WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy announced new federal funding for the City of Jamestown, totaling $187,672, for substance abuse and mental health services. The grant is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Projects of Regional and National Significance Program through the Department of Health and Human Services. "The City of Jamestown has been grappling wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Secures $355,676 to Bolster Firefighter Workforce in Orange and Ulster County Fire Departments Ryan secured $200,000 for Vails Gate Fire Company and $73,600 for Quassaick Bridge Fire District in New Windsor and $82,076 for the Esopus Fire District to invest in recruitment and retention of new firefighters Announcement comes only weeks after Ryan delivered over $1.4 million for fire depart  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded President Biden for nominating Elizabeth C. Coombe to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Gillibrand recommended Ms. Coombe to President Biden earlier this year. "I am proud and grateful that President Biden has nominated Elizabeth C. Coombe to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern Distr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: HAUPPAUGE, NY Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), a member of the Homeland Security Committee, sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting that FEMA extend its support to include Individual Assistance for the victims of recent flooding and severe weather to further help Long Islanders recover from the storm. "Last week's storm caused massive amounts   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: HAUPPAUGE, NY Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement before Labor Day 2024. "As Labor Day approaches, we must recognize the invaluable contributions of organized labor, particularly here in Suffolk County. Whether it's the commitment of our teachers shaping young minds, the dedication of our police officers, the skilled craftsmanship of our construction workers, or the compassi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2024: Today, Rep. Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced his original cosponsorship of the Early Access to Screening Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17). This bill will lower the age threshold for women to receive free, annual breast cancer screenings through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Currently, women aged 40 and over qualify for no-cost coverage for annual screening mam  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: One Of Utica's Busiest Streets Oneida Street Was Plagued By A Verizon Dead Zone For Years Frustrating Neighbors & Business Owners And Leading To Public Safety Issues With Residents Unable To Make Calls For Years Town Could Get No Change, But Senator Stood With Locals & Publicly Called On Verizon And FINALLY Got Move On Building A Cell Tower In New Hartford That Will Start To   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Oswego Industrial Park Is Less Than 10 Miles From Micron's Future Home, With Many Tech & Other Companies Wanting To Locate There; BUT Site Is Rapidly Running Out Of Developable Land Schumer Personally Visited Earlier This Month To Fight For New Fed $$$ To Fix This Problem And Develop 185 Acres Of Adjacent Land With New Roads, Water & Other Infrastructure To Prepare Oswego Co  more