Press Releases
As Ahmadinejad Prepares to Deliver Yom Kippur Speech at United Nations, Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Senate Resolution Demanding U.N. Action Against Iranian Leaders’ Incitement to Genocide
New York, NY - As Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prepares to address the UN General Assembly later this week, outrageously on Yom Kippur - the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at the U.N. today with elected officials from across New York State, Jewish Community Relations Council President Alan Jaffe, and other community leaders in urging the UN to take immediate action against Iranian leaders for their deplorable statements calling … Continue Reading
September 21, 2012
At Schumer & Gillibrand’s Urging, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to Tour Bethpage’s Applied Science Foundation for Homeland Security on Monday
Bethpage, NY - Monday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will visit Bethpage's Applied Science Foundation for Homeland Security at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center. Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Secretary to visit the non-profit organization to highlight the success of this unique first-responder, public-private partnership. The Morrelly Homeland Security Center is the first privately owned homeland security … Continue Reading
September 21, 2012
Senator Gillibrand Teams Up With Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis to Introduce Voter Empowerment Act in Senate
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today teamed up with Rep. John Lewis, a nationally recognized leader often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced," by introducing companion legislation in the Senate of the Voter Empowerment Act, authored by a collaboration between Majority Whip Steny Hoyer and Assistant Leader Jim Clyburn, and Reps. John Lewis, Jim Brady, and John Conyers. The House version of the bill was introduced earlier this … Continue Reading
September 20, 2012
Gillibrand Announces $300,000 for Unity House of Troy, Inc.
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $300,000 in federal funding for Unity House of Troy, Inc. The investment will be used to strengthen legal assistance programs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice Legal Assistance for Victims Grant (LAV) Program. "It is critical that we provide women everywhere with the support, education and safety they need to combat sexual and … Continue Reading
September 20, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop Announce $270K Department of Justice Investment for Stony Brook University; Investment Will Address Dating Violence
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Bishop announced that Stony Brook University will receive a grant totaling $270,000 from the Department of Justice "Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking on Campus Program." Stony Brook University will establish a prevention and education program about sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, including a bystander intervention program, for … Continue Reading
September 19, 2012
After Push from Schumer & Gillibrand, Griffiss Airport will Re-Enter MAP Program – First Installment of $745,000 to Upgrade Airport
Washington, D.C. - After pushing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator this summer, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced the FAA will re-admit Griffiss International Airport into the Military Airport Program (MAP),with a grant worth $270,000 in MAP funding to renovate hangars and make them more energy efficient. Additionally, Griffiss International Airport is receiving a second … Continue Reading
September 18, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Owens Announce Over $6.5 Million for Plattsburgh International Airport; Funding for Major Terminal Expansion
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Bill Owens announced that Plattsburgh International Airport will receive three grants totaling $6,554,491 from the Federal Aviation Administration. A federal grant of $2,995,891 was awarded for the expansion of the terminal at Plattsburgh International to bring additional flights and business to the airport. An additional $151,200 will be used to rehabilitate existing runways, and a $3,407,400 grant will help the … Continue Reading
September 18, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $800,000 for Schenectady County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $815,425 in federal funding is being awarded to Schenectady County Airport to improve runway infrastructure. 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 will ensure that Schenectady residents, businesses and all visitors to the area can continue to access the region," said Senator … Continue Reading
September 18, 2012
Schumer and Gillibrand Call on USPS to Ensure that Northport’s Only Post Office Stays in Same Location Downtown
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today called on the United States Postal Service to ensure that the Northport Post Office remain downtown and in the same location. The United States Postal Service recently announced it might consider relocating the retail facility, on Main Street, to a smaller facility within the Northport 11768 zip code. The post office is currently located near many of the village's businesses, in an area that the Northport residents frequently … Continue Reading
September 18, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Markowitz, Hynes Announce $900,000 Department of Justice Grant for Brooklyn
