jobs supported by federal dollars that he voted against. Plumb is referring to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department to Receive $12,700 in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $12,728 in federal funding for the Jamestown Fire Department in Chautauqua County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance … [Read more...]
Schumer Meets with Chautauqua County Family to Give Update on Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Effort
MAYVILLE - Senator Charles Schumer was in Chautauqua County on Tuesday to meet with the family of a service member who died in 1969 while serving the country. Schumer met with the parents of Terry Lee Henderson at their home to provided updates on … [Read more...]
WNY Soldier May Soon See Name on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
WASHINGTON - A family from Chautauqua County may soon see one of their relatives get the recognition he deserves for serving his country. U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer Wednesday announced that he is introducing an amendment to the National … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Call for More Federal Funding to Fight Zika Virus
NEW YORK - U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) joined health officials Sunday to ask for increased funding to prevent and treat the Zika virus. Schumer said that the U.S. House of Representatives’ approved sum of $600 … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Push for Increased Federal Support in Fight Against Heroin, Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON - New York’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate both took time out on Wednesday to address to growing heroin and opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across upstate new York, including here Chautauqua County. On … [Read more...]
Schumers Call on Feds to do More to Fight Zika Virus
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer Sunday pushed for a three-point federal plan aimed at containing the Zika virus outbreak that has already affected thirty people in the United States, including at least five in New York. First, Schumer is … [Read more...]
