Gillibrand Statement on Filibuster of Student Loan Bill

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement today after the Senate blocked the advancement of the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act legislation introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren. New York graduates are currently saddled with an estimated $60 billion in student loan debt, this legislation would help tens of millions of graduates refinance their federal student loans. National student loan debt is now approximately $1.2 trillion, … Continue Reading

After FDA Apparently Backtracks From Altering Cheese-Making Process, Gillibrand Urges FDA to Issue Clear Guidelines Ensuring Artisan Cheese Makers Can Continue to Use Wooden Boards

Washington, DC - After the U.S. Federal and Drug Administration (FDA) seemed to backtrack from banning the traditional practice of aging artisanal cheese on wooden boards, leaving New York artisan cheese makers and small businesses in limbo over whether or not the agency may still crack down on the practice, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the FDA to issue clear guidelines to assure that artisan cheese makers can continue to use the decades-old practice without fear and outline … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Urges VA to Reimburse NY Veterans Who Sought Emergency Care at Civilian Hospitals

New York - After the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied reimbursement for at least six New York veterans who needed urgent, timely care for their medical emergencies at civilian hospitals, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today urged Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan Gibson to provide clear guidance to VA officials to ensure veterans who paid out-of-pocket for civilian care in medical emergencies are securing the … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop Announce Over $5 Million in Federal Funding For Brookhaven Calabro Airport and Long Island Macarthur Airport

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop today announced $1,487,534 million in Federal Aviation Administration funding for Brookhaven Calabro Airport and nearly $3.6 million in funding for Long Island MacArthur Airport. The Department of Transportation funding will provide for the rehabilitation of the taxiway lighting system for taxiways, installation of new runway visual guidance system and rotating beacon at Brookhaven Calabro Airport. The … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Finger Lakes Airports To Receive Over $1.8 Million In DOT Funding For Infrastructure, Safety Improvements

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that three Finger Lakes region airports will receive approximately $1.8 million in total funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport infrastructure and facility upgrades. Specifically, Penn Yan Airport in Yates County will receive $201,330 to conduct an airport pavement study for infrastructure upgrades and $198,000 for the purchase of snow removal equipment. Dansville Airport in Livingston County … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Dutchess County Regional Airport to Receive More Than $1 Million in DOT Funding For Infrastructure Improvements

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Dutchess County Airport will receive $1,000,800 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport upgrades. "I am pleased to add this federal investment to the list of 'arrivals' at Dutchess County Regional airport," said Senator Schumer. "We should always strive to achieve the highest standards of aviation safety, and this funding will support that goal by repairing and … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport Set To Receive More Than $1.1 Million in DOT Funding For Infrastructure Improvements

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Chautauqua County/Dunkirk airport is set to receive $1,124,550 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for airport facility upgrades and to develop a plan for future airport needs. "Keeping Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport in top-notch shape is critical to attracting business and tourism to the region," said Schumer. "These federal dollars will go a long way toward helping the county … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Nearly $1.6 Million in DOT Funding For Albany International Airport

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko today announced $1,558,815 in federal funding is being awarded to the Albany International Airport for needed snow removal equipment and security enhancements. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration. "Making sure our runways are clear for takeoff, especially during winter weather, is essential for the safety of our New York travelers," said … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $25,000 for Oxbow Fire Department in Jefferson County

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $24,938 in federal funding for Oxbow Fire Department, located in the Village of Antwerp in Jefferson County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to purchase five new self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs). The fire department's current SCBAs are more than 20 years old. "These much-needed … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $180,000 for Cattaraugus & Allegany Fire Departments

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $101,764 for the Village of Develan Fire Department in Cattaraugus County and $74,682 in federal funding for the William P. Brooks Hose Company in Allegany County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal grant funds will be used by both fire departments to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatuses … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $360,000 for Lyme Disease Research

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $369,923 in federal funding for the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Dutchess County, to conduct a study on Lyme disease. The grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and will be used to complete an in-depth study of the disease's impact on mice as well as other mammals, to address the growing epidemic of Lyme disease in New York and across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $6M in Fed Funds for Ferry Upgrades, Including Replacement Of Single-Boat Barges With Double-Boat Barges at East River Ferry’s Hunter’s Point South Site & Brooklyn Bridge Park Landing

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $6 million in federal funding for ferry upgrades and improvements to ferry landing structures, including Hunter's Point South in Queens and Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6. The project will replace the single-boat barges with new barges capable of receiving two boats at once, increasing efficiency and capacity. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding will go to the New York City Department of Transportation … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $720,000 In Funding for Southern Tier’s Universal Primary Care

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $726,488 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Universal Primary Care, a network of three heath centers under Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Inc. This federal funding will be used to expand services to more families in need of health services. "These much-needed federal funds will help Universal Primary Care provide essential health services to … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $80,000 for Churchtown Fire Company

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $80,218 in federal funding for Churchtown Fire Company in Columbia County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to purchase new rescue equipment and a diesel exhaust fan for the fire station, which also serves as an emergency shelter in the event of a disaster. "These much-needed federal funds will … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces Innovative Education Agenda to Boost Stem Proficiency for Rochester-Finger Lakes Students

Rochester, NY - Standing at Rochester STEM High School, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, MCC President Anne Kress and Rochester City School District Superintendent Bolgen Vargas, announced today her innovative education agenda to encourage more youths, especially women, to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), bolster engineering education programs across New York's elementary, middle, and high schools and encourage the … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $2.5 Million for Cortland Head Start Program

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,521,071 in federal funding for Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc. (CAPCO), a Central New York community based organization. This federal investment will support Early Learning and Head Start programs that provide education and development services for low-income children. "This is a smart investment that can help give more Cortland County children the chance they deserve to start out strong, and go as far as … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $730,000 for North Country Family Health Center for Jefferson and Lewis Counties

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $732,251 in federal funding for the North Country Family Health Center, which serves both Jefferson and Lewis counties. The Health Resources and Service Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services awarded the funding to help the North Country Family Health Center provide primary health care services for low income families in Jefferson and Lewis Counties "These much-needed federal funds will help … Continue Reading

At House Renovated By Schenectady YouthBuild Students, Gillibrand & Tonko Push to Keep Federal Funding for Vital Job Training and Educational Programs

Schenectady, N.Y. - After touring a house that was renovated by Schenectady YouthBuild students over the past two years, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko urged Congress to continue funding vital programs like this that provide job training and educational programming to students. The YouthBuild program's authorization expired in 2012. After YouthBuild was slated for elimination in the House-passed SKILLS Act last year, Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Tonko … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $216,482 in Federal Funds for Collins Volunteer Fire District

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $216,482 in federal funding for Collins Fire District. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The funds will be used to purchase new bottles, face pieces, and air packs to replace their self-contained breathing apparatus, which are all approximately 20 years old. "These much-needed federal funds will provide the assistance … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $115,000 for Lake George Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $114,950 in federal funding for Lake George Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will be used to purchase a new in-house oxygen system. "These much-needed federal funds will provide the assistance that the Lake George Fire Department needs to replace critical equipment. First responders are our … Continue Reading