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Sen. Gillibrand, environmental advocates urge full funding for National Estuaries Program

by Jul 21, 2025
United States Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand came to Riverhead today to warn that the president’s proposed $8 million funding cut from the National Estuary Program could jeopardize ongoing efforts to protect and restore the Peconic Estuary.

In Congress: Actions taken by our federal lawmakers last week

by Feb 3, 2019
Here’s a summary of actions taken by federal lawmakers representing the local community in Washington, D.C. during the week just ended. Source: Congress.gov website.