Tim Kennedy (politician)

Kennedy was raised in South Buffalo, one of five children of Martin F. and Mary Kennedy. His father worked as Buffalo's commissioner of assessment and taxation, and his mother is a retired nurse who taught nursing at D'Youville University.{{Cite web|url=https://www.buffalony.gov/directory.aspx?EID=11|title=Buffalo, NY|website=www.buffalony.gov|access-date=2019-01-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dyc.edu/code/Details.aspx|title=D'Youville College Directory Detail Results|website=www.dyc.edu|access-date=2019-01-15}} He received his early education at St. Martin's Elementary School, and attended St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in occupational therapy from D'Youville University.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/timothy-m-kennedy/about|title=About Timothy M. Kennedy|website=www.nysenate.gov|access-date=2024-02-14}}

From 1999 to 2010, Kennedy worked as a licensed occupational therapist at Catholic Health.{{cite web|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/91670/timothy-kennedy|title=Timothy Kennedy's Biography|website=Vote Smart}}

In late 2004, at the age of 28, Kennedy was appointed to the Erie County Legislature, representing the 2nd district, after Mark J. F. Schroeder was elected to the State Assembly.{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/02/tim-kennedy-rides-from-humble-beginnings-to-political-power/|title=Tim Kennedy: From South Buffalo roots to Albany power broker|last=Precious|first=Tom|date=2019-01-02|website=The Buffalo News|language=en-us|access-date=2019-01-15}}

In 2005, Kennedy defeated Democratic primary opponent Paul Sullivan by a vote of 65% to 35%.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.erie.gov/Files/Election+Results/2005/2005-Primary-Democrat.pdf|title=Erie County Board of Elections|website=www.elections.erie.gov}} {{Dead link|date=November 2021}} He won 72% of the vote in the general election against his Republican opponent, Julieanne Mazurkiewicz.{{Cite web|title=Erie County Board of Elections 2005 General Election Results|url=https://www.elections.erie.gov/Files/Election%20Results/2005/2005-General.pdf}}

In 2007, Kennedy ran unopposed for a second full term to the Erie County Legislature.{{Cite web|title=Erie County Board of Elections 2007 General Election Results|url=https://www.elections.erie.gov/Files/Election%20Results/2007/11062007/2007-General.pdf}}

;2010

In 2010, Kennedy challenged incumbent William Stachowski for the Democratic nomination for the 58th district in the New York State Senate.Jimmy Vielkind,

[http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/31664/kennedy-the-non-stachowski "Kennedy, the non-Stachowski"], Albany Times Union (September 14, 2010). Kennedy also earned the endorsement of the Conservative Party,Stephen T. Watson, [http://buffalonews.com/2010/09/15/kennedy-wrests-nod-from-stachowski/ "Kennedy wrests nod from Stachowski"], Buffalo News (September 15, 2010). which had previously supported Stachowski.{{cite news|url=http://www.chelseanow.com/articles/2010/08/04/gay_city_news/news/doc4c58e8064440c220903863.txt|title=Top Gay Groups See Choice in Buffalo|last=Schindler|first=Paul|date=2010-08-03|work=Gay City News|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130119071058/http://www.chelseanow.com/articles/2010/08/04/gay_city_news/news/doc4c58e8064440c220903863.txt|archive-date=2013-01-19|url-status=dead}} Stachowski was one of eight Democratic state senators who had voted against a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New York, while Kennedy supported it, earning him the backing of gay rights organizations in the primary.[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/wires/2010/08/18/splits-among-gay-politica_ws_686601.html "Splits Among Gay Political Activists Rankle Efforts To Flip Seats"], The Capitol (October 18, 2010).Julie Bolcer,

