Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Long Island Now

The latest community buzz and updates. | Sign up for community newsletters.

PrintAa

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urges President Barack Obama to increase energy aid

Wednesday January 9, 2013 2:04 PM By Tom Incantalupo

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Democratic candidate for Senate. (Oct.

Photo credit: Jessica Rotkiewicz

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to include more money in his next proposed budget to help pay for energy efficiency improvements in homes, businesses and government buildings.

At a news conference in Centereach, Gillibrand, a Democrat, said funding for Long Island under the Weatherization Assistance Program for lower income homeowners is being cut an estimated...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Vote

What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend?

Go to the beach Go to a barbecue Honor a veteran Relax at home

Show results View All Polls

Your town

Get the latest news and information about your community, all in one place.

What's this? Send us your feedback

Sign up for community newsletters

Choose a community

Special projects

More Towns news

advertisement | advertise on newsday