Rep. Morelle co-sponsors Social Security bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Morelle announced today his co-sponsorship of the Social Security 2100 Act, a landmark piece of legislation to protect Social Security for millions of Americans. This…
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins announce $1.3M grant for Niagara University for WNY workforce development
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Brian Higgins today announced that Niagara University has been awarded a $1.3 million grant through the Economic…
Rep. Morelle highlights lower insulin prices taking effect
Congressman Joe Morelle announced today final provisions to lower the cost of insulin to $35 per month for Medicare recipients have taken effect this month. Congressman Morelle helped pass the…
Historic Sacred Heart school in Niagara Falls turned into affordable housing
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction of True Bethel Commons, a $15 million adaptive reuse of the vacant former historic Sacred Heart school, rectory and convent buildings on South…
Rep. Langworthy demands answers for potential misuse of Homeland Security funds
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, over concerns regarding the distribution of funds through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)…
Rep. Langworthy announces $375K in grants for community development initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) is pleased to announce three grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for projects in Cattaraugus and Chemung counties totaling more than $375,000.…
Gov. Hochul announces $516M in infrastructure funding
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of more than $516 million in enhanced assistance for 141 local governments to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts while supporting resiliency and…
Rep. Higgins announces $100K in federal funding for Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission has been awarded $100,000 in federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).…
Rep. Morelle calls for transparency in gaming compact
ROCHESTER — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle called for transparency and an end to the closed-door negotiations between the State of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians regarding a…
Rep. Higgins says northern border management is in disarray, calls for immediate shift of resources
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and…