Press Releases
Gillibrand, Palmieri Announce Federal Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
Utica, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and City of Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri today announced federal legislation that would create paid family and medical leave. The Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program, ensuring that American workers would no longer have to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a family member. "When a young parent needs time to care for a newborn child - it should … Continue Reading
January 10, 2014
Gillibrand Statement on New Defense Report on Sexual Assaults at U.S. Military Academies
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today after the Defense Department released a report on sexual assaults at U.S. military academies: "It is hard to draw any conclusions since no incidences survey was conducted this year. However it is clear the prevalence of sexual assault in the military and the crisis of underreporting continues to extend to the academies and that is tragic and heart breaking. This is why we need to give the men and women in … Continue Reading
January 10, 2014
Gillibrand, Sheehan Announce Federal Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act
Albany, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan today announced federal legislation that would create paid family and medical leave. The Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act would establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program, ensuring that American workers would no longer have to choose between a paycheck and caring for themselves or a family member. "When a young parent needs time to care for a newborn child - it should … Continue Reading
January 09, 2014
Gillibrand, Hanna Announce Expansion of Greek Yogurt Pilot Program in School Lunches to Four More States
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Richard Hanna today announced the success and expansion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) pilot program to serve New York-based Chobani yogurt in school lunches. New York State was chosen as one of four states to participate in the pilot program in July 2013. USDA has decided to continue and expand this highly successful program to four additional states during the next school year. During the pilot program, … Continue Reading
January 09, 2014
After Schumer’s & Gillibrand’s Push, Senators Announce Belden Inc. Employees in Horseheads Have Received Fed Signoff for Trade Adjustment Assistance; Will Help Laid-Off Workers Retrain for New Fields & Search for New Jobs
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved a much-needed Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) certification for workers at the former Belden Inc. plant in Horseheads. Belden workers, laid off as part of the company's acquisition of PPC, can now apply for critical TAA benefits to aid in retraining for new employment fields and in their job search. After the workers were initially denied a TAA certification from … Continue Reading
January 08, 2014
Gillibrand Statement on Retirement of Military Commander Who Overturned Guilty Verdict In Aviano Sexual Assault Case and Shut Down Court Martial of Accused Rapist in Another Assault Case
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement today after it was announced that Lt. Gen. Franklin, the Aviano Air Base commander who reversed a guilty verdict in a sexual assault conviction, will retire. Gillibrand called for his removal after it was learned that Franklin subverted justice in yet another sexual assault case by denying to proceed to a court martial after refusing to speak with the alleged victim. "For months the military has been … Continue Reading
January 07, 2014
Senator Gillibrand Announces 2014 Academy Nominations from New York City
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of New Yorkers to the nation's leading service institutions - United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final … Continue Reading
January 07, 2014
Senator Gillibrand Announces 2014 Academy Nominations from Upstate New York
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of Upstate New Yorkers to the nation's leading service institutions - the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 07, 2014
Senator Gillibrand Announces 2014 Academy Nominations from Long Island
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of Long Islanders to the nation's leading service institutions - the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. … Continue Reading
January 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2.3 Million in Federal Funds for Suffolk County for Sandy Cleanup Costs
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $2,311.525.73 in federal funds for Suffolk County to cover costs associated with countywide hazardous debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This work was undertaken after the storm deposited thousands of cubic yards of sand and other debris across the county. "Suffolk County was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, and forcing residents to pay expensive cleanup costs would be adding insult to injury," said … Continue Reading
January 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $6.67 Million in Federal Funds for City of Long Beach for Sandy Cleanup Costs
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $6,679,908.58 in federal funds for the City of Long Beach to cover costs associated with hazardous debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This work was undertaken after the storm deposited over 150,000 cubic yards of sand and other debris across Long Beach roads. The funds, which come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), cover 90% of costs. "Long Beach was extremely hard hit by Hurricane … Continue Reading
