Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand, and Israel Announce Federal Grant to Improve Boat Access to Town Dock in North Hempstead
North Hempstead, NY-Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington) announced a $4,142,815.50 federal grant for the Town of North Hempstead to repair damage caused more than two years ago by Superstorm Sandy. This Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance grant will be used to remove sediment buildup in the bay around North Hempstead Town Dock and help increase boat access to the dock. "The Town of North Hempstead's … Continue Reading
July 29, 2015
McCaskill, Heller, Gillibrand & Ayotte Joint Statement On Senate Campus Sexual Assault Hearing
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Dean Heller (R-NV), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) issued the following joint statement on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on campus sexual assault: "We have a responsibility to make sure colleges and universities keep our students safe, and must act on the failure to properly address campus sexual assault. Thanks to the survivors who have come forward and to a growing body of … Continue Reading
July 29, 2015
Gillibrand Testifies Before Senate Hearing On Bipartisan Campus Accountability & Safety Act
WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Testimony Here Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need to pass the bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act (S.590) to better address the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. The legislation flips the current incentives so that schools report these cases and provide students with the resources they need, including a trained Confidential … Continue Reading
July 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $180 Million In Anti-Terrorism Funding For NYPD & Other Law Enforcement; Federal Funds Support NYC’s Critical Urban Areas Security Initiative; Award Includes $76 Million In State Homeland Security Grant Program Funding For NYS
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that New York is set to receive millions in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced $180,926,000 in Fiscal Year 2015 funding for the New York City area through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). The UASI program provides funding to address the unique needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas. The … Continue Reading
July 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, After Successfully Appealing To FEMA Administrator Fugate & Securing The Funds Needed To Relocate The Schoharie Public Safety Facility, The County Will Now Finally Receive $26 Million
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that, following their successful appeals to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), the more than $26 million in federal funds that will allow the county to relocate its Public Safety Building will be signed, sealed and delivered. In April, Schumer and Gillibrand announced that FEMA finally approved the framework needed to get this project underway and relocate the Schoharie County Public Safety Building … Continue Reading
July 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $320k In Fed Funding For Four Western NY Fire Departments In Cattaraugus And Erie Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $329,309 in federal funding for four fire departments in Western New York. The federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department in Cattaraugus County will receive $86,056 to purchase 12-14 new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), or air packs. The West Seneca Fire District #4 in Erie … Continue Reading
July 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $138k For Two North Country Fire Departments In Clinton And Essex Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $137,944 in federal funding for North Country fire departments. Specifically, $29,524 will be awarded to the Rouses Point Fire Department in Clinton County and $108,420 to the Port Henry Fire Department in Essex County. This federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. These funds will allow the Rouses Point Fire Department to purchase 20 sets … Continue Reading
July 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $195k In Fed Funds For Sparrowbush Engine Company In Orange County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $195,453 in federal funding for the Sparrowbush Engine Company, a volunteer fire company in Orange County. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program. This federal funding will allow the Sparrowbush Engine Company to purchase 21 new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), spare bottles, and a new compressor fill station. These SCBA … Continue Reading
July 24, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $43,000 In Federal Funding For The Dekalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department In St. Lawrence County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $43,429 in federal funding for the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department will use this federal investment to purchase new fire turnout gear and Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) or air packs. "The dedicated men and women at the DeKalb Volunteer … Continue Reading
July 24, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 In Fed Funding For Columbia County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $308,610 in federal funding for the Columbia County Airport. This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the installation of a new 20,000 feet of perimeter fencing in two phases. The new fence will replace a 25 year-old perimeter chain-link fencing and gate system with structural defects to improve security and deter … Continue Reading
