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...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Passage of Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence Act
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced the passage of the Fentanyl Eradication & Narcotics Deterrence, or FEND, Off Fentanyl Act. Gillibrand’s office said that the legislation would give the U.S. government the power to crack down on … [Read more...]
Pomfret Receiving $3.4 Million For Phase Two Of North End Water District
The town of Pomfret is one of nine upstate communities receiving federal funding to modernize their water infrastructure. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the town will receive $3.4 … [Read more...]
City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds
The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [Read more...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Extend Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would extend a program that helps low-income households afford high-speed internet. Gillibrand said the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion in … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Continued Funding of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for continued federal funding for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) in the upcoming government funding bill. The federal program assists households whose drinking water and/or … [Read more...]
Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program Expands in NYS
A Cyber Service Academy scholarship program has been expanded in New York State. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the expansion as part of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. Gillibrand created this program to … [Read more...]
Fines For Telemarketers Who Violate ‘Do Not Call’ Registry Nearly Double
Telemarketers who violate the Do Not Call registry can expect their fines in New York to nearby double as a result of legislation signed into law last Wednesday. The move amends New York's general business law to raise the maximum fine for … [Read more...]
USDA Approves Agriculture Disaster Designation for 31 NYS Counties Following Freeze That Destroyed Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the New York State Farm Service Agency’s request for a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation following this past May’s deep freeze that destroyed thousands of acres of crops for 31 counties across … [Read more...]
