Support for National Heritage
Our North Country region is steeped in history. I cosponsored important legislation that will protect our National Heritage Areas, which have a proven record of fostering job creation and advancing economic, cultural, historic, environmental, and community development. In addition to job creation, National Heritage Areas generate valuable revenue for local governments and sustain communities through […]
Funding Fort Ticonderoga
I worked with the National Endowment of the Humanities to secure over $250,000 in funding for Fort Ticonderoga. This money will be used to expand and enhance their virtual educational programming.
Securing Millions in Funding for Our Rural Communities
I’m proud to be a strong advocate in Congress for funding to support our rural communities in NY-21. I was thrilled that the USDA has awarded five of our communities a total of over $4.4 million for innovative rural renewal projects. I will continue to fight on behalf of our rural towns, and I will […]
Protecting Our Seniors Living With Alzheimers
I was proud of my bipartisan work to protect seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. I worked to develop a slate of best practices for law enforcement, firefighters, medical professionals, and other emergency personnel. Knowing specific best practices will help these professionals effectively interact with people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia who are […]
Community Transit Funding
I secured over $3 million in community transit funding for Glens Falls. Our North Country communities need direct assistance in order to cover costs related to the COVID-19 outbreak, including transportation costs. I will continue to advocate for direct funding to our communities to provide relief from this unprecedented crisis.
North Country Airport Funding
I secured nearly $6 million in grant funding for North Country airports, who have taken a financial hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving these facilities will allow NY-21 residents, as well as visitors, to have enhanced and safe travel opportunities.
Fighting for our River Communities on Water Issues
After my advocacy, the International Joint Commissioners addressed the significant water level concerns of our River communities and began an expedited review and additional study of Plan 2014. I have heard directly from constituents impacted by rising water levels and have had the opportunity to see the flooding firsthand, and I will continue to work […]
JUSTICE Act
I cosponsored the JUSTICE Act, legislation to improve police-community relations, increase transparency and accountability, and improve officer training. I’m proud to support our brave law enforcement and will always fight to give them the resources they need to keep our communities safe.
COVID-19 Telehealth Funding
I was proud to secure over $25,000 in telehealth funding for Families First in Elizabethtown. This funding will ensure that North Country families can remotely receive the behavioral health services that they need, which is especially important during COVID-19.
NBRC Grant Accessibility
The Northern Border Regional Commission grants and projects have made a significant impact in our communities located along the Canadian border. I have seen the success of many of these projects firsthand, which is why I introduced a bill to make the grant program even more accessible to our local communities. This legislation is an […]
