Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand & Katko Announce Over $1.6 Million for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative John Katko today announced $1,658,429 in federal funding for the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester. The grant was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy Marriage and Education Grant Program to fund a new family initiative in Wayne County. Catholic Charities of Wayne County (CCWC), a sub-agency of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester … Continue Reading
October 15, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Attacks in Israel
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the recent attacks in Israel: "I'm deeply disturbed by the violence that has killed and injured the innocent, and continues to threaten the people of Israel. These attacks have been waged against people doing nothing more than living their lives: commuting to work and school, running errands, visiting family and friends. President Abbas musts disavow this campaign of terror and remain focused on the … Continue Reading
October 09, 2015
Gillibrand Holds Roundtable Meeting on Gun Trafficking With Law Enforcement, Community Members, Discuss Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Flow of Illegal Guns
Central Islip, NY -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone along with law enforcement, advocates, and community leaders today held a roundtable meeting and discussed bipartisan gun trafficking legislation aimed at cracking down on the daily flow of illegal guns on our nation's streets. Gillibrand's legislation the Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking & Crime Prevention Act of 2015 would, for the first time, make gun trafficking a … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
On Senate Floor, Gillibrand Outlines Bipartisan Bill to End Gun Trafficking, Part of New Push for Gun Safety Laws
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today outlined her bipartisan bill to make gun trafficking a federal crime - part of a new push by lawmakers to pass federal gun safety laws. Gillibrand introduced the Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking & Crime Prevention Act of 2015 in July with Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) to provide law enforcement with the tools needed to stop the flow of illegal guns and hold irresponsible gun dealers accountable. Currently, there is … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Bill to Rename Kingston Post Office in Honor of World War II Soldier Robert H. Dietz has Cleared First Key Senate Hurdle- Senate Committee has Passed Bill and it Now Heads to Floor for Full Senate Vote; Senators Vow to Fight for Passage
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the bill to rename the Kingston Post Office in honor of Kingston native and World War II hero, Staff Sergeant Robert Dietz, has passed the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). Schumer and Gillibrand said it will now head to the Senate floor for a full vote and they will fight for its passage. Located at 90 Cornell Street in Kingston, Schumer and Gillibrand said renaming the post … Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $195K in Fed Funding for Chester Fire Department in Orange County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $194,715 in federal funding for the Chester Fire Department. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Chester Fire Department will use these federal funds to purchase 30 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs and 10 complete sets of protective turnout gear. Funds will also be used to train members to use this new … Continue Reading
October 05, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Human Trafficking & Support Survivors in New York City
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,070,022 in federal funding allocated through Department of Justice (DOJ) for four New York City based organizations. Specifically, the funding will help recovery for survivors of all types of human trafficking by survivor-centered services and interagency communication. "With this critical federal funding, these organizations will be able to continue their important work, prosecuting vile sex- and labor-traffickers and … Continue Reading
October 02, 2015
On National Manufacturing Day, Senator Gillibrand Tours Defelsko Corp; Pushes for New Legislation to Boost Advanced Manufacturing & Workforce Development
Ogdensburg, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today marked National Manufacturing Day and toured DeFelsko Corporation. Friday is National Manufacturing Day, a celebration of modern manufacturing intended to inspire young Americans to learn STEM skills and pursue careers in advanced manufacturing. "As we mark National Manufacturing Day, today is an opportunity to encourage young people across New York to learn about the science and technology that goes into advanced manufacturing," said … Continue Reading
October 02, 2015
On National Manufacturing Day, Gillibrand & Higgins Cut Ribbon, Tour New Stem Learning Lab; Push for New Legislation to Boost Advanced Manufacturing
Buffalo, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Brian Higgins today marked National Manufacturing Day as they cut the ribbon at the opening of the New Additive Manufacturing Lab and discussed new legislation to boost advanced manufacturing. The new Additive Manufacturing Lab will enable high school students to learn about STEM and advanced manufacturing. The lab is equipped with individual workstations featuring laptops and LulzBot Mini 3-D printers for each student. Classes at … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $10 Million in Federal Funding for Consortium of Colleges, Including $1.2 Million for SUNY Brockport in Monroe County - Schools Will Conduct Research Through Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1.2 million for SUNY Brockport. This funding was allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency to research and monitor wetlands along the shores of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. During this five year project, data collected from across the Great Lakes Basin will be used to prevent further degradation and plan for future on-the-ground wetland restoration projects. This project is a funded through the Great Lakes … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand & Hanna Announce Over $2.2. Million in Federal Funds to Mohawk Valley Community College Education Initiative
