Press Releases
After Touring Local Light Bulb Manufacturer, Gillibrand Announces New Plan to Fight Efforts to Decimate U.S. Light Bulb Standards, Keep China from Flooding U.S. Markets with Illegal Merchandise
Bath, NY - After touring a local light bulb manufacturing plant, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new plan to fight efforts to prevent the Department of Energy from enforcing the incandescent light bulb standard. The standard has been in effect since January 1, 2012, and promotes the use of more efficient electricity by requiring bulbs to use at least 28 percent less electricity for the same light output. All major U.S. light bulb manufacturers produce bulbs that meet this … Continue Reading
August 09, 2012
Standing at Keuka Lake, Gillibrand to Announce Comprehensive Plan to Stop Spread of Invasive Species, Prevent Future Invasive Species
Penn Yan, NY - Standing at Keuka Lake, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee, today announced a comprehensive agenda to stop the spread of invasive species, and protect New York's waterways. Senator Gillibrand's plan would expedite a strategy for a physical blockade to waterways that feed the Great Lakes to prevent Asian carp from infiltrating the world's largest fresh water source, stem the growth of harmful algae blooms, and prevent … Continue Reading
August 09, 2012
Standing at the University at Albany R&D Biotech Park, Gillibrand Announces Bill to Spur the Growth of New Science and Technology Jobs in Capital Region
Rensselaer, NY - After touring the University at Albany Research and Development (R&D) Biotech Park on the East Campus, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by University at Albany President George Philip and Dr. Chris Fasano, Director of Research and Development at the Neural Stem Cell Institute, today announced legislation to spur the growth of new science and technology jobs in the Capital Region and across New York. The America Innovates Act would help scientists and researchers … Continue Reading
August 03, 2012
Gillibrand, Hanna Announce National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act Signed by President
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Richard Hanna today announced the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act was signed into law today by President Obama. The legislation will mint gold, silver and clad coins by the U.S. Treasury in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Additionally, Senator Gillibrand and Representative Hanna are urging the Treasury Department to mint the coins at the U.S. Mint at West Point, … Continue Reading
August 03, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Over $2.2 Million for New Water System in Batavia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York's first member of the Senate Agriculture Committee in four decades, today announced a federal loan worth $1,222,000 and a federal grant worth $1,000,000 for the Town of Batavia. The funding is allocated through the USDA's Rural Development program and will be used to provide a new sewer system in Batavia. "This is an important investment for Batavia," said Senator Gillibrand. "These federal resources to upgrade Batavia's sewer … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $400,000 for Broad Street Project in Rochester
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $400,000 to support construction for the Broad Street two-way conversion project in downtown Rochester. The grant funding is allocated from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration. In January, Senator Gillibrand urged DOT to support Rochester's application for federal funding to support the project. "This targeted investment for Broad Street's two-way conversion will be a huge … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $240,000 Dept. of Transportation Funding for Albany County to Redevelop I-787 Corridor
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the Department of Transportation awarded Albany County $240,000 for design models for the redevelopment of the I-787 corridor. The project, which will directly benefit the City of Albany, Watervilet, Menands, and the Town of Colonie, will go towards plans to redevelop the I-787 corridor in order to support nearby economic development efforts, brownfield redevelopment, and improve pedestrian and transit access to … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Gillibrand, Schumer Bill to Enforce Sanctions Against Syria Passes Congress – Heads to President’s Desk as Part of Bipartisan Iran Sanctions Bill Toughening Penalties Against Iran
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) announced final Congressional passage of a comprehensive bipartisan Iran sanctions bill which includes a measure they authored along with Sherrod Brown (D-OH) that will enforce sanctions against the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad. Another measure in the bill by Senators Gillibrand and Mark Kirk (R-IL) will strengthen economic sanctions against Iran. After the Senators announced full Senate passage … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $326,000 Federal Investment for Orange County to Develop Vacant Waterfront Property
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $326,250 in federal funding was awarded to the New York State Department of Transportation to allow Orange County to purchase and redevelop vacant waterfront property along the Delaware River. Specifically, the funding will allow Orange County to acquire and preserve over 17 acres of vacant Delaware River waterfront property in Sparrowbush, NY. "Properly developing the area along the Delaware River will bring jobs … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $85k Federal Investment for Lake Champlain Bridge
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $85,000 in federal funding has been awarded to the New York State Department of Transportation for the Lake Champlain bridge to help restore the scenic character to help restore the scenic character the byway. "New York State is full of beautiful paths and trails that require some serious preservation efforts," said Schumer. "This investment will ensure that these scenic routes are improved and … Continue Reading
