Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announces Over $3.8 Million for Town of Cortlandville - Federal Funding for Repairs to Sewer System
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Town of Cortlandville has received a Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant totaling $3,845,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rural Development. The award is comprised of a $3,495,000 loan and a $350,000 grant. The funding will be used to repair the existing sewer system to bring the sewer into compliance with the Cortland County Health Department codes. "Efficiently supporting our rural … Continue Reading
September 12, 2013
Gillibrand Introduces Amendment to Allow Storm-Impacted Homeowners, Businesses, and Communities to Use Federal Disaster Relief Aid for Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Upgrades
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced an amendment to the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 that would allow residents and publically-owned utilities who receive federal disaster aid to directly use the funding to replace damaged equipment or structures with more energy-efficient models. Legislation would expand emergency aid to include energy-efficient upgrades, streamlining the … Continue Reading
September 12, 2013
On the Heels of GAO Report that Criticized New USDA Poultry Safety Program, Gillibrand Introduces Meat and Poultry Safety Bill
Washington, D.C. - On the heels of a Government Accountable Office (GAO) report that found that the Food Safety and Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was moving forward with an expanded poultry pilot without proper data collection and evaluation, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chairwoman of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Marketing and Agriculture Security, today introduced the Safe Meat and Poultry Act that would reduce the number of … Continue Reading
September 12, 2013
Gillibrand Announces Pratt Institute of Brooklyn to Receive $300,000 in Department of Commerce Funding to Support Green Manufacturing in NYC
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Pratt Institute of Brooklyn is set to receive a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to assess the production and use of green building products in New York City. The study will support the growth of the green building cluster in New York as well as the Pratt's Spec It Green Manufacturing Initiative to encourage the use of locally-produced green building … Continue Reading
September 11, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure $500,000 for International Institute of Buffalo to Combat Human Trafficking in Western New York
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 for the International Institute of Buffalo to combat human trafficking in Western New York. The competitive federal grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice to support a comprehensive strategy against human trafficking in all forms. Earlier this year, both senators wrote to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder urging his support for the International Institute of Buffalo efforts to … Continue Reading
September 11, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in FEMA Funding for Debris Removal in Old Westbury After Superstorm Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,486,636 of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding for the village of Old Westbury which will reimburse the cost to collect, remove and dispose of debris after Superstorm Sandy. "Superstorm Sandy wreaked significant damage throughout the village of Old Westbury, creating a massive cleanup effort," said Schumer. "This federal reimbursement for debris cleanup is critical in making sure that … Continue Reading
September 11, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on the 12th Anniversary of September 11th
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the 12th anniversary of September 11th and urged first responders and community survivors who were exposed to toxins at Ground Zero to register for compensation through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund before the October 3rd deadline: "Today, we honor the memory of the victims of September 11th, and stand united with families and friends who lost loved ones on that horrific day twelve years ago. … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $700k Investment to Cattaraugus County - Olean Airport – Funding from Federal Aviation Administration for New Construction
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $705,600 in federal grants to the Cattaraugus County - Olean Airport for important infrastructure improvements. Specifically, a $633,600 grant will be used to help create a taxilane to assist aircrafts accessing aircraft hangars parallel to taxiway A. In addition, a $72,000 grant will be used to build a perimeter fence specifically to protect the airport from … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2.1 Million for Plattsburgh International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that $2,138,662 in federal grants is being awarded to the Plattsburgh International Airport to replace obsolete fuel tanks, move the location of the new fuel tanks and rehabilitate sections of the runway to maintain structural integrity. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "This Department of Transportation grant … Continue Reading
September 10, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on President Obama’s Plan for Syria
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement tonight following President Obama's address on Syria: "After meeting with President Obama earlier today in the Capitol, and Vice President Biden in the White House situation room last night, I am pleased the President spoke directly to the American people tonight to lay out his strategy for the path ahead with Syria. "A credible diplomatic solution at the … Continue Reading
September 09, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $677k Investment to Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Funding from Federal Aviation Administration for New Beacons Surrounding the Airport
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $677,250 federal grant to the Elmira Corning Regional Airport for important infrastructure improvements. Specifically, this funding will be used to rehabilitate six off-airport beacons in the high terrain surrounding the airport. The existing beacons are over thirty years old and have reached the end of their useful lives. This project includes repair or … Continue Reading
September 09, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $60,000 for Sullivan County International Airport
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $63,810 in federal funding is being awarded to the Sullivan County International Airport to upgrade airport drainage in the terminal area and Runway 33 safety area. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "This FAA investment will help make essential infrastructure upgrades at the Sullivan County … Continue Reading
September 05, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Griffiss International Airport to Receive Over $5.5 Million in Dept. of Transportation Funding for Taxiway, Hangar Rehabilitation
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Griffiss International Airport is set to receive $5,524,237 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, a $3,945,000 grant will allow Griffiss to start a new phase of the rehabilitation process for the taxiway: resurfacing the runway. The airport will finish the current phase this week, and this funding will allow them to proceed without delay, adding new FAA … Continue Reading
September 04, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce New York City Set to Receive Over $4 Million in DOJ Grant; Investment Will Help Improve Public Safety in NYC
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a $4,038,230 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the Department of Justice that will focus on making New York City safer. This investment will support a range of program areas including prosecution initiatives to target violent offenders, crime prevention and education efforts, drug treatment and alternatives to incarceration, crime victim and witness support, and planning, evaluation and technology … Continue Reading
September 03, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $30k for the City of Troy, Support for Critical Law Enforcement Initiatives
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Department of Justice has awarded $31,630 to the City of Troy under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The City of Troy will use federal funding to deploy patrol officers in uniform and plain clothes for additional investigative duties in areas experiencing enhanced criminal activity. With these adequate resources, Troy police can boost patrol of high crime areas and investigate … Continue Reading
August 30, 2013
After Senators Push, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.5m Investment in Port of Oswego to Modernize Rail Link – Connector Project Will Ensure CNY Businesses, Global Users Have Reliable Supply Chain & Will Keep Port Globally Competitive
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Port of Oswego will receive a $1.5 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant through the Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant would allow the port to make critical upgrades to infrastructure and equipment so that it can meet future shipping demands, increase productivity, and preserve its role as a critical resource for businesses throughout Central New … Continue Reading
August 30, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $40,000 Federal Grant for North Tonawanda Fire Department
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced North Tonawanda Fire Department will receive $40,644 in federal grants to purchase new protective gear. 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 equipment, protective gear, emergency … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $468k in Fed National Science Foundation Award for Binghamton University
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that a $468,259 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will be awarded to Binghamton University. The Senators announced that the federal grant will fund the study of advanced data-transfer techniques and technology, including the encryption of data migration, to make cloud computing and large data centers more efficient and secure. "Binghamton University is a hub for nationally-recognized technology research and this … Continue Reading
August 29, 2013
Ahead of Labor Day Weekend, Gillibrand Renews Call for Amtrak to Include Bicycle Racks on New Baggage Cars
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today renewed her call for Amtrak to include bicycle racks in its plans to modernize the rolling stock used in train services between New York City and Buffalo. The inclusion of bicycle racks would provide ease of access for those wishing to bike to tourist destinations throughout New York State, providing more streamlined travel for active tourism along New York's Erie Canalway Trail and creating the opportunity to generate revenue from these … Continue Reading
August 28, 2013
Gillibrand Statement on 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today to mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington: "Today's 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King's historic dream is a moment for national reflection about how far we have come towards ending inequality and discrimination, and how far we still have left to go. "Dr. King spoke of 'the fierce urgency of now' - which I hope this Congress will embrace. Among the many … Continue Reading
