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Feb. 19, 2022 Congressman Morelle Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Federal Gas Tax and Lower Costs for Families Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 18, 2022 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE THAT $1 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED IN THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE WILL ACCELERATE GREAT LAKES CLEANUP IN NEW YORK Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - SENATORS SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, CONGRESSMAN TONKO PUSH POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY TO KEEP ACADEMY STATION POST OFFICE DOORS OPEN Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Readout Following Second Avenue Subway Expansion Roundtable Discussion Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Our constituents want us to fix the USPS. They can't have prescriptions or Social Security checks coming late. GOP Senator Rick Scott has decided to use a technical detail to try to hold up postal reform. But he won't stop us. We will pass it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2022 SCHUMER: MAIL SERVICE ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK HAS BECOME ALL TOO FREQUENTLY VERY LATE, HURTING THOSE WHO RELY ON RX, ESSENTIAL GOODS, SMALL BIZ, VOTING & MORE; SENATOR ANNOUNCES A VOTE THIS WEEK ON $50 BILLION DOLLAR, MAJOR OVERHAUL OF USPS; PLAN ENSURES DELIVERY AT 6 DAYS A WEEK, SUPPORTS CARRIERS, WORKERS, NEW FLEET & MORE Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm standing together today with postal workers from NYC, postal workers from Long Island, and an Etsy entrepreneur who depends on the USPS. We will move forward in the Senate to pass the Postal Service Reform Act and help strengthen one of America's most important institutions." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2022 Tonko Cheers $25 Million Biden Investment in New York EV Infrastructure Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2022 Tonko Votes to Strengthen USPS--Help Address Mail Delays Across Region & Nation Rep. Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - Pingree, House Colleagues Urge PMG DeJoy not to procure fossil fuel-powered USPS fleet Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On House Passage Of Bipartisan Postal Reform Legislation Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "With the House voting overwhelmingly for postal reform I intend for the Senate to take up and pass the bill before this work period ends It'll improve service for millions who rely on the Postal Service for medicines, essential goods, voting, correspondence, & their livelihoods" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Hon. Roman Martinez, Chairman of USPS Board of Governors - Brown, Colleagues Call for USPS to Prioritize Widespread Fleet Electrification Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Postmaster General Dejoy, United States Postal Service - SENATORS MARKEY AND HEINRICH, CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES URGE POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO ABANDON HARMFUL POSTAL SERVICE PROCUREMENT PLAN, DRAMATICALLY INCREASE MAIL DELIVERY FLEET ELECTRIFICATION Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Launches Interactive Infrastructure Map Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 3, 2022 Meuser Introduces Bill to Demand Transparency for Illegal Immigrant Transit in the United States Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "I stand with @SaneEnergy , @RepMaloney , and @NydiaVelazquez in working to get @NYSDEC to reject unneeded new gas infrastructure for the North Brooklyn Pipeline. The community is speaking loud and clear: They don't want this project." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2022 Rep. Adriano Espaillat: New White House Guide Helps New York Communities Access Historic Investments Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 2, 2022 Governor Hochul and Congressman Nadler Announce Port Authority to Resume Federal Environmental Review for Cross-Harbor Freight Movement Program Rep. Jerry Nadler
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet: Inadequate charging infrastructure for e-bike batteries is leading to dangerous fires across our city Delivery workers are most at risk That's why I am working with #LosDeliveristasUnidos and @workersjusticep for hubs to provide safe charging and more Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2022 Rep. Meeks Announces White House's Guide to Help New York Communities Access Historic Investments in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Gregory Meeks
Jan. 31, 2022 Tonko Heralds more than $16 Million in Funding for New York Waterways Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 25, 2022 Malliotakis Introduces Crime Doesn't Fly Act Rep. Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 21, 2022 FOLLOWING HIS DIRECT ADVOCACY, SCHUMER SECURES OFFICIAL HOLD-IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CURRENT SERVICE AND PROHIBIT SKYWEST TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE TEMPORARILY AT PLATTSBURGH & OGDENSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WHILE LOCAL LEADERS AND USDOT WORK TO IDENTIFY NEW CARRIER Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 Schumer, Velázquez Announce $163 Million for Restoration of Caño Martín Peña in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 18, 2022 Tonko Cheers $375 Million Investment in New York Bridges Rep. Paul Tonko
