BUFFALO - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave will stop in Buffalo this afternoon. Earlier … [Read more...]
Schumer Continues Push for Rail Safety
Senator Charles E. Schumer is gaining some allies in his effort to strengthen regulations regarding the transportation of crude oil over the country’s railways – some of which run through Chautauqua County. On Thursday Schumer announced that – for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities to Receive $1.32M to Assist with Early Head Start Program
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will be getting a major boost in operation aid thanks to the federal government. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.32 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Effort to End Federal Prosecution for Medicinal Marijuana
WASHINGTON - New York’s Junior Senator in Washington is joining a bi-partisan effort to end federal prosecution in states where medical marijuana has been legalized. On Tuesday afternoon, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will join Senators Cory … [Read more...]
Senator Gillibrand, Lt. Gov. Hochul Host Roundtable Meeting on Campus Sexual Assault
BUFFALO - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will host a round table meeting at University at Buffalo Monday with students and officials from University at Buffalo and other Western New York area colleges, as well as survivors, … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Joins 11 Other Senators in Introducing Campus Sexual Assault Legislation
WASHINGTON – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is working with 11 other senators in introducing a strengthened version of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act. According to Gillibrand, the bill would flip the current incentives of a broken system … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Plan to Improve Food Safety
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to crack down on the number of foodborne illnesses that take place in this country by creating a new food safety oversight agency. On Thursday New York’s junior senator provided more details of her … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Highlight Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON - A recent report has New York State ranked last in the country when it comes to the cost of child care, and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by elected officials in Washington. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand had planned to make several stops in … [Read more...]
Application Period Starts for LIHEAP Funding
ALBANY - New York residents who need assistance to help pay for their home heating bills this winter can now apply for the latest round of federal funding. On Wednesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the release of … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $100,000 in Federal Funding for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Monday that the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board would be receiving $100,000 in federal funding. The funding was allocated through the … [Read more...]
