The Great Lakes are receiving support in the federal Water Resources Development Act. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the legislation, passed in December, will enable the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to complete several risk … [Read more...]
Social Security Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
Social Security benefits will increase 8.7% in 2023. The Social Security Administration announced that the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Calling for COVID Restrictions to Ease on U.S-Canada Border
New York representatives are calling on the Biden administration to ease restrictions along the U.S.-Canada border. The request comes as Canada allowed its COVID-19 entry restrictions to expire on October 1. Those restrictions included random … [Read more...]
MHA Receives $500,000 Grant to Fight Substance Use Disorder Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The funding was allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) … [Read more...]
Nearly 400,000 Children in NYS Newly Eligible for Child Care Assistance
Nearly 400,000 children in New York State are newly eligible for child care assistance. Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a statewide campaign Tuesday to ensure eligible families access expanded child care … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport Receives Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding
The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown is receiving over $1.3 million in Federal funding. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
Senator Gillibrand Announces Reforms to Stock Act, Rep. Reed Supports Concept
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Democratic Representative Katie Porter of California announced the reintroduction of the bicameral STOCK Act 2.0 Gillibrand, who was the lead sponsor and author of the original STOCK Act, said the STOCK Act 2.0 … [Read more...]
US Senator Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish COVID-19 & Pandemic Response Centers
With the omicron variant spreading, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the creation of COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act. The bipartisan act would deliver funding to establish COVID-19 and Pandemic Response … [Read more...]
Towns of Dunkirk, Westfield Receive Federal Funding for Water System Upgrades
The town of Dunkirk has been awarded a $2,000,289 federal grant to fix a water main in the town. The money was announced by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of $13.7 million dollars in federal funding for water infrastructure in New York's … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
