Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces More Than $1.3 Million for SUNY-ESF for Manufacturing Training
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,387,104 in funding for the Research Foundation of SUNY, College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY- ESF). The federal funding will be used to train and educate local students and workers in the defense, automotive, electronics and medical technical manufacturing sector. In December, Senator Gillibrand wrote a letter to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and encouraged the Department of Labor to fully fund SUNY - ESF's grant … Continue Reading
February 28, 2012
As Record High Number of Americans Approach Retirement, Gillibrand Announces Priorities to Improve Services for Seniors, Save Taxpayer Money
Washington, DC - With an estimate of more than 3.5 million New Yorkers currently at least 60 years old and another 1.2 million expected to reach 60 over the next five years, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her priorities to strengthen services for New York's seniors as part of the Older Americans Act, major legislation that delivers a broad range of senior services, from funding for nutrition and in-home care, to housing, transportation and other services. "When seniors stay … Continue Reading
February 28, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Over $7.5 Million Coming to Head Start Program on Long Island
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $7,679,246 for Long Island Child and Family Development Services, Inc. The federal funding will provide early child education to Long Island children. "This is great news for Suffolk County children and families," Senator Gillibrand said. "These federal dollars will help deliver quality child care, healthy food and other critical services to families who desperately need it in these tough economic times." Chief Executive … Continue Reading
February 24, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Hochul Urge Feds to Abandon Plans to Close the Warsaw VA Clinic – Lawmakers Say Decision Could Harm Vets’ Access to Care, Must Be Reconsidered
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Kathy Hochul urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to reconsider plans to shutter the VA Warsaw Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Wyoming County. The lawmakers' letter comes following the VA's announcement that they plan to close the facility and consolidate services with the facility in Batavia, forcing local veterans who rely on the clinic to drive much further for basic healthcare. Citing the negative … Continue Reading
February 24, 2012
With Eight Out Of Nine of the Fastest Growing Industries Requiring Math and Science Proficiency, Senator Gillibrand Joins AAR and Long Island Youth to Announce New Hands-On Stem Internship for Local Students
Garden City, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and AAR Aircraft Component Services, a leading provider of products and services to the worldwide aviation industry, joined by Westbury High School students at AAR's Garden City office, announced today a new partnership aimed to provide Long Island students with science and technology internships and access to STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. Partnering with the Westbury Union Free School District and … Continue Reading
February 23, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $45,000 for Sayville Fire District
Sayville, NY - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $45,050 in federal funding for the Sayville Fire District. This grant will go towards purchasing a new breathing air replenishment system which provides firefighters with the ability to refill their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) bottles with clean, filtered air before, during and after emergency responses. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance … Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
Gillibrand Welcomes Asteelflash To Owego, Offers Tools to Grow Company, Expand Manufacturing Capabilities
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand welcomed AsteelFlash, a multi-national electronic manufacturing company, to Owego, NY, offering resources to ