Press Releases

Panetta Visits Niagara Falls Air Base At Invitation Of Hochul

Rep. Hochul welcomed Defense Secretary Panetta to Western New York and the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Rep. Hochul, along with Sen. Schumer, Rep. Higgins, and Lt. Gov. Duffy, discussed new missions with the Secretary, and he is committed to working with Western New York’s congressional delegation in pursuing a new mission.

Panetta Accepts Hochul Invitation To Tour Niagara Falls Air Base

Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced that Department of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will travel to Western New York to visit the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS). Secretary Panetta is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, August 9th to tour the base and meet with base personnel as well as state and federal officials to discuss the Air Base and its future.

Rural Development Funds For Town Of Batavia Announced By Hochul

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) announced today that the Town of Batavia is the recipient of over $2.2 million from USDA Rural Development to create a sewer system for 146 new residential users and 15 new businesses.

Hochul Sides with Western New York Farmers

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) voted in opposition to the watered-down substitute for a five-year Farm Bill extension.

Hochul Votes To Extend Tax Relief For Middle Class Families

Rep. Hochul voted to preserve and extend middle class tax cuts to all Americans on the first $250,000 of earned income.

Rochester High Tech Business Leaders Join Hochul In Roundtable

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) and local business leaders in Rochester discussed the high tech industry and potential for economic growth through research and development. Rep. Hochul also announced plans to introduce legislation that would make the Research and Development tax credit permanent and refundable for small businesses, while including a bonus credit for companies who make it in America.

Department Of Justice Grant For Greece Announced By Hochul

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) announced a $10,032 grant from the Department of Justice for the Town of Greece to procure updated technical investigation equipment.

Business Leaders Join Hochul In High Tech Roundtable

Misguided House Legislation Would Halt Important Protections

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) voted against H.R. 4078, the so-called ‘Red Tape Reduction Act.’ The bill would prohibit agencies from taking any action that would contribute to the creation of new federal rules until the unemployment rate falls below six percent.

Rural Development Funds For Water And Waste Disposal Announced By Hochul

Rep. Hochul (NY-26) announced that the Town of Murray in Orleans County is the recipient of over $2 million from USDA Rural Development to create a new water district for 86 new residential users.