[http://www.advocate.com/news/daily-news/2010/09/14/antigay-democrat-defeated-ny "Antigay Democrat defeated by Tim Kennedy"], The Advocate (September 14, 2010). Kennedy ultimately defeated Stachowski by a margin of 63% to 26%.Matt Krueger, [http://cheektowagabee.our-hometown.com/news/2010-09-16/Front_Page/Kennedy_ousts_Stachowski.html "Kennedy ousts Stachowski"], Cheektowaga Bee (September 19, 2010) amid a wave of anti-incumbent voter sentiment. Stachowski remained on the ballot on the Independence Party and Working Families Party lines.{{cite news|date=October 5, 2010|work=Buffalo News|title=Stachowski presence hinders Kennedy|url=http://buffalonews.com/2010/10/05/stachowski-presence-hinders-kennedy/|author=Staff}}

In the 2010 general election, Kennedy defeated Republican Assemblyman Jack Quinn III,{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/kennedy-tops-quinn-in-3-million-race/article_b3cbf98f-3a2c-55dc-ba86-bfaccce2a471.html|title=Kennedy tops Quinn in $3 million race|website=The Buffalo News|date=November 3, 2010}} gaining 47% of the vote to Quinn's 45%. The remaining votes went to Stachowski.{{cite news|work=The New York Times|title=New York State Legislature - Election Results 2010|url=http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/new-york/state-legislature}}

;2012

Seeking reelection in 2012, Kennedy won a primary challenge from Democrat Betty Jean Grant, prevailing by 156 votes.{{Cite web |title=Erie County Board of Elections 2012 Democratic Primary Results |url=https://elections.erie.gov/Files/Election%20Results/2012/09132012/2012-Primary-Democrat.pdf}} The closeness of the election prompted a protracted court battle heard by Justice Joseph R. Glownia of the State Supreme Court.Nancy A. Fischer, [http://buffalonews.com/2017/04/23/betty-jean-grant-officially-announces-plans-run-mayor/ "Betty Jean Grant makes it official: She's running for mayor"], Buffalo News (April 23, 2017). Kennedy ran uncontested in the November 2012 general election and was re-elected.{{cite news|url=http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/states/new-york/legislature|work=The New York Times|title=2012 Election Results: New York State Legislature}}

;2014

In 2014, Kennedy defeated Grant in a Democratic primary rematch, receiving 16,660 votes (60.2%) to Grant's 10,997 votes (39.8%).{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2014/Primary/2014StateLocalPrimaryElectionResults.pdf|title=New York State Board of Elections 2014 Primary Election Results}} The race received much attention, with campaign spending by the candidates and outside groups surpassing $1 million.Susan Schulman, [http://buffalonews.com/2014/09/06/kennedy-grant-senate-race-gains-attention-cash-from-outside-groups/ "Kennedy-Grant Senate race gains attention, cash from outside groups"], Buffalo News (September 6, 2014). Kennedy received the backing of the New York State United Teachers and realtors, while Grant received the Erie County Democratic Committee endorsement{{Cite web|url=http://www.nystateofpolitics.com/2016/02/erie-county-democrats-rallying-behind-incumbents-for-state-senate/|title=Erie County Democrats Rallying Behind Incumbents For State Senate|website=www.nystateofpolitics.com|access-date=2018-11-11}} and help from the Independent Democratic Conference, a breakaway group of state Senate Democrats who sided with Republicans in the Senate. Kennedy's base of support was South Buffalo, Lackawanna, and Cheektowaga, while Grant's base of support was Buffalo's East Side.{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/kennedy-defeats-grant-for-second-time/article_1d030492-d9b5-5183-958b-d327a9c796b1.html|title=Kennedy defeats Grant for second time|first=Robert J.|last=McCarthy|website=The Buffalo News|date=10 September 2014 }}

In the November 2014 general election, Kennedy (who ran on the Democratic, Working Families, and Independence ballot lines) defeated Ricky T. Donovan, Sr. (who ran on the Republican and Conservative ballot lines). Out of 59,094 total votes, Kennedy received 42,278 (71.5%), while Donovan received 11,973 (20.3%).[https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2014/general/2014Senate.pdf Senate Election Returns November 4, 2014] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227162234/http://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2014/general/2014Senate.pdf |date=December 27, 2016 }}, New York State Board of Elections, p. 14.

