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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for 2024-08-01 ( 12 items )  
Congressman Langworthy Announces $34,000 Federal Grant for the Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced that the Crittenden Volunteer Fire Department Inc. has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $34,364.26 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "Our local volunteer firefighters deserve the very best equipment and training so they can safely and efficiently serve our community," said Congressman Langworthy. "I will always do what I more PR

Congressman Langworthy Pens Letter to the Biden Administration Highlighting Risks of Hardinge Inc. Unit Closure (10)
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm, calling on the Biden Administration to take seriously the potential closure of the Hardinge Inc. Super-Precision Unit in Elmira, New York. This unit plays a vital role in the local economy, national security projects and our domestic supply chains. "Hardinge is essential to the succes more PR

Congresswoman Tenney Joins NY-24 Volunteer Firefighters in Calling for OSHA to Reconsider Burdensome Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: Lockport, New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today was joined by Niagara County Legislators Anthony Nemi, Shawn Foti, and Christopher McKimmie, President of FASNY Edward Tase, Jr., Niagara County Director of Emergency Services and Fire Coordinator Jonathan Schultz, and numerous local volunteer firefighters to call on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reconsider expandi more PR

Gillibrand Statement On Biden Administration's Nomination Of Judge Anthony Brindisi To United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on Judge Anthony Brindisi's nomination to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York: "Judge Brindisi is an exceptionally qualified and dedicated attorney with a long track record of service to the people of New York. He is tough and fair and has a sharp legal acumen. I am proud that President Biden has  more PR

Gillibrand, Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Provide Mental Health Services For First Responders (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: First Responders, Such As Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services Personnel And Public Safety Telecommunicators, Face Higher Rates Of PTSD Than Civilians Bill Would Also Establish A National Mental Health Hotline For First Responders Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan First Responders Wellness Act, legislation th more PR

LaLota Secures $1.25 Million for Village of Sag Harbor Sewer Expansion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: SAG HARBOR, NY Today, Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after securing $1.25 Million in federal funding for the Village of Sag Harbor. The funding will go toward the Sag Harbor Sewer Service Area Expansion project. "As a lifelong Long Islander, I'm proud to have secured $1.25 Million in federal funding for the Village of Sag Harbor. This funding will go toward much-needed  more PR

Rep. Molinaro Announces Mobile Office Hours in Tompkins County & Columbia County (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-New York, issued the following news release: Leeds, NY U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday, August 6 at the Groton Village Office and from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Thursday, August 8 at the Claverack Library. During these events, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to share comments and resolve issues  more PR

Rep. Morelle, Sen. Merkley Introduce Legislation To Close Summer Learning Gap (10)
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) announced action to combat summer learning loss--which is especially prevalent in low-income communities. Their legislation, the Summer Meals and Learning Act, establishes a grant program to keep school libraries open that serve as summer meal sites, helping to close the achievement gap. "For far too many c more PR

Representative Adriano Espaillat Hosts Over 100 Environmental Justice Advocates, Leaders, Students During Annual Boat Tour (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: Tour Photos(link is external) NEW YORK, NY Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) marked a successful third annual environmental justice boat tour along the Harlem and Bronx Rivers to assess concerns and progress along these corridors. During the tour, Rep. Espaillat was joined by more than 100 environmental advocates, students, and city and state officials. "Thank you to each of the environmental  more PR

Reps. Lawler, Caraveo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Four-Year Degree Benefit to Police Officers (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: Today, Representatives Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) announced the introduction of H.R. 9180, the Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety (EdCOPS) Act. This bipartisan bill, co-sponsored by Congressman John James (MI-10), addresses police staffing challenges by providing education benefits to police officers and their dependents. Under the EdCOPS Act, a publi more PR

SCHUMER APPLAUDS COMPLETION OF ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY ACCESS GATE ALONG I-84 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: After launching his push last year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement on the completion of the emergency access gate in Orange County along Interstate 84 in the Town of Wawayanda: "This will save lives. Last year's tragic bus crash in Orange County showed we need to prioritize safety along I-84. The tragic crash which caus more PR

Tonko Announces $34K+ Grant for Village of Scotia Fire Department (10)
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: SCOTIA, NY Congressman Paul D. Tonko announced today that the Village of Scotia Fire Department will receive an award from the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program totaling $34,857.14. The funding will be used to purchase two new mechanical chest compression devices designed to provide continuous, accurate compressions to patients experiencing cardiac arrest. "Each and every da more PR