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...]
US Senator Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Establish COVID-19 & Pandemic Response Centers
With the omicron variant spreading, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the creation of COVID-19 and Pandemic Response Centers of Excellence Act. The bipartisan act would deliver funding to establish COVID-19 and Pandemic Response … [Read more...]
Towns of Dunkirk, Westfield Receive Federal Funding for Water System Upgrades
The town of Dunkirk has been awarded a $2,000,289 federal grant to fix a water main in the town. The money was announced by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of $13.7 million dollars in federal funding for water infrastructure in New York's … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
Senator Gillibrand Praising U.S. Postal Service Pilot Banking Program
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is praising the announcement from the U.S. Postal Service that they have launched a pilot program to offer customers financial services. USPS is testing the program at just four post offices on the East Coast. … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Agenda Affirming Abortion Rights
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda Monday affirming abortion rights in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country. Hochul was joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to lay out their combined efforts to fight for … [Read more...]
Four Chautauqua County Fire Departments Receiving Funding for Equipment, Training
Several Chautauqua County fire departments will be receiving federal funding for new equipment and training. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $11,499, is going to 90 fire departments across … [Read more...]
Local Leaders React to Governor Cuomo’s Resignation
Local leaders reacted to the news of Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation. Both U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand thanked the women who stepped forward to tell their stories of being sexually harassed, calling them … [Read more...]
Impeachment Could Be Next for Governor Cuomo
Impeachment could be next for Governor Andrew Cuomo following the release of a report that determined he sexually harassed multiple women. The report by a panel of independent investigators appointed by State Attorney General Letitia James came after … [Read more...]
COI to Receive $157,000 in Emergency Head Start Funding
Chautauqua Opportunities will receive $157,000 dollars in emergency Head Start program funding. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding that will help mitigate learning disruptions for low-income children and … [Read more...]
