Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $400,000 in funding for the Adam Mickiewicz Library and Dramatic Circle, housing the Torn Space Theater, to make capital improvements that will unify two facilities on the property, and transform the grounds into an outdoor cultural space. The funding was secured by Kennedy during his tenure in the New York State Senate as part of efforts… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is reminding Western New York residents that free COVID tests are now available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The tests can be requested online or through a toll-free phone number and mailed directly to your home.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to stock up and have tests on hand as we head into the winter… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the first anniversary of the October 7th, 2023 attack on Israel:
“One year ago, on October 7th, Hamas launched a horrific attack on the State of Israel, taking 251 hostages and slaughtering 1,195 people. The victims and the survivors will forever remain in my prayers. America must continue to advance lasting… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $7,731,872 in new federal funding for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to renovate its newly integrated biobank, the Roswell Park Biorepository, made possible through the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Research Facilities Construction Grants.
“I am proud to announce $7,731,872 in new federal… Read more »
Today, following disturbing allegations of veteran mistreatment at the Buffalo VA, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand during a press conference at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 416 to discuss the failures at the Buffalo VA and to pledge to hold it accountable. Kennedy joined a bipartisan push demanding that the Government Accountability Office (GAO)… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $625,000 in new federal funding for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) toward investments that facilitate and evaluate public-private partnerships for transit-oriented affordable housing and mixed-use development at the LaSalle & DL&W Metro Rail Stations.
“This federal funding leverages private sector… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement:
“In the wake of Iran launching a ballistic missile attack against Israel, America and its military stand with Israel. Israel’s right to defend itself and our ironclad relationship are key to ensuring the safety and security of the region. I support the United States’ continued effort to bring lasting peace to… Read more »
Today, Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after meeting with the VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal in Buffalo, after the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a report regarding the mistreatment of veterans at the Buffalo VA Medical Center:
“We want to thank Undersecretary Shereef Elnahal for… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $3,483,160 for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to research the reasons for disproportionate rates of prostate cancer in African American men and point the way to new strategies for improving detection and management of this often-deadly disease. This grant will be distributed over the next five years.
“I am proud to announce… Read more »
On Saturday, September 28, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), local elected officials, and advocates called for the protection and expansion of reproductive rights amid the threat of Project 2025 and Republican attacks on reproductive freedoms.
(From left to right: Masten District Councilwoman Zeneta Everhart, Assemblymember Jon… Read more »
