WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced a federal grant of $1 million for the Tanglewood Community Nature Center in Elmira, NY. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved this significant grant construction of the Tanglewood Canopy Walkway, a project that aims to enhance tourism and boost the local economy in the Finger Lakes region. "Tanglewood Nature Center is a pillar in our community  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced a federal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for Alfred University, totaling $480,000. The grant will support a project led by Collin Wilkinson, Assistant Professor of Glass Science and Engineering at Alfred University and the New York State College of Ceramics (NYSCC), titled "RUI: Examining the Discrepancy Between Stress and Enthalpy Relaxation   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Delivers Direct Assistance to Seniors with Social Security and Medicare C.A.R.E.S Van Tour Constituent Advocacy Resources Empowerment Services (C.A.R.E.S.) Van routinely brings assistance with federal agencies to communities across NY-18; has previously been used for Rep. Ryan's all-in-one Senior Resource Fair and to bring assistance from the Social Security Administration back to Ulster   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Representatives Brandon Williams (NY-22), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) in sending a letter to President Biden in support of the request made for a Presidential Emergency Declaration for the State of New York. On July 15th and 16th, severe weather across fifteen New York counties caused over 400,000 powe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to eight composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work. Winning composers for 2024 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissions are Andy Akiho and Sandbox Percussion; Donnacha Dennehy and F-Plus Trio; Ted Hea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (STATEN ISLAND, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella and Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo today joined members of the National Association of Letter Carriers at the Manor Road Post Office to respond to drive-through mailboxes being removed as a result of ongoing vandalism and theft. "With limited on site parking and many seniors with mobility issues, the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) Today Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) released the following statement calling for the Biden-Harris Administration to immediately release the details surrounding the pre-trial agreement(link is external) made with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his associates: "Any plea deal with the terrorists responsible for killing thousands of Americans, including so many of my   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his second annual August Action Plan. Throughout the month of August, Rep. Molinaro will be in all eleven counties in New York's 19th Congressional District to participate in community events, host roundtables, constituent service events, and more. Rep. Molinaro will travel thousands of miles and provide regular updates during his August Actio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: NEW YORK, NY This month, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragan (CA-44) and CHC Deputy Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosted the inaugural CHC roundtable addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies and advancements on Latino communities. Watch replay(link is external) of the CHC's AI roundtable and view photos here(link is external). The first AI roundtable, le  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Senator Says Vacca--A Rochester-area Native, Graduate Of The University At Buffalo School Of Law, Former Prosecutor & Current Acting State Supreme Court Judge--Will Bring Years Of Legal Expertise To Federal Bench, Serve With Integrity & Professionalism Schumer: Senate Confirmation of Rochester's Vacca Is A Historic Moment For Western NY After recommending her to serve as a j  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Following Schumer & Gillibrand's 10+ Years Of Advocacy To Prevent Layoffs At Rome's DFAS DFAS Releases Landmark Report Announcing Dozens of Workforce Development Programs for DFAS Rome That Will Help Save Hundreds From Job Displacement DFAS Rome Employees Will Soon Have Access To Training And Upskilling Resources They Need To Transition To New Essential And Good-Paying Roles   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Biden-Harris plea deal with the terrorists behind 9/11. "On September 11, 2001, as the world watched the deadliest terrorist attack in American history, the American people rallied together in support of our nation and vowed to never forget. The Biden-Harris Administration just shattered that promise and betray  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to submit a request for a Presidential disaster declaration to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following flash flooding on July 10, 2024, that severely impacted counties and municipalities across New York's 21st Congressional District. "As the Representative of the counties and municipalities in NY-21 t  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) today sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris to express concern about her National Security Advisor, Philip Gordon, and his connections to senior Department of Defense official Ariane Tabatabai. Ms. Tabatabai was reportedly involved in an Iranian government operation to expand Iran's influence in the United States. "Kamala Harris'   more