WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that Chautauqua County will receive $1,300,000 in federal funding to support the Chautauqua Comprehensive Addiction Response and Evaluation (CARES) program. Funded by the Office of Justice Programs, this grant will advance efforts to address the substance use crisis affecting families and communities across the region. "The CARES program is a critical  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Last Year, The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Provided Over 1.7 Million Benefits To New York Households; Eligible Households Can Receive Up To $1,000 in Heating Assistance New Yorkers Can Now Apply For Benefits For This Winter With winter fast approaching, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to share how New Yorkers can apply to receive federal assistance to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on New York Governor Kathy Hochul's revival of the New York City congestion pricing plan: "President-elect Trump has made it clear that he does not support this congestion pricing scheme, and the rush to institute it before he can take office is a blatantly po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and find bipartisan common ground, while standing up to extremism wherever necessary. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The elections are over and the American people have spoken. Former President Donald Trump will be the next Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and find bipartisan common ground, while standing up to extremism wherever necessary. LEADER JEFFRIES: Good morning, everyone. The elections are over and the American people have spoken. Former President Donald Tru  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler issued a statement after outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer put Congressman Lawler's Antisemitism Awareness Act forward as an amendment to the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). "After dragging his heels for six months after the bill passed the House overwhelmingly, I am glad that Senator Chuck Schumer has succumbed to pressure and is finally moving the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to address the dangerous and illicit sale of counterfeit, fentanyl-laced pills fueling an increase in overdose deaths amongst young people, many of whom are purchasing these deadly substances on applications such as Snapchat. "The market for illicit drugs has changed dramatically, with criminal drug traffickers turning to smartphones to sell the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Gillibrand's Cyber Service Academy Will Create Pipeline Of Cyber Professionals To Protect Our National Security Nearly 30,000 Department of Defense Cyber Positions Remain Unfilled Starting In Their Junior Year In A Four-Year Program Or Second Year In An Associate's Degree Program, Students Receive A Year Of Free College For Every Year Committed To Public Service Interested students can learn more a  more