Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces More Than $780,000 In Funding For Rensselaer County’s YouthBuild Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $782,502 in funding for the Commission on Economic Opportunity's (CEO) YouthBuild program in Troy. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and will be used to provide 48 youth with critical job training and educational programs. Senator Gillibrand has been an active leader in advocating for youth educational and job training programs and secured the YouthBuild authorization in the Workforce … Continue Reading
August 07, 2014
Casey, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Group Of Senators Urging USDA To Prioritize Emergency Food Assistance
Washington DC- Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) along with a bipartisan group of 26 other senators sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to make emergency purchases during this fiscal year to assist The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP provides funding for food banks to purchase nutritious foods and to help transport and deliver that food to Americans in need. Federal support for TEFAP is estimated … Continue Reading
August 07, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $30,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For Poughkeepsie
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $30,798 in federal funding for anti-crime initiatives in the City of Poughkeepsie. The funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs and comes from the office's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The City of Poughkeepsie Police Department will use this funding to purchase and install a new street camera in an area of high need, as well as to purchase three new … Continue Reading
August 07, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $235,000 In Federal Funds For Hudson Valley Fire Departments
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $235,973 in federal funding for three Hudson Valley fire departments. The Marlborough Fire District in Ulster County will receive $34,699, the Arlington Fire District in Dutchess County will receive $130,500 and the Sloatsburg Volunteer Fire Department in Rockland County will receive $70,774. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program … Continue Reading
August 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $23,000 For New Haven Volunteer Fire Corp In Oswego County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced the New Haven Volunteer Fire Corporation will receive a $23,741 federal grant from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. AFG awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are designed to help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, … Continue Reading
August 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.4 Million In Federal Funds Through U.S. Dept Of Agriculture For Two Genesee County Water Projects
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,485,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Grant funding for two Genesee County water projects. The Town of Oakfield will use its $750,000 in federal funds to construct a new water district. The Town of Oakfield's water system serves more than 150 residents and one commercial user. All of these users currently rely on private wells, many of which are drying up and contain contaminants. This new … Continue Reading
August 06, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge White House Council On Environmental Quality To Take Immediate Action In Remedying Asian Carp Crisis In Great Lakes
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, along with 13 of their colleagues, urged the White House Council on Environmental Quality to move swiftly in developing immediate solutions to combat the prevalence of Asian carp in the Great Lakes. The Senators stressed their continued commitment to practical, immediate solutions to the threat of Asian carp and other invasive species to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basin; and asked for assistance in urging … Continue Reading
August 05, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $52,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For Niagara Falls
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $52,293 in federal funding for anti-crime initiatives in Niagara Falls. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs and will be used to support safety initiatives to improve the Niagara Falls Police Department. "When it comes to protecting our citizens, we need to be tough on crime and smart on prevention, and we need to make sure those who can help in … Continue Reading
August 05, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $32,000 In Anti-Crime Funding For City Of Troy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $32,618 in federal funding for anti-crime initiatives in the City of Troy. 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 Troy Police Department. More specifically, funding will be used to support overtime pay, to increase police visibility as well as to enhance investigative capabilities. "When it … Continue Reading
August 05, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $500,000 To Improve And Expand Sewer System In Town Of Champion
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for the Town of Champion. This federal funding will be used to improve and expand the sewer system for local residents, schools and businesses. "With this funding, the Town of Champion will now be able to make crucial improvements to its sewer system without passing the financial burden onto local taxpayers," said Senator Schumer. "This project … Continue Reading
August 04, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Funding for Schenectady County Airport
SCHENECTADY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced that Schenectady County will receive $816,180 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to rehabilitate the county airport's apron. "Making sure our airports are as safe as possible is one of my top priorities," said Senator Schumer. "With this funding, the Schenectady County Airport will be able to upgrade and renovate its runway to ensure the safety of passengers and … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2.8 Million For Southern Tier Airports
Washington, DC -U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,880,000 for two Southern Tier airports from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Elmira Corning Regional Airport will use the $720,000 in federal funding to purchase a critical aircraft rescue and firefighting truck. The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will use their total of $2,160,000 in federal funding to expand the terminal apron and purchase snow … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
At The Boys And Girls Club Of Geneva, Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Nutritious Meals For More Children Over The Summer
Geneva, NY - Standing at the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Jeanette Batiste Co-Executive Director of Foodlink and New York State Senator Ted O'Brien, will announce bipartisan legislation which would expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. The legislation would help improve nutrition and enhance learning in underserved areas by better integrating summer education and meals programs, making it easier for … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $280,000 For The Watkins Glen Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $285,000 in federal funding for the Watkins Glen Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Watkins Glen Fire Department will use these federal funds to purchase a new fire tanker truck. These tanker trucks are necessary when firefighters face situations where there are no fire hydrants and they must … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $90,000 For Two Western New York Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $92,341 in federal funding for the Hinsdale and Jamison Road Fire Districts in Western New York. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Hinsdale Fire Department in Cattaraugus County will use its $51,016 in federal funds to purchase two thermal imaging camera systems, which allow firefighters to see better when they are in a smoky … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
At The Boys and Girls Club Of Jamestown, Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Nutritious Meals For More Children Over The Summer
Jamestown, NY - Standing at the Boys and Girls Club of Jamestown, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan, announced the bipartisan Summer Meals Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. The legislation would help improve nutrition and enhance learning in underserved areas by better integrating summer education and meals programs, making it easier for public-private partner organizations to … Continue Reading
August 01, 2014
At The Gerald Ryan Outreach Center, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Provide Nutritious Meals For More Children Over The Summer
Wyandanch, NY - Standing at Gerald Ryan Outreach Center, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature DuWayne Gregory, Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Long Island Cares and Island Harvest, discussed bipartisan legislation which would expand the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program. The legislation would help improve nutrition and enhance learning in underserved areas by better integrating summer education … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce $15,300 In Federal Funding For Syracuse Fire Department
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced that the Syracuse Fire Department has been awarded $15,300 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Syracuse Fire Department will use this grant to purchase a BullEx Attack Digital Fire Training System, which will allow the Department to create a simulated fire in a high rise building so that … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Gillibrand Introduces New Cyber-Security Legislation After New 9/11 Commission Report Released Last Week Concluded A "9/10 Ability To Protect Against Cyber-Attacks
Washington, D.C. - On the tenth anniversary of the release of the 9/11 Report last week, the report's authors outlined current threats to our national security in a document called "Reflections on the Tenth Anniversary of The 9/11 Commission Report." The authors - members of the original 9/11 Commission - concluded that the country now has "a September 10th ability to guard against cyber-attacks." In response to this assessment, Senator Gillibrand today introduced the Cyber Information … Continue Reading
July 31, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $686,000 For The FDNY Foundation; Investment Will Help Expand ‘Senior Citizens Alarm Installation Campaign’ By Dispatching Firefighters To Install Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors For Senior Citizens Throughout New York City
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $686,337 in federal funding for the FDNY Foundation. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Fire Prevention and Safety program (FP&S). Earlier this month, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand sent a letter to urging FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to swiftly approve the funding for the FDNY. "This much-needed federal funding will provide the FDNY with the resources needed to expand their … Continue Reading
