New York State is receiving $100 million for broadband access expansion. The new federal investment comes from the $10 billion in the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said getting the American … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Prioritizes Nutrition, Food Insecurity in Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her ideas for improving nutrition and addressing food insecurity ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill. More than 33 million people in the United States live in households that are food insecure, with roughly … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Outlines Dairy Priorities
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Great Lakes Receiving Support from Water Resources Development Act
The Great Lakes are receiving support in the federal Water Resources Development Act. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said the legislation, passed in December, will enable the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to complete several risk … [Read more...]
Social Security Benefits to Increase 8.7% in 2023
Social Security benefits will increase 8.7% in 2023. The Social Security Administration announced that the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January … [Read more...]
NY Representatives Calling for COVID Restrictions to Ease on U.S-Canada Border
New York representatives are calling on the Biden administration to ease restrictions along the U.S.-Canada border. The request comes as Canada allowed its COVID-19 entry restrictions to expire on October 1. Those restrictions included random … [Read more...]
MHA Receives $500,000 Grant to Fight Substance Use Disorder Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The funding was allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) … [Read more...]
Nearly 400,000 Children in NYS Newly Eligible for Child Care Assistance
Nearly 400,000 children in New York State are newly eligible for child care assistance. Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a statewide campaign Tuesday to ensure eligible families access expanded child care … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport Receives Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding
The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown is receiving over $1.3 million in Federal funding. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
Senator Gillibrand Announces Reforms to Stock Act, Rep. Reed Supports Concept
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Democratic Representative Katie Porter of California announced the reintroduction of the bicameral STOCK Act 2.0 Gillibrand, who was the lead sponsor and author of the original STOCK Act, said the STOCK Act 2.0 … [Read more...]