;2016

In the 2016 general election, Kennedy ran unopposed on the Democratic, Working Families, Independence, and Women's Equality ballot lines and received 89,650 votes.[https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2016/general/2016Senate.pdf Senate Election Returns November 8, 2016] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921204418/http://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/elections/2016/General/2016Senate.pdf |date=September 21, 2017 }}, New York State Board of Elections, p. 35.

;2018

In 2018, Kennedy defeated Shaqurah Zachery in a Democratic primary, winning 23,640 (76.6%) of the vote.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.erie.gov/Files/Election+Results/2018/1-DEM.pdf|title=- Erie County Board of Elections|website=www.elections.erie.gov}} He ran unopposed in the general election.{{Cite web|title=Erie County Board of Elections 2018 General Election Results|url=https://www.elections.erie.gov/Files/Election%20Results/2018/2018-General-Election-Canvass-Book-Web.pdf}}

File:(05-10-23) NYS Senator Tim Kennedy (52887690405).jpg on May 10, 2023]]

;2011–2018

In 2011, Kennedy voted in favor of the Marriage Equality Act, which legalized same-sex marriage in New York.{{Cite web|url=https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/grisanti-vote-helps-gay-marriage-bill-pass-new-york-state-senate/article_d99dbf0f-f96a-56e8-8dc9-50f09dd74f49.html|title=Grisanti vote helps gay marriage bill pass New York state Senate|website=Niagara Gazette|date=June 24, 2011}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html|title=New York Allows Same-Sex Marriage, Becoming Largest State to Pass Law|first1=Nicholas|last1=Confessore|first2=Michael|last2=Barbaro|date=June 25, 2011|via=NYTimes.com}} Kennedy lost the support of the Conservative Party in 2012 following his vote on the marriage issue.{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/kennedy-s-evolution-to-pro-choice-stance-earns-praise-criticism/article_143fa98f-72f0-5c3d-86ba-65ee8b00e74c.html|title=Kennedy's 'evolution' to pro-choice stance earns praise, criticism|first=Robert J.|last=McCarthy|website=The Buffalo News|date=15 February 2014 }}

Also in 2011, Kennedy authored Jay-J's Law, which sought to stiffen penalties for repeat child abusers by increasing the look back period in which someone can be charged with aggravated assault. The bill was named after Jay-J Bolvin, a young boy who suffered 11 fractured bones, a severe seizure disorder and developmental delays as a result of a severe beating from his father, who had previously been convicted of assaulting one of his other sons. The bill was passed by the legislature and later signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo in July 2013.{{Cite press release |url=https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-jay-js-law-toughen-penalties-child-abusers |title=Governor Cuomo Signs Jay-J's Law to Toughen Penalties for Child Abusers | publisher=Andrew M. Cuomo |date=September 28, 2014}}

In 2012, Kennedy introduced a package of four bills to combat the opioid epidemic in New York. One of the bills would create a prescription-monitoring system for physicians and pharmacists to track the prescription of narcotic painkillers. This proposal was made by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.{{Cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/nyregion/oxycodone-prescriptions-rose-sharply-in-new-york-schneiderman-report-says.html|title=Oxycodone Prescriptions Rose Sharply in New York, Schneiderman Report Says | last=Kleinfield |first=N. R. |work=The New York Times| date=January 11, 2012 | issn=0362-4331 | url-access=subscription}}

