WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: "I'm grateful that former President Trump is safe, and I'm thankful to the Secret Service and local law enforcement for responding swiftly. Political violence has absolutely no place in our country." *** Original text here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-attempted-assassination-of-former-president-trump/  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, at a press conference in NYC, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced historic Medicare savings and lower costs for 10 commonly used prescription drugs. These drugs are some of the most expensive and most frequently prescribed in the Medicare program and are used to treat conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The new prices will go into effect for people with Medicare Part   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, vibrancy and achievements of the more than 63 million Hispanic and Latino Americans across our country. America is a gorgeous mosaic made better by all those who call this lan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, vibrancy and achievements of the more than 63 million Hispanic and Latino Americans across our country. America is a gorgeous mosaic made better by all those who call this land home. Our diversity is o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Binghamton, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced $10,322,845 in federal funding will go to Greater Binghamton Airport, Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, Columbia County airport, Albert S Nader Regional Airport, Tri-Cities Airport, and Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport. These funds are available through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant Program and the Air  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced legislation he co-sponsors to strengthen resources for early cancer detection. He was joined by local leaders in support of the Find It Early Act building upon last week's U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling requiring all mammography reports and result letters sent to patients to include an assessment of breast density. "The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) delivered a heartfelt tribute on the floor of the US House of Representatives in recognition of Jim Leyland's recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Leyland, a native of Perrysburg, Ohio, joins the ranks of the greatest in Major League Baseball history with his enshrinement in Cooperstown, New York. In her remarks, Congresswoman Kaptur highlighted the sign  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15) joined Jewish students from Columbia University and Jewish organizations from across New York, including the UJA Federation New York (UJA), the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC NY), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and the American Jewish Committee New York (AJC New Yor  more

NEW YORK CITY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2024: Today, September 16, 2024, as the school year starts, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Ritchie Torres (NY-15), joined Jewish students at Columbia University and organizations to discuss campus safety. They also highlighted the importance of passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which Gottheimer helped co-lead and overwhelmingly pass  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Secured An Unprecedented $1 Billion For the GLRI In The Infrastructure Law; Now This Funding Will Help Restore Niagara River Shoreline For Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park In Buffalo New $$ Will Also Help Cherry Farms Shoreline Along The Upper Niagara River Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: We're Turning The Tide For WNY's Great Lakes Shorelines! U.S. Senate Major  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: SARATOGA, NY House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement. "I am grateful to hear that President Trump is safe following today's reported assassination attempt in Florida. I join in thanks for our hardworking law enforcement officers working to keep President Trump, his family, and his team safe. However, we must ask ourselves how an assassin was allowed to g  more