Press Releases
Gillibrand Urges Feds to Speed Up FDA Study On Stronger Rules for Use of Opiate Painkillers
Washington, DC - After two deadly pharmacy shootings in Medford and Seaford, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged federal agencies to speed up their study examining stronger restrictions on the use of opiates, including the powerful opiate painkiller hydrocodone. With rampant pill abuse, and a wave of crimes involving prescription painkillers across Long Island, Senator Gillibrand requested an update on the status of the study, pointing out that reclassifying hydrocodone as a "Schedule … Continue Reading
January 04, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce New York Set to Receive Nearly $90 Million in Emergency Funding for Highway Flood Damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the federal Department of Transportation is releasing $89,751,296 in congressionally-approved emergency relief money for New York State after Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Specifically, this investment will help fund repairs to washed out roads and bridges, debris deposits on roadways, damaged roadway surfaces and more. Schumer and Gillibrand supported the legislation which appropriated this emergency … Continue Reading
January 04, 2012
Gillibrand Announces More Than $18, 000 for Binghamton Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $18,315 in federal funding for the Binghamton Fire Department to purchase new protective equipment to respond to emergencies and medical care more effectively. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant. "This funding will help equip the Binghamton Fire Department with the tools necessary to save lives," said Senator Gillibrand. "I will continue working to … Continue Reading
January 04, 2012
Gillibrand Announces More Than $343,000 for Village of Victor Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $343,962 in federal funding for the Village of Victor Fire Department to purchase new protective equipment to respond to emergencies and medical care more effectively. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant. "This funding will help equip the Victor Fire Department with the tools necessary to save lives," said Senator Gillibrand. "I will continue … Continue Reading
January 04, 2012
Gillibrand to Quiksilver: Bring Surfing Competition Back to Long Beach
Long Beach, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged Quiksilver to bring their annual sponsored surfing competition back to Long Island. This month, Quiksilver and the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) announced that the Quiksilver Pro New York contest will not be returning to Long Beach next year. Touting Long Beach as an ideal spot for the competition that would bring economic benefits to the region, Senator Gillibrand urged Quiksilver President and CEO to reevaluate the … Continue Reading
December 30, 2011
With Gillibrand Support, Fulton Birds Eye Workers Secure TAA Assistance
Washington, D.C. - With the closure of the Birds Eye plant in Fulton expected to affect upwards of 300 workers in Central New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the U.S. Labor Department has approved Workers United's application for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) to provide impacted workers with new training opportunities, job search and income support, relocation allowances and other important assistance. Earlier this month, Senator Gillibrand wrote to U.S. Labor … Continue Reading
December 23, 2011
Gillibrand Calls for Defense Department Review of Hazing and Bullying in Military After Deaths of Two Asian American Servicemembers
New York, NY - Just days after the U.S Army announced charges against eight soldiers in connection with the death of Private Danny Chen, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today called on the Defense Department to conduct a system-wide review of the armed services' hazing incidents and ties to racial discrimination. To address concerns that Private Chen's death and other cases of alleged military hazing are reflective of a larger problem, … Continue Reading
December 22, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $74,914 Federal Fire Grant for Patchogue Fire Department Ambulance Company
Patchogue, NY - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $74,914 in federal funding for the Patchogue Fire Department Ambulance Company to purchase the most-up-to-date biohazard protection and radio systems. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Administration's Assistance to Firefighters Grant. "This investment will be a big help to the Patchogue Fire Department Ambulance Company, better equipping our first responders to quickly and … Continue Reading
December 22, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $324,968 Federal Fire Grant for Port Washington Fire Department
Port Washington, NY - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $324,968 in federal funding for the Port Washington Fire Department to purchase new protective gear for firefighters. The new equipment would help firefighters battle fires and emergencies more effectively. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Administration's Assistance to Firefighters Grant. "This grant will go a long way towards ensuring that the Port Washington Fire … Continue Reading
December 22, 2011
Gillibrand Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill’s Passage
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement today to mark the one-year anniversary of the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. On December 22nd of last year, Congress finally fulfilled its undeniable moral obligation to provide long-overdue health care and compensation for 9/11 responders and community survivors who became ill in the aftermath of the attacks on 9/11. "I was humbled to stand with our 9/11 heroes, survivors … Continue Reading
December 21, 2011
Gillibrand: New FAA Rule to Prevent Pilot Fatigue Important Step Forward to Save Lives