Jan. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army; Hon. Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers - Schumer, Velázquez Urge Federal Agencies to Fund Restoration of Caño Martín Peña in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 14, 2022 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION WILL PROVIDE A MASSIVE SURGE OF OVER $378 MILLION TO REPAIR NEW YORK'S AGING BRIDGES IN 2022 AS FIRST PART OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW; NEW FED $$$ WILL MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENT TO FINALLY FIX UPSTATE NEW YORK'S MOST DILAPIDATED & DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS BRIDGES, CREATES JOBS-JOBS-JOBS & SAVES LIVES Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today, I'm announcing over $6B in federal funds is going to help New York City's transit system recover amid COVID. This marks the largest grant in the history of the Federal Transit Administration and a lump sum payment that will keep @MTA going and improving. Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: The 2nd Ave Subway is moving into @FTA_DOT 's engineering phase. That means we're one step closer to securing billions in federal grants from the infrastructure bill we passed, and bringing 2nd Ave Subway equity to the people of East Harlem. Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 4, 2022 Congressman Morelle Announces Federal Action to Address Local Shortage of Bus Drivers Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Celi Muschamp is a hero. She was brave, selflessly saving the life of a 1-year-old she cared for. I'm praying for her family and her loved ones. And we will keep working to make our streets safer from traffic violence." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Gillibrand Announces Nearly $30 Million In Federal Funding For Wind Turbine Tower Manufacturing At The Port Of Albany Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC; Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator FAA - Feinstein, Beyer, Swalwell, Torres to Biden Administration: Require COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative Test for Domestic Air Travel Rep. Ritchie Torres, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Newly-Passed Infrastructure Dollars Will Be Used To Clean Up Superfund Sites In Elmira, Town Of Vestal, And Niagara County Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers Biden-Harris Plan to Remove Lead from Homes & Water Systems Rep. Paul Tonko
Dec. 16, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Announces $2.2 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to New York, First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I've long worked to expand our investment in clean vehicle infrastructure. I was proud to help deliver funding for it in the infrastructure bill we passed, and I'm proud the Biden administration is now able to take this step because we did." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Forget infrastructure week. President Biden's bipartisan victory will fix our crumbling bridges, roads, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems for decades. And deliver millions of good-paying jobs #ForThePeople." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "We pray for Kentucky and all those impacted by the tornadoes in the South and Midwest where the tornado outbreaks were likely among the worst on record @POTUS approved a major disaster declaration in KY for FEMA to coordinate relief. We're monitoring rescue and response efforts." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "NEW: With the infrastructure bill we passed, I brokered a deal between MTA & Amtrak on 2 critical projects Penn Access will create a 1-seat ride for the Bronx & Westchester to Penn Station and create 4 new Bronx stations LIRR East River Tunnels will be repaired & upgraded" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill we passed means for New York and this country: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs. Watch me and @BradLander in our virtual town hall:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration - Gillibrand, Schumer Call on Federal Transit Administration to Fund the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "I co-hosted a town hall with the great @BradLander on how to use money from the infrastructure bill we passed to make our city more resilient and just Brad's a tireless advocate for thoughtful infrastructure spending--I look forward to continuing to partner with him on this work" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Orange County to Receive Critical FEMA Individual Assistance for Damage from Hurricane IDA Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With the historic $15 billion we passed in the infrastructure bill to remove toxic lead pipes across the country, we will make huge progress toward creating a #LeadFreeNY." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Schumer to Amtrak CEO: Use New Infrastructure $$$ to Rebuild the Capital Region's Livingston Avenue Bridge ASAP; Schumer Calls on Amtrak to Prioritize Livingston Avenue Bridge Repairs; Says 120 Year Old Bridge is in Desperate Need of Attention & Failure to Act Could Have Serious Safety and Economic Impacts Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Act Contains an Infusion of New Funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, a Huge Boon for NY's Southern Tier; ARC Will Receive $1 Billion Which Will Support Economic and Community Development, Create Jobs, and Grow the Upstate NY Economy Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Following Their Continued Advocacy, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates First-Ever Program to Revitalize Upstate NY Communities Divided by Highways; Senators Say $1 Billion for Reconnecting Communities Key First Step in Addressing Historic Inequities in Addressing Historic Inequities & Increasing Investment in Disadvantaged Areas Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Senate Democrats Announce The Real Impacts And Direct Investments The Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Mean For Communities Across The Country Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "With the infrastructure bill we passed, New York City is getting tens of millions in federal funds to expand our biking infrastructure. It's a #BikeBoom!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I've long pushed for expanded US investment in electric vehicle infrastructure The infrastructure bill delivers over $12B to build out EV charging infrastructure & purchase electric transit, school buses--meaning more accessible EV chargers & less air pollution across NY & the US" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "I have been riding my bike around New York City for a long time. And I'm so proud of the changes we're about to make. With this infrastructure bill, we're getting tens of millions in federal funds to expand our biking infrastructure! #BikeBoom" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "It's a #BikeBoom! New York City is poised to land tens of millions in federal funds from our infrastructure bill to expand our biking infrastructure to help with bike lanes and jobs and climate and equality." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Broadway Junction station will soon become more accessible for all to use, thanks to the infrastructure bill and a $15M RAISE grant I fought to deliver. I advocated for these upgrades so that New Yorkers with disabilities have the access to mass transit that they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "With the infrastructure bill and because I encouraged @SecretaryPete to support this: MTA's been awarded a $15M grant to make Broadway Junction station more accessible for ALL to use, and disabled New Yorkers will have the access and accommodations they need and deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "On Long Island, 13 school districts were hit by cyber-attacks & data breaches between 2018 and 2020 I worked hard to include a new $1B cybersecurity grant program in the infrastructure bill to help protect & prevent future cyber-attacks on schools in Long Island, NY, and the US" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "With the passage of the infrastructure bill, over $65B is on its way to households nationwide, ensuring communities in NY and across America have access to affordable high-speed internet, digital skills and digital literacy education, and existing programs to connect rural areas." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $30 Million In Federal Funding For Transportation Projects In New York City And Westchester Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Hails Historic Investments In New York City Families and Infrastructure Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 19, 2021 Espaillat, Correa, García Statement Following House Vote on the Historic Build Back Better Act Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Deane Criswell, FEMA Administrator - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA to Reverse Decision Denying Individual Assistance to Steuben County for the Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Fred in August; Senators Say Flooding Cost Millions of Dollars in Damages Impacting Hundreds of Residents, and that FEMA's Denial is Shortsighted Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Act Contains a Massive Increase in Funding for the Norther Border Regional Commission, A Huge Boon for Upstate; NBRC Will Recieve $150 Million to Support Economic Development & Infrastructure Throughout New York Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The #InfrastructureBill is an investment in New York's water. It helps address contaminants, replace lead pipes, and eliminate PFAS so that New York State can ensure communities have the clean drinking water they deserve." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today, a leading economist at Moody's said Build Back Better will "help to lift long-term economic growth via stronger productivity and labor force growth, and thus take the edge off of inflation." We're working to get it done and keep our historic economic recovery going." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Gillibrand Announces $27 Billion Once-In-A-Generation Investment In New York Infrastructure Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "A heartfelt thank you to @NYCMayor for his tireless advocacy for resiliency and transportation infrastructure and his critical support in getting this bill over the finish line." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We kept our eye on the Big Apple with this #InfrastructureBill. And it can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our country took a major step forward to prepare our economy for the challenges of the 21st century. We can now tell the American people that an infrastructure bill is finally here! And we will keep working to pass President Biden's Build Back Better Act." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I encouraged @SecretaryPete to support these projects They will right the wrongs of the past--the environmental injustice of the Cross Bronx Expressway, the accessibility of Broadway Junction to ALL And with this #InfrastructureBill, help is on the way" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Gillibrand Praises President Biden Signing Infrastructure Act Into Law Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The #InfrastructureBill delivers $25 billion for airports across America including almost $1 billion for New York." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 19, 2022 Congressman Morelle Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Federal Gas Tax and Lower Costs for Families Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 18, 2022 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE THAT $1 BILLION INVESTMENT SECURED IN THE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE WILL ACCELERATE GREAT LAKES CLEANUP IN NEW YORK Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - SENATORS SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, CONGRESSMAN TONKO PUSH POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY TO KEEP ACADEMY STATION POST OFFICE DOORS OPEN Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Readout Following Second Avenue Subway Expansion Roundtable Discussion Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - "Our constituents want us to fix the USPS. They can't have prescriptions or Social Security checks coming late. GOP Senator Rick Scott has decided to use a technical detail to try to hold up postal reform. But he won't stop us. We will pass it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2022 SCHUMER: MAIL SERVICE ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK HAS BECOME ALL TOO FREQUENTLY VERY LATE, HURTING THOSE WHO RELY ON RX, ESSENTIAL GOODS, SMALL BIZ, VOTING & MORE; SENATOR ANNOUNCES A VOTE THIS WEEK ON $50 BILLION DOLLAR, MAJOR OVERHAUL OF USPS; PLAN ENSURES DELIVERY AT 6 DAYS A WEEK, SUPPORTS CARRIERS, WORKERS, NEW FLEET & MORE Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm standing together today with postal workers from NYC, postal workers from Long Island, and an Etsy entrepreneur who depends on the USPS. We will move forward in the Senate to pass the Postal Service Reform Act and help strengthen one of America's most important institutions." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 10, 2022 Tonko Cheers $25 Million Biden Investment in New York EV Infrastructure Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2022 Tonko Votes to Strengthen USPS--Help Address Mail Delays Across Region & Nation Rep.Paul Tonko
Feb. 9, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General USPS - Pingree, House Colleagues Urge PMG DeJoy not to procure fossil fuel-powered USPS fleet Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Majority Leader Schumer Statement On House Passage Of Bipartisan Postal Reform Legislation Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "With the House voting overwhelmingly for postal reform I intend for the Senate to take up and pass the bill before this work period ends It'll improve service for millions who rely on the Postal Service for medicines, essential goods, voting, correspondence, & their livelihoods" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 7, 2022 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Hon. Roman Martinez, Chairman of USPS Board of Governors - Brown, Colleagues Call for USPS to Prioritize Widespread Fleet Electrification Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Postmaster General Dejoy, United States Postal Service - SENATORS MARKEY AND HEINRICH, CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES URGE POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO ABANDON HARMFUL POSTAL SERVICE PROCUREMENT PLAN, DRAMATICALLY INCREASE MAIL DELIVERY FLEET ELECTRIFICATION Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Launches Interactive Infrastructure Map Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 3, 2022 Meuser Introduces Bill to Demand Transparency for Illegal Immigrant Transit in the United States Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "I stand with @SaneEnergy , @RepMaloney , and @NydiaVelazquez in working to get @NYSDEC to reject unneeded new gas infrastructure for the North Brooklyn Pipeline. The community is speaking loud and clear: They don't want this project." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 2, 2022 Rep. Adriano Espaillat: New White House Guide Helps New York Communities Access Historic Investments Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Feb. 2, 2022 Governor Hochul and Congressman Nadler Announce Port Authority to Resume Federal Environmental Review for Cross-Harbor Freight Movement Program Rep.Jerry Nadler
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet: Inadequate charging infrastructure for e-bike batteries is leading to dangerous fires across our city Delivery workers are most at risk That's why I am working with #LosDeliveristasUnidos and @workersjusticep for hubs to provide safe charging and more Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 31, 2022 Rep. Meeks Announces White House's Guide to Help New York Communities Access Historic Investments in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Gregory Meeks
Jan. 31, 2022 Tonko Heralds more than $16 Million in Funding for New York Waterways Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 25, 2022 Malliotakis Introduces Crime Doesn't Fly Act Rep.Nicole Malliotakis
Jan. 21, 2022 FOLLOWING HIS DIRECT ADVOCACY, SCHUMER SECURES OFFICIAL HOLD-IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN CURRENT SERVICE AND PROHIBIT SKYWEST TERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE TEMPORARILY AT PLATTSBURGH & OGDENSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WHILE LOCAL LEADERS AND USDOT WORK TO IDENTIFY NEW CARRIER Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2022 Schumer, Velázquez Announce $163 Million for Restoration of Caño Martín Peña in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Jan. 18, 2022 Tonko Cheers $375 Million Investment in New York Bridges Rep.Paul Tonko
