Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order to create the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Hochul is temporarily pausing State environmental permits for up to one year in order to build regulatory framework that … [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...]
City Of Jamestown Receives $1 Million In Brownfield Clean-Up Funding
The City of Jamestown is receiving $1 million for brownfield clean-up from the federal government. The money is coming from the Infrastructure & Jobs Act and is being allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields … [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...]
Ripley Industrial Park Project, National Comedy Center, Feedmore Receiving $1.65 Million In Federal Funding
$1.65 million in federal funding is coming the Ripley Industrial Park project, National Comedy Center, and Feedmore Western New York. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Bills To Ban Stock Ownership, Trading For Congress On The Move
A bipartisan bill to ban stock ownership and trading for members of Congress and their immediate family members is moving through the Senate. U.S. Senators Ashley Moody (R-FL) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Restore Trust in Congress … [Read more...]
Ellicott Expected To Receive $1 Million For Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project
The town of Ellicott is expected to receive $1 million for the Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding for critical local water infrastructure projects. The … [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...]
Rep. Langworthy Not Committing To Voting On ACA Enhanced Tax Credits Extension
Congressman Nick Langworthy is declining to commit to voting for an extension of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies. Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised Democrats a floor vote on an extension of the tax credits will occur in December, … [Read more...]
