Coalition of the Shafted to State Legislature: “Get It Done”
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — With just three days left in the current legislative session, over a dozen advocacy organizations from across the state joined together to demand action…
Senators Gillibrand and Wicker announce “Juneteenth Independence Day” to recognize end of slavery in U.S.
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) today announced the passage of their resolution designating June 19, 2018, as “Juneteenth Independence Day,” in…
Higgins announces approval of legislation expanding support for female Veterans
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved a pair of bills aimed at providing additional support to women veterans and veterans…
EPA reverses course on pesticide safety training following lawsuit by A.G. Underwood
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood released the following statement: “Last month, our office led a lawsuit against the EPA for purposefully denying…
Higgins welcomes start of cnstruction on project returning cars to lower Main Street in Buffalo
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the start of construction on a project continuing the return of cars to portions of Main Street in Buffalo. The funding was provided…
A.G. Underwood announces lawsuit against Donald J. Trump Foundation for violations of State and Federal law
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK, N.Y. — Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced a lawsuit against the Donald J. Trump Foundation, and its directors, Donald J. Trump (“Mr. Trump”), Donald…
AMHERST TIMES: Demand transparency from local government
AMHERST TIMES AMHERST, N.Y. — People throw around the word “transparency” these days like a Frisbee at a summer picnic. But if there is one aspect of public life that…
Congressman Brian Higgins releases statement following Summit between U.S. and North Korea
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, released the following…
As automation continues to threaten jobs in New York, Senator Gillibrand announces legislation to support workers
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — As increasingly sophisticated automation threatens jobs throughout New York and the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the TAA for Automation Act, new legislation…
AMHERST TIMES: Important news from our State Capitol
AMHERST TIMES There are seven session days left at the New York State Capitol. Hope continues to fade for any significant legislative action because of the partisan divide going into…