Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $750,000 in Federal Funding for Domestic Abuse Programs in Albany & Troy
Albany, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $750,000 in federal funding for the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York and the Unity House of Troy. Specifically, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York will receive $400,000 to strengthen civil and criminal legal assistance programs for adult and youth victims of domestic violence and the Unity House of Troy will receive $350,000 to a broad range of holistic, victim-centered transitional housing … Continue Reading
September 21, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on New Campus Assault Story
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the results of the new Association of American Universities (AAU) survey that found 23.1 percent of female undergraduate students have experienced unwanted sexual contact: "This is the latest study to confirm that at least one in five undergraduate women experiences some form of sexual assault on their campus. How many surveys will it take before we act with the urgency these crimes demand? We have a … Continue Reading
September 21, 2015
Gillibrand to Push for Federal Medical Marijuana Reforms in Keynote Before the National Cannabis Industry Association
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will speak today before the National Cannabis Industry Association Fall Business Summit to push for the bipartisan reform measures she introduced with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY). While more than 40 states have legalized some form of medical marijuana, it is still prohibited under federal law. The bipartisan Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, introduced earlier this year, takes on the … Continue Reading
September 20, 2015
Gillibrand & Nadler with National Parks Conservation Association Launch Campaign at Historic Stonewall Inn in New York City to Create First Ever National Park Site Honoring America's LGBT History
NEW YORK, NY -- Today, in front of the iconic Stonewall Inn, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Jerrold Nadler, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the Human Rights Campaign, state and local elected officials, advocacy groups and community leaders launched a new campaign to designate the nation's first national park site dedicated to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history at Stonewall. The national campaign launch has been … Continue Reading
September 18, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following their Push, the Ogdensburg Airport Will Receive More Than $7.5 Million in Fed Funding For Long-Awaited Runway Extension - Longer Runway will Help Flights Land & Enable Airport to Begin Low-Fare Airline Service with Allegiant Air, a Key for Regional Job Growth and Increased Tourism
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved $7,597,458 in federal funding for the long-awaited runway extension at the Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS). In June, Schumer and Gillibrand launched their push to secure critical federal funding from the FAA through its Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to make this Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority project a reality. The Senators said this funding is … Continue Reading
September 18, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.3 Million in Fed Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention Programs in Oswego County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $1,398,310 in federal funding for Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. Specifically, $700,000 will be used towards Oswego County Opportunities' Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program and $698,310 will be used for the Consolidated and Technical Assistance Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies. … Continue Reading
September 18, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand & Rice Announce $164,660 Federal Grant for Lynbrook Fire Department
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice (NY-04) today announced that the Lynbrook Fire Department has been awarded $164,660 in federal grant funding to provide training and purchase new personal protective equipment. The funding was awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which provides grants directly to fire departments for projects that enhance public … Continue Reading
September 16, 2015
Support Grows For Permanent Extension Of Jams Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Programs As One hundred 9/11 First Responders & Former Daily Show Host Jon Stewart Lobby Congress
Video From Media Availability *HERE* Washington, D.C. - Senators and representatives added their names to the bill to permanently extend the 9/11 health and compensation programs as more than 100 first responders and former Daily Show host Jon Stewart spent the day lobbying members of Congress in Washington. Six Senators and 11 Representatives signed on as co-sponsors of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act, bringing the total number of supporters to 43 in the … Continue Reading
September 16, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce more than $48K in Fed Funding for the St. Johnsburg Fire Company in Niagara County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $48,027 for the St. Johnsburg Fire Co. in Niagara County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This funding will be used to purchase a new refilling station for firefighter air tanks, the first system of its kind the fire department has ever been able to purchase. "This much-needed funding will provide our St. Johnsburg firefighters with … Continue Reading
September 16, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce more than $22K in Fed Funds for Danby Fire Department in Tompkins County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,423 in federal funding for the Danby Fire District in Tompkins County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to replace worn-out hoses and nozzles for two fire companies in the Danby Fire District, including the Danby Volunteer Fire Company and the West Danby Fire Company. "This much-needed … Continue Reading
September 15, 2015
As Congress Threatens to Cut Phys. Ed Funding, Gillibrand Announces New Push to Secure Student Fitness Programs for Schools Across the Country
