Gas prices remain flat
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.18, the same for three consecutive weeks. One year ago, the price was $2.63. The New York Syate average is…
Higgins Responds to Northern Border Travel Restriction Extension
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serves as Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, released the following statement in response to today’s announcement that the Canadian government is extending travel restrictions…
Gillibrand announces support for environmental bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her cosponsorship of bicameral legislation to ensure environmental justice and health equity for all. Environmental racism has fueled disparities in environmental and…
Niagara County announces 6 new COVID-19 cases
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County: • 6 new positive cases • 1,520 total positive cases to date (isolations…
Higgins Sounds Alarm, Calls for Reversal As USPS Pulls Mail Equipment Out of Buffalo
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) wants the Postmaster General to return the equipment that is being taken out of the William Street Mail Processing Facility in Buffalo. An internal memo outlining…
Gillibrand supports $1B plan for school aid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tom…
Schumer, Gillibrand announce $6M in funding for firefighters
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,333,677.90 in federal funding to provide essential PPE, training, and supplies for firefighters…
Niagara County lists 4 new COVID-19 cases
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County: • 4 new positive cases • 1,514 total positive cases to date (isolations…
Gillibrand joins group pushing to extend census deadlines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined a bipartisan group of 50 senators urging congressional leadership to extend deadlines to deliver data for the 2020 Census in the next…
Niagara County lists just 2 new COVID-19 cases
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County: • 2 new positive cases • 1,510 total positive cases to date (isolations…