Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces Final Passage of Bill to Keep Buffalo VA’s Child Care Program Open
Washington, DC - With a local Buffalo VA child care pilot program set to expire at the end of the year, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced final passage of legislation to maintain the program through 2015. More than 100 local veterans per month have taken advantage of this service, which has cared for nearly 1,300 children this year while their parents receive mental health services from the VA. Senator Gillibrand has long advocated for this program. "This is an important program … Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Gillibrand Statement On Today's Vote On Arming And Training Syrian Rebels
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement today after the Senate passed a continuing funding resolution that includes authorization for the arming and training of rebels in Syria: "I believe that ISIL today poses a serious threat to U.S. interests and our allies in the region, and must be addressed, because if left unchecked could grow into a serious threat to our homeland in the future. While I support many aspects of the President's plan to degrade ISIL's … Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand and Owens Announce $8.6M in Funding for Major Expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport
PLATTSBURGH, NY-Today U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Bill Owens announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Plattsburgh International Airport $8,616,132 to continue the large-scale expansion of the airport's passenger terminal. "These federal funds will give Plattsburgh International Airport the money needed to construct a major expansion of their passenger terminal, which will pave the way for future investment and economic … Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $300,000 To Combat Human Trafficking In Rochester
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $310,741 in federal funding for the Worker Justice Center of New York in Rochester. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs and will be used for legal and support services for those impacted by human trafficking. "This money is absolutely critical to better protect and help the victims of human trafficking," said Senator Schumer. "People who have been … Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Step Up Push To Protect Nucor & Other Steel Manufacturers Against Dumping Of Cheap Foreign Steel – Urge International Trade Commission to Level Playing Field For NY Manufacturers Once And For All
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called on the International Trade Commission (ITC) to find evidence that Mexico and Turkey have been dumping cheap steel reinforcing bar - or "rebar" - into the U.S. market, which threatens to undermine companies like Nucor in Auburn. The ITC is currently considering whether there is evidence that the domestic industry has been materially injured by unfairly priced steel rebar from Mexico and Turkey. The Senators noted that … Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
After Gillibrand’s Push, FEMA Awards Jewish Community Council Of Greater Coney Island Nearly $500,000 In Disaster Funding
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) has been awarded $482,457.36 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Senator Gillibrand pledged to help JCCGCI after visiting Coney Island just days after their facilities were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. JCCGCI applied for FEMA funding to replace contents within two of its sites, and were awarded a small fraction of the funding. … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Collins Announce More Than $412,000 In Federal Funding For Livingston County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Chris Collins today announced $412,500 in federal funding for Livingston County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Commerce's (DOC) Economic Development Administration (EDA) and will be used to construct roadways and other public infrastructure in order to support and expand businesses within the Crossroads Commerce Park in Livingston County. This project is expected to save 63 … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $160,000 For The Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport In Broome County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $168,750 in federal funding for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Airport in Broome County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to design the reconstruction of the airport's north apron runway. The north apron is used for the deicing of aircraft and was last resurfaced in 1995, nearly 20 years ago. Redesigning the runway … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $510,000 In Federal Funding For Sky Acres Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $511,829 in federal funding for the Sky Acres Airport in Dutchess County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to construct an equipment facility, to shelter snow removal equipment from inclement weather in order to maintain the equipment's durability and longevity. "Making sure our runways are clear for … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
U.S. Senate And House Lawmakers From Across The Country Introduce Critical Reauthorization Of James Zadroga 9/11 Health And Compensation Act
Washington, D.C. - Nearly a week after the 13th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the country has introduced the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act.. U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, Charles Schumer, Robert Menendez, Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, Chris Murphy, Elizabeth Warren, Jeanne Shaheen and Jeff Merkley introduced the legislation in the Senate. Representatives Carolyn Maloney, … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, De Blasio Announce $190m In Federal Funding For Two New Ferry Boats For Staten Island; Updated Boats Will Offer Critical Resiliency In The Face Of Future Storms Like Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced $191,550,000 in federal funding for two new storm resilient ferry boats on Staten Island, Staten Island Ferry Facilities' Flood-proofing Resilience Upgrade and Ferry Landings Resilience Upgrades at strategic locations city-wide. Earlier this month, Schumer and Gillibrand urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide federal funding for these upgrades as part of the third tranche of … Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce More Than $350,000 In Federal Funding For Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, Inc.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced that the Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, Inc. in Auburn has been awarded $352,416 through the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. The Agency will use this funding to provide transitional housing assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. "This money is absolutely critical to better protect victims of sexual violence," said … Continue Reading
September 16, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Stand Up For U.S. Tire Workers By Supporting Investigations Into Unfair Imports From China
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the Administration to restore fair trade conditions for tire imports. There are thousands of New Yorker's in the tire manufacturing industry, with more 1,100 employees at Goodyear's Buffalo facility and more than 40 employees at Goodyear's Niagara rubber manufacturing facility, being impacted by unfairly priced tire imports. Schumer and Gillibrand joined a bipartisan group of 31 senators in sending a letter … Continue Reading
September 16, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $73,000 For Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport In Warren County
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $73,297 in federal funding for the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Warren County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to replace much-needed snow removal equipment. Floyd Memorial will replace their current 25-year-old snow removal vehicle with a new, four-ton truck used to plow airport hangars, parking lots and terminals. … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce More Than $420,000 In Doj Funding For Syracuse
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced $425,128 in federal funding for the Syracuse area. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs. Syracuse University will receive $213,372 to enact an 18-month intensive forensic DNA research program. Onondaga County will receive $211,756 to support their criminal justice system and reduce forensic DNA evidence turnaround … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100,000 For Potsdam Municipal Damon Field Airport
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $110, 558 in federal funding for the Potsdam Municipal Damon Field Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used fund the design phase of a project that will rehabilitate 3,700 feet of existing runway pavement and upgrade the runway lighting system, to enhance airfield operations. "Keeping the Potsdam … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $100,000 In Federal Funding For The Southern Tier West Regional Planning And Development Board – Will Benefit 600 Local Businesses & Provide 15 Companies With Technical Assistance Needed To Retain 600 Area Jobs
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $100,000 in federal funding for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will use these funds to implement the Manufacturing Productivity Improvement Program, which will provide technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses in the areas … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $6.3 Million In Federal Funds For 23 Upstate New York Community Health Centers
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,324,208 in federal funds for 23 Upstate New York community health centers. The funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). These funds will enable health centers across the state to increase access to comprehensive primary health care services by hiring new staff, staying open for longer hours, and expanding the care they … Continue Reading
September 15, 2014
Gillibrand, Booker Introduce Legislation To Bolster Asthma Research And Education
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker today unveiled legislation to help adults and children with asthma lead healthier lives. Under the Family Asthma Act, states would create programs to better educate families on asthma management and prevention, and to improve asthma research and data collection. With enhanced research and education, this legislation would help decrease the number of asthma-related deaths and help reduce asthma-caused hospitalizations. "As a … Continue Reading
September 12, 2014
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $150,000 For Science, Technology, Engineering And Math (Stem) Education In The Southern Tier
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a $150,000 grant for the Schuyler, Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, Allegany Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). When combined with local funding, the project will total $317,452. The federal funding will be used to bring more science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs to 7th and 8th grade students as part … Continue Reading