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Brooklyn District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced that Brooklyn will receive $900,000 in funds from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women through the Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program. The Borough of Brooklyn will use this money in collaboration with a number of non-profit and non-governmental victims, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million for Stewart International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,958,949 in federal funding is being awarded to Stewart International Airport to improve runway infrastructure. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. "This federal grant will literally pave the way for economic development in the Hudson Valley," said Senator Schumer. "By facilitating runway repairs at Stewart … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $117k for Elmira/Corning Regional Airport
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $117,412 for the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration. The federal funding will be used by the airport to rehabilitate off-airport beacons in the high terrain surrounding the airport. The existing beacons are forty to fifty years old and have reached the end of their useful life. Rehabilitation of the beacons will include repair and replacement of the support towers and … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $160k for Finger Lakes Regional Airport
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $162,900 for the Finger Lakes Regional Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration. The federal funding will be used to acquire 27 acres of land and enable the airport to control land use within the runway protection zone for Runway 1. "This Department of Transportation grant will ensure that Finger Lakes Regional can grow and continue to safely serve residents, businesses and visitors to region for … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Standing at Syracuse’s Inner Harbor, Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Revitalize Inactive Waterfront Industrial Sites
Syracuse, NY - Standing at the Syracuse Inner Harbor, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, today introduced new legislation to revitalize inactive industrial sites. COR Development plans to develop the Inner Harbor, a brownfield site, into a residential, commercial and higher education mixed use community. The Waterfront Brownfields Revitalization Act would award grants to local government and nonprofits that redevelop abandoned, idled or underused … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $740,000 Investment for Greater Binghamton, Sidney Municipal & Lt. Warren Eaton Airports
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $737,148 in federal funding is being awarded to Greater Binghamton Airport, Sidney Municipal and Lt. Warren Eaton airports. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program and is being used to update infrastructure and equipment at the airports. "This Department of Transportation grant will ensure that airports across the … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
At Woman-Owned Small Business in Patchogue, Gillibrand, Bishop Push to Extend Small Business Tax Breaks
Patchogue, NY - Standing at Queen City Cupcakes in Patchogue, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tim Bishop 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
September 14, 2012
Standing at the Former Vacuum Oil Site, Gillibrand, Slaughter Announce Legislation to Revitalize Inactive Waterfront Industrial Sites
Rochester, NY - Standing at the former Vacuum Oil site, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, joined by Mayor Thomas S. Richards, along with southwest neighborhood leaders John Curran and Dorothy Hall, today introduced new legislation to revitalize inactive industrial sites. The Vacuum Oil Brownfields Opportunity Area (BOA) is a collection of public and privately held properties along the Genesee River. The City of Rochester is currently undertaking master … Continue Reading
September 14, 2012
Standing at Niagara River World in Tonawanda, Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Revitalize Inactive Waterfront Industrial Sites
Tonawanda, NY - Standing at Niagara River World in the Town of Tonawanda, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Supervisor Anthony Caruana and Buffalo-Niagara Riverkeeper Executive Director Jill Jedlicka, today introduced new legislation to revitalize inactive industrial sites. The site, a priority project in the Town's Master Plan and once home to one of the region's largest steel plants, consists of over 100 acres of privately owned land, that when developed would be utilized for both … Continue Reading
September 13, 2012
At Lawmakers’ Urging, Feds Issue Fishery Disaster Declaration for New York’s Fishing Communities
New York - At the urging of U.S. Senators Charles Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Bishop, the U.S. Department of Commerce today declared a federal groundfish fishery disaster for New York's fishing communities. The lawmakers requested emergency relief 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
September 13, 2012
Gillibrand Calls for Answers on FAA Investigations Into Air Traffic Controllers at Westchester County Airport
White Plains, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to immediately provide an update on the status and timeline of their investigations into air traffic controllers at Westchester County Airport. The Senator's request comes after a recent near collision of two small planes at the airport cleared by an air traffic controller and allegations earlier this year of controllers' sleeping in the control tower. Senator Gillibrand asked for an … Continue Reading
