Press Releases
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Gillibrand Renews Call for Amtrak to Include Bicycle Racks on New Baggage Cars
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today renewed her call for Amtrak to include bicycle racks in its plans to modernize the rolling stock used in train services between New York City and Buffalo. The inclusion of bicycle racks would provide ease of access for those wishing to bike to tourist destinations throughout New York State, providing more streamlined travel for active tourism along New York's Erie Canalway Trail and creating the opportunity to generate revenue from these … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington: "Today's 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King's historic dream is a moment for national reflection about how far we have come towards ending inequality and discrimination, and how far we still have left to go. "Dr. King spoke of 'the fierce urgency of now' - which I hope this Congress will embrace. Among the many … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Almost $2 Million for Albany International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced $1,984,358 in federal funding has been awarded to the Albany International Airport for construction of a sand and chemical storage building. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "I am pleased to add this two million dollar grant to the list of 'arrivals' at Albany International Airport," … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $35k for the City Of Utica Police Department for New Safety Equipment
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Department of Justice has awarded $35,197 to the City of Utica Police Department under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The City of Utica Police Department will use the funding to purchase portable ballistic protection equipment. This penetration-resistant, energy-dispersing ballistic shield is light weight and projectile absorbing, and will supply much needed protection in … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $9.7 Million for North Country Airports
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,143,110 in federal funding is being awarded to the Massena International-Richards Field Airport to acquire safety equipment runway upgrades and $508,520 for Malone-Dufort Airport for runway upgrades. The Senators also announced $3,103,654 in federal funding for Ogdensburg International Airport and $1,956,862 for Watertown International Airport for runway upgrades. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Gillibrand Urges Feds to Boost Genesee County’s Exports
Bergen, NY - With support from U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of President Obama's Export Council, Genesee County was granted Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status just a few months ago. This designation will encourage more companies with import and export operations across the region to take advantage of associated tax breaks and incentives. After touring Liberty Pumps, the first company in the county to apply for FTZ status, Senator Gillibrand urged the U.S. Commerce Department to … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Three Fed Dept. of Transportation Awards, Over $1.2 Million for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that over $1.2 million in three separate grants would be awarded to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. The Senators announced $949,215 in federal funding for new security measures, including the construction of perimeter fencing; $225,000 for the acquisition of snow removal equipment; and $67,500 for the acquisition of aircraft rescue and firefighting safety equipment. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Gillibrand Urges Feds to Boost Ontario County’s Exports
Geneva, NY - After touring the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of President Obama's Export Council, today urged the U.S. Commerce Department to approve Ontario County's application for its Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, which would encourage more companies with import and export operations across the region to take advantage of associated tax breaks and incentives. "The Finger Lakes Region is well positioned to grow its exports and … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5 Million for Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Execute Critical Noise Mitigation House Work for Nearly 600 Residents Living Near Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that $5,169,399 in federal funding is being awarded to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to complete noise mitigation measures on 187 homes near the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. In 2007, the FAA and Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Standing Overlooking Owasco Lake, Gillibrand & Maffei Announce Legislation to Prevent Future Invasive Species
Auburn, NY - Standing at Owasco Lake, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, and Congressman Dan Maffei today announced the Invasive Fish and Wildlife Protection Act, comprehensive legislation to stop the spread of invasive species and protect New York's waterways. Senator Gillibrand's legislation would protect New York from the threat of invasive species by preventing the importation of potentially harmful species across state lines … Continue Reading
August 27, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $360k for Monroe County for Forensic DNA Backlog Reduction Program
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Department of Justice has awarded $366,885 to Monroe County under the DNA Backlog Reduction Program to cut DNA backlogs and increase the efficiency of DNA analysis. Monroe County will use the funding to increase capacity and accuracy within their DNA testing laboratory, and reduce the existing backlog of unprocessed DNA samples, which has burdened the efficiency of the criminal justice system for years. "DNA … Continue Reading
August 26, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $350,000 for Chautauqua-Dunkirk Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $352,031 in federal funding is being awarded to the Chautauqua-Dunkirk Airport to replace 24 airfield guidance signs, install two wind cones and rehabilitate taxiway lighting. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "When it comes to New York's regional and international airports, safety comes first; that's why I'm so … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $610,000 in Federal Funding for Border Security Program & Over $150,000 in Port Securities Grants in Central & Northern New York – Investments Provide for Enhanced Port Security & Law Enforcement Cooperation at Border
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Central and Northern New York is set to receive $768,562 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocations. First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced that $617,022 in funding for Cayuga, Jefferson Oswego, and St. Lawrence Counties through the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG) in the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation. The OPSG … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $545,000 in Federal Funding for Border Security Program & Almost $260,000 in Port Securities Grants in Western New York – Investments Provide for Enhanced Port Security & Law Enforcement Cooperation at Border
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Western New York is set to receive over $800,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocations. First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced that $547,468 in funding for Niagara, Erie, & Chautauqua Counties through the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG) in the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation. The OPSG program provides … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Almost $340,000 in Federal Funding for Border Security Program in the Rochester-Finger Lakes Region – Investments Provide for Law Enforcement Cooperation at Border, Points of Entry
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Rochester-Finger Lakes region is set to receive $339,659 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocations. Schumer and Gillibrand explained that the $339,659 in funding for Monroe, Orleans, and Wayne Counties comes through the Operation Stonegarden Program (OPSG) in the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation. The OPSG program … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $650,000 for Cortland County-Chase Field
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced two awards of $82,800 and $567,000 in federal funding is being awarded to Cortland County-Chase Field to rehabilitate runway 6-24 at the airport and the construction of a snow removal equipment building. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "I am pleased to add this $650,000 grant to the list of 'arrivals' at … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop Announce Over $600,000 in Federal Funding for Brookhaven Calabro Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop today announced $637,193 in Federal Aviation Administration funding for Brookhaven Calabro Airport. The grant will provide for the rehabilitation of the taxiway lighting system for taxiways at Brookhaven Calabro Airport. "This important investment will help improve the safety at Brookhaven Calabro Airport," said Schumer. "I am pleased to announce this federal funding that will update the airport's … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $174 Million in Federal Funding for the Urban Areas Security Initiative in NYC & Over $66 Million in State Homeland Security Program Funding for NYS; Investment Provides for Anti-Terror Enforcement
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced 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) allocations. First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced that $174,290,662 in funding for New York City through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) program in the FY2013 Homeland Security Grant Program Allocation. The UASI program provides funding to address the … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.5 Million for Oswego County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,026,000 in federal funding is being awarded to the Oswego County Airport to rehabilitate its taxiway and upgrade its lighting and electrical systems, including the purchase of a new transformer. In addition, the Senators announced $519,000 in federal funding would also be awarded to Oswego County Airport for the rehabilitation of taxiway "E" and the purchase of aircraft deicing equipment. The funding is allocated through the … Continue Reading
August 23, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,035,000 in federal funding is being awarded to the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Queensbury to remove trees obstructing one of the runways and to upgrade its lighting systems. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "I am pleased to add this million dollar grant to the list of 'arrivals' at Floyd Bennett Memorial … Continue Reading
