New Yorkers with federal student loans are urged to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. On July 1, 2026, borrowers who are enrolled in the SAVE plan began receiving notifications from their … [Read more...]
Court Case Challenging Conditions On How Homeless Funding Could Be Used Wins
A case challenging the Trump administration’s conditions that capped how much homelessness funding could used for housing has won in court. New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Decrying Loss Of Healthcare Coverage Due To ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is decrying the loss of affordable health care coverage due to cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Low and middle income New York residents are expected to lose access to the Essential Plan. The “Big … [Read more...]
Officials Call On Trump Administration To Refund Tariff Payments
State and Federal leaders are calling on the Trump Administration to refund tariff payments to businesses and consumers. This comes after a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned sweeping tariffs Trump justified under the 1977 International … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Joins 12 Other States In Suing Trump For Termination of Energy And Infrastructure Projects
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...]
