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...]
Jamestown One Of Thousands Of ‘No King Rallies’ Locations Set For Oct. 18
The City of Jamestown will be the site of one of the 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the nation planned for this Saturday, October 18. The Jamestown Justice Coalition is once again hosting the rally which will be held in Dow Park from 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
Trump Reinstates $187 Million In Counter-Terrorism Funding To NYS
The Trump administration has reinstated the $187 million in counter-terrorism funding cut from New York State following objections from top officials. The threatened cuts were blasted by New York lawmakers, including Governor Kathy Hochul, who … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls Out Trump, Noem Following $187 Million Counter-Terrorism Cuts To NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling out President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to counter-terrorism funding in New York. Hochul said the state’s allocation has been cut by … [Read more...]
Healthcare Premiums Could Rise 38% A Month In NYS If Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Not Extended
Residents in New York State could see healthcare premiums go up an average of 38% a month if Congress does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire this month. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said in Western New York, the … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Visits JCC In Support Of Job Corps Program
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Jamestown Community College to show his support for keeping the Job Corps program open. Schumer said the Trump administration is not only targeting Job Corps centers for closure, but in his recent budget request, … [Read more...]