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna today announced $2,226,635 in federal funding over five years for Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in Oneida County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program. The Mohawk Valley Community College will use this grant to support the Pathway to Graduation Project to introduce new initiatives to increase student success rates while in college through … Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on President Abbas' Comments Before United Nations
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following joint statement regarding President Abbas' comments before the United Nations: "I am deeply concerned by President Abbas's comments at the UN today. The only path to peace is through direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, and President Abbas's provocative statement about rejecting the Oslo Accords does not help us move closer to that goal. The only sustainable solution to this conflict is two states - … Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $150,000 for Warrensburg Fire District in Warren County
Albany, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $150,627 in federal funding for the Warrensburg Fire District in Warren County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. This funding will be used to purchase 26 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). "It is critical that we provide our local fire companies with the most up-to-date equipment they need to keep our citizens … Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce over $880,000 in Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Enforcement Program on Long Island
Long Island, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $887,198 in federal funding for Suffolk County's Domestic Violence Enforcement (DoVE) project. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women. Funding to the Domestic Violence Enforcement project will be used to enhance survivor safety and offender accountability in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by … Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce $3 Million in Fed Funding for Job Training Programs at Schenectady County Community College & Across the Capital Region
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced $3,000,000 in federal funding for the Schenectady County Community College (SCCC). Over the next five years, this funding will help 2,200 students obtain the necessary training to pursue careers in the healthcare sector. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Profession Opportunity Grant to Serve TANF Recipients and Other Low-Income … Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
One Day Before 9/11 Health Program Expires, Gillibrand Goes to Senate Floor to Urge Support for Bill to Make Programs Permanent
**WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Remarks on the Senate Floor Here** Washington, D.C. - With one day left before the expiration of the World Trade Center Health Program, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today spoke on the Senate floor to once again urge Congress to pass a permanent extension of the programs on which 9/11 first responders, survivors and their families rely on. Since the 14th anniversary of the attacks just two over two weeks ago, six first responders died from 9/11-related … Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge Air Force Brass to Select New Director of Rome Labs Who Will Ensure it Continues to be a Leading Force Against Cyber Threats and Driver of the Central New York Economy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Ms. Deborah Lee James to select a new director for Rome Laboratory in Central New York who will maintain the same innovative and forward-thinking leadership as the facility's former director, Mr. George Duchak. In a letter to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, Schumer and Gillibrand noted Rome Labs' essential work in serving as a research and development, communications and … Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
Gillibrand Urges Passage of Legislation to Help Thousands of "Blue Water" Vietnam Vets Exposed to Agent Orange in Veteran Affairs Hearing
**WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Testimony Here** Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today testified before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on behalf of thousands of "Blue Water" veterans from the Vietnam War who were exposed to the dangerous toxin Agent Orange but are currently ineligible to receive health and disability benefits. The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2015 would make it easier for the VA to process Vietnam War veterans' claims for service-connected … Continue Reading
September 28, 2015
Gillibrand Secures Benefits for Albany Veteran Exposed to Agent Orange
North Greenbush, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced North Greenbush veteran Keith Martel will receive his disability benefits after nearly three years of delays. The U.S. Navy veteran requested assistance from Senator Gillibrand when the VA failed to approve his claims. Martel, who retired as a Command Sergeant Major, was exposed to Agent Orange and diagnosed with cancer. He will now receive retroactive disability benefits and compensation. Gillibrand's office worked with … Continue Reading
September 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $440,000 in Federal Funding for Domestic Violence Program in Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $448,890 in federal funding for the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women. This funding will allow the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley to provide legal representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking in Orange County. The Legal Services of the Hudson … Continue Reading
