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Congressman Kennedy, Councilwoman Everhart Join Educators and Community Leaders to Defend WNY Schools

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President Trump’s Attempt To Eliminate The Department of Education Would Decimate Access To The American Dream Jeopardizes Nearly 1,000 Teacher Positions In Kennedy’s District BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Buffalo Common Councilwoman Zeneta B. Everhart stood with Western New York educators, students, and elected officials to defend public schools in the face of…

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration Move to Dismantle Department of Education

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order illegally dismantling the Department of Education: “As an occupational therapist who provided early intervention services for children with special needs, I am horrified by the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. “In less than two months,…

Congressman Kennedy Invites High School Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition

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Winning Piece to be on Display in the Hall of the U.S. Capitol BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide art competition highlights the significance of art education in our nation’s schools by showcasing the work of our country’s most gifted young artists. The…

Congressman Kennedy Statement Following Trump’s Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite the country, President Trump chose division. The American people are demanding solutions to lower the cost of living, make healthcare more affordable, and keep our communities…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Over $73,000 in Federal Funding for Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Research

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Grant Will Facilitate Archeological Research at the Site of the Cataract House NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Sara Capen, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Legislator Jeffrey Elder, Niagara Falls NAACP President Renae Kimble, Niagara Falls Council Member Brian Archie, Niagara Falls Council…

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY ANNOUNCE $9 MILLION FOR NIAGARA UNIVERSITY TO EXPAND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS, DIGITAL EQUITY AND EDUCATION ACROSS NIAGARA FALLS

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Funding Comes From Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage And Will Help Expand Library Services, Computer Infrastructure And Digital Learning To Help Niagara Falls Residents & Schools Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Fed $$ Is Closing The Digital Divide In Niagara Falls!  U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand,…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Funding Available Through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $168,000 for UB Fellowship Advancing Bilingual Education

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $493,910 for University of Buffalo to Improve Workplaces for BIPOC Library Professionals

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BUFFALO, NY—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy released the following statement after announcing $493,910 for the University of Buffalo to research the workplace experiences of library and information science (LIS) professionals who are BIPOC and first generation in order to improve workplace experiences.   “Today’s funding will help empower library and information science…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $2.49 Million for Niagara Falls City School District

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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $2,494,531 for the Niagara Falls City School District to continue the operation of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The funding is awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families. “Head Start helps to level the playing field, providing early learning and…