Press Releases
After Meeting With Chobani, Gillibrand-Hanna Urge USDA To Reclassify Greek Yogurt In Nutrition Guidelines
Norwich, NY - While standing at the Chobani Yogurt Plant, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Richard Hanna today announced support for the reclassification of Greek yogurt under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) MyPlate nutrition guides. Currently, Greek yogurt is not differentiated from traditional yogurt. However, Greek yogurt has twice the protein than regular yogurt. "Greek yogurt should be a protein option during lunch in our schools," Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $340k Investment To Saratoga County Airport From Federal Aviation Administration – Funding To Bring Airport Up To Date With FAA Systems
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $342,000 federal grant to Saratoga County for important infrastructure improvements. Specifically, this investment from the FAA via the Airport Improvement Program will help fund updates to Saratoga County Airport's master plan to collect imagery and data for uploading into the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Geographic Information System. Additionally, … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $340k Investment To Town Of Wawarsing From Federal Aviation Administration – Funding For Snow Removal Equipment And Perimeter Fencing At Joseph Y. Resnick Airport
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two grants to the town of Warwarsing: one for $97,626 and one for $251,856 for important infrastructure improvement. The two grants are funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically, this investment from the FAA via the Airport Improvement Program will help fund Joseph Y. Resnick Airport's acquisition of … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $330,000 Federal Investment For BioHud Valley Initiative
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a federal grant worth $328,000 to build a new biotech training center for the New York BioHud Valley Initiative in Valhalla. The investment comes from the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) and will be used to renovate an existing building at New York Medical College. The grant for the BioHud Valley Initiative is part of a $1.4 million investment the EDA is making in projects across New York State. "New York State is … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $350,000 Federal Investment For University At Buffalo Innovation Hub
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a federal grant worth $349,565 to help create and implement the Innovation Hub (iHub) at the University at Buffalo. The investment comes from the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA). The grant for the iHub is part of a $1.4 million investment the EDA is making in projects across New York State. "New York State is poised to lead in the high-tech economy of the future," Senator Gillibrand said. "With these investments, we … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
At Gillibrand’s Urging, Photech Redevelopment Project In Rochester To Receive $700,000 Federal Investment
Washington D.C. - At the urging of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) today announced a federal grant worth $700,000 to support the City of Rochester's proposal to redevelop the Photech Manufacturing site into an industrial park. Investment from the EDA opens the door for private businesses to use the park and create an estimated 200 to 250 jobs for the Rochester area. In a May letter to the EDA, Senator Gillibrand called for federal investment into … Continue Reading
August 30, 2012
At Woman-Owned Small Business In Nyack, Gillibrand, Lowey Push To Extend Small Business Tax Breaks
Nyack, NY - Standing at Maria Luisa's Boutique in Nyack, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Nita Lowey announced federal legislation designed to extend targeted tax breaks for small businesses. Women-run small businesses are among the fastest growing segments of the economy, but start with eight times less capital. Senator Gillibrand urged the U.S. Senate to vote on the SUCCESS Act of 2012, legislation that would provide investors with strong incentives to invest in small … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $450K in Federal Grants for St. Lawrence and Clarkson Universities; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that Clarkson University will receive a grant totaling $226,795 and St. Lawrence University will receive a grant worth $225,000 from the Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, both institutions will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Kirk, Gillibrand Disappointed in Ban Ki-moon’s Attendance at Summit in Tehran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) wrote to the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to express disappointment in his attendance at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Tehran, Iran. The Senators argued that the Secretary-General's attendance further legitimizes the Iranian regime, while Tehran continues to sponsor terrorism, pursue an illicit nuclear program, threaten Israel's existence, and deny basic rights and freedoms … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $775k Federal Grants for RIT, U of R, SUNY Brockport; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that Rochester Institute of Technology will receive a grant totaling $220,000, the University of Rochester will receive $256,591, and SUNY Brockport will receive $298,738 from the Department of Education's Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, the institutions will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $500k in Federal Grants for Buffalo Area Colleges; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the University at Buffalo will receive a grant totaling $270,000, and Buffalo State College will receive $233,722 from the Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, both schools will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Almost $250K Federal Grant for Binghamton University; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that Binghamton University will receive a grant totaling $249,686 from the Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, Binghamton will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. The McNair Scholars' focus on science, technology, … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $230K Federal Grant for Syracuse University; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that Syracuse University will receive a grant totaling $231,440 from the Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, Syracuse will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. The McNair Scholars' focus on science, technology, … Continue Reading
August 29, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure $220K Federal Grant for Mercy College; Investment to Encourage Underrepresented Youth to Pursue Graduate Degrees
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that Mercy College will receive a grant totaling $220,000 from the Department of Education Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement program. Specifically, Mercy College will use this grant to provide ongoing educational opportunities to first generation college students or students from groups who are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. The McNair Scholars' focus on science, technology, … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Investment to Repair Taxi Lane and Apron Rehabilitation at Tri-Cities Airport – Over $1.4 Million to Go to Critical Repairwork
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $1,428,660 in federal funding was awarded to the Village of Endicott through the Department of Transportation Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Endicott will use this federal grant to rehabilitate the north taxi lane and the main apron at Tri-Cities Airport. The existing pavement has reached the end of its useful life and requires rehabilitation to ensure safe aircraft operations. "This Department of … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $234k Federal Investment for Cortland County- Chase Field Airport – Funding for Important Take-Off & Landing Equipment
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $234,000 in federal funding was awarded to Cortland County through the Department of Transportation Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Cortland will use this federal grant to replace the current airport beacon, wind cone, segmented circle and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) that have reached the end of their useful life at Cortland County- Chase Field Airport. "This Department of Transportation grant will … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Investment for Albany International Airport – up to $3.1 Million will Fund Important Upgrades to Deicing Waste Collection System
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $3,144,600 in federal funding was awarded to the Albany County Airport Authority through the Department of Transportation Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically this federal grant will be used to replace a portion of the existing glycol collection, treatment and disposal system at Albany International Airport. A new sealed storage tank with added capacity to collect and treat deicing material will replace … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $370,000 for Sullivan County International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $370,080 in federal funding for the Sullivan County International Airport to purchase new snow removal equipment. The funding is allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "This funding will ensure that Sullivan County Airport will remain safely open during those unexpected winter storms," said Senator Schumer. "I applaud the DOT for helping Sullivan County Airport continue … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million for Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,023,300 in federal funding for the Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field Airport to improve their infrastructure through rehabilitating the existing runway pavement. The funding is allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "This Department of Transportation grant will ensure that Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field can continue to safely serve residents, businesses … Continue Reading
August 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop Urge Feds to Issue Fishery Disaster Declaration for New York’s Fishing Communities
New York - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Bishop today urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to immediately declare a federal groundfish fishery disaster for New York's fishing communities. The request for emergency relief comes after a recent preliminary report projected significant cuts-up to 70 percent- in catch limits for New England groundfish stocks in 2013. These cuts to multispecies fishery, such as cod and yellowtail flounder, would harm Long … Continue Reading
