U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of affordable child care. Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers live in communities that lack adequate access to child care, a share higher than in … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Biden To Certify Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday called on President Joe Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before the end of his presidency. Gillibrand is asking Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to publish the ERA as part of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua CARES Receives $1.3 Million To Support Those With Substance Use Disorders
A county-wide collaboration to improve support services for people with substance use disorders has received $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced … [Read more...]
State Assembly, Family Court Judge Seats On The Ballot Today
Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Holding VA Accountable For Lapses In Veteran Care
New York Congressional representatives have announced a nationwide review to identify and investigate systemic issues within the VA's community care practices. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Northern Border
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced a new bipartisan bill that would strengthen security at the U.S.-Canada Border. Gillibrand said The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act would help ensure Customs and Border Protection … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Free Meals For All School Children
U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing a program that would provide free meals to all schoolchildren regardless of income. The Universal School Meals Program Act also would increase the reimbursement rates for participating … [Read more...]
Fredonia Fire Department Receiving More Than $71,000 in Federal Funding
The Fredonia Fire Department is receiving $71,094 in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,478,994 in federal funding for fire departments across New York State. The funding … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Legislation To End Blood Quantum For Tribal Communities Filed in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Steve Daines (R-MT) have introduced legislation to end blood quantum rule for tribal communities. The bipartisan Tribal Border Crossing Parity Act would eliminate the 50% blood quantum requirement for … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Sponsoring Legislation to Renew Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]
