Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA To Reconsider Decision To Deny Steuben County Federal Disaster Assistance For Major June Storm – County Did Not Have Time To Recover From May Storms & Should Receive Disaster Assistance To Help It Rebuild
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reconsider its decision to prevent Steuben County from being reimbursed for damages caused by a massive storm on June 8th. Steuben County and New York State had been seeking to add the June 8th storm to an already-approved FEMA disaster declaration for storms and severe flooding that hit the region between May 13th and May 22nd. The disaster declaration for the May storms … Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $300,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For Buffalo
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $306,302 in federal funding for anti-crime initiatives in Buffalo. The funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs and will be used to support safety initiatives to improve the Buffalo Police Department. More specifically, federal dollars will be used to fund a portion of the salary for a Juvenile prosecutor in the Erie County DA's Office, upgrades and security … Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Slaughter Announce More Than $11 Million In HUD Funding For Rochester
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Louise Slaughter today announced $11,295,796 in federal funding for the City of Rochester. The funding was allocated through four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs and will be used to support various housing and economic development initiatives that address homelessness and help low-income individuals in need. The City of Rochester will receive $7,963,860 through the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $400,000 For Two Western New York Fire Departments
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $394,870 in federal funding for two Western New York fire departments. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Dunkirk Fire Department in Chautauqua County will receive $360,000 in federal funds to purchase a burn trailer simulator, which will be used to help train first responders in interior firefighting techniques. The City of … Continue Reading
August 26, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $530,000 For Two Capital Region Fire Departments
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $538,024 in federal funding for two Capital Region Fire Departments. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Rexford Fire District in Saratoga County will receive $150,070 in federal funding to purchase and replace 25 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and 50 SCBA cylinders. These SCBA air-packs help firefighters breathe when … Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce More Than $23,000 In Federal Funding For Minoa Fire Department
SYRACUSE, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced that the Minoa Fire Department has been awarded $23,731 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Minoa Fire Department will use this grant to purchase a large-diameter fire hose. "These much-needed funds will allow the Minoa Fire Department to invest in the equipment they need to do their jobs … Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $640,000 In Value-Added Producer Grants For Five Farms & Small Businesses In Rochester Finger Lakes Region
Washington, D.C - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand today announced $643,800 in federal funding for two farms and two small businesses in the Rochester Finger Lake Region. The funding was allocated through the U.S Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. Lagoner Farms, Inc. in Wayne County will receive $49,900 in federal funds to start a hard cider business. This funding will help Lagoner afford the costs associated with producing hard … Continue Reading
August 21, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $80,000 In Value-Added Producer Grants For Two North Country Farms
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand today announced $80,211 in federal funding for two farms in Clinton County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. This funding is aimed at generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income for small and independent producers. Specifically, Mace Chasm Farm, located in Keeseville, will … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Over $24,000 In Value-Added Producer Grant Funding For Farmiemarket Online In Albany County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Paul Tonko today announced $24,490 in federal funding for FarmieMarket Online, LLC in the Town of Berne in Albany County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program. This funding was created to promote growth for small, independent producers, but allowing them to generate new products, create and expand marketing … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Nearly $500,000 In Value-Added Producer Grants For Three Farms In Central New York & Empire Brewery In Syracuse
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced $499,243 in federal funding for three Central New York farms and a brewery. Kriemhild Dairy Farms, located in Madison County, will receive $49,999; Good Life Farm, located in Seneca County, will receive $49,818; Side Hill Farmer's Cooperative, located in Onondaga County, will receive $199,426 and Empire Farmstead Brewery, located in Onondaga County, will receive $200,000. … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Elmira Corning Regional Airport To Receive Over $2.7 Million In Federal Funding
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Chemung County will receive $2,784,633 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds. These federal funds will be used to relocate and replace the airfield's existing electrical vault. The current vault has reached its expiration date, making the need for a new one especially acute. Replacing the vault will also ensure that the electrical operations of the Elmira Corning … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $50,000 Value-Added Producer Grant For 5 Spoke Creamery In Orange County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $49,893 in funding for 5 Spoke Creamery in Orange County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and will be used to revamp their marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and increase sales. Senator Gillibrand wrote a letter to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack, in support of the application. "A healthy dairy … Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $50,000 Value-Added Producer Grant For Evans Farmhouse Creamery In Chenango County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $46,977 in federal funding for Evans Farmhouse Creamery. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and will be used to revamp their marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and increase sales. "This is exciting news for Evans Farmhouse Creamery and Chenango County," said Senator Schumer. "By providing funding to help market … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $450,000 In USDA Value-Added Producer Grants For Niagara County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $449,000 in federal funding for Niagara County. McCollum Orchards, located in Lockport, will receive $49,500; Black Willow Winery, located in Newfane, will receive $175,000; Blackman Homestead Farm, located in Lockport, will receive $49,500; and Victorianbourg Wine Estate, located in Wilson, will receive $175,000. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $130,500 Federal Grant For Ticonderoga Municipal Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Ticonderoga Municipal Airport will receive a federal grant of $130,500 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The federal funding will be used to construct a fuel facility, which will help the airport become self-sustaining by generating revenue. "With this funding, the Ticonderoga Municipal Airport will be able to build a new fuel facility, … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $120,000 For Research And Development To Help Improve Mohawk Valley Craft Brewing Industry
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $123,525 in federal funding for research and development at Hartwick College, to help the local craft brewing and food industry. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (APR) and when combined with funding from the college and local sources, the project will total $349,447 and could create 32 new jobs. "Craft brewing is a burgeoning industry in New York and Mohawk Valley is … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins & Collins Help Secure Over $1.347 Million for NFTA Projects at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand joined Congressmembers Brian Higgins and Chris Collins in announcing two separate grants awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for improvements to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport totaling $1,347,732 million. "Making sure our airports are as safe as possible is one of my top priorities," said Senator Schumer. "With this funding, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport … Continue Reading
August 19, 2014
Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Announce Nearly $900,000 To Fund New Plane De-Icing Equipment At Albany International Airport
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Paul Tonko and U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Albany International Airport will receive $898,200 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund the final phase of installation for the new glycol treatment system. This phase includes decommissioning of a section of the previous system, an important investment in the airport's operational infrastructure and commitment to the long-term sustainability … Continue Reading
August 18, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $275,000 In USDA Rural Business Funding To Support Hudson Valley Businesses
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $277,900 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding to support Hudson Valley businesses. The funding was allocated through USDA's Rural Development Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Community Facility Grant programs. Sullivan County benefits from its federal Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) Zone designation, one of five special economic development zones supported by the Senators and reauthorized in … Continue Reading
August 18, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei, Miner Announce More Than $1.7 Million In Federal Funding For Syracuse Hancock Airport
SYRACUSE, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Representative Dan Maffei, and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner today announced that the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority has been awarded $1,711,800 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Airport Authority will use this grant to make upgrades to Airport storage facilities. "Making sure our airports are as safe as possible is one of my top priorities," said Senator Schumer. "With this funding, … Continue Reading
