Gillibrand, Schumer, King, Maloney, Nadler, First Responders Urge Congress to Avoid Looming Automatic Across-the-Board Budget Ax – Including Deep Cuts to 9/11 Zadroga Program, Federal Aid to Hurricane Sandy Victims

New York, NY - With the deadline nearing for Congress to negotiate a balanced deficit-cutting package or face deep automatic cuts across federal programs - known as sequestration - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer, were joined today by U.S. Representatives Peter King, Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, 9/11 first responders and survivors in urging their colleagues to negotiate a responsible package to replace the sequester before the devastating cuts, including $3 billion … Continue Reading

Standing at Golden Artist Colors Gillibrand Announces “Made in America Manufacturing Act” to Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing in New York

New Berlin, NY - Standing at Golden Artist Colors, a Chenango County manufacturer of paint, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the first piece of legislation she introduced in the 113th Congress is a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional public-private partnerships to design and implement comprehensive strategies that spur growth for local manufacturing industries, particularly in the thriving fields of clean-tech and high-tech manufacturing, and that … Continue Reading

Standing at Alcoa’s Massena Operations Gillibrand Announces “Made in America Manufacturing Act” to Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing in New York

Massena, NY - Standing at Alcoa's Massena Operations, where Alcoa operates an integrated aluminum smelting/fabricating facility and a smelting/casthouse facility, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the first piece of legislation she introduced in the 113th Congress is a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional public-private partnerships to design and implement comprehensive strategies that spur growth for local manufacturing industries, particularly in the … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $200,000 Federal Grant for North Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department; Investment Means Vital Equipment for First Responders

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the North Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant totaling $204,915 in Round 14 of the FY12 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. AFG awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are designed to help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, … Continue Reading

Standing at International Paper’s Ticonderoga Mill Gillibrand Announces “Made in America Manufacturing Act” to Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing in New York

Ticonderoga, NY - Standing at International Paper's Ticonderoga Mill manufacturer of high quality paper, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the first piece of legislation she introduced in the 113th Congress is a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional public-private partnerships to design and implement comprehensive strategies that spur growth for local manufacturing industries, particularly in the thriving fields of clean-tech and high-tech manufacturing, … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Meng, Survivors of Domestic Violence to Speaker Boehner: Pass Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Now

New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Grace Meng, joined by advocates and survivors of domestic violence, today called on House Speaker John Boehner to pass the bipartisan, Senate-passed version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) without any further delay. VAWA was first signed into law in 1994, and expired in October 2011 for the very first time in its 17 year history. Until last year, reauthorizing the program was non-controversial and bipartisan under the … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand: Expedited Federal Reimbursements Coming for Repairing Sandy-Damaged Roads in the Hudson Valley - Instead of Years, Reimbursement Process Has Taken Weeks or Months

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $250 million in federal funding to the New York State Department of Transportation for repair to various federal-aid highways damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The funding is authorized through the Emergency Relief program within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Westchester and Rockland Counties have reported over $570,000 in damage to federal-aid eligible roads, … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand: Expedited Federal Reimbursements Coming For Repairing Sandy-Damaged Roads and Bridges on Long Island - Instead of Years, Reimbursement Process Will Take Weeks or Months

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $250 million in federal funding to the Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and New York State for reimbursements for repairs to various federal-aid eligible highways damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The funding is authorized through the Emergency Relief program within the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island have … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Shaheen Introduce Charlie Morgan Act Granting Equal Benefits for LGBT Military Families

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, co-sponsored legislation introduced by Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to make additional benefits available to all military spouses and families, regardless of sexual orientation. The Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act of 2013 is named after New Hampshire National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan who passed away earlier this week after a battle with breast cancer. … Continue Reading

Senator Gillibrand Announces 2013 Academy Nominations from New York City

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of New Yorkers to the nation's leading service institutions - United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final … Continue Reading

Senator Gillibrand Announces 2013 Academy Nominations from Long Island

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of Long Islanders to the nation's leading service institutions - the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. … Continue Reading

Senator Gillibrand Announces 2013 Academy Nominations from Upstate New York

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today her nominations of Upstate New Yorkers to the nation's leading service institutions - the United States Air Force, Military, Naval and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Fights to Secure VA Benefits for Victims of Sexual Assault in Military

Washington, D.C. - As part of her broad effort to strengthen the rights and protections for victims of sexual assault in the military, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her co-sponsorship of the Ruth Moore Act, legislation to make it easier for survivors of military sexual assault to get the benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that they need. "Our best, brightest and bravest join our armed services for all the right reasons - to serve our country, protect … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Resolution Celebrating 2013 Black History Month Passes U.S. Senate

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced today that a resolution she introduced with a bipartisan group of more than 30 of her colleagues commemorating Black History Month has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The resolution honors the contributions and achievements of African American pioneers and modern day leaders who have overcome injustices and forged the fight for freedom, equality and opportunity for all Americans. "We cannot move forward on the path to … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $125,000 for Rochester/Finger Lakes Fire Departments

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $46,585 in federal funding for the Ridge-Culver Fire District to purchase a refilling station for their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), $53,200 for the City of Watkins Glen Fire Department to purchase an SCBA air compressor system along with fire resistant gear, and $27,313 for the Kendall Fire District to purchase a thermal imaging camera and bailout materials. The money was allocated through … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $30,000 for Capital Region First Responders

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,319 in federal funding for the Town of Ashland Ambulance Service and $29,469 for the North Granville Hose Co., Inc. to purchase new equipment. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. "With this funding, Capital Region firefighters can focus on their important work without fear for their own safety," said … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $350,000 for Syracuse Area Fire Departments

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $213,038 for the Skaneateles Fire Department and $134,663 for the DeWitt Fire District to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. In her letter to FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Senator Gillibrand urged the agency to give full consideration to the requests of … Continue Reading

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tom Reed Introduce Bill to Rename Tyrone Post Office after Local Hero Killed in Afghanistan

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tom Reed introduced legislation to designate the United States Postal facility in Tyrone the "Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building." Specialist Christopher Scott was killed on September 3, 2011 in Kandahar, Afghanistan at the age of 21 while serving in the United States Army. "Specialist Scott is a true hometown hero who will always remain in the hearts of his loved ones and the Finger Lakes community," Senator Gillibrand said. "He … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Over $100,000 Federal Grant for Newark Valley Fire District; Investment Means Vital Equipment for First Responders

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that the Newark Valley Fire District will receive a grant totaling $119,462 in Round 13 of the FY12 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. AFG awards are administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and are designed to help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand, Maffei Introduce Bill to Establish Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Dan Maffei (D-NY) introduced a bill to establish the Harriet Tubman Home in Auburn as National Historical Park, which will also encompass the Tubman Home for the Aged, the Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church and Rectory. The bill also establishes the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Maryland. Schumer and Gillibrand are sponsors of the Senate legislation, in conjunction with … Continue Reading