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Feb. 11, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Major Terminal 4 Redevelopment Project, Advancing the Transformation of JFK International Airport Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Colleagues Call for Rigorous Safety Standards on Autonomous Vehicles Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado's Bipartisan End the Limo Loophole Act Continues to Build Support Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Opposes New York State Law Causing Suspension of Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 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 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2020 Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $14.2 Million to Assist Municipalities with Modernizing and Enhancing Public Transportation Services Statewide Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark Limousine Safety Reforms Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 2, 2020 Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand Cheer State Limousine Bill Signing Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko, House Democrats Unveil $760 Billion Infrastructure Plan Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 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:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep. Tim Kennedy, ...
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. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of Fed. Communications Commission - Delgado Leads 22 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Make New York Eligible for $16 Billion in Broadband Grants Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Service with the Bangor Volunteer Fire Department Rep. Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep. Elise Stefanik
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. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." 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
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 23, 2019 Schumer reveals: New York is being short-changed on vital funding for firefighters & their Depts; but Senator just got millions in recently-approved Fed budget to boost cause--and now he wants Upstate NY to get more of it so local heroes aren't left without critical resources Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure $2.5 million in 2020 funding for critical national firefighter cancer registry and $5 million boosts for two essential firefighter grant programs in bipartisan spending bill; Schumer-backed registry gets $1.5m increase to help researchers track, treat and eventually thwart connection between firefighters & cancer Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Vital Infrastructure in District and Other Programs in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - After Recent Report Reveals Potentially Hazardous At-Risk Dams Throughout New York, Gillibrand Calls On Congress To Help Fix Aging Infrastructure And Prevent Dam Failures Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 17, 2019 Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announce Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor 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
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. 5, 2019 In personal meeting with Canadian Consul General, Schumer pushes IJC partners to support increased outflows to reduce sky-high Lake Ontario water levels; furthers major push to reduce threat of 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows 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 the Hon. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps Lt. General - Schumer reveals: Army Corps of engineers has special powers to react to emergencies like one now underway in Suffolk from recent storms that washed away essential barriers; senator calls on Corps to step in as local communities fear risk of flooding as more storms loom Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 11, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces Major Terminal 4 Redevelopment Project, Advancing the Transformation of JFK International Airport Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Colleagues Call for Rigorous Safety Standards on Autonomous Vehicles Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Delgado's Bipartisan End the Limo Loophole Act Continues to Build Support Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Stefanik Opposes New York State Law Causing Suspension of Global Entry, Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 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 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Feb. 6, 2020 Reps. Andy Levin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Transformative Bill to Create Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Feb. 4, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $14.2 Million to Assist Municipalities with Modernizing and Enhancing Public Transportation Services Statewide Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Governor Cuomo Signs Landmark Limousine Safety Reforms Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 2, 2020 Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand Cheer State Limousine Bill Signing Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tonko, House Democrats Unveil $760 Billion Infrastructure Plan Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2020 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 Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Trahan Leads Call for Administration to Provide Full Funding for Programs to Clean Up Merrimack River in FY 2021 Budget Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 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:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the U.S. Army - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Army to select Fort Drum for new Corps headquarters; senators say Fort Drum's world-class personnel, existing infrastructure and deployable readiness capabilities make it the perfect home for critical capacity Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. 23, 2020 Governor Cuomo Announces $151 Million in Funding to Renew Roads Statewide Impacted by Extreme Weather Events Rep.Tim Kennedy, ...
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. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps to advance first-of-its kind resiliency blueprint to protect Great Lakes shorelines; senators say with Upstate NY being ravaged by floods in recent years, there is a paramount need to identify and fix shoreline vulnerabilities Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Meeks and New York Delegation Announce Bill to Help Relieve Taxi Medallion Owners of Debt Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of Fed. Communications Commission - Delgado Leads 22 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Make New York Eligible for $16 Billion in Broadband Grants Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Service with the Bangor Volunteer Fire Department Rep.Elise Stefanik
Jan. 15, 2020 Stefanik Sends Letter Outlining Great Lakes Task Force Priorities to The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Rep.Elise Stefanik
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. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - As Chautauqua lake continues to suffer from toxic algal blooms, Schumer, Gillibrand call on Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding to protect lake's water quality Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
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. 9, 2020 Tonko Electric Vehicle Charging Bill Advances in House Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Engel, Schumer, Gillibrand Call for Construction to Begin to Alleviate Flooding in Mamaroneck Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "It's clear President Trump was never serious about infrastructure, and now worse he's using infrastructure to deny the climate crisis." 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
Jan. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Pittman, Dir. of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Schumer fights for Army Corps of Engineers funding to battle Harmful Algal Blooms; senator urges Army Corps of Engineers to use boosted Fed resources to launch New York statewide effort to stop the spread of Harmful Algal Blooms plaguing Upstate NY lakes Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 8, 2020 Stefanik Helps House Pass the Secure 5G and Beyond Act Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Dec. 23, 2019 Schumer reveals: New York is being short-changed on vital funding for firefighters & their Depts; but Senator just got millions in recently-approved Fed budget to boost cause--and now he wants Upstate NY to get more of it so local heroes aren't left without critical resources Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 19, 2019 Schumer, Gillibrand secure $2.5 million in 2020 funding for critical national firefighter cancer registry and $5 million boosts for two essential firefighter grant programs in bipartisan spending bill; Schumer-backed registry gets $1.5m increase to help researchers track, treat and eventually thwart connection between firefighters & cancer Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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 Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Representative Adriano Espaillat Secures Additional Funding for Vital Infrastructure in District and Other Programs in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - After Recent Report Reveals Potentially Hazardous At-Risk Dams Throughout New York, Gillibrand Calls On Congress To Help Fix Aging Infrastructure And Prevent Dam Failures Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 17, 2019 Nadler, Rose, Velázquez Announce Split-Tolling Coming to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge as Result of Bipartisan Budget Deal Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2019 Following his push, Schumer announces U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorize funding to initiate feasibility study of the deepening of the Oswego Harbor 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
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. 5, 2019 In personal meeting with Canadian Consul General, Schumer pushes IJC partners to support increased outflows to reduce sky-high Lake Ontario water levels; furthers major push to reduce threat of 3rd year of historic flooding, including raising Moses-Saunders dam outflows 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 the Hon. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps Lt. General - Schumer reveals: Army Corps of engineers has special powers to react to emergencies like one now underway in Suffolk from recent storms that washed away essential barriers; senator calls on Corps to step in as local communities fear risk of flooding as more storms loom Sen.Chuck Schumer
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