Gillibrand pushes to reinstate emergency sick leave provisions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the 29th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and uptick in COVID cases at the beginning of 2022, Senator Gillibrand is calling on…
Gillibrand applauds passage of sexual assault/sexual harassment bill
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today applauded the House passage of the bipartisan Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, legislation she authored to prevent…
Gillibrand announces free COVID tests for Medicare recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing that 3.7 million New Yorkers enrolled in Medicare will have rapid COVID-19 tests covered through their insurance. The Centers for…
Gillibrand issues statement on Stephen Breyer’s retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on reports of Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s plans to retire. “When Justice Breyer was nominated to the Supreme…
AG James offers guidance on end of eviction moratorium
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued guidance to remind New Yorkers of the various rights and protections for residents following the expiration of New York’s…
AG James Applauds President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Remarks on Voting Rights
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a statement in support of speeches given by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on efforts to…
Gillibrand to call for creation of COVID-19 response centers during UB visit
BUFFALO — As cases rise by the thousands in Erie County,U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a press conference Friday morning at the University at Buffalo in support of her…
Higgins releases statement on anniversary of Capitol attack
On the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement: “One year ago today our Capitol was attacked in a deliberate and illegal attempt…
AG James’ Statement on One Year Anniversary of Jan. 6 Insurrection
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement as the nation marks one year since the January 6th insurrection: “As public servants, we must…
Poloncarz comments on ‘The Fragility of our Democracy’
A press release from Erie County Executive, Mark Poloncarz reflects on the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol Building. The release follows in its entirety:…