New York Officials Express Outrage with Valeant’s Plans to Move Bausch + Lomb Headquarters to New Jersey and to Slash Workforce – Call for Concrete Commitments That Robust Manufacturing and R&D Units Remain in Rochester for Long-Term

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Representatives Louise Slaughter and Dan Maffei, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, and Rochester Mayor Tom Richards released a letter to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. CEO J. Michael Pearson to express their outrage with the company's recent announcement that Bausch + Lomb's U.S. headquarters will be consolidated with Valeant's existing U.S. headquarters in New Jersey, resulting in … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $390k for Corning-Painted Post Airport from Federal Aviation Administration – Funding for New Parking Apron

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $394,200 federal grant to the Town of Erwin Industrial Development Agency for improvements at Corning- Painted Post Airport. Specifically, this investment from the FAA via the Airport Improvement Program will allow Corning- Painted Post Airport to construct an apron that is needed to provide aircraft parking at the airport. This phase of the project will provide … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Rangel Introduce New Legislation to Combat HIV/Aids Among Minority Communities

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Charles Rangel today introduced federal legislation in both chambers of Congress that would help combat the dramatic increase of HIV/AIDS in minority communities. The Communities United with Religious Leaders for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS (CURE) Act of 2013 would authorize the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health to provide grants to health agencies, and community and faith-based … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.4 Million Investment to Syracuse Hancock Int’l Airport from Federal Aviation Administration – Funding for Taxiway Upgrades

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $4,491,000 federal grant to the Syracuse Hancock International Airport for important infrastructure improvements. Specifically, this investment from the FAA via the Airport Improvement Program will allow Syracuse Hancock International Airport to construct a new taxiway and apron to allow more planes to stay overnight in Syracuse. "This Federal Aviation … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $20 Million in FEMA Funding for Debris Removal on Long Island After Superstorm Sandy

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $19,795,669.05 of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding for the New York State Department of Transportation which will reimburse the costs of the contracted collection, hauling, segregation, final disposal, and debris monitoring necessary on Long Island after Superstorm Sandy. "Superstorm Sandy wreaked significant damage throughout Long Island, creating a massive cleanup effort," said … Continue Reading

At Gillibrand & Schumer’s Urging, Feds Lift Restrictions for Hundreds of Sandy Homeowners Currently Disqualified for Disaster Aid

Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Charles E. Schumer announced that the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency revised its regulations to allow New York City to expedite reimbursement for home repairs and rehabilitation for hundreds of Sandy homeowners currently deemed ineligible. Previously, HUD regulations blocked the City from conducting environmental reviews for Sandy victims' homes that were … Continue Reading

With 15 NYS Counties Confirmed to Have Emerald Ash Borer, Senator Gillibrand Calls for Funding to Eradicate Invasive Beetle

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee, today urged for additional funding to help research, control and eradicate the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect threatening the 900 million ash trees in New York and throughout the country. There are no known methods to control the Emerald Ash Borer. "New York State is home to some of the world's most beautiful forests that today are at a major risk," Senator … Continue Reading

Standing at Niagara Transformer Corporation, Gillibrand & Higgins Announce New Bipartisan Effort to Revitalize Inactive, Contaminated Sites

Buffalo, NY - Standing with local leaders at Niagara Transformer Corporation, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congressman Brian Higgins announced a new bipartisan effort to reauthorize and improve programs to cleanup and rebuild on brownfield sites. The Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development (Build) Act, would jumpstart development efforts and provide additional resources and for sites in need of redevelopment. … Continue Reading

Standing at the Former Carriage Factory Site, Gillibrand Announces New Bipartisan Effort to Revitalize Inactive, Contaminated Sites

Rochester, NY - Standing with Mayor Thomas S. Richards at the former Carriage Factory site, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, announced a new bipartisan effort to reauthorize and improve programs to cleanup and rebuild on brownfield sites. The Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development (Build) Act, would jumpstart development efforts and provide additional resources and for sites in need of redevelopment. The measure would … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce FEMA Approves Additional Public Assistance for Severely Impacted Counties