August 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $370,000 to Upgrade County Road 41 Bridge in Lewis
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $370,000 to help replace the CR 41 bridge over Whetstone Creek in Lewis, New York. The grant funding is allocated from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Innovative Bridge Research and Deployment (IBRD) Program, which is administered through the Federal Highway Administration. "Fixing our roads and bridges is a top priority for a healthy economy," said Schumer. "It is essential for public safety, for … Continue Reading
August 01, 2012
Gillibrand Announces More Than $60,000 for City of Cortland Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $63,115 in federal funding for the City of Cortland Fire Department on behalf of 12 local Fire Districts to purchase smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be distributed to families throughout the community after a voluntary home inspection. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program. "This is an … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $475k Federal Investment for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $475,000 in federal funding awarded to the County of Tompkins from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the existing airport snow plow and enhance the airport's ability to maintain safety and efficiency during adverse weather conditions at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. "This funding will ensure that the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will remain safely open during those unexpected winter storms," said … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $4 Million for Syracuse Hancock International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced Syracuse Hancock International Airport is set to receive $3,904,200 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, the grant will help upgrade three deicing pads and the snow melt pad to improve airport safety, and improve travel during the winter months. "This funding will ensure that Syracuse Hancock International Airport has the equipment it needs to remain safely open … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
After Meeting with FAA Acting Administrator, Gillibrand Urges Officials to Re-Admit Griffiss Airport into MAP Program
Washington, D.C. - After meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator earlier this month, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today urged the FAA to re-admit Griffiss Airport into the Military Airport Program (MAP). Previously, Griffiss Airport participated in MAP, and Oneida County has been able to spend $40 million to date on improvements to the airport with MAP funding. With the creation of additional slots in the … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
After Meeting with FAA Acting Administrator, Gillibrand Renews Call on FAA to Implement New Pilot Training Rule
Washington, D.C. - After meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator earlier this month, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today renewed her call on the FAA to implement new rules for pilot training that were included in the overhauled FAA regulations that Senator Gillibrand worked hard to pass. Pilot error was identified as the cause of the Flight 3407 tragedy - forcing a major push to improve regulations through legislation that the FAA has delayed implementing … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
With Ongoing Drought Starving NY Crops, Gillibrand Calls for Disaster Relief Package in Farm Bill to Include New York
Washington, D.C. - With farmland across upstate New York in the grip of a summer drought that is starving production from crops that are still recovering from a late spring freeze and last year's back-to-back tropical storms, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on leaders of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees to include New York State in any disaster relief program in the 2012 Farm Bill. "For New York State's economy to grow, we need our farms to thrive," Senator … Continue Reading
July 31, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $369k Federal Investment for Ticonderoga Municipal Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $369,000 in federal funding was awarded to the Town of Ticonderoga from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace existing access road pavement that has deteriorated and is in need of reconstruction. "This funding will ensure better access to Ticonderoga Municipal Airport," said Senator Schumer. "I applaud the DOT for helping Ticonderoga Municipal continue to serve residents and visitors alike." "This is an … Continue Reading
July 27, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $445k Investment to Niagara Falls International Airport from Federal Aviation Administration – Funding to Encourage Passenger and Cargo Growth
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $446,760 federal grant to the Niagara Falls International Airport for important infrastructure improvement. Specifically, this investment from the FAA via the Airport Improvement Program will help fund the Niagara Falls International Airport's environmentally sustainable master plan to grow passenger and cargo traffic and increase economic development in the … Continue Reading
July 27, 2012
Gillibrand Leads by Example Once Again, Builds on her Commitment to Transparency and Accountability by Posting Tax Returns for All Years in Elected Office on her Senate Website's “Sunlight Report” – Added Feature Breaks New Ground in the Senate
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced today that she has added a new feature to the "Sunlight Report" on her Senate website by posting her personal tax returns online for every year she has held elected office, and will continue this practice in all future years. Gillibrand believes strongly that giving citizens the ability to see what their representatives are doing in Washington and providing access to information is the right thing to do. In 2006, she was the … Continue Reading