January 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $141.6 Million in Federal Funds for LIPA for Major Hurricane Sandy Cleanup Work
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $141,647,444.80 in federal funds for Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to be put towards reimbursement of additional line- and tree-removal crews who aided in post-Sandy cleanup and expenses associated with the effort. These crews were hired in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to assist LIPA in the massive, Island-wide cleanup and power-restoration operation. "Long Islanders already went through enough … Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
Gillibrand Statement In Response To President’s Plan To Address Military Sexual Assault
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement today in response to President Obama's comments on addressing sexual assault in the military: "I appreciate the President's deep commitment to solving the sexual assault crisis in the military. I had the opportunity to speak with President Obama yesterday on the topic and look forward to working with the President and Secretary of Defense moving forward. However, my immediate focus will remain on earning the … Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
Gillibrand, Schumer, Nadler, Velázquez, Grimm Urge FAA to Develop Plan to Reduce Excessive Helicopter Noise for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island Residents
New York, NY - Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), and Michael Grimm (R-NY) pressed the FAA to take action to reduce excessive helicopter noise for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island residents. With the rising level and frequency of tourist helicopter noise negatively impacting the quality of life for many New Yorkers, the elected officials asked FAA Eastern Regional … Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
At Gillibrand & Kirk’s Urging, Both Houses of Congress Approve Measure Requiring Defense Department Report on U.S.-Israel Cooperative Missile Defense Programs – Heads to President’s Desk as Part of 2014 Defense Bill to be Signed into Law
Washington, DC - At the urging of U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), both chambers of Congress today passed a measure, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2014, which requires the Defense Secretary to submit a report on the status of U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation in an effort to evaluate the U.S. partnership with Israel and determine ways to advance the countries' partnership in defending against acts of terror. The NDAA … Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
Gillibrand, Rangel Announce Final Congressional Approval of $31 Million for the Historic Harlem Armory
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Congressman Charles B. Rangel, today announced that $31 million in authorized funding for the renovation of the National Guard offices of the historic 369th Infantry Regiment Armory located in the heart of Harlem has passed both chambers of Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2014 and now heads to President Obama to be signed into law. The … Continue Reading
December 17, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.6 Million Grant for Cattaraugus-Wyoming Counties Project Head Start
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Cattaraugus and Wyoming Counties Project Head Start will receive a $1,651,138 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant funding will help Cattaraugus-Wyoming Head Start continue their programming through June 2014, including their Early Head Start Program - a transitional program that provides health services and preparation for infants and toddlers expected to enter the Head … Continue Reading
December 16, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand, Goldfeder Announce $1.86 Million in Federal Funds to Repair Sandy-Inflicted Damage at P.S. 207 Rockwood Park in Howard Beach
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder today announced $1,861,901.33 in federal funds for the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) in support of major Sandy-related repairs at P.S. 207 Rockwood Park. This funding will reimburse 90% of the cost of repairs undertaken throughout the building. "This infusion of federal money is helping P.S. 207 Rockwood Park put the damaging effects of Hurricane Sandy in the rear-view mirror and … Continue Reading
December 13, 2013
Billie Jean King, Neera Tanden Keynote Gillibrand’s 2013 Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit Focused on Working Women & Families Having a Fair Shot at Earning Financial Security, Helping Women Lead the Way to Growing Economy, Stronger Middle Class
New York, NY - Today, Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden hosted U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's 2013 "Women's Economic Empowerment Summit" at New York University's Rosenthal Pavilion to discuss the need to modernize the nation's outdated workplace rules and empower families to ensure more middle class women workers have a fair shot at earning financial security and help lead in the new economy. The fabric of the American workforce has changed over the past several decades … Continue Reading
December 13, 2013
New York, Connecticut Delegation Members Lead Effort to Strengthen Metro-North Safety
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) today met with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx and other senior Department of Transportation (DOT) officials to push for stronger federal oversight of Metro-North and discuss measures to improve safety. Also in attendance were … Continue Reading
