WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants the federal government to do more to support dairy farmers across the country, including those in New York, who are struggling with below market milk prices. On Tuesday, Gillibrand announced that she … [Read more...]
Schumer Visits Southern Tier Distillery, Calls on USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Program
LAKEWOOD - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York) was in Chautauqua County Wednesday to raise awareness for the need to expand federally subsidized crop insurance for a group of farmers in New York. The four-term Senator and current Minority … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on USDA to Prepare for Offering Drought Relief to Regional Farmers
WASHINGTON - The drought that continues to affect much of Western New York has gained the attention of Senator Charles Schumer. Schumer is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin the process of issuing a disaster declaration … [Read more...]
Reed Defends Record Following Challenger’s Foreign Trade Accusations
JAMESTOWN - Congressional candidate John Plumb (D-Lakewood) is taking Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) to task over his voting record when it comes to U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with other countries. According to Plumb's campaign, Reed … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Restoration of Federal Funding to Help Combat Bird Flu
WASHINGTON - The price of eggs in supermarkets across the country and here in New York continues to climb and as a result, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer wants to do something about it. Wednesday afternoon New York's senior senator will discuss … [Read more...]
Growing Food Connections Initiative Now Underway in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan joined Growing Food Connections team members and partners Thursday to announce the kick-off of the Growing Food Connections initiative in Chautauqua County. The Growing Food Connections (GFC) … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Visits Jamestown Boys & Club, Announces Bipartisan Summer Meals Act
JAMESTOWN - Standing at the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan Summer Meals Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Make Announcement at Jamestown Boys and Girls Club Friday Morning
JAMESTOWN - The Winifred Diebert Boys and Girls Club in Jamestown will be receiving a very special guest later this morning. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in town and will use the Boys and Girls club as a backdrop to announce bipartisan … [Read more...]
County Approves Funding for Goose Creek Remediation; Prevent Excessive Runoff into Chautauqua Lake
MAYILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to allocate $50,000 in bed tax money to help prevent excessive runoff into Chautauqua Lake by way of Goose Creek in Ashville. The money will be used as part of a … [Read more...]
Schumer Addresses Potential Devestation of Grape Crops by Cold Weather
PORTLAND - The cold weather this winter has comprised the local grape industry in Chautauqua County for this year which, could cause financial hardship for area growers. As a result, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the U. S. Department of … [Read more...]
