Press Releases
Gillibrand Fights for Tax Exemption to Boost New York Wine and Craft Beverage Sales to Canada
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a new member of the President's Export Council, is taking action today to change a burdensome tax regulation to help increase exports of New York wine and craft beverages to Canada, and attract more tourism to New York's vineyards, distilleries and breweries. In a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Senator Gillibrand urged for a provincial sales tax exemption for all wine and craft beverages grown and produced in New York State. … Continue Reading
May 29, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Village of Hempstead for Cleanup After Superstorm Sandy
Long Island, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced that the Village of Hempstead was awarded over $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding to reimburse them for cost of debris removal in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. "Superstorm Sandy wreaked significant damage in-and-around the village of Hempstead, creating a massive cleanup effort that, in turn, threatened to place a burden on local taxpayers," said … Continue Reading
May 29, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Generators at Bellevue Hospital, Coney Island Hospital & Coler-Goldwater Hospital After Superstorm Sandy Damaged Electrical Power
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced over $2 million of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding for the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYCHHC), which will reimburse the cost of owned and rented generators to provide emergency backup power at Bellevue, Coler- Goldwater Hospital due to Superstorm Sandy. "Several of New York's major public hospitals were devastated by Superstorm Sandy and needed emergency … Continue Reading
May 29, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Sandy-Related Repairs to Lighting along Coney Island Boardwalk
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced over $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for Superstorm Sandy-related repairs to street lighting along the Coney Island Boardwalk. "Coney Island's much-loved boardwalk was seriously damaged by Superstorm Sandy, including its lighting system," said Schumer. "This federal funding will get the lights back on, just in time for summer, and make sure that New York City residents are not on the … Continue Reading
May 20, 2013
Gillibrand Announces East Syracuse Company as Recipient of President’s “E” Award for Exports
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that INFICON, located in East Syracuse, was presented with the prestigious President's "E" Award for Exports by Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank. The presentation of the "E" Award for Exports is considered the highest recognition for supporting export activity in the United States. Since 2009 INFICON has increased its export revenue from $35.5 million to $69.8 million. "I am proud that President Obama and … Continue Reading
May 19, 2013
With Student Loan Rates Set To Double Next Month And NYC Graduates Facing Sky High Student Debt, Gillibrand Announces Legislation Enabling Grads to Refinance Their Current Federal Loans, Reduce Debt Burden
New York, NY - With student loan debt surpassing $1 trillion and New York graduates facing sky high student debt at an average of more than $27,000 per graduate, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), was joined today by New York City students, graduates, Campus Progress Director Anne Johnson and New York Public Interest Research Group's (NYPIRG) Higher Education Program Coordinator Kevin Stump, in announcing new legislation to reduce student debt on federal loans by allowing millions of … Continue Reading
May 17, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Nearly $40,000 Federal Grant for Town of Clermont Fire District
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the Town of Clermont Fire District will receive $36,067 in federal grants to purchase a new Cascade Air Fill System. The funding comes from the FY12 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 … Continue Reading
May 17, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Nearly $35,000 Federal Grant for North Castle South Fire District #1
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the North Castle South Fire District #1 will receive $34,661 in federal grants to purchase new hydraulic rescue tools, commonly known as the Jaws of Life. The funding comes from the FY12 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 … Continue Reading
May 17, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $100k for Hammond Fire & Rescue Department; Funding Means Vital Equipment for First Responders
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the Hammond Fire & Rescue Department is set to receive $100,463 in Round 26 of the FY12 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, and other resources … Continue Reading
May 17, 2013
Gillibrand Pushes for Massena, NY to be Designated CSX Select Site
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the CSX Corporation to choose Massena, New York for their Select Site Program. The program certifies rail-served sites that are capable of accommodating larger, rail-served industrial end-users. CSX Select Sites are the first premium certified rail-sites focused on industrialization. In order to receive the designation, sites will have to comply with certain criteria such as land control, infrastructure and utility availability, … Continue Reading
