Press Releases
Gillibrand, Collins Announce Key Senate Committee Passage Of Legislation To Name Alden Post Office After Fallen Army Sergeant
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Collins today announced legislation to name the U.S. Post Office in Alden after Army Sergeant Brett Gornewicz passed out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Army Sergeant Brett Gornewicz is an Alden native who died in 2012 while courageously serving in Afghanistan. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives on June 17, 2014, and now heads to the Senate floor for a final … Continue Reading
July 01, 2014
At Gillibrand’s Urging, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Designated National Natural Landmark
Washington, D.C. - At U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's urging, Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a 3,200-acre nature preserve, received a National Natural Landmark (NNL) designation. Senator Gillibrand sent a letter to U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Sally Jewell in September 2013, highlighting the Albany Pine Bush's unique ecosystem. "The Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a unique sanctuary," Senator Gillibrand said. "The National Natural Landmark status will help preserve this park for … Continue Reading
July 01, 2014
Gillibrand Statement On Deaths Of Three Israeli Teenagers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement as funerals are being held today for three kidnapped and murdered Israeli teenagers Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar. "My thoughts and prayers are with the three families and with the Israeli people in this moment of great tragedy and loss. Those responsible for these heinous and cold-blooded murders must be held accountable. If, as suspected, members of Hamas are responsible, it is further … Continue Reading
June 30, 2014
Senator Gillibrand’s Statement On Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Decision
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following the Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling today in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby that closely held companies with religious objections can opt out of providing contraception coverage: "I am disappointed in today's misguided ruling. It is shocking that in 2014 women still have to fight over access to birth control. For the first time in our history, the Supreme Court has declared that some for-profit corporations have … Continue Reading
June 30, 2014
Gillibrand, Colleagues Urge Indian Prime Minister To Combat Gender-Based Violence And Improve Safety Of Women In India
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and nine of her colleagues sent a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month urging him to take immediate action to combat gender-based violence and improve the safety of women and girls in India. The Senators' letter to the newly-elected Prime Minister comes after reports that two young Indian girls were raped and murdered in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
At Booker T. Washington Community Center In Auburn, Gillibrand Announced New Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Nutritious Meals For More Children Over The Summer
Auburn, NY - Standing at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in Auburn, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Auburn Mayor Michael Quill, Booker T. Washington Community Center Executive Director Denise Farrington and the Food Bank of Central New York's Outreach Director Amalia Swan, announced introduction of 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 … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $160,000 For The Lewiston Fire Department In Niagara County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $159,828 in federal funding for Lewiston Fire Department in Niagara County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to purchase 30 new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA). These air-packs help firefighters breathe when in burning buildings and hazardous environments. The Lewiston Fire Department serves … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $23,000 For The Lisle Fire Company
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $23,736 in federal funding for the Lisle Volunteer Fire Company. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Lisle Volunteer Fire Company will use these federal funds to purchase new extrication equipment. "Making sure the brave men and women that serve in our fire departments have the resources they need has always … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Senator Gillibrand & Congressman Higgins Announce Legislation To Reauthorize Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Standing along the western terminus of the Erie Canal, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act (HR 4641), a bill to extend the Canalway's authorization for the next fifteen years. "The Erie Canal Corridor is one of America's richest treasures, and holds enormous potential that we are still unlocking," Senator Gillibrand said. "From the waterfront in Buffalo where we stand today through … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Standing At Stony Brook’s Calverton Business Incubator, Gillibrand, Bishop Announce Bill To Bring High-Tech Innovation To The Marketplace
Stony Brook, NY - Standing at Stony Brook University's Calverton Business Incubator, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tim Bishop, joined by Stony Brook University President Sam Stanley, and Long Island Association President Kevin Law, Accelerate Long Island Executive Director Mark Lesko, and Polynova Chief Science Officer Dr. Danny Bluestein, announced today a bipartisan bill to help translate the more than $1 billion a year of research funding secured by Long Island research … Continue Reading
