More on Local Issues
Dec 10, 2012
Breakthrough For Farmers: Starting Today, Can Apply For Guest Worker Program Electronically
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) said she was astounded to learn that one of the farmers in her Congressional District had mailed 18 pounds of paperwork to the Department of Labor (DOL) to apply for the same guest workers that had worked on her farm year after year. As a result, Hochul worked with the DOL to allow electronic filing and more timely responses to applicants.
Nov 27, 2012
House Passes Hochul's Bill To Help Veterans
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 6328, The Clothe a Homeless Hero Act, which was introduced by Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26).
Nov 22, 2012
Statement from Rep. Hochul In Honor of Thanksgiving
The following is a statement from Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) in honor of Thanksgiving
Nov 11, 2012
Statement From Representative Hochul On Veterans Day
Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day
Nov 2, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Hochul Highlight Important Work Of NFARS National Guard Members During Sandy Response; Urge DOD To Consider Lifesaving Efforts In Future Base Decisions
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Kathy Hochul urged the Department of Defense (DoD) to closely examine the importance of the National Guard 107th Airlift wing, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS), to both Western New York, the state, and the entire Northeast. They emphasized in their letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta that the 107th Airlift Wing, which has served as a proven resource in the Western New York region, also serves as a unit of Northeast regional and national importance given their response to Tropical Storms Irene and Lee last year, and their recent service during Hurricane Sandy. Schumer, Gillibrand, and Hochul highlighted that DoD should take into account the contributions that the 75 members of the 107th Airlift Wing made in response to this historic disaster after they deployed from NFARS in any future restructuring decisions.
Oct 26, 2012
Reps. Hochul & Higgins Join UPS to Honor Local Veterans & Longtime Employees
Representatives Kathy Hochul and Brian Higgins joined Erie County Department of Veteran Services Director Carlos M. Benitez and leaders from UPS to recognize several Western New York employees who have delivered outstanding service for the company and for the country.
Oct 25, 2012
Funding For Government Contract Assistance Center Announced By Hochul
Today, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced that nearly $300,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara (WTCBN) to establish the Niagara Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Niagara PTAC) at Niagara University. In June, Rep. Hochul sent a letter to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in support of the WTCBN’s proposal.
Oct 22, 2012
Hochul, Gallivan Announce Support For Expansion Of WNY Auto Parts Company Through Recharge NY And Excelsior Jobs Programs
Today, on a tour of Jiffy-tite’s Lancaster facility, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) and Senator Patrick Gallivan announced their support for Jiffy-tite’s application to the ReCharge NY and the Excelsior Jobs Programs to expand their facilities. Prior to the tour, Hochul and Gallivan met with Mike Rayhill, Jiffy-tite President, and company leadership to discuss efforts to strengthen American manufacturing and expand education and training opportunities to close the skills gap.
Oct 12, 2012
Highlighting Efforts To Close Skills Gap, Hochul Meets With Faculty And Students At Niagara Career And Technical Education Center
Today, Representative Kathy Hochul (NY-26) toured the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center meeting with faculty and students to discuss efforts to bridge the skills gap.
Oct 10, 2012
Reps. Hochul & Higgins Join Visiting Nursing Association to Announce Expansion of Telehealth Program
Congressmembers Kathy Hochul & Brian Higgins joined leaders from the Visiting Nursing Association of Western New York (VNA) to announce a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) through its Telehealth Network Grant Program (TNGP) to implement a “Diabetes Telehomecare Program for Rural Western New York.”
