social security

Some Southern Tier residents continue to gather and protest Republican proposals to cut social safety net programs.

Dozens of people spoke directly to county legislators this week about how any cuts to federal programs they rely on could be detrimental to their health and well-being.

Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-19) says he supports a bipartisan commission to address solvency of Social Security, but declines to embrace a stance on any of the specifics a commission could make to the program.

Gillibrand, a member of Congress’s Special Committee on Aging, said making long-term care more accessible and affordable is among her top priorities.

The Republican reaffirmed his opposition to an assault rifle ban and described it as a slippery slope that might lead to the repeal of the Second Amendment.

"They haven’t kept up with the backlog, and one other reason -- this is a good reason -- we're living longer.”

Rep. Reed met with a select group of senior citizens in an invitation only event with the Chemung County AARP. Some people said they're worried Social Security won't be around for their grandkids.