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Congressman Kennedy’s Statement on Federal Judge Blocking Trump Executive Order Dismantling Library Services Agency

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BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon’s ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from taking additional steps to dissolve the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): “Once again, the courts have stepped in to stop the Trump administration from doing irreparable harm…

Kennedy to Trump Admin: Don’t Shelve Our Library Funding

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Standing With Library Officials and Patrons, Kennedy Demands Restoration of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Which Provides Funding For Libraries and Museums Across New York In 2024, IMLS Awarded $266 Million in Grants Nationwide - Trump Admin’s Executive Order Undermines Critical Library Infrastructure BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined leadership of…

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…