Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $89,000 in Federal Funds for Norwich Fire Department in Chenango County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $ 89,524 in federal funding for the Norwich Fire Department in Chenango County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Norwich Fire Department to purchase a new vehicle exhaust extraction system. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively," … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce over $78K in Federal Funds for Brighton Fire Department in Tonawanda
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $78,309 in federal funding for the Brighton Fire Department, which has 70 active volunteers and serves the Town of Tonawanda. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Brighton Fire Department to replace large diameter hoses which connect to fire hydrants and well as 2.5in hoses, and service hoses. "It is … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $120K in Fed Funds for Locke Fire District in Cayuga County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $120,000 in federal funding for the Locke Fire District in Cayuga County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Locke Fire District to purchase 21 new air packs, and 21 spare bottles, which will support firefighting operations and safety. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Grassley, Gillibrand Bill to Assist Families of Fallen Officers Passes Senate
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate today unanimously passed legislation authored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to reduce the backlog of families awaiting approval of survivor benefits of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. The bill, passed during Police Week alongside other measures supporting law enforcement, now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. "As a society, we've promised to support the loved ones of … Continue Reading
May 17, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $500,000 in US Department of Agriculture Funding for Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in new federal funding for Clarkson University. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). NIFA grants support research and programs that help dairy producers and growers achieve long-term viability, high yield, and labor efficient production of local agricultural products. Clarkson University will use the funding … Continue Reading
May 15, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $137,000 In Federal Funds For Corning Fire Department
Corning, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $137,143 in federal funding for the Corning Fire Department in Steuben County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Corning Fire Department will use the funding to purchase 24 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to … Continue Reading
May 15, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $160K In Fed Funds For Palmyra Fire Department In Wayne County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $163,917 in federal funding for the Palmyra Fire Department in Wayne County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Palmyra Fire Department to purchase new National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliant self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. These new supplies will support firefighting … Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $118,000 In Federal Funds For Herkimer Fire Department
Herkimer, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $118,096 in federal funding for the Herkimer Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Herkimer Fire Department will use the funding to purchase 20 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs … Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $72,000 In Federal Funds For Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad Inc
Essex, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $72,482 in federal funding for the Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad Inc. in Essex County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad Inc. will use the funding to purchase two power ambulance cots and two patient surface extenders for advanced life support ambulance services. "It … Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $166,000 Federal Grant For Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Dept; Funding Means Vital Equipment For First Responders
United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department is set to receive $166,762 in federal funding to purchase 28 self-contained breathing apparatus. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "This much-needed federal funding will provide the assistance the Lawrence Cedarhurst Fire Department needs to purchase critical firefighting … Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
Sanders, Gillibrand, Polis, Delaney, and Pocan Introduce Legislation To Address Income Inequality
Washington: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.; Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo.; Rep. John Delaney, D-Md.; and Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis.; introduced legislation to address income inequality by encouraging the expansion of employee ownership business models. The Worker Ownership, Readiness, and Knowledge (WORK) Act establishes the grant program in the U.S. Dept. of Labor to assist employee ownership programs nationwide. Income inequality is a growing and persistent … Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $110K in Fed Funds for Carthage-Wilna Fire District in Jefferson County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $112,858 in federal funding for the Carthage-Wilna Fire District in Jefferson County. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The federal funding will allow the Carthage-Wilna Fire Department to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units, air bottles, face masks, and voice amplifiers. These new supplies will support … Continue Reading
May 10, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $23 Million Increase in Impact Aid that will Benefit Western NY Schools
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced their successful fight to increase federal funding for the Impact Aid Program by $23 million, bringing total funding for the program to $1.3 billion. The Impact Aid program is a federal program designed to supplement schools in districts that include large portions of nontaxable land. Several school districts in Western NY include students that reside on Native American land, and other nontaxable land, and depend on Impact … Continue Reading
May 10, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $23 Million Increase in Impact Aid, Which Provides Critical Funding to Highland Falls School District
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the federal funding deal provides $1.3 billion, a $23 million increase from last year, for the Impact Aid Program. The Impact Aid program is a federal program designed to supplement schools in districts that are on a large portion of federally-owned, nontaxable land. Several districts in New York, including the Highland Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District, in the Hudson Valley around West Point rely on … Continue Reading
May 10, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $47,000 in Federal Funding for the McDonough Fire District in Chenango County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $47,239 in federal funding for the McDonough Fire Department to purchase 8 new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. The money is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). This funding will provide valuable resources to ensure Chenango County residents' safety. The McDonough Fire District will use this federal investment to replace outdated … Continue Reading
May 10, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce over $54,000 in Federal Funds for Two Volunteer Fire Departments in Central New York
Syracuse, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $54,096 in federal funding for the Volney Volunteer Fire Corporation and the Oxbow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Volney Volunteer Fire Corporation will receive $39,810 to purchase an air compressor and cascade self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill station. The … Continue Reading
May 07, 2017
Gillibrand Urges Senate Colleagues to Reject Trumpcare; New Yorkers Over 50 & Women would Suffer the Most Under Disastrous AHCA Law
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged her Senate colleagues to reject the disastrous American Health Care Act (AHCA) that passed the House of Representatives earlier this week on a party-line vote. If Trumpcare passes the Senate and becomes law, at least 24 million Americans would lose their health coverage and insurance companies would once again be allowed to charge people with preexisting conditions unaffordable prices for their insurance plans. According to the U.S. … Continue Reading
May 04, 2017
Gillibrand Statement on House Party-Line Vote To Dismantle The Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the House party-line vote to dismantle the Affordable Care Act: "The Trump health care bill that passed today on a party-line vote is atrocious and must be defeated in the Senate. Health care shouldn't be about politics - it is about people - and this bill would harm people. The only beneficiaries of this bill are big insurance companies and the wealthiest among us, with the price tag being paid by … Continue Reading
May 04, 2017
Sens. Ernst and Gillibrand Introduce Legislation To Examine Women-Owned Small Business Opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced bipartisan legislation to direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to conduct a comprehensive study on women-owned small business (WOSB) participation in multiple award contracts (MACs) from the federal government. This study would address concerns that WOSBs are underrepresented in MACs, and would also examine the … Continue Reading
May 03, 2017
At Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Gillibrand Pushes for Flexible Measures to Support Troops and Military Families
**WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Remarks at Senate Armed Services Committee HERE** Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel hearing on the Bipartisan Policy Center report "Building a F.A.S.T. Force: A Flexible Personnel System for a Modern Military" pushed for flexible measures to help recruit and retain service members and their families in the 21st century. Today's all-volunteer force has changed significantly since it was … Continue Reading
