President Biden announced Thursday that the administration will buy another 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests for Americans, in addition to his plans to order 500 million announced last month. NPR reports Biden said a website will launch next … [Read more...]
A Year After U.S. Capitol Siege, Biden Blasts Trump’s ‘Web of Lies’
President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of spreading a "web of lies" to undermine U.S. democracy in a speech on the anniversary of the deadly Capitol attack by Trump supporters who tried to undo his 2020 election … [Read more...]
New York’s Minimum Wage Increasing December 31
New York’s minimum wage is set to increase on December 31. In Upstate New York, workers will see a 70-cent increase to $13.20 an hour from the current rate of $12.50. Minimum wage workers in Westchester County and in Long Island counties will … [Read more...]
Federal Government to Mail 500 Million COVID Tests to Citizens
The Federal government will be mailing 500 million at-home COVID test kits starting in January. The action was announced as part of an update on the pandemic by President Joe Biden Tuesday. NPR reports Biden defended his administration's … [Read more...]
House Passes ‘Build Back Better Act’
The House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act. The Guardian reports in a 220 to 213 vote, the House voted mostly along partly lines for the legislation that has often been compared to as the New Deal. Congressman Tom Reed … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Blocks Housing Eviction Moratorium
The Supreme Court blocked President Biden's moratorium on evictions in a 6 to 3 ruling on Thursday. The court previously ruled that the administration couldn’t extend the ban, instituted because of the coronavirus pandemic, past July 31st without … [Read more...]
Impeachment Could Be Next for Governor Cuomo
Impeachment could be next for Governor Andrew Cuomo following the release of a report that determined he sexually harassed multiple women. The report by a panel of independent investigators appointed by State Attorney General Letitia James came after … [Read more...]
Senate’s Proposed Infrastructure Bill Would Sent $790,000 Each to Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports
The Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill moving through the U.S. Senate includes $790,000 dollars each for the Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports. U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed that information in a release sent … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Declared Federal Holiday, Local Celebrations Planned at Jackson-Taylor Park
Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. At a jubilant White House bill-signing ceremony, Biden agreed that more than a commemoration of the events of June 19, 1865, is needed. That’s when Union … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – March 11, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media during his weekly conference call. During his call, he discusses and fields questions about the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan COVID stimulus bill, along with other topics as well. … [Read more...]
