A bill to make CPR training accessible and put AED units in all schools has passed the U.S. Senate and is heading to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. Buffalo Bills' Safety Damar Hamlin and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer … [Read more...]
Chautauqua CARES Receives $1.3 Million To Support Those With Substance Use Disorders
A county-wide collaboration to improve support services for people with substance use disorders has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Holding VA Accountable For Lapses In Veteran Care
New York Congressional representatives have announced a nationwide review to identify and investigate systemic issues within the VA's community care practices. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receiving $5.75 Million For Lead-Based Paint Remediation
Chautauqua County will receive $5.75 million for lead-based paint hazard reductions. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding as part of $22.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for four … [Read more...]
CCIDA Receives $1 Million For Ripley Shovel-Ready Site
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency's interstate shovel ready site project in Ripley is receiving $1 million. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding that will go toward extending electrical service to … [Read more...]
Medicare Reaches Deal To Reduce Cost of Drugs by $50 Billion A Year
The White House has announced a deal that will cut the price of popular Medicare drugs by $50 billion a year. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that Medicare has reached new, lower, and fairer negotiated prices with 10 of the … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Calling For More Funding for National Weather Service, NOAA
After a record setting month of tornadoes and extreme weather in New York State, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for increased funding to weather monitoring systems. Schumer is pushing for an increase of $100 million for National … [Read more...]
Michigan Company Receives $7.56 Million Contract To Repair Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater
A Michigan-based company has received the $7.56 million contract to make repairs to Dunkirk Harbor's breakwater. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded the contract to Great Lakes Dock & Materials, LLC. Repairs will … [Read more...]
Fredonia Fire Department Receiving More Than $71,000 in Federal Funding
The Fredonia Fire Department is receiving $71,094 in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,478,994 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding … [Read more...]
NYS To Receive Nearly $250 Million To Help Families Get Access to Solar Power
New York State will receive nearly $250 million to help families get access to solar power. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the $249.8 million in federal funding for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will … [Read more...]
