Press Releases
Gillibrand Urges USDA To Create EBT System For Farmer's Market Nutrition Programs With Looming Transition Deadline
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging the Agency to assist states in creating and implementing an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system for Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP). By law, all federal nutrition programs are being transitioned to an EBT system by October 2020, but there is no plan for FMNPs. FMNPs allow beneficiaries, who include low-income woman, infants, and young children participating in the … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1 Million In Federal Funds To Support Homeless Veteran Families In Central New York And The North Country
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,051,933 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for two organizations in the Central New York and North Country areas that provide services to low-income, at-risk veterans and their families. The grants are being provided under the VA's Support Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program, which helps veteran families around the nation who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $3 Million In Federal Funds To Support Homeless Veteran Families Across Rochester-Finger Lakes and Western New York Regions
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,168,072 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for two organizations in the Rochester-Finger Lakes and Western NY areas that provide services to low-income, at-risk veterans and their families. The grants are being provided under the VA's Support Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program, which helps veteran families around the nation who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $35K In Fed Funding For Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Company In Niagara County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,764 in federal funding for the Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Company in Niagara County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. These funds will allow the Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Company to improve recruitment and retention of firefighters by advertising a development and rewards program for members … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $300K In Federal Funds For 3 Southern Tier Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $308,740 in federal funding for three fire departments in the Southern Tier. This federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Savona Fire Department in Steuben County will receive $70,111 to purchase new protective turnout gear. The Johnson City Fire Department in Broome County will use $170,667 in federal funding purchase new … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $973,000 In Federal Funding For Two Long Island Fire Departments
Long Island, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $973,580 in federal funding for the East Rockaway Fire Department and Port Washington Fire Department in Nassau County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Specifically, East Rockaway Fire Department will receive $822,580 for firefighter recruitment. Port Washington Fire Department will … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $930,000 In Federal Funding For FDNY Foundation In NYC
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $937,905 in federal funding for the FDNY Foundation Inc. based in New York City. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grant program. FDNY Foundation will receive this funding to advance the FDNY Foundation's New York City fire prevention campaign, "Fire is Everyone's Fight - Get Alarmed NYC," to reduce fire and carbon monoxide … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million In Fed Funds For Syracuse Fire Department
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,991,532 in federal funding for the Syracuse Fire Department in Onondaga County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This funding will allow the Syracuse Fire Department to expand its emergency services capabilities by hiring 12 new firefighters. "The men and women of the Syracuse Fire Department are our … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $840K In Federal Funds For Oswego County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $843,000 in federal funding for the Oswego County Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the funding will be used to rehabilitate two taxiways and replace the taxiway lighting. "Keeping our airport taxiways and lighting in top-notch shape is crucial for traveler safety and for attracting business and tourism to the … Continue Reading
August 31, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand, Engel, Lowey & Maloney Urge U.S. Coast Guard To Extend Comment Period For Proposed Anchorage Areas For Large Vessels And Barges Along The Hudson River
Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representatives Eliot Engel, Nita Lowey, and Sean Patrick Maloney urged the U.S. Coast Guard to extend the public comment period for the proposed plan to add ten new designated anchorage areas along the Hudson River. With the original comment period scheduled to close on September 7, 2016, the members are calling for an additional 90-day extension to allow residents the opportunity to learn and fully express … Continue Reading
August 30, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $150,000 In Federal Funds For Two Hudson Valley Fire Departments
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $151,569 in federal funding for the White Lake Fire District and the Larchmont Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the White Lake Fire District in Sullivan County will use the funding to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). The Larchmont Fire Department in Westchester … Continue Reading
August 30, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $480K In Federal Funds For Sullivan County International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $481,200 in federal funding for Sullivan County International Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the funding will be used to install an emergency generator, which will provide power to the runway lighting system in the event of a power outage. The funds will also support the installation of a new runway guidance … Continue Reading
August 29, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For Elmira/Corning Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,598,008 in federal funding for the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. Specifically, the funding will be used to construct a taxiway and rehabilitate an apron, the area of an airport where an aircraft parks. "Our airports are vital in attracting business and tourism to the region and we must keep … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $530K In Federal Funds For The Akron Fire Company In Erie County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $531,700 in federal funding for the Akron Fire Company in Erie County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Specifically, the four-year award will be used to recruit new firefighters and purchase new training equipment. "Akron's firefighters put their lives on the line every day to serve this community," said … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $135K In Fed Funding For 8 Fire Departments Throughout Onondaga & Oswego Counties - Funds Will Allow Depts To Establish Firefighter Training Program For High School Students
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $138,304 in federal funding for the Belgium Cold Springs Fire District and partner fire departments in Onondaga and Oswego Counties. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The federal funding will allow the Lysander Public Safety Committee, a coalition made up of eight fire departments throughout the Central NY … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce More Than $37K In Federal Funding For Village Of Hempstead
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Kathleen Rice announced today that the Village of Hempstead has been awarded $37,982 in federal U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ Funding. The funds were awarded through the DOJ's Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which provides funding to states and local governments to support a range of crime prevention activities based on state and local needs. The Village of … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $600K In Federal Funds For Mendon Fire District In Monroe County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $60,620 in federal funding for the Mendon Fire District. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the grant will fund the establishment of a health and wellness program for firefighters. These funds will also enable the fire department to hire a health and wellness professional for the program. Finally, the fire department will use … Continue Reading
August 26, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $46K In Federal Funds For Brighton Fire District In Erie County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $46,319 in federal funding for Brighton Fire District No. 5 in Erie County. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the funding will be used to install a new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) refilling station, which will allow firefighters to refill the air packs that protect them when in dangerous situations. "Our … Continue Reading
August 25, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.9 Million In Fed Funding For Cancer Research At Cornell University
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,906,636 in federal funding for cancer research at Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) National Cancer Institute (NCI). The funding will be used to establish the Center on the Physics of Cancer Metabolism at Cornell, a new research center focused on working across professional and disciplinary boundaries to study how tumors develop in the body. By … Continue Reading
August 25, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $25K In Federal Funds To City Of Cortland Fire Department
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $24,939 in federal funding for the City of Cortland Fire Department. The funding was allocated through a Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the City of Cortland Fire Department will use the funds to install a fire safety trailer, a 9-1-1 training simulator, and two new smoke machines for training purposes. … Continue Reading
