| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - Representatives García, Pressley, Takano Lead Future of Transportation Caucus in Promoting Access, Equity and Sustainability
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 28, 2020
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Tweet - "Florida Gov has set up checkpoints on I-95 to stop drivers from the NYC area. Instead of trying to scapegoat New Yorkers here's a thought. Look in the mirror. This is the same guy who allowed thousands of spring breakers to wildly party on Florida beaches for days. Shameless."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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| March 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, The Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Representatives García, Moore Urge Support for Public Transportation Agencies and their Workforce During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Representatives Cohen, Watson Coleman and Garcia Insist Airline Bailout include Protections for Consumers, Labor, Small Business and the Environment
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The public also needs clear guidance from the federal government on coronavirus It's been reported federal health officials recommended older Americans refrain from air travel--but the White House overruled What happened here? What's the recommendation of federal health experts?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Nicholas Calio, President & CEO of Airlines for America - Meng Calls on Airline Industry to Waive Change and Cancellation Fees Due to Coronavirus
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Feb. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Admin. of the Transportation Security Administration - Schumer reveals: TSA is still using "TikTok' app on social media; senator says risks to American & Fed security via the platform remain; Pentagon & PHS have banned it, TSA should too
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 20, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Stop for School Buses Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Feb. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "I pushed to make sure the permits for this new Acela prototype, built in New York, could stay on schedule. And I'm proud the first trainset is ready for testing!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Feb. 14, 2020
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Meng Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Excessive Aircraft Noise
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces Major Terminal 4 Redevelopment Project, Advancing the Transformation of JFK International Airport
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Feinstein, Colleagues Call for Rigorous Safety Standards on Autonomous Vehicles
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 7, 2020
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Delgado's Bipartisan End the Limo Loophole Act Continues to Build Support
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Stefanik Opposes New York State Law Causing Suspension of Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secreatary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol - Chairman Nadler Condemns Suspension of Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Programs in New York, Demands Answers from DHS & CBP
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Feb. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ronald Batory, Admin of the Federal Railroad Administration - Northeast senators demand Railroad Agency turn the gears on critically needed updates to northeast commuter network
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces $14.2 Million to Assist Municipalities with Modernizing and Enhancing Public Transportation Services Statewide
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark Limousine Safety Reforms
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2020
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Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand Cheer State Limousine Bill Signing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Bill Byrne, Global Director of Aer Lingus - Schumer calls on Aer Lingus to consider Stewart International Airport for new flights, specifically to Ireland and Great Britain; senator says new routes from Stewart would help boost economic development, tourism economy in the Hudson Valley
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Robin Hayes, CEO of Jetblue Airways - Schumer urges airlines to consider brand new route from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco; senator says new Jetblue or United route would link Buffalo's expanding tech sector with Silicon Valley, promote economic growth & create good-paying jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines - Schumer urges airlines to consider brand new route from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to San Francisco; senator says new Jetblue or United route would link Buffalo's expanding tech sector with Silicon Valley, promote economic growth & create good-paying jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Jan. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Pledging to 'Fix the Damn Roads' or investing in climate solutions, Gov. Whitmer's vision is what America needs. Giving a voice to Latinos or helping El Paso heal after gun violence, Rep. Escobar's embodied the best of public service. Proud to announce this with @SpeakerPelosi:"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Jan. 23, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 22, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Governor Cuomo Announces Three-Way Agreement with Senate Majority Leader Cousins and Assembly Speaker Heastie on Limousine Safety Legislation Package
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 10, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 8, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2019
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Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announce Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 8, 2019
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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"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 8, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 29, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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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
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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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 $$$
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Introduces Transportation Alternatives Enhancements Act to Increase Funding Pedestrian Infrastructure Projects
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Federal Funds For Greater Binghamton Airport In Broome County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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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
