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...]
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 Chuck Schumer Touts $10 Million in Waterfront Infrastructure Projects in Dunkirk
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer touted $10 million in funding for waterfront infrastructure projects in Dunkirk Thursday. Schumer, in a visit to the Dunkirk harbor, said that the funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, which includes $8 … [Read more...]
Senate to Move Forward with Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will push for a vote this week on the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. Schumer said the $50 billion dollar overhaul of the agency was needed to save it and that waiting any longer could … [Read more...]
Postal Service Reform Act Passes House, Moves Onto Senate
The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 that would overhaul the agency's finances and allow it to modernize. Congressman Tom Reed, who voted in favor of the bill, said the reforms proposed by the Post … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
$1 Billion Being Invested in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
The Federal Infrastructure Bill includes a historic $1 billion federal investment being made in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the funding will supercharge essential conservation efforts by … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Testing Requirements Easing Nov. 30th for US-Canadian Border Crossing
Beginning November 30th, people crossing the U.S.-Canadian border will have less stringent COVID-19 testing requirements. The requirements were eased following a meeting between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Canadian Prime Minister … [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...]
Sen. Schumer Pushing for West Nile Virus Funding While Health Department Urges Residents To Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for more local funding to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus in New York as the Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