Johnson City, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a new push to secure student fitness programs for schools across the country, amid Congressional efforts to cut physical education funding. Standing at The Johnson City Intermediate School with Superintendent Mary Kay Frys, Athletic Director Jeffrey Paske, Intermediate School Principal Margaret Kucko and Board of Education member and Johnson City parent Jeannette Farr, Gillibrand outlined her initiative - the Fitness Integrated … Continue Reading
September 15, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, Zeldin Announce Over $2.4 Million in Federal Funding for Suffolk County's Francis Gabreski Airport, Home to 106th Rescue Wing of the Air National Guard
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Lee Zeldin today announced $2,486,087 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for Francis S. Gabreski Airport. The grant is being provided to Suffolk County for the rehabilitation of runway 15/33 at Gabreski Airport. The airport is home to the 106th Rescue Wing of the Air National Guard and supports over 60,000 aircraft operations a year. The project will create about 50 construction and engineering … Continue Reading
September 15, 2015
As Congress Threatens to Cut Phys. Ed Funding, Gillibrand & Higgins Announce New Push to Secure Student Fitness Programs for Schools Across the Country
Cheektowaga, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Brian Higgins today announced a new push to secure student fitness programs for schools across the country, amid Congressional efforts to cut physical education funding. Standing at Union East Elementary School with Congressman Brian Higgins, Superintendent of Cheektowaga Central School District Dennis Kane, Union East Elementary School Principal Brian Bridges and Erie County Health Commissioner, Dr. Gale Burstein, Gillibrand … Continue Reading
September 14, 2015
After Repeated Delays of Flight 3407 Reforms, Gillibrand Pushes Feds on Implementation of Safety Regulations
Buffalo, NY - With a new audit reporting repeated delays of flight safety regulations adopted in the wake of Colgan Air Flight 3407, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today pushed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make the reforms a priority. An audit by the Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General revealed that the FAA had missed several deadlines mandated by the 2010 Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act - including the development of … Continue Reading
September 14, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $425,000 to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Suffolk County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $425,000 in federal funding to the Long Island Against Domestic Violence in Suffolk County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women and will be used to bolster assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence. "Long Island Against Domestic Violence provides invaluable services to countless Long Islanders who have been victims of domestic violence and … Continue Reading
September 10, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Babylon Village Historical Society Museum Placed On National Register Of Historic Places
Long Island, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Village of Historical Babylon Society Museum has been formally added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation expands opportunities for federal and state tax credits and grants to support restoration, local tourism and economic development initiatives at the museum. "The inclusion of the Babylon Village Historical Society Museum on the National Register of Historical Places would allow the Museum … Continue Reading
September 08, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, King Announce Over $590,000 Federal Grant for West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District; Funding Means Vital Equipment for Firefighters
United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Peter King today announced that the West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District is set to receive $592,273 in federal funding. The funding will be used to purchase 100 self-contained breathing apparatus, 200 bottles and 100 masks. The equipment will be utilized by fire fighters within the district, including those in West Sayville, Bayport, Oakdale and Sayville. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency … Continue Reading
September 07, 2015
Gillibrand Statement On President’s Expansion Of Paid Sick Days To Federal Contract Employees
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Obama's Executive Order requiring businesses with federal contracts to provide paid sick days to the employees servicing those contracts: "Paid leave is a long overdue economic policy that will help grow the middle class, protect families and strengthen our workforce. Without it, our nation will continue to forfeit billions of dollars in lost wages and economic growth. Business leaders and … Continue Reading
September 02, 2015
Gillibrand Holds Round Table Meeting To Discuss Fight Against New Efforts To Weaken School Nutrition Standards, Ensure Students Get Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Corning, NY - Standing at Alternative School for Math and Science 291, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined by Natasha Thompson from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, hosted a round table meeting and discussed the fight against the latest efforts to weaken school nutrition standards, as well as the push to ensure students get fresh fruit and vegetables at school. Congress will debate child nutrition standards and school meals next week, as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is set to … Continue Reading
September 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Delivers Keynote Address At State Fair Women’s Day Luncheon
Syracuse, NY -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today spoke at the Great New York State Fair Annual Women's Day Luncheon. The full text of Gillibrand's remarks as prepared for delivery are copied below: "Thank you, Liz, for that warm introduction and thank you all for joining me at our amazing state fair! "I especially want to thank Cheryl Levin for organizing today's event, as well as Troy Waffner for all the work on this year's Fair. "I also want to acknowledge Congressman John Katko and … Continue Reading
