WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego, New York--Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her Energy and Environment Plan to reiterate her commitment to advancing American energy independence while safeguarding our environment, especially preserving the natural beauty of New York's 24th Congressional District. Tenney's plan details her recent legislative actions to expand access to safe, clean, reliable American energy whil  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 16, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Biden-Harris administration's creation of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument. With President Biden's signature, a national monument has been designated at the site where a mob of white residents burned down homes and businesses across Springfield's Black  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 16, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement upon the Biden-Harris administration's creation of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument. With President Biden's signature, a national monument has been designated at the site where a mob of white residents burned down homes and businesses across Springfield's Black community. Two Bla  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the House of Representatives' passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes their provision that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers in working with the City of New York to spend nearly $190 million to help combat flooding in Queens. Originally introduced by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the House of Representatives' passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which includes their provision that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers - in working with the City of New York - to spend nearly $190 million to help combat flooding in Queens. Or  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: COLONIE, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department has been awarded a grant totaling $90,090.90 from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. This funding will be used to help the Department complete an ongoing four-year project to replace outdated personal protective equipment for its personnel. "Our Capi  more