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the FAA will officially implement new rules aimed at preventing pilot fatigue that were included in the overhauled FAA regulations mandated by the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Extension Act of 2010, legislation she fought hard to pass. Pilot fatigue contributed to the Flight 3407 tragedy. In a letter sent to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Jacob Lew earlier this month, Senator Gillibrand repeated her … Continue Reading
December 20, 2011
Gillibrand Announces “Say Yes” to Education Program Will Partner With City of Buffalo
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that the City of Buffalo will partner with "Say Yes" to Education, a national non-profit organization aimed at drastically increasing high school graduation and college attendance rates for inner-city youth. Senator Gillibrand wrote to "Say Yes" president, Anne Schmitt-Carey, earlier this month urging her to support the partnership. "All our young people deserve quality education and the chance to go to college regardless of … Continue Reading
December 19, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Congressional Passage of $2 Million in Funding for U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperative Agreement
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced that Congress passed the Omnibus Appropriations Bill over the weekend, which includes $2 million in funding for the U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperative Agreement for FY2012. In November, the Senators Gillibrand, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) urged the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development to allocate this critical funding. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight over the years … Continue Reading
December 19, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop Announce: Budget Deal Saves Funding for Critical Brookhaven National Laboratory Programs; Proposed Cuts Would Have Halted National Lightsource 2 and Physics Lab Construction Projects
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and Congressman Tim Bishop announced today that funding for key programs at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) have been restored after significant cuts were identified in the proposed budget weeks ago. The budget bill provides $4.889 billion of funding for the Office of Science, which includes funding lines for major projects at Brookhaven National Lab. In conference, Schumer, Gillibrand, and Bishop were able to increase total … Continue Reading
December 16, 2011
Gillibrand, Lieberman, Blumenthal & Schumer Introduce Legislation to Protect Long Island Sound
Washington, DC - With federal funding to protect Long Island Sound set to expire this month, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Joe Lieberman, Richard Blumenthal, and Charles E. Schumer today introduced legislation to continue to support the restoration of Long Island Sound through 2016. The Sound borders New York and Connecticut, with 8 million people living on the coast and 20 million people living within 50 miles. Although … Continue Reading
December 16, 2011
Gillibrand Provision to Preserve Jobs of National Guard Members Passes Full Congress
Washington D.C. -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that her bipartisan provision to preserve civilian jobs of National Guard members is included in the FY2012 National Defense Authorization Act that has now passed both chambers of Congress and is headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. "This is critical for members of the National Guard who are being forced to decide between serving our country or keeping their … Continue Reading
December 16, 2011
Gillibrand, Schumer Introduce Bill to Empower Cities’ Ports to Regulate Clean Truck Programs
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) introduced legislation that would allow local ports, including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, to regulate and enforce fuel-efficient truck programs that go beyond current federal mandates. Under the Clean Ports Act of 2011, port cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Newark, Oakland and Seattle would have the authority to set standards, reduce emissions and improve air quality by … Continue Reading
December 16, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Congressional Passage of $20 Million for New Schenectady Army Reserve Center
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Congress passed the final National Defense Authorization Act yesterday, which includes $20 million for the construction of a new Army Reserve Center in Schenectady. The new facilities would allow for state-of-the-art, high security military and counter-terrorism training. "This state of the art training center in Schenectady is going to be a shot in … Continue Reading
December 16, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Congressional Passage of Nearly $54 Million For Fort Drum Construction
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Congress passed the final National Defense Authorization Act yesterday, which includes $53.7 million for the construction and upgrading of several facilities at Fort Drum. These facilities would help address a variety of shortages that have occurred as the base's population and mission have grown over the past years. "The funding for these projects … Continue Reading
December 15, 2011
Gillibrand-Gibson Provision for Over $50 Million for Nanotechnology Research and Development Passes Full Congress
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Gibson, members of the Armed Services Committee, announced the National Defense Authorization Act has now passed both chambers of Congress, and includes over $50 million for nanotechnology research and a provision to increase focus on nanotechnology research by the Defense Department, including a study to determine the need for a center for nanotechnology. A new center would likely be located at the University at … Continue Reading
