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...]
Senator Gillibrand Praising U.S. Postal Service Pilot Banking Program
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is praising the announcement from the U.S. Postal Service that they have launched a pilot program to offer customers financial services. USPS is testing the program at just four post offices on the East Coast. … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Agenda Affirming Abortion Rights
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda Monday affirming abortion rights in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country. Hochul was joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to lay out their combined efforts to fight for … [Read more...]
Four Chautauqua County Fire Departments Receiving Funding for Equipment, Training
Several Chautauqua County fire departments will be receiving federal funding for new equipment and training. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $11,499, is going to 90 fire departments across … [Read more...]
Local Leaders React to Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Local leaders reacted to the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand thanked the women who stepped forward to tell their stories of being sexually harassed, calling them … [Read more...]
