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Governor Hochul Announces Reopening of Hudson Valley Roads Following Historic Flooding and Advises New Yorkers of Additional Rainfall Impacts This Week

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 16, 2023

Portions of U.S. Route 9W, U.S. Route 6, and State Route 32 Expected to Re-Open Today Following Around-the-Clock Work from State DOT Crews, Contractors

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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $15 Million Affordable Housing Development in Niagara Falls

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 15, 2023

Adaptive Reuse of Historic Sacred Heart School, Rectory, and Convent Buildings Creates 39 Affordable Apartments

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Governor Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Schumer Announce Menlo Microsystems Will Invest $50+ Million to Retrofit a Microelectronics Manufacturing Fab in Tompkins County, Bringing 100+ New Good-paying Jobs to Upstate New York

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 14, 2023

Schumer Personally Called Menlo Micro CEO Last Year to Urge Them to Invest in Upstate NY; Now Company Has Heeded His Call and Chosen a Facility in Lansing, NY, With Albany NanoTech Complex Serving as Home of Company's Global R&D Hub to Boost New Domestic Manufacturing

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Governor Hochul Announces $3.5 Million in Available Funding for 13 New Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 13, 2023

Clinics Provide 24-hour Behavioral Health Services Daily, Provided to New Yorkers in Need Regardless of Income

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Gillibrand Helps Secure $6 Million In Federal Funding For Jerome Avenue Bus Facilities

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 7, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced she helped secure $6 million in federal funding to rehabilitate 10 bus facilities on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx.

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Governor Hochul Announces Implementation of Federal Measures to Protect Undocumented Workers During Labor Investigations

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

New York State Department of Labor Establishes New Process Introduced by Biden Administration to Safeguard Undocumented Workers

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Remedy Unequal Tax Treatment Of Same-Sex Couples

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 47 of her Senate colleagues to reintroduce the bipartisan Refund Equality Act.

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Governor Hochul Warns New Yorkers of Potential Flooding Impacts as Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms are Expected Statewide this Weekend

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Bring Potential for Flash Flooding; Parts of Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk Valley are Currently under a Flood Watch

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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $648,000 For Jefferson County Fire Departments To Purchase Critical New Gear To Help Protect Firefighters And Keep Community Safe

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 11, 2023

Senators Say Funding Major Fed $$$ Will Help Seven Fire Departments Across Jefferson County Purchase A Critically Needed Nearly 150 New Sets Of Gear Including Coats, Boots, Helmets, Hoods, Gloves, And More To Replace Dangerously Out Of Date Supplies

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Governor Hochul Announces More Than $5.5 Million Award to Support Addiction Outreach and Engagement Services for High-Need Populations

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

Two Initiatives Will Support Street Outreach Teams and the Delivery of Harm Reduction and Treatment Services

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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Help Small Farms Access Federal Resources

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 9 of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Small Farm Conservation Act, legislation that would help small farms access federal conservation programs delivered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

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Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Reform The National Flood Insurance Program

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

Legislation would keep flood insurance affordable for families and invest in communities to reduce flood risk

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Governor Hochul Announces State Park Campground Accommodations for 2024 Solar Eclipse

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 9, 2023

Beginning the Week of July 3, 2023, Reservations Will Become Available at 335 Campsites at State Parks Across Eight Counties in New York

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Statement From Governor Hochul on Flooding in Clinton County

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

"Over the past 12 hours, rainfall in Clinton County has caused significant flooding leading to dangerous conditions in certain areas.

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Gillibrand Announces Bill To Strengthen 9/11 Victims Law

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 8, 2023

On July 3, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her support for the Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, bipartisan legislation that would close loopholes in the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA).

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Senator Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQ Rights

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis:

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Attorney General James Announces Agreement with New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators to Improve Governance

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

Association to Address Governance Concerns, Elect New Members to Board of Directors, Adopt Amended Bylaws, and Formalize Scholarship Program

Statement From Governor Hochul on Supreme Court Decision to Review Case Protecting Survivors of Domestic Violence From Gun Violence

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 7, 2023

"After a devastating string of opinions this week, we learned today that the U.S. Supreme Court will now consider overturning a law that keeps firearms out of the hands of domestic violence abusers and protects survivors.

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Gillibrand Announces Over $77 Million In Federal Funding For Head Start Programs Across New York State

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 30, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $77,614,098 in federal funding for Head Start programs in New York State.

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Governor Hochul Encourages Eligible New Yorkers to Renew Health Coverage as Deadlines Approach

By Empire State Today Report | Jul 6, 2023

Enrollees in New York's Public Health Insurance Programs Must Renew Insurance by Deadline to Avoid Gap in Health Insurance Coverage