Kennedy ran for State Senate in 2010 as a pro-life candidate.{{cite web|url=https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/buffalos-new-bishop-confronts-politicians-duplicity-on-abortion |title=Buffalo’s New Bishop Confronts Politician’s Duplicity on Abortion |work=Crisis Magazine |last=Hendershott |first=Anne |date=March 4, 2014}} In 2013, Kennedy cast a procedural vote for the tenth point of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Women's Equality Act, which would have expanded abortion rights in New York. In February 2014, Kennedy acknowledged that his position on abortion had "evolved" and that he supported the tenth point of the Women's Equality Act; he added, "'I believe at the end of the day that a woman has to be able to make a decision upon her health, her life and her family that is in her best interests and their best interests'". Pro-choice groups praised his shift on the issue, while Bishop Richard Malone of the Buffalo diocese of the Roman Catholic Church criticized him for it.{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/anti-abortion-ads-on-radio-taking-graphic-aim-at-kennedy-s-pro-choice-stance/article_604207bd-40b8-52e6-a094-b4fdbb7a1454.html|title=Anti-abortion ads on radio taking graphic aim at Kennedy's pro-choice stance|first=Robert J.|last=McCarthy|website=The Buffalo News|date=9 March 2014 }} In 2019, Kennedy voted in favor of the Reproductive Health Act,{{cite web|date=2 January 2019|title=NY State Senate Bill S240|url=https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s240|website=NY State Senate}} which was described by The Buffalo News as "the most sweeping set of protections to the state’s abortion laws in 49 years".{{Cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/long-stalled-abortion-bill-passes-new-york-legislature/article_30e060da-c4c9-577a-9f39-1ba193bb44e6.html|title=Long-stalled abortion bill passes New York Legislature|first=Tom|last=Precious|website=The Buffalo News|date=22 January 2019 }}

In 2013, Kennedy co-sponsored legislation to increase the state minimum wage to $9 an hour, and automatically adjust the minimum wage to account for cost-of-living increases.{{Cite news | url=https://buffalonews.com/2013/02/25/minimum-wage-rally-frames-proposed-increase-in-human-terms/ | title=Minimum wage rally frames proposed increase in human terms | last=Glynn | first=Matt |website=The Buffalo News |date=February 25, 2013}}

In May 2013, Kennedy introduced a Jackie's Law into the Senate, which was prompted by the death of West Seneca woman Jackie Wisniewski, who was killed after being stalked by a former boyfriend using a GPS tracking device on her car. Kennedy's bill updated New York's stalking statutes by allowing police to pursue criminal charges against those who use electronic tracking devices to stalk victims. Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes sponsored companion legislation in the Assembly. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law in July 2014.{{Cite press release | url=https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/timothy-m-kennedy/governor-cuomo-signs-jackies-law-authored-senator-kennedy | title=Governor Cuomo Signs Jackie's Law, Authored by Senator Kennedy and Assemblywoman Peoples-Stokes, to Crack Down on GPS Stalking and Domestic Violence | publisher=New York State Senate | date=July 23, 2014}}

In 2014, Kennedy introduced legislation that would limit the state's legal immunity for claims for damages. The legislation would specifically amend Section 58 of the State Highway Law, which immunizes the state from "liability for damages arising from defects in its highways" during cold-weather months. The bill proposed by Kennedy "would allow motorists to seek damages from the state for 'egregious or unreasonable' defects year-round or when it was given prior notice of a defect."{{cite news | first=Sam | last=Roberts | author-link=Sam Roberts (newspaper journalist) | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/30/nyregion/pothole-puzzle-new-york-state-rejects-drivers-damage-claims-in-winter.html | title=Taking On a Pothole Law: In Winter, New York State Rejects Drivers' Claims | work=The New York Times | date=April 29, 2014 | url-access=subscription}} State Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti filed companion legislation in the State Assembly.

