WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER WEEKS OF PAYING FOR KNICKS GAMES AND EPISODES OF JUDY JUSTICE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO WATCH, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY INTRODUCE THE "STOP SPORTS BLACKOUTS ACT" TO FORCE CABLE COMPANIES TO REFUND CUSTOMERS FOR TELEVISION BLACKOUTS After Weeks of Paying for Knicks Games and Episodes of Judy Justice Without Being Able to Watch, Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Chris Murphy Introduc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Kennedy Calls For Cooler Heads To Prevail Alongside Leaders From Cross-Section Of WNY Economy New Tariffs On Canada Would Impact More Than 27,000 Jobs In Kennedy's District, Which Sees $608 Million In Goods Purchased By Canada Every Year * * * BUFFALO, NY -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) stood with business leaders representing a cross-section of Western New York's economy t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Keep All Options on the Table to Counter a Nuclear-Armed Iran WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) along with U.S. Representatives Jared Moskowitz (D-Florida-23) and Mike Lawler (R-New York-17) this week introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Reintroduces 'RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act' and Launches Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus to Support Israel's Sovereignty Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today alongside Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act to require all official United States documents and materials to use the term "Judea and Samaria" instea more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Slams Trump Policy That Would Gut Social Security Administration, Make It Harder For Seniors To Receive Benefits U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, is leading 11 of her Senate colleagues in a letter warning that President Trump's plan to "buy out" federal workers would make it harder for older Americans to get their Social Security benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOCHUL, SCHUMER ANNOUNCE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY HOSPITAL IN NEW YORK STATE FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX DISABILITIES NOW OPEN UNDER THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY Hospital's Innovative Care Model Will Provide Comprehensive Medical Care for Children, Providing Relief to Families and Leading to Better Health Outcomes Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Sch more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2025: Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Last week, Republicans celebrated the pardoning of violent criminals who brutally assaulted police officers, many of whom have extensive criminal records that include rape and domestic violence. Today, their reckless and dangerous assault on American law enforcement continues more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2025: Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement. Last week, Republicans celebrated the pardoning of violent criminals who brutally assaulted police officers, many of whom have extensive criminal records that include rape and domestic violence. Today, their reckless and dangerous assault on American law enforcement continues with the gutting of the F more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke and representatives from Citymeals, early childhood development centers and local violence interruption organizations to highlight how the Republican Rip Off steals taxpayer money from hardworking Americans to reward billio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke and representatives from Citymeals, early childhood development centers and local violence interruption organizations to highlight how the Republican Rip Off steals taxpayer money from hardworking Americans to reward billionaire donors and wealthy c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Condemns President Trump for Abhorrent Response * * * BUFFALO, NY -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement in the aftermath of the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash outside of Reagan Washington National Airport: "I am praying for all the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopt more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nick LaLota Leads Bipartisan Call for Urgent SALT Relief at Smithtown Press Conference, Cites Sky-High Taxes and Outmigration Crisis Smithtown, NY - Today, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) led a press conference at the Suffolk County Legislature, addressing the dire need for State and Local Tax (SALT) relief and calling for immediate federal action to ease the crushing tax burden on Lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: NEW YORK- Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) brought together local service providers, advocates, and policymakers for an urgent discussion on the impact of recent Trump administrations immigration policies. The conversation focused on how local leaders and non-profits can support immigrant communities in the face of the administration's aggressive deportation tactics and expanded more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) reintroduced the bipartisan IGO Anti-Boycott Act which stops international governmental organizations from discriminating against Israel. The IGO Anti-Boycott Act amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to include international governmental organizations (IGOs) in existing anti-boycott laws. This change targe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) announced the reintroduction of legislation aimed at decreasing the cost of living crisis. The bipartisan Lower Grocery Prices Act aims to remedy the issue of grocery affordability and hold those engaging in price-gouging accountable. The bill would require the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to analyze the price of groce more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Launches Inaugural "Valentines for Vets" Initiative ALBANY, NY -- Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko launched his inaugural "Valentines for Vets" initiative. Through this program, Congressman Tonko is inviting students and all other members of our Capital Region community to mail or drop off cards to his district offices in Albany and Saratoga Springs to deliver to local veterans and those who  more PR