Press Releases
At Science Barge in Yonkers, Gillibrand Announces $190,000 for Groundwork Hudson Valley
Yonkers, NY - After touring the Science Barge on the Hudson River in Yonkers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $190,000 in federal funding for Groundwork Hudson Valley to help youth to work at local farmers market and on the Science Barge, exposing students to organic farming, business, and employment skills, while also providing affordable fresh produce to Yonkers residents. The investment came through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Food Project. "This … Continue Reading
October 05, 2012
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce President Signs Bill into Law Naming Buffalo Courthouse After Robert H. Jackson of Jamestown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer today announced that President Obama has signed their bill into law 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 … Continue Reading
October 05, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Owens Announce Metalcraft Marine to Receive Over $1.9 Million U.S. Coast Guard Contract to Produce Two Large Vessels in Cape Vincent – Investment will Spur Further Expansion, Job Growth for North Country Boat Manufacturer
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Bill Owens announced that MetalCraft Marine has won an $1,900,000 federal contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to produce two 44-foot boats. These state-of-the-art vessels will be crafted at MetalCraft Marine's new location in Cape Vincent, which Senator Schumer visited in February 2012 and Gillibrand visited in July 2012. Schumer, Gillibrand and Owens lauded federal support for MetalCraft Marine, … Continue Reading
October 05, 2012
Gillibrand Calls for Historic Landmark Designation for Yaddo
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her effort to designate Yaddo, a 400-acre artists' community in Saratoga, as a National Historic Landmark. "Saratoga's own Yaddo has a legacy of artistic tradition that sparked a century's worth of creativity, and should be considered a National Historic Landmark," Senator Gillibrand said. "To this day, Yaddo continues to house artists on the same grounds that were once home to some of America's influential artists. Landmark … Continue Reading
October 03, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Over $1.2 Million For Johnson City Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,259,490 in federal funding for the Johnson City Fire Department to add up to six firefighters. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. "This is an important investment for the Johnson City Fire Department," Senator Gillibrand said. "When we keep more firefighters on the job, we can respond to more … Continue Reading
October 02, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Owens Announce The Wild Center-Paul Smiths College Maple Project & Massena Csx-St. Lawrence Rail Spur Connection Set to Receive Over $281,600 in Northern Border Regional Commission Funding
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Bill Owens announced that two North Country entities will receive funding through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). The Business Development Corporation for a Greater Massena will receive $123,500 to construct a rail spur on the existing CSX St. Lawrence Subdivision, while The Wild Center will receive $158,120 to help implement its Northern New York Maple project. Both grants are … Continue Reading
October 02, 2012
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
