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 Kirsten 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

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 Kirsten 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

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

Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Announce Nearly $500,000 In Value-Added Producer Grants For Three Farms In Central New York & Empire Brewery In Syracuse

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Dan Maffei today announced $499,243 in federal funding for three Central New York farms and a brewery. Kriemhild Dairy Farms, located in Madison County, will receive $49,999; Good Life Farm, located in Seneca County, will receive $49,818; Side Hill Farmer's Cooperative, located in Onondaga County, will receive $199,426 and Empire Farmstead Brewery, located in Onondaga County, will receive $200,000. … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Elmira Corning Regional Airport To Receive Over $2.7 Million In Federal Funding

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in Chemung County will receive $2,784,633 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds. These federal funds will be used to relocate and replace the airfield's existing electrical vault. The current vault has reached its expiration date, making the need for a new one especially acute. Replacing the vault will also ensure that the electrical operations of the Elmira Corning … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $50,000 Value-Added Producer Grant For 5 Spoke Creamery In Orange County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $49,893 in funding for 5 Spoke Creamery in Orange County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and will be used to revamp their marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and increase sales. Senator Gillibrand wrote a letter to USDA Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack, in support of the application. "A healthy dairy … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $50,000 Value-Added Producer Grant For Evans Farmhouse Creamery In Chenango County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $46,977 in federal funding for Evans Farmhouse Creamery. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and will be used to revamp their marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and increase sales. "This is exciting news for Evans Farmhouse Creamery and Chenango County," said Senator Schumer. "By providing funding to help market … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $450,000 In USDA Value-Added Producer Grants For Niagara County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $449,000 in federal funding for Niagara County. McCollum Orchards, located in Lockport, will receive $49,500; Black Willow Winery, located in Newfane, will receive $175,000; Blackman Homestead Farm, located in Lockport, will receive $49,500; and Victorianbourg Wine Estate, located in Wilson, will receive $175,000. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $130,500 Federal Grant For Ticonderoga Municipal Airport

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Ticonderoga Municipal Airport will receive a federal grant of $130,500 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The federal funding will be used to construct a fuel facility, which will help the airport become self-sustaining by generating revenue. "With this funding, the Ticonderoga Municipal Airport will be able to build a new fuel facility, … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $120,000 For Research And Development To Help Improve Mohawk Valley Craft Brewing Industry

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $123,525 in federal funding for research and development at Hartwick College, to help the local craft brewing and food industry. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (APR) and when combined with funding from the college and local sources, the project will total $349,447 and could create 32 new jobs. "Craft brewing is a burgeoning industry in New York and Mohawk Valley is … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins & Collins Help Secure Over $1.347 Million for NFTA Projects at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport

Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand joined Congressmembers Brian Higgins and Chris Collins in announcing two separate grants awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for improvements to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport totaling $1,347,732 million. "Making sure our airports are as safe as possible is one of my top priorities," said Senator Schumer. "With this funding, the Buffalo Niagara International Airport … Continue Reading

Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Announce Nearly $900,000 To Fund New Plane De-Icing Equipment At Albany International Airport

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Paul Tonko and U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Albany International Airport will receive $898,200 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fund the final phase of installation for the new glycol treatment system. This phase includes decommissioning of a section of the previous system, an important investment in the airport's operational infrastructure and commitment to the long-term sustainability … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $275,000 In USDA Rural Business Funding To Support Hudson Valley Businesses

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $277,900 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding to support Hudson Valley businesses. The funding was allocated through USDA's Rural Development Enterprise Grant (RBEG) and Community Facility Grant programs. Sullivan County benefits from its federal Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) Zone designation, one of five special economic development zones supported by the Senators and reauthorized in … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei, Miner Announce More Than $1.7 Million In Federal Funding For Syracuse Hancock Airport

SYRACUSE, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Representative Dan Maffei, and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner today announced that the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority has been awarded $1,711,800 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Airport Authority will use this grant to make upgrades to Airport storage facilities. "Making sure our airports are as safe as possible is one of my top priorities," said Senator Schumer. "With this funding, … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $23,000 For Virgil Fire Department In Cortland County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced the Virgil Fire Department will receive a $23,741 federal grant from the 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 vehicles, training, and other … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces 2016 Global Mural Convention To Come To Area

Washington, D.C. - After standing along the Erie Canal in Macedon last week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the 2016 Global Mural Convention will be held along the historic Erie Canal, highlighting a wide range of murals and public art. "This is great news for the Finger Lakes Region and for everyone along the Erie Canal Corridor," Senator Gillibrand said. "From Buffalo to Wayne County, where we stand today, and up to Lake Champlain, the Erie Canal continues to fuel our … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $69,000 In Federal Funds For Naples Fire Department In Ontario County To Fill A Gap And Provide Needed Radios To Equip All Department Firefighters

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $69,320 in federal funds for the Naples Fire Department in Ontario County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Naples Fire Department will use this funding to purchase portable radio units, all of which will permit better communication between emergency dispatchers and firefighters. Portable radios cost approximately $2,100 per unit, … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100,000 For Rapids Volunteer Fire Department In Niagara County

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $107,383 in federal funding for the Rapids Volunteer Fire Department in Niagara County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Rapids Fire Department in Niagara County will use the federal funds to purchase new turnout gear. Turnout gear typically includes coats, pants, boots, gloves, helmets and hood for interior firefighting. The cost … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $117m In Federal Sandy Funding For Nyc Health And Hospitals Corporation For Repairs To Bellevue Hospital

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $117,491,412 in federal funding to the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) for Sandy-related damages to Bellevue Hospital. The funding, via Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Public Assistance program, will reimburse HHC for permanent repairs to the hospital conducted immediately following Superstorm Sandy, as well as some rebuilding plans still in design. Reimbursement will go towards … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Serrano, Mark-Viverito, Crespo, Diaz Jr., Bronx Entrepreneurs To Push For Federal Legislation Expanding Access And Opportunities For Women-Owned Small Businesses

Bronx, NY - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman José E. Serrano, New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Assemblyman Marcus Crespo, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr, the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) President and CEO Phillip Morrow, and Bronx women small business owners, urged the U.S. Senate to pass federal legislation that would expand access and opportunities for women-owned small businesses (WOSBs) seeking federal … Continue Reading