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that FEMA has added Broome, Chautauqua, Clinton and Essex Counties to the disaster declaration following heavy rain and flooding last month, making the counties eligible for public assistance, including: debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair or replacement of damaged public facilities. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have continually advocated for the federal government's support for flood-ravaged … Continue Reading

Standing at the Syracuse Community Health Center’s New Healthcare Campus Project, Gillibrand & Maffei Announces New Bipartisan Effort to Revitalize Inactive, Contaminated Sites

Syracuse, NY - Standing with local leaders at the Syracuse Community Health Center's new healthcare campus project, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congressman Dan Maffei announced a new bipartisan effort to reauthorize and improve programs to cleanup and rebuild on brownfield sites. The Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development (Build) Act, would jumpstart development efforts and provide additional resources and for … Continue Reading

Standing in Sheridan Hollow, Gillibrand & Tonko Announce New Bipartisan Effort to Revitalize Inactive, Contaminated Sites

Albany, NY - Standing with local leaders in Sheridan Hollow, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Congressman Paul Tonko announced a new bipartisan effort to reauthorize and improve programs to cleanup and rebuild on brownfield sites. The Brownfields Utilization, Investment and Local Development (Build) Act, would jumpstart development efforts and provide additional resources and for sites in need of redevelopment. The measure would … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, King Announce Over $1.6 Million in Federal Funds to Repair Boardwalk at Robert Moses State Park After Superstorm Sandy

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Peter King today announced over $1.6 million in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the restoration and repair of the Robert Moses State Park Boardwalk after it was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The federal funds are being provided to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. "Superstorm Sandy caused significant damage to the boardwalk at Robert Moses State Park … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in FEMA Funding for Debris Removal for Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 After Superstorm Sandy

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,144,833 of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funding for the Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 which will reimburse the costs for debris removal operations as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Sanitary District No. 1 in the Town of Hempstead covers the Long Island towns of Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Inwood, Hewlett, Lynbrook, and Valley Stream. "Superstorm Sandy wreaked significant damage … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Hanna Announce New York’s Chobani Yogurt Chosen for Greek Yogurt Pilot Program in School Lunches

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Richard Hanna today announced New York-based Chobani Greek Yogurt will be the yogurt of choice in a USDA pilot program to serve Greek yogurt in school lunches. New York State was chosen for the pilot program earlier this month because of its burgeoning Greek yogurt manufacturing sector and the high level of interest in the program among New York State school districts. The federal officials announced … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Fact Sheet on Sexual Assaults in the Military

Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's office released the following facts today. Any of the following can be attributed to Senator Gillibrand's office: Today we heard more of the same in opposition to the bipartisan coalition sponsoring the Military Justice Improvement Act. This carefully crafted legislation supported by 44 Senators from both sides of the aisle seeks to reverse the systemic fear that numerous victims of military sexual assault have told us they have in … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Bishop, Israel Announce Over $150,000 in Federal Funding for Suffolk County Fire Rescue & Emergency Services

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Tim Bishop and Congressman Steve Israel today announced $159,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for the Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services. The funding is being awarded under the FY 2012 Fire Prevention and Safety Program, an initiative included in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services will be using the funding to purchase an all … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Dept of Transportation to Provide $5 Million in Immediate Aid to New York State for Road, Highway Work in Flood-Damaged Upstate New York Counties

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, after speaking with federal Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, announced that the Dept. of Transportation (DOT) will provide $5 million in immediate storm relief funding to help state, local and municipal governments rebuild roads and highways. The funding is part of the Federal Highway Administration Quick Release Emergency Relief Program which provides funds to New York State for the repair or reconstruction of … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Bishop Host Federal Fire Grant Workshop

YAPHANK -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tim Bishop sponsored a workshop last night in Yaphank to provide Eastern Suffolk Fire Districts with information and strategies to obtain federal grants. Approximately 25 local firefighters from 12 different departments attended the workshop to learn more about funding opportunities through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program for new equipment such as improved breathing apparatus and … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million for Penn Yan Airport

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,046,328 in federal funding is being awarded to Penn Yan 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 Penn Yan Airport can continue to safely serve residents, businesses and visitors to the area for years to come," said … Continue Reading