July 24, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $19,000 In Federal Funding For The Athens Volunteer Fire Department In Greene County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $19,953 in federal funding for the Athens Volunteer Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Athens Volunteer Fire Department will use this federal investment to purchase a washer/extractor and dryer to clean firefighter turnout gear. "This much-needed funding will allow the Athens Fire Department to purchase the … Continue Reading
July 23, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, Israel, Zeldin, Meeks, Rice & King Announce Over $21 Million In Federal Sandy Funding For Repairs To Long Island Power Authority
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representatives Steve Israel (NY-3), Lee Zeldin (NY-1), Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Kathleen Rice (NY-4) and Peter King (NY-2) today announced that the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will receive $21,188,947.15 in federal funding for emergency work and additional protective work done as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The award will be made in two separate grants. The first grant provides $19,906,417.70 for emergency repairs to LIPA's … Continue Reading
July 22, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $270,000 For Mineola Fire Dept To Purchase New Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $271,143 in federal funding for the Mineola Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). According to the Mineola Fire Department, funding will be used to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus, including a facepiece, two air bottles and one unit. The new equipment will help protect firefighters from heat, smoke, fire and … Continue Reading
July 21, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand: Sandy Victims In New York Are Yet Again Facing Possibility Of Being Forced To Return Federal Aid Received In Aftermath Of Superstorm Sandy; Senators Urge Feds To Waive ‘Duplication Of Benefits’ Policy & Allow Federal CDBG-NY Rising Grant Recipients To Keep Additional National Flood Insurance Settlement Funds
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to forego any efforts to claw-back National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance money among Superstorm Sandy victims who have recently received additional flood insurance payouts. After Schumer and Gillibrand's push, FEMA has sought to rectify the widespread evidence of systemic and potentially fraudulent of … Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
Gillibrand, Rangel & Velazquez Nominate Arturo Alfonso Schomburg For The Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) today announced the nomination of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. In a letter to the President, they celebrated Mr. Schomburg's social activism and dedication to preserving culture and history. "Arturo Alfonso Schomburg worked to enhance black culture around the world, and his collection of black … Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand & Jeffries Announce $100K In FEMAA Funding For Sea Gate Bulkhead Project, Providing Protection Between Beach 48th St. To Beach 50th St.; Hazard Mitigation Funding Covers Full Cost of Phase 1 Of Project, Which Will Protect Against Storm Damage To Sea Gate & Coney Island Community In The Future
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $100,000 funding for phase 1 of Sea Gate's proposed bulkhead project through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The perimeter bulkhead and sea wall of Sea Gate that previously protected the homes and buildings from storm surge and flooding was damaged by Superstorm Sandy, leaving Sea Gate and the surrounding areas of … Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Push To Ban Plastic Microbeads In Personal Care Products
Plattsburgh, NY - Standing at Champlain Park, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined by Bill Howland, Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program and Mike Winslow, Staff Scientist announced a new push to ban plastic microbeads in personal care products. Senator Gillibrand introduced the bipartisan Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, legislation to federally ban cosmetics containing synthetic plastic microbeads. Plastic microbeads are found in personal care products like facial scrubs, body … Continue Reading
July 20, 2015
Gillibrand & Schneiderman Announce New Push To Ban Plastic Microbeads In Personal Care Products
West Sayville, NY - Standing at the Long Island Maritime Museum, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, joined by Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay III and Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment announced a new push to ban plastic microbeads in personal care products. Senator Gillibrand introduced the bipartisan Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, legislation to federally ban cosmetics containing synthetic plastic … Continue Reading
July 16, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge The Small Business Administration To Be Ready To Swiftly Approve Disaster Declaration For Southern Tier And Finger Lakes Counties That Were Severely Impacted By Last Month’s Flooding
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to be ready to swiftly approve any forthcoming requests from New York State for federal support in light of the severe flooding in communities across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, if the damage assessment meets the federal threshold. Specifically, Schumer and Gillibrand wrote to SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet following a tour done by SBA officials in the region to perform … Continue Reading
July 15, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $45,000 In Fed Funding For Wellsville Municipal Airport In Allegany County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $45,000 in federal funding for the Wellsville Municipal Airport in Allegany County. This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the removal of obstructions on the Runway 10/28 approach and transitional surfaces to improve runway safety. "Keeping our airport runways in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and … Continue Reading
