Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced new resources from the Social Security Administration designed to assist individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, their families, and healthcare team in navigating the process of applying for and receiving disability benefits. Find new resources to assist children, adults, and healthcare providers on how to receive disability benefits here, here, and h... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is celebrating the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by highlighting investments in Erie and Niagara Counties which now exceed $580,683,000. Rep. Kennedy, who previously served as Chair of the New York State Senate Transportation Committee, helped to deliver the state matching requirements necessary to make the Bipartisan Infrastructure L... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82). The bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Kennedy, fixes loopholes that unjustifiably reduce benefits for millions of Social Security recipients. Congressman Kennedy speaking in support of H.R. 82 on the House floor. View here. “Dedicated public servants—teachers, firefi... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced federal funding is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The program supports equipment, training, and protective gear aimed at keeping first responders and communities safe from fire and related hazards. “Firefighters and emergency responders provide a selfless service, racing in... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following the closure of Sumitomo Rubber USA’s tire manufacturing facility in the Town of Tonawanda: “The decision to close this facility is a devastating and outrageous loss to 1,550 hard-working people, to the Town of Tonawanda, and to our region’s entire economy,” said Congressman Kennedy. “After investing over $100 million... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced funding for the Veterans One-stop Center in Buffalo, New York. A total of $836,189, made available through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families will be directed towards supporting homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. Additionally, $750,000 from the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program will be dedicat... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced residents in New York State will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP makes home heating assistance available to eligible residents. “As the winter season approaches, HEAP funding helps to fill the gap to ensure seniors and families on a fixe... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $525,550 in federal funding for the Buffalo Rising Against Violence at ECMC (BRAVE) Trauma Recovery Center. This funding will expand comprehensive services and accessibility to support the needs of human trafficking survivors and increase community capacity to screen, identify, and appropriately refer survivors for services. This funding was made po... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa, Buffalo Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon, and Assemblywoman Karen McMahon released the following statement urging Governor Kathy Hochul to intervene in the planned closure of the Rosa Coplon Living Center at Weinberg Campus in the Town of Amherst: “The decision of Weinberg Campus to close i... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent a letter to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul urging her administration to intervene in the planned closure of Weinberg Campus’ Rosa Coplon Living Center in Western New York. In the letter, Kennedy wrote that the closure would exacerbate the state’s ongoing care crisis, “There are 5,600 fewer nursing home beds available today than there were in 2019….... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Western New York restaurant owners for a roundtable discussion about challenges, ideas, and opportunities related to the food and beverage industry. Congressman Kennedy’s district is home to approximately 1,875 restaurants employing 35,884 Western New Yorkers. “Restaurants play an important role in our economy and community, supporting small business entrepre... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after Weinberg Campus announced the closure of its Rosa Coplon Living Center. The Center currently houses approximately 120 residents and employs more than 400 employees, of which 300 are 1199SEIU members. “I am deeply concerned by the decision of Weinberg Campus to close its 180-bed Rosa Coplon Living Center, which will leave... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement applauding the Biden-Harris Administration for finalizing stronger requirements for identifying lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities. “I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for protecting our children from lead paint contaminants in homes and childcare facilities,” said Congressman Kennedy. “These contaminants... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $168,099 to support the Institute in Developing Research and Educational Excellence in Multilingual Education (I-DREEME) to provide fellowships for PhD study at the University at Buffalo (UB) for students pursuing the advanced study of bilingual education and teaching of English as a second language. “This funding will support the next generation of... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and healthcare leaders of Western New York called for strengthening and diversifying medical supply chains following an IV solution shortage due to Hurricane Helene. The category four storm caused significant damage to Baxter International’s North Cove manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina, a major manufacturer of dialysis solutions and IV fluids. ... Read More »
