Press Releases
Gillibrand, Boxer Call on Department of Defense to Criminalize Military Hazing
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today wrote to Jeh Johnson, the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, to urge support for the inclusion of an anti-hazing statute in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the code of military criminal laws that covers all U.S. military members worldwide. In their letter, Senators Gillibrand and Boxer wrote, "We strongly believe that adding a specific anti-hazing statute in military criminal law … Continue Reading
September 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on FEMA to Fund Staten Island’s Historic Cromwell Recreational Center After 2010 Nor’easter Collapse
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully approve the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation's application for assistance to repair the Cromwell Recreation Center on Staten Island. Cromwell Recreation Center, which served the neighborhoods of St. George, Stapleton and Tompkinsville, was severely damaged after the Nor'easter in 2010 when the front portion of the Center's structure collapsed into … Continue Reading
September 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce FEMA Will Unlock Over $1.5 Million in Repairs for Port Jervis Track Damages, Over One Year After Tropical Storm Irene
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse $1,581,244 in disaster funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) transportation system, for damages mainly along the Metro-North Port Jervis line that runs parallel to the Ramapo River. These damages were caused by Tropical Storms Irene's heavy winds and immense flooding last fall. On August 31, the MTA submitted its final request to … Continue Reading
September 28, 2012
Gillibrand, Schumer, Maloney, King, Nadler Press Feds to Protect Zadroga Funds from Any Sequester Cuts
New York, NY - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY), joined by Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today urged the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to preserve funding for the critical 9/11 health programs that were passed into law under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act should any sequestration budget cuts go into effect next year. A preliminary report by OMB shows that $24 million is slated … Continue Reading
September 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce Schoharie County to Receive Over $2.5 Million Disaster Funding for Irene Recovery
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and Congressman Paul Tonko announced two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants totaling $2,508,821 to reimburse Schoharie County for cleanup costs associated with damage as a result of Tropical Storm Irene last August. The storm delivered massive amounts of rain and high winds to the entire Capital Region, which caused hundreds of thousands of residents to lose power. Schoharie County was particularly hard hit and … Continue Reading
September 28, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.8 Million for Delaware County from FEMA for Hurricane Irene Recovery Efforts
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding more than $1.8 million for the Delaware County Department of Public Works for bridge repairs from damage caused from Hurricane Irene last August. "The Southern Tier suffered immense damage as a result of last year's storm, but Delaware County was hit particularly hard and spent more than millions of dollars to clean up the damage," said Schumer. "That's why I applaud … Continue Reading
September 27, 2012
Gillibrand Announces $1 Million for Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a federal grant worth $1million for an aquifer direct water system for food processors at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Economic Development Agency, and is being awarded after Senator Gillibrand toured the recently-finished Alpina Yogurt facility, and called for more federal investments in infrastructure at the Ag-Park in Batavia. In July, Senator Gillibrand wrote to the EDA … Continue Reading
September 26, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Call for USDA Support for New York’s Dairy Farms
Washington, D.C. - As dairy farmers struggle to cope with rising production costs driven up during this summer's severe drought, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined a bipartisan group of senators from leading dairy states asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to review the floor price for unprocessed milk. "Dairy farmers have long been the lifeblood of upstate New York, and now more than ever we must ensure that … Continue Reading
September 26, 2012
Gillibrand, Schumer Secure Final Senate Passage of Legislation to Name Buffalo Courthouse after Robert H. Jackson of Jamestown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer today announced the full Senate has passed their legislation to name the Buffalo Federal Courthouse after Robert H. Jackson, the distinguished Supreme Court Justice raised in Jamestown, famous for his role as chief prosecutor in the international Nuremberg Trials. Robert H. Jackson began his legal career in a Jamestown firm and went on to serve the as Solicitor General, Attorney General, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice, … Continue Reading
September 25, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $960k Dept. of Justice Grant for Westminster Foundation; Investment Will Help Fight Buffalo Gang Violence & Drug Crime
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a $962,765 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program grant from the Department of Justice will be awarded to the Westminster Foundation, in Buffalo. Specifically, the Westminster Foundation will used this grant to implement the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood Save Our Streets program that will assign officers to the designated high-crime areas, provide the community with case management services, and organize and … Continue Reading
September 25, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $70,000 for Hudson Valley Regional Council to Help Strengthen Local Economy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a federal grant worth $70,000 for the Hudson Valley Regional Council. The investment comes through the U.S. Economic Development Agency, and will be used to support the public-private partnership to strengthen the Hudson Valley's economy. "The bottom line is that the federal government should do everything it can to support economic development and get people back to work," said Senator Schumer. "The … Continue Reading
September 25, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $70,000 to Jumpstart Public-Private Partnership to Strengthen Capital District Economy
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a federal grant worth $70,000 for the Capital District Regional Planning Commission. The investment comes through the U.S. Economic Development Agency, and will be used to help establish a public-private partnership to strengthen the Capital Region's economy. "The Capital Region has been a national leader in creating public-private partnerships that have revitalized the economy. CNSE, GlobalFoundries … Continue Reading
September 24, 2012
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
