Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Ulster County To Receive More Than $1.4 Million In FEMA Funds To Purchase Flood-Prone Properties Damaged By Recent Hurricanes – Funding Is Final Federal Installment For Mitigation Project
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,486,788 in federal funding for Ulster County to purchase flood-prone properties impacted by flooding resulting from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. These funds, which are being awarded as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) will offset the remaining 25 percent of the cost for the project. Federal funds were previously awarded to cover 75 percent of the … Continue Reading
September 05, 2014
Standing At The Niagara River, Between Lake Erie And Lake Ontario, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Ban Plastic Microbeads In Personal Care Products
Buffalo, NY - Standing at Frank Lloyd Wright's Fontana Boathouse in Buffalo, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster, Jill Spisiak Jedlicka of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, and local Chef Bobby Anderson, today announced new legislation to ban plastic microbeads in personal care products. Plastic microbeads are found in personal care products like facial scrubs, body washes, hand cleansers, and toothpaste. These products are designed to be rinsed down the … Continue Reading
September 05, 2014
At Gillibrand & Tonko’s Urging, Department Of Labor To Provide Trade Adjustment Assistance For Laid-Off Fiber Glass Industries Workers
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved a much-needed Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) certification for laid off workers at Fiber Glass Industries in Amsterdam. Former employees can now apply for critical TAA benefits. "This support is incredibly important for Fiber Glass Industries' employees who are losing their jobs through no fault of their own," Senator Gillibrand said. "When New York … Continue Reading
September 05, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Delaware County To Receive More Than $1.7 Million In FEMA Funds To Purchase Flood-Prone Properties Damaged By 2011 Floods – Funding Is Final Federal Installment For Mitigation Project
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,736,501 in federal funding for Delaware County to purchase flood-prone properties impacted by flooding in 2011. This grant, which is being awarded as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) will offset the remaining 25 percent of the cost for the project. Federal funds were previously awarded to cover 75 percent of the project, for which the total cost is … Continue Reading
September 04, 2014
Tester, Gillibrand, Walsh, Blumenthal Applaud PTSD Change at DOD
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), John Walsh (D-Mont.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statements after the Defense Department announced that it will more fully consider service-related PTSD when considering a veteran's petition to upgrade his or her discharge status. The Senators recently introduced a bill that requires the panel that reviews military discharges to have at least one mental health professional on … Continue Reading
September 04, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $360,000 For City Of Utica
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $363,672 in federal funding for the city of Utica Housing Authority. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program's (AFG) Fire Prevention & Safety Program (FP&S) and will be used to launch the Community Fire Safety Education project. This project will increase smoke alarm inspections throughout the city of Utica and create … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
Gillibrand Calls For Barge Canal To Be Placed On The National Register Of Historic Places
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged the National Park Service to place the Barge Canal on the National Register of Historic Places. Including the Erie Canal, Oswego Canal, Champlain Canal and Cayuga-Seneca Canal, this designation would expand opportunities for federal historic tax credits and other resources, to support economic development initiatives near the Barge Canal. "The Barge Canal is a historic treasure in New York State and includes some of America's most … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $145,000 For Two Capital Region Fire Departments
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $146,411 in federal funding for two Capital Region fire departments. The Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Department in Albany County will receive $13,755 and the Burnt Hills Fire District in Saratoga County will receive $132,656. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Burnt Hills Fire Department will use the federal … Continue Reading
September 03, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture Has Agreed To Purchase Up To $25 Million In Surplus Concord Grape Juice To Stabilize Prices For Grape Growers In Upstate New York
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will use up to $25 million in Section 32 funds to purchase concord grape juice for use in domestic nutrition programs. The grape industry currently has a surplus of Concord grapes thanks to a large 2014 crop. The Senators had written the USDA to help purchase some of this surplus product to ensure that prices remain stable for the industry. New York has 281 growers and over … Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $32,000 In Federal Funds For Point Pleasant Fire District In Rochester
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $31,866 in federal funds for the Point Pleasant Fire District in Monroe County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Point Pleasant Fire District will use this funding to purchase mandated personal escape systems. These bailout systems provide the firefighters with the gear needed to safely escape from upper floors of a burning structure … Continue Reading
August 28, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Sullivan County Boces To Receive Close To $400k In Federal Funds To Start Program That Will Help Address Behavioral Issues In The Classroom
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) will a receive a federal grant of $398,279 from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will be used for a number of projects, including developing a Behavioral Support Team that will be comprised of local experts who will work on addressing challenging behavioral issues in the classroom. This program is a new program for the Sullivan County BOCES … Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
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