Jan. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army; Hon. Lieutenant General Scott Spellmon, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers - Schumer, Velázquez Urge Federal Agencies to Fund Restoration of Caño Martín Peña in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 14, 2022 SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION WILL PROVIDE A MASSIVE SURGE OF OVER $378 MILLION TO REPAIR NEW YORK'S AGING BRIDGES IN 2022 AS FIRST PART OF THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW; NEW FED $$$ WILL MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENT TO FINALLY FIX UPSTATE NEW YORK'S MOST DILAPIDATED & DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS BRIDGES, CREATES JOBS-JOBS-JOBS & SAVES LIVES Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today, I'm announcing over $6B in federal funds is going to help New York City's transit system recover amid COVID. This marks the largest grant in the history of the Federal Transit Administration and a lump sum payment that will keep @MTA going and improving. Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: The 2nd Ave Subway is moving into @FTA_DOT 's engineering phase. That means we're one step closer to securing billions in federal grants from the infrastructure bill we passed, and bringing 2nd Ave Subway equity to the people of East Harlem. Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 7, 2022 Representative Adriano Espaillat Statement on Phase II of the Second Avenue Subway Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Jan. 4, 2022 Congressman Morelle Announces Federal Action to Address Local Shortage of Bus Drivers Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 1, 2022 Tweet - "Celi Muschamp is a hero. She was brave, selflessly saving the life of a 1-year-old she cared for. I'm praying for her family and her loved ones. And we will keep working to make our streets safer from traffic violence." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Gillibrand Announces Nearly $30 Million In Federal Funding For Wind Turbine Tower Manufacturing At The Port Of Albany Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director CDC; Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator FAA - Feinstein, Beyer, Swalwell, Torres to Biden Administration: Require COVID-19 Vaccine or Negative Test for Domestic Air Travel Rep.Ritchie Torres, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Newly-Passed Infrastructure Dollars Will Be Used To Clean Up Superfund Sites In Elmira, Town Of Vestal, And Niagara County Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 16, 2021 Tonko Cheers Biden-Harris Plan to Remove Lead from Homes & Water Systems Rep.Paul Tonko
Dec. 16, 2021 Rep. Adriano Espaillat Announces $2.2 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to New York, First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I've long worked to expand our investment in clean vehicle infrastructure. I was proud to help deliver funding for it in the infrastructure bill we passed, and I'm proud the Biden administration is now able to take this step because we did." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Forget infrastructure week. President Biden's bipartisan victory will fix our crumbling bridges, roads, tunnels, airports and mass transit systems for decades. And deliver millions of good-paying jobs #ForThePeople." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "We pray for Kentucky and all those impacted by the tornadoes in the South and Midwest where the tornado outbreaks were likely among the worst on record @POTUS approved a major disaster declaration in KY for FEMA to coordinate relief. We're monitoring rescue and response efforts." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "NEW: With the infrastructure bill we passed, I brokered a deal between MTA & Amtrak on 2 critical projects Penn Access will create a 1-seat ride for the Bronx & Westchester to Penn Station and create 4 new Bronx stations LIRR East River Tunnels will be repaired & upgraded" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill we passed means for New York and this country: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs. Watch me and @BradLander in our virtual town hall:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nuria Fernandez, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration - Gillibrand, Schumer Call on Federal Transit Administration to Fund the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "I co-hosted a town hall with the great @BradLander on how to use money from the infrastructure bill we passed to make our city more resilient and just Brad's a tireless advocate for thoughtful infrastructure spending--I look forward to continuing to partner with him on this work" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 2, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Orange County to Receive Critical FEMA Individual Assistance for Damage from Hurricane IDA Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "With the historic $15 billion we passed in the infrastructure bill to remove toxic lead pipes across the country, we will make huge progress toward creating a #LeadFreeNY." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 1, 2021 Schumer to Amtrak CEO: Use New Infrastructure $$$ to Rebuild the Capital Region's Livingston Avenue Bridge ASAP; Schumer Calls on Amtrak to Prioritize Livingston Avenue Bridge Repairs; Says 120 Year Old Bridge is in Desperate Need of Attention & Failure to Act Could Have Serious Safety and Economic Impacts Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Act Contains an Infusion of New Funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, a Huge Boon for NY's Southern Tier; ARC Will Receive $1 Billion Which Will Support Economic and Community Development, Create Jobs, and Grow the Upstate NY Economy Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Following Their Continued Advocacy, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Creates First-Ever Program to Revitalize Upstate NY Communities Divided by Highways; Senators Say $1 Billion for Reconnecting Communities Key First Step in Addressing Historic Inequities in Addressing Historic Inequities & Increasing Investment in Disadvantaged Areas Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Senate Democrats Announce The Real Impacts And Direct Investments The Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Mean For Communities Across The Country Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - "With the infrastructure bill we passed, New York City is getting tens of millions in federal funds to expand our biking infrastructure. It's a #BikeBoom!