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Gillibrand Pushes for Early HEAP Funds | Burlington News
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging the administration to release New York’s heating assistance funds early this year, as fuel prices have surged 65% over last year—threatening to leave millions of residents struggling to stay warm. With Congress already approving $360 million for HEAP, which helps over a million New Yorkers, Gillibrand warns delays could repeat last year’s Thanksgiving delay caused by a government shutdown. She points to October 2014 as the earliest funds were ever distributed in 16 years, emphasizing that timely aid is critical before winter’s worst hits. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/17/gillibrand-calls-early-release-heating-assistance-funding/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a77d946b2db5996d Report issues to [email protected].