May 16, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3 Million in Federal Funding for the Nassau County Police Dept After Superstorm Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced that the Nassau County Police Department was awarded over $3,423,420 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding for emergency protective measures in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. "Nassau County Police put their lives on the line to take care of residents in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy," said Schumer. "This funding for emergency protective measures is critical in making sure that … Continue Reading
May 16, 2013
Gillibrand, Collins, Boxer, Johanns, Benishek, Gabbard, Begich, Blumenthal, Coons, Franken, Hirono, Mikulski, Pryor, Schatz, Shaheen, Rockefeller, Feinstein, Hanna, Sinema, Joined by Service Members Victimized by Sexual Assault in Announcing Bicameral Legislation Reforming Military Justice System
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Representatives Dan Benishek (R-MI) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Al Franken (D-MN), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Brian Schatz (D-HI, Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), and Representatives Richard Hanna (R-NY) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) were joined … Continue Reading
May 15, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $125,000 for Churchville Volunteer Fire Department; Funding Means Vital Equipment for First Responders
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department is set to receive $125,581 in Round 26 of the FY12 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, and other resources … Continue Reading
May 15, 2013
U.S. Senate Passes Army Corps Bill Providing Funding for Great Lakes Ports and Giving Army Corps Permanent Authority to Prevent Asian Carp From Invading Great Lakes, NYS Waterways
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today announced Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2013. This bill includes a measure she worked to include that sets aside 20 percent of new funding from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for maintaining Great Lakes ports and harbors, and a measure she authorized to authorize the Army Corps of Engineers to take emergency measures in the event … Continue Reading
May 14, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on Committee Passage of Senate Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today after voting against the Farm Bill that passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee with $4.1 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). "Just as important as the health of our agriculture industry, is the health and nutrition of our children and families. I am deeply concerned with the drastic cuts this bill makes to SNAP that will literally take food away from hungry … Continue Reading
May 14, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on Breaking News of New Investigation into Sexual Assault by Army Sergeant in Charge of Sexual Assault Prevention, Second Such Incident in Two Weeks
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after the U.S. Army announced today that a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program coordinator at Fort Hood is under investigation for pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates. On Thursday, Gillibrand will unveil her new comprehensive legislation that would reform the military justice system by removing chain of command influence from the … Continue Reading
May 13, 2013
Gillibrand Dedicates Baldwinsville Post Office After Fallen Marine Corporal Kyle Schneider
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today joined with local leaders to dedicate the U.S. Post Office in Baldwinsville, New York, after fallen Marine Corporal Kyle Schneider. The legislation to rename of the post office passed Congress and was signed into law by President Obama in December. Schneider grew up in the Town of Lysander, New York, and is a 2006 graduate of C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. "Marine Corporal … Continue Reading
May 13, 2013
Gillibrand: Brand USA to Promote Greater Niagara Region as International Travel Destination
Youngstown, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Brand USA CEO Christopher Thompson, Department of Commerce Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade Ken Hyatt, and Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Douglas Smith, today announced that Brand USA will promote the Greater Niagara Region as an international travel destination, featuring the region as a "Trip Idea" on the New York State page of Brand USA's Discover America website. The effort will feature Greater … Continue Reading
May 13, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4 Million in Federal Funding for Garden City, for Cleanup in the Days After Superstorm Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced Garden City was awarded over $4.5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding to reimburse them for cost of debris removal in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. "Superstorm Sandy wreaked significant damage in-and-around Garden City, creating a massive cleanup effort that, in turn, threatened to place a burden on local taxpayers," said Schumer. "This reimbursement for debris cleanup … Continue Reading
May 10, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Ithaca-Tompkins & Griffiss Int’l Airport Contract Towers Stay Open – After Senators’ Push, DOT Has Now Guaranteed Contract Towers to Remain Operational
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal government will use the funds appropriated by Congress last month to avoid the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cuts to keep open the air traffic control towers at the Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport and Griffiss Int'l Airport, which are critical to the local communities, businesses and economic growth. Last week, Schumer and Gillibrand wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA … Continue Reading