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I've long pushed for expanded US investment in electric vehicle infrastructure The infrastructure bill delivers over $12B to build out EV charging infrastructure & purchase electric transit, school buses--meaning more accessible EV chargers & less air pollution across NY & the US" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "I have been riding my bike around New York City for a long time. And I'm so proud of the changes we're about to make. With this infrastructure bill, we're getting tens of millions in federal funds to expand our biking infrastructure! #BikeBoom" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "It's a #BikeBoom! New York City is poised to land tens of millions in federal funds from our infrastructure bill to expand our biking infrastructure to help with bike lanes and jobs and climate and equality." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The Broadway Junction station will soon become more accessible for all to use, thanks to the infrastructure bill and a $15M RAISE grant I fought to deliver. I advocated for these upgrades so that New Yorkers with disabilities have the access to mass transit that they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "With the infrastructure bill and because I encouraged @SecretaryPete to support this: MTA's been awarded a $15M grant to make Broadway Junction station more accessible for ALL to use, and disabled New Yorkers will have the access and accommodations they need and deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "On Long Island, 13 school districts were hit by cyber-attacks & data breaches between 2018 and 2020 I worked hard to include a new $1B cybersecurity grant program in the infrastructure bill to help protect & prevent future cyber-attacks on schools in Long Island, NY, and the US" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "With the passage of the infrastructure bill, over $65B is on its way to households nationwide, ensuring communities in NY and across America have access to affordable high-speed internet, digital skills and digital literacy education, and existing programs to connect rural areas." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $30 Million In Federal Funding For Transportation Projects In New York City And Westchester Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Representative Adriano Espaillat Hails Historic Investments In New York City Families and Infrastructure Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 19, 2021 Espaillat, Correa, García Statement Following House Vote on the Historic Build Back Better Act Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Deane Criswell, FEMA Administrator - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA to Reverse Decision Denying Individual Assistance to Steuben County for the Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Fred in August; Senators Say Flooding Cost Millions of Dollars in Damages Impacting Hundreds of Residents, and that FEMA's Denial is Shortsighted Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Schumer Reveals: Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Act Contains a Massive Increase in Funding for the Norther Border Regional Commission, A Huge Boon for Upstate; NBRC Will Recieve $150 Million to Support Economic Development & Infrastructure Throughout New York Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "The #InfrastructureBill is an investment in New York's water. It helps address contaminants, replace lead pipes, and eliminate PFAS so that New York State can ensure communities have the clean drinking water they deserve." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today, a leading economist at Moody's said Build Back Better will "help to lift long-term economic growth via stronger productivity and labor force growth, and thus take the edge off of inflation." We're working to get it done and keep our historic economic recovery going." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 17, 2021 Gillibrand Announces $27 Billion Once-In-A-Generation Investment In New York Infrastructure Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "A heartfelt thank you to @NYCMayor for his tireless advocacy for resiliency and transportation infrastructure and his critical support in getting this bill over the finish line." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We kept our eye on the Big Apple with this #InfrastructureBill. And it can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Our country took a major step forward to prepare our economy for the challenges of the 21st century. We can now tell the American people that an infrastructure bill is finally here! And we will keep working to pass President Biden's Build Back Better Act." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I encouraged @SecretaryPete to support these projects They will right the wrongs of the past--the environmental injustice of the Cross Bronx Expressway, the accessibility of Broadway Junction to ALL And with this #InfrastructureBill, help is on the way" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Gillibrand Praises President Biden Signing Infrastructure Act Into Law Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The #InfrastructureBill delivers $25 billion for airports across America including almost $1 billion for New York." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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