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Jan. 23, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Schumer launches major push to prevent bridge strikes that have plagued Westchester county for decades; senator calls on leading GPS developers to integrate data warning commercial vehicle drivers of road restrictions, promote driver safety & decrease traffic
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer announces, following his push, Feds approve permit allowing Amtrak to move next gen high-speed train & keep Amtrak growth in Hornell on track; senator says revolutionary trains support 400 southern tier jobs & improve rail safety, comfort & speed
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020
Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Senate Majority Leader Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie on Limousine Safety Legislation Package
Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Canada's Minister for Public Safety - Schumer urges Canadian government to immediately implement pre-clearance for WNY rail passengers at new Niagara Falls train station; senator says easier, faster crossing is key to establish a revolutionary bi-national commuter rail between WNY and Ontario & spur economic growth
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to Mr. Overbeek, Mr. Mistele, Mr. Pichai, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Greer, Ms. Wright, Mr. Haoui, Ms. Schewel, Mr. Nagda, and Mr. Abney - Schumer sounds alarm on GPS companies dragging feet on implementing data vital to millions of NY drivers & the +5,000 NY rail crossings; with many deaths in NY since 2017, senator says companies must incorporate data to improve the safety of roads & save lives ASAP
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer calls on Feds to promptly approve critical permit allowing Amtrak to move next generation high-speed train to Colorado test track; senator says state-of-the-art trains, which support 400 jobs in Hornell, will be a major boon to Acela service on Amtrak's northeast corridor
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019
Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announce Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rose, Schumer Announce Repeal of Split-Tolling Ban On Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in House-Passed Bipartisan Budget Deal that Will Pass the Senate This Week; Change Will Split Fare in Both Directions and Close Longstanding Loophole that Negatively Impacts Commuters
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA now studying whether to mandate airlines provide more legroom & seat width for flying public; Schumer demands study be comprehensive & strong; jamming people into planes like a can of sardines creates safety & comfort issues
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019
Tweet - "In August 2018, I forced an FAA study on seat and leg room The results were due this October, but FAA hasn't handed in a thing We need the study Jamming people into their seats with an eye on profits over all else creates both safety and comfort issues"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2019
Tweet - "To the #FAA: For both safety and comfort, it's past time to stop squeezing people in like a can of sardines. Airlines must increase leg room and seat width."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Accessibility for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Passengers Ahead of Busy Travel Season
Rep. Joe Morelle
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019
Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act to Increase Funding Pedestrian Infrastructure Projects
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Federal Funds For Greater Binghamton Airport In Broome County
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m ny kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect LI kids
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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Jan. 23, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to Sundar Pichai, Google CEO - Schumer launches major push to prevent bridge strikes that have plagued Westchester county for decades; senator calls on leading GPS developers to integrate data warning commercial vehicle drivers of road restrictions, promote driver safety & decrease traffic
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer announces, following his push, Feds approve permit allowing Amtrak to move next gen high-speed train & keep Amtrak growth in Hornell on track; senator says revolutionary trains support 400 southern tier jobs & improve rail safety, comfort & speed
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020
Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Senate Majority Leader Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie on Limousine Safety Legislation Package
Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Bill Blair, Canada's Minister for Public Safety - Schumer urges Canadian government to immediately implement pre-clearance for WNY rail passengers at new Niagara Falls train station; senator says easier, faster crossing is key to establish a revolutionary bi-national commuter rail between WNY and Ontario & spur economic growth
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to Mr. Overbeek, Mr. Mistele, Mr. Pichai, Mr. McMahon, Mr. Greer, Ms. Wright, Mr. Haoui, Ms. Schewel, Mr. Nagda, and Mr. Abney - Schumer sounds alarm on GPS companies dragging feet on implementing data vital to millions of NY drivers & the +5,000 NY rail crossings; with many deaths in NY since 2017, senator says companies must incorporate data to improve the safety of roads & save lives ASAP
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Schumer calls on Feds to promptly approve critical permit allowing Amtrak to move next generation high-speed train to Colorado test track; senator says state-of-the-art trains, which support 400 jobs in Hornell, will be a major boon to Acela service on Amtrak's northeast corridor
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 17, 2019
Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announce Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rose, Schumer Announce Repeal of Split-Tolling Ban On Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in House-Passed Bipartisan Budget Deal that Will Pass the Senate This Week; Change Will Split Fare in Both Directions and Close Longstanding Loophole that Negatively Impacts Commuters
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 13, 2019
Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA now studying whether to mandate airlines provide more legroom & seat width for flying public; Schumer demands study be comprehensive & strong; jamming people into planes like a can of sardines creates safety & comfort issues
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2019
Tweet - "In August 2018, I forced an FAA study on seat and leg room The results were due this October, but FAA hasn't handed in a thing We need the study Jamming people into their seats with an eye on profits over all else creates both safety and comfort issues"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2019
Tweet - "To the #FAA: For both safety and comfort, it's past time to stop squeezing people in like a can of sardines. Airlines must increase leg room and seat width."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 26, 2019
Letter to Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Congressman Joe Morelle Calls on U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Accessibility for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Passengers Ahead of Busy Travel Season
Rep.Joe Morelle
Nov. 25, 2019
Tweet - "With the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season coming up: Airlines continue to lack policy assuring that kids sit with their families on flights. But we passed a law to fix this problem in 2016! It's time for the @USDOT to act."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Schumer reveals: Airlines continue to lack policy that assures kids sit with their parents on flights--but Feds were directed to fix this in 2016; with holiday travel afoot throughout Upstate NY, senator demands Feds enact a family seating policy that doesn't cost people more $$$
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2019
Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act to Increase Funding Pedestrian Infrastructure Projects
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Federal Funds For Greater Binghamton Airport In Broome County
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Nov. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Owens, Acting Admin. of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Schumer reveals: Critical Fed report on school bus safety that studies new tech--like stop sign cams on a bus's side--sits parked in Fed bureaucracy; with +2.3m ny kids riding each day, senator demands Feds release report, implement any needed actions & create fund to help districts purchase cams that can protect LI kids
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
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