An executive order signed by President Donald Trump could effectively shutter the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, which allocates millions each year to local nonprofits. On March 14, Trump ordered the heads of … [Read more...]
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Blast Trump’s Order to Close Department of Education
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are blasting President Trump’s executive order that would dismantle the Department of Education. No president in modern history has tried to close down a Cabinet-level agency. Shutting down the … [Read more...]
Head Start Programs Missing Payments, Dealing With Technical Issues Following Attempted Federal Funding Freeze
The Head Start program in Cattaraugus & Wyoming Counties have been locked out of federal funds for over a week, leading to the program to shut down. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said the New York agency are among other Head Start programs across … [Read more...]
AP News: Trump Said Americans Could Feel ‘Some Pain’ In Emerging Trade War With Canada, Mexico, China
The Associated Press reports that President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China. The trade penalties that Trump signed Saturday at his … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Calls On Feds To Surge Funding To Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal Government to surge funding to stop the spread of avian bird flu that’s causing the price of eggs to increase. Schumer made his plea outside a Buffalo-area diner Monday saying, “...Recently … [Read more...]
Schumer Praises Canada’s End To ‘Flagpoling’
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is praising the Canadian government’s decision to eliminate the practice of “flagpoling.” In a statement to media, Schumer said, "I’m grateful for the Canadian government’s decision to once and for all … [Read more...]
Bipartisan HEARTS Act To Put AED Units In All Schools Passes Senate, Goes to President’s Desk
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...]
