Congresswoman Louise Slaughter dies
STAFF REPORTS WASHINGTON, DC — Western New York Congresswoman Rep. Louise Slaughter died this morning falling in her residence, her top aide said. The 88-year-old lawmaker had most recently served…
Schneiderman issues statement on Assembly passage of Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement following the New York State Assembly passing his Comprehensive Contraception Coverage Act: “With Washington attempting to…
Schneiderman defend Constitutionality of anti-discrimination laws
STAFF REPORTS New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief defending the constitutionality of Minnesota’s anti-discrimination laws, in…
Higgins pushes vack on Flight Safety Foundation’s lax position on pilot training requirements
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing back on a position paper recently released by the Flight Safety Foundation which suggests reducing the flight time requirements for new airline…
Higgins applauds NYS participation in federal Opportunity Zone Program
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the announcement that Empire State Development intends to participate in the Opportunity Zone Program. Last month, in a letter to New York State…
Gillibrand leads armed services personnel subcommittee hearing examining military child and partner abuse
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, today led a subcommittee hearing to examine the issues of intimate…
Gillibrand introduces amendment to close tax loophole
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced an amendment to the banking deregulation bill to close a tax loophole that forces taxpayers to subsidize massive CEO…
Schneiderman calls on Congress to support cictims of child pornography
STAFF REPORTS Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined a bipartisan group of 55 state and territorial Attorneys General in calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation supporting victims of…
CSEA members ratify 10-year deal with Canal Corp
STAFF REPORTS ALBANY — CSEA members on Tuesday decisively ratified a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement for more than 350 CSEA-represented employees of the New York State Canal Corporation. This…
Schneiderman releases video testimonials from NY Dreamers
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — As Washington refuses to act to protect DACA grantees, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today released new videos featuring New York Dreamers whose…