Schneiderman to join lawsuit against new immigration ban
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today that he will join the lawsuit in the Western District of Washington against President Trump’s immigration ban. On…
Schneiderman says Trump environmental cuts will cause ‘lasting harm’
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today highlighted the local impacts of President Trump’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget, in a letter to Office of…
Schneiderman warns against price gouging following severe wind storms
NEW YORK — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a consumer alert warning both consumers and businesses about price gouging following the severe wind storms that took place in…
Higgins slams American Health Care Act provision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), the Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Ways and Means, spoke today before the committee during the legislative mark-up of the…
Gillibrand says she will fight new healthcare bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued a statement on Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with a different healthcare and insurance bill.…
Schneiderman says he is ready to fight new immigration order
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement today concerning the most recent Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump with regards to immigration. Schneiderman said he…
Ortt named as co-chair to Senate task force on workforce development
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, has been appointed as the new co-chairman of the Senate’s Task Force on Workforce Development. The Task Force aims to improve employee…
Watchdog groups call Cuomo’s oversight plan ‘stunningly inadequate’
NEW YORK — When Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s existing government contracting system offers sufficient and independent oversight of state contracting, government watchdog groups begged to differ. Citing a…
Higgins asks Amtrak CEO to advocate for Central Terminal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins is asking for Amtrak’s help in assuring that Buffalo’s new train station is located back where Buffalo’s old train station was located. The…
Gillibrand calls new immigration Executive Order ‘detrimental to our security’
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump’s updated Executive Order barring immigration from six majority Muslim countries: “President Trump’s updated…