NY AG challenges Trump Administration rule
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a multistate group of seventeen attorneys general in a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule…
Gillibrand announces 9/11 bill has reached bi-partisan filibuster-proof support
PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement after the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund permanent funding bill reached 60 cosponsors: “A bipartisan, filibuster-proof majority…
Higgins issues statement recognizing Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia
PRESS RELEASE “Today, one of Western New York’s own, David Bellavia, will be presented with the prestigious Medal of Honor for his remarkable service in the United States Army during…
Common Cause celebrates New York having just one Primary Day
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Today is the only primary day for New York voters this year. Previously, there were two primary days, one for federal elections in June and…
NY AG announces Election Day hotline to protect voter access during Tuesday’s Special and Primary Elections
PRESS RELEASE Voters Experiencing Problems Can Call 1-800-771-7755 or Email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov Between 6AM and 9PM NEW YORK– Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Attorney General’s Office will conduct…
NY AG leads effort to oppose change that could deprive millions of critical aid
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a coalition of 21 Attorneys General submitted a comment letter to…
Gillibrand issues statement on 9/11 first responders meeting with Mitch McConnell
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on tomorrow’s meeting between 9/11 first responders and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell: “While I appreciate…
Common Cause celebrates Legislative session
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Last week, the New York State Legislature ended the 2019 legislative session by passing a long-stalled Let NY Vote priority — change in the party…
Collins announces $225,000 in federal funding for Cytocybernetics
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) announced $225,000 in federal funding for Cytocybernetics in Tonawanda. This grant was awarded through the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Small Business…
NY AG James: ‘New Yorkers can breath a short sigh of relief” on news of delayed ICE raids
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to news that President Trump has delayed raids on migrant families by…