Kennedy has been a supporter of the legalization of mixed martial arts (MMA) in New York, which at the time was the only U.S. state to bar MMA events.{{cite news |last=Spector |first=Joseph |date=June 26, 2015 |title=MMA bill will wait until next year |url=https://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/albany-watch/2015/06/26/mixed-martial-arts-mma-bill-falls-short-albany/29361595/ |work=The Journal News}} Kennedy argued that MMA could economically benefit Western New York, with events at First Niagara Center in Buffalo benefiting local businesses.{{cite news |last=Schneider |first=Avery |date=January 26, 2016 |title=MMA and its possible economic benefits get one step closer to being legal in New York, again |url=https://news.wbfo.org/post/mma-and-its-possible-economic-benefits-get-one-step-closer-being-legal-new-york-again |access-date=February 14, 2024 |work=WBFO |location=Buffalo, NY}} The legal status of MMA had been a state political issue for years; the state Senate passed legalization legislation seven times over six years, but the bills were not taken up by the State Assembly. Kennedy expressed disappointment at the failure to pass the legislation in 2015, and welcomed passage of MMA legislation in 2016.

In 2017, Kennedy supported legalizing vehicle for hire companies in all areas of New York State.{{cite news |last=Pignataro |first=T.J. |date=April 8, 2017 |title=You bet your app: Ride hailing upstate may debut by July 4 |url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/you-bet-your-app-ride-hailing-upstate-may-debut-by-july-4/article_1566f33a-ab29-5ec5-9942-642ca9f50646.html |work=Buffalo News}}

;2019−2024

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When the Democratic Party won the majority in the State Senate in 2018, Kennedy was appointed chair of the New York State Senate Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capital Investment Committee.{{Cite news|first=Tom|last=Precious|url=https://buffalonews.com/2018/12/11/kennedy-gets-key-state-senate-committee-post/|access-date=2019-01-15|title=Tim Kennedy gets key state Senate committee post|work=The Buffalo News|date=December 11, 2018|language=en-us}} He also served on the Finance, Rules, Energy & Telecommunications, Insurance, Banks, and Social Services Committees.

In his first year chairing of the Senate Transportation Committee, Kennedy secured $100 million for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) Buffalo Metro Rail System.{{Cite web|last=Precious|first=Tom|title=State budget talks result in $100M for Metro Rail improvements|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/state-budget-talks-result-in-100m-for-metro-rail-improvements/article_752d259d-9600-54f2-9941-b5da9b272c69.html|access-date=2020-08-21|website=The Buffalo News|date=31 March 2019 |language=en}} Kennedy was one of the main players in getting a new Amtrak Buffalo–Exchange Street station built.

In 2019, Kennedy convened a Transportation Committee hearing about Limousine Safety, where families of victims of the Schoharie County and Suffolk County limousine crashes testified.{{Cite web |last=Rulison |first=Larry |date=May 3, 2019 |title=Sorrow, anger from families of limo crash victims at hearing |url=https://www.timesunion.com/7dayarchive/article/Families-of-limo-crash-victims-testify-in-Albany-13813130.php |website=Albany Times Union}} Subsequently, the New York State Senate passed a package of bills designed to improve bus and limousine safety.{{Cite web |title=Senator Kennedy and State Colleagues Advance Limo Safety Legislation |url=https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2020/timothy-m-kennedy/senator-kennedy-and-state-colleagues-advance-limo}}

Also in his first year as chairman of the Transportation Committee, Kennedy authored legislation that became law allowing school districts to install cameras on the back of school buses to catch vehicles illegally and dangerously passing stopped buses.{{Cite web |title=NYS Senate, Assembly strike deal on school bus cameras |url=https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nys-senate-assembly-strike-deal-on-school-bus-cameras/71-515bcab8-65a0-425d-a05c-5b321dc14c4c}}

During his tenure as Transportation Committee chair, he secured historic investments in local roads and bridges, through the CHIPS, PAVE NY and BRIDGE NY programs.{{Cite web |last=Whalen |first=Ryan |date=April 6, 2021 |title=Budget Deal Includes Big Boost in Infrastructure Funding |url=https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/politics/2021/04/07/budget-deal-includes-big-boost-in-infrastructure-funding}}

In 2020, Kennedy passed legislation that became law to allow striking workers to collect unemployment insurance after two weeks, when striking workers previously had to wait seven weeks prior to filing for unemployment.{{Cite web |title=New York to Allow Striking Workers to Collect Unemployment After Two Weeks |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2020/02/06/new-york-to-allow-striking-workers-to-collect-unemployment-after-two-weeks/}}

In 2022, after the racist shooting at Tops grocery store in Buffalo, Kennedy supported a "landmark legislative package to immediately strengthen the state's gun laws, close critical loopholes exposed by shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde and protect New Yorkers from the scourge of gun violence that continues to infect our nation and endanger our communities."{{Cite web |title=Governor Hochul Signs Landmark Legislative Package to Strengthen Gun Laws and Protect New Yorkers |url=https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-landmark-legislative-package-strengthen-gun-laws-and-protect-new-yorkers}}

{{main|2024 New York's 26th congressional district special election}}

On November 14, 2023, Kennedy announced that he would run for the soon-to-be vacated congressional seat held at the time by Brian Higgins.{{cite news | first=Charlie | last=Specht | url=https://buffalonews.com/news/local/government-politics/tim-kennedy-running-for-congress-brian-higgins-seat/article_abbbaf2a-8251-11ee-92a1-8f9a47deea43.html | title=Tim Kennedy announces candidacy to succeed Brian Higgins in Congress | work=The Buffalo News | date=November 14, 2023}} He won the election on April 30, 2024, defeating Republican nominee Gary Dickson.{{cite web |url=https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/your-local-election-headquarters-new-york-state/ap-tim-kennedy-declared-winner-in-ny-26-special-election/ |title=AP: Tim Kennedy declared winner in NY-26 special election |last=Joly |first=Aidan |date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=April 30, 2024 |website=WIVB-TV}} Kennedy received 68.6% of the vote to Dickson's 31.3%.{{Cite web |title=New York State Board of Elections |url=https://results.elections.ny.gov/}}

Kennedy was sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on May 6, 2024.{{Cite web |title=Congressman Tim Kennedy Sworn in to Serve in the House of Representatives |url=https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=43}}

The first bill Kennedy cosponsored was H.R. 2530, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act. In his first floor speech, he highlighted the need for safe staffing nurse-to-patient ratios.{{Cite web |title=In His First Floor Speech Since Swearing In, Congressman Kennedy Highlights Need For Safe Staffing Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, Calls for Passage of H.R. 2530 |url=https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=42}}

On the second anniversary of the racist shooting at Tops grocery store in Buffalo, Kennedy honored the victims in a 30-minute special order proceeding where he was joined by Rep. Jim Clyburn.{{Cite web |title=On the Second Anniversary of 5/14 Attack, Rep. Tim Kennedy Leads Floor Proceedings Honoring Memories of Those Killed, Calls for Action to Address Gun Violence |url=https://kennedy.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=41}} He also introduced legislation with Rep. Grace Meng to ban the sale of enhanced body armor, which was used by the shooter in Buffalo.{{Cite web |title=MENG AND KENNEDY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO KEEP ENHANCED BODY ARMOR OUT OF THE HANDS OF MASS SHOOTERS |url=https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-and-kennedy-introduce-legislation-keep-enhanced-body-armor-out}}

Kennedy lives in Buffalo with his wife Katie and their three children.

He is Roman Catholic and has Irish heritage.{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Tim |title=If you know me, you know celebrating my Irish heritage isn’t just dedicated to one day a year. This past weekend was something special though - a proper Buffalo OFW parade with our incredible team, followed by a St. Patrick’s Day commemoration at the @whitehouse. Sláinte! |url=https://www.instagram.com/senatortimkennedy/p/C4rGTAzuIQ_/?img_index=1 |website=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |access-date=1 May 2024 |date=18 March 2024}}

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Category:Catholic politicians from New York (state)

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Category:D'Youville University alumni

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Category:Politicians from Buffalo, New York

Category:St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute alumni

Category:21st-century members of the United States House of Representatives