New York State Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars in Congressionally approved federal funding for energy and infrastructure … [Read more...]
NYS Department Of Health Joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
The New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. In January, the Trump Administration withdrew the United States from WHO. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Job Corps To Remain Open After Federal Funding Restored
Cassadaga Job Corps will remain open after funding was restored in the recently passed bill by the U.S. Senate. The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill rejects President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate Job … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Halts Freeze On $10 Billion In Child Care Assistance Funds
A federal judge has temporarily halted a freeze on more than $10 billion in child care and family aid. The ruling Friday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York pauses a Trump administration move that cut off … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kirsten Gillibrand – January 8, 2026
The Trump Administration announced this week that they have frozen $10 billion in child care subsidies and services in five Democratic controlled states, including New York. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference to discuss the issue … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Child Care Assistance Grants Be Unfrozen By Trump Administration
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration unfreeze the grants that provide child care assistance to tens of thousands of families in New York. On Tuesday, the Trump administration froze $10 billion in funding for … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1
More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]
Around 500 Attend ‘No Kings’ Rally In Jamestown
Around 500 people attended the “No Kings” Rally in Jamestown that was part of more than 2,700 rallies held across the United States on October 18. Saturday’s rally was organized by the Jamestown Justice Coalition and held in Dow Park. Speakers … [Read more...]