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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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
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Commission - Meng Blasts FAA's Community Outreach Efforts Regarding Excessive Airplane Noise over Queens and Other Impacted Areas
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Nov. 8, 2019
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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
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Nov. 4, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation - Three years after securing $17.6 million grant to revolutionize port's capacity and operations, Schumer returns to Port of Albany & launches new push to federally fund vital next phase of port's resurgence
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Limousine Safety Standards
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| Oct. 26, 2019
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Reps. Maloney, Nadler, Velazquez introduce legislation to address NYC's helicopter safety needs
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Suozzi finally gets meeting with new FAA Administrator, Stephen Dickson
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Rep. Tom Suozzi
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| Oct. 16, 2019
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Schumer, Tonko, Gillibrand, Delgado, Stefanik introduce bipartisan plan to set federal limousine-safety regulations & close safety loopholes to get dangerous vehicles off the road; call for immediate review & passage to honor the twenty lives lost in Schoharie
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Initial Jobs and Hiring Initiatives as Part of JFK Airport Redevelopment
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Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2019
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Menendez announces Coast Guard will pursue permanent marine restrictions to ease stress on portal bridge, pain for commuters
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2019
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One-year to-the-day of tragic upstate limo crash & standing with Long Island families who endured own local tragedy, Schumer pushes finalized plan to set Fed limousine-safety regs & close safety loopholes that allow unsafe limos on the streets, where they do not belong in the first place
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "A year after the stretch limo accident in Schoharie took the lives of 20 New Yorkers Over 4 years since the Long Island crash that took the lives of 4 women We're still fighting--with some progress--to improve the safety of dangerous altered stretch limos"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 3, 2019
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Standing with families of tragic Capital Region limo crash, Schumer, Tonko, Delgado unveil congressional plan to set federal limousine-safety regulations & close safety loopholes that allow unsafe limos on the streets, where they do not belong in the first place
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Schumer statement on NTSB's release of stretch limousine safety recommendation report
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Gillibrand statement on NTSB report detailing recommendations from investigation of the Schoharie limousine crash
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Schumer reveals: Wayne County rail lines are vital to region's top employers but railroad tax credit is key to beginning +$3m in repairs & upgrades; senator launches push to make tax credit permanent & green-light major upgrades, increase safety and efficiency of Rochester-Finger Lakes shipping, & boost economy
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 1, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces $16.2 Million Extension of Ocean Parkway Coastal Greenway Shared Use Path
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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Letter to Pat Cipollone, Counsel to the President and Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division - Nadler & Cicilline Demand Answers from WH & DOJ About Antitrust Investigation into Automakers Who Struck Vehicle Emissions Deal with CA
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Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2019
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Governor Cuomo Announces Application Period Now Open for Fourth Round of $40 Million Better Buffalo Fund
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Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Dangerous doors-off flights are meant for professional photographers--not social media enthusiasts & innocent dogs Now that FlyNYON says they'll do right by animals--they should consider the same for people and axe dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "Thank you so much for working together on this, @PETA. Dangerous doors-off flights are not meant for social media enthusiasts & their innocent dogs. And now, FlyNYON should consider axing these dangerous doors-off flights altogether before more lives are lost."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "This is a promotional video from the reckless FlyNYON to the tune of You Make My Dreams Come True. No dog's dream is to fly 1000 feet above the ground, doors dangerously off their helicopter, strapped into an uncomfortable harness, helicopter blades whirling loudly just above."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Schumer reveals: Dangerous chopper company--FlyNYON--Persists with brazen marketing campaign to bait more customers aboard by including new incentive to strap in your dog; despite death of five in similar flight, FlyNYON continues dangerous behavior; Schumer & Menendez demand Fed action
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to James M. Foote, President and CEO of CSX Transportation - Following last month's terrifying incident of rock chunks raining down +140 feet from CSX trestle in Kingston, resulting in hospitalizations & totaled cars, Schumer calls on CSX to implement critical safety measures ASAP; senator urges CSX to install safety netting under trestle, to shield passerby from falling debris, restore safety and peace of mind in Ulster County
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Got a chance to drive over the new Kosciusko bridge yesterday. What was once a traffic nightmare is now a smooth, quick ride. @NYGovCuomo and @NYC_DOT did an amazing job using the federal investment to get the job done right!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "Our bridges, roads, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems are crumbling. But this guy fantasizes about purchasing Greenland. @HouseDemocrats have an idea. Repair America's infrastructure. And create 16 million good-paying jobs #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
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