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White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down

What kind of a leader threatens to hurt their own people to get their way? That's not negotiation, it's cruelty.

In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows.

Hochul appoints new Monroe County DA following resignation of Doorley

Congratulations to my friend Brian Green on his appointment as Monroe County District Attorney. I wish him the best in this new role, and I look forward to working alongside him to protect families in our community.

Brian Green currently serves as senior deputy county attorney of general legal services and as a judge for the Town of Irondequoit.

Our country is being steered towards a shutdown that will hurt American families, all because this administration refuses to support healthcare access for those who need it most. I will not rubber-stamp this assault on our healthcare.

USDA cancels survey tracking how many Americans struggle to get enough food

Because of Donald Trump's reckless funding cuts, the USDA will no longer collect and publish statistics on food insecurity across the U.S. Instead of finding a way to end hunger as we know it, he's more concerned about making his rich friends even richer. You deserve better.

The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.

The right to free speech isn't conditional, and Americans deserve to know their fundamental right is protected no matter what. Jimmy Kimmel's show returned last night in an important win, but millions were still unable to watch because Sinclair and Nexstar took him off the air.

The shooting in Dallas is horrifying. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones, and I'm grateful for the first responders' swift action. No one in America should live in fear of targeted violence. We must come together to stop this rising tide.

American Rock Salt is one of the leading suppliers for the entire northeast Snow Belt region, helping communities like ours get through winter conditions. I stopped by their facility today to talk about their important work.

I joined International Paper's Rochester team for a tour of their container plant and to discuss the challenges facing the manufacturing sector. As a global leader, they're working to provide packaging solutions that protect goods using renewable materials.

I'm proud to co-sponsor the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act to put a stop to the increasing crimes and assaults committed against letter carriers on the job. Read more: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

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Union representatives push to keep mail carriers safe

Our letter carriers do essential work to keep our community connected, and they deserve to feel safe on the job. We've got to come together to protect our letter carriers and hold those who commit these crimes accountable. spectrumlocalnews.com/section/the-...

A recent string of attacks is highlighting the dangers postal workers face when delivering your mail.

Join me live with Evan Dawson on @wxxirochester.bsky.social’s Connections today at 1:00pm! As we start the new school year, I'll be joined by ROC The Future’s Brian Lewis to discuss our ongoing work to support early childhood education in our community.

Oak Orchard is a lifeline for so many families in our community, providing comprehensive healthcare for neighbors in rural and agricultural communities. Grateful to spend some time with their team in Brockport today and discuss how we can support their critical work.