June 27, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce, After Joint Push, HUD Has Made Decision To Allow Syracuse To Apply For Critical Lead Funds – Together Urged Both HUD Secretary Donovan & HUD Secretary Nominee Castro To Remove High-Risk Designation & Consider City's App
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has decided to remove the "high-risk" designation they had given Syracuse, which was preventing the city from submitting an application to receive critical lead removal funds and meant that Syracuse actually owed HUD a one-time, $1.4 million re-payment of funds HUD had allocated to the city that HUD claimed the city … Continue Reading
June 26, 2014
Gillibrand Bill To Connect Youth With Strong Job Opportunities Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced key provisions from her legislation to help increase employment among at-risk youth have passed the Senate as part of the bipartisan, bicameral deal, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which reauthorizes federal job training programs under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Senator Gillibrand's Urban Jobs Act would provide federal funding to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to carry out programming to … Continue Reading
June 26, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Tri-Cities Airport To Receive More Than $1.3 Million In Dot Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Tri-Cities Airport will receive $1,359,168 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The federal funding will be used to rehabilitate the runway to ensure safer airfield operations at the airport by improving the structural integrity of the pavement and removing foreign object debris from the runway. "We should always strive to achieve the highest standards of aviation … Continue Reading
June 26, 2014
Gillibrand, Maloney Announce More Than $1 Million For Regional Economic Community Action Program Of Orange County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney today announced $1,041,093 in federal funding for Regional Economic Community Action Program (RECAP), an Orange County community based organization. This federal investment will support Early Learning and Head Start programs that provide education and development services for low-income children. "Head start programs help children start out strong and provide support at their most critical learning … Continue Reading
June 25, 2014
Gillibrand, Murkowski Introduce Legislation To Provide Nutritious Meals For More Children Over The Summer
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Lisa Murkowski today introduced 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 participate in the summer meals program, and by providing a third meal for … Continue Reading
June 24, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Penn Yan Airport In Yates County To Receive Over $200,000 In Dot Funding For Runway Lighting, Safety Improvements
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Penn Yan Airport in Yates County will receive approximately $208,195.00 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport infrastructure upgrades. Specifically, Penn Yan Airport will use these funds to install new runway lighting, which will increase safety and energy efficiency as well as departure and arrival times. The current system that lights the … Continue Reading
June 24, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Schenectady County Airport To Receive More Than $181,000 In DOT Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced that Schenectady County Airport will receive $181,710 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The federal funding will be used to design the rehabilitation of the runway. Once rehabilitated, this project would ensure safer airfield operations at the airport by improving the structural integrity of the pavement and removing foreign object debris from … Continue Reading
June 23, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4 Million In Federal Funding For Much-Needed Emergency Equipment At Bay Park Dewatering Facility After Superstorm Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced over $4 million in federal funding to reimburse the Nassau County Department of Public Works for emergency temporary sludge dewatering work at the Bay Park Dewatering facility, following Superstorm Sandy. The storm flooded the Dewatering facility with 12 feet of saltwater, and sewage could not be treated properly, creating an emergency situation. The funding is being provided through the Federal Emergency Management … Continue Reading
June 22, 2014
Gillibrand Calls For Modernizing Nation’s Voter Registration System By Allowing All Eligible Voters To Register Online – Currently Only Half The Nation Can Register Online –Would Expand Access To Millions Of Voters
New York, NY - With only half the nation currently allowed to register to vote online, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), joined by Melissa del Valle Ortiz, President of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York and Ashton Stewart, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York, announced today that she will introduce federal legislation that would modernize the country's online voter registration system and bring the election process into the 21st … Continue Reading
June 20, 2014
Boxer, Gillibrand Praise Obama Administration For Creating Pollinator Health Task Force
Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today praised the Obama Administration for creating a Pollinator Health Task Force to develop a federal strategy to promote the health of honey bees and other pollinators. The new interagency task force will help address troubling pollinator declines in California, New York and elsewhere by improving federal coordination to protect the long-term viability of native and managed pollinators. "I am pleased that the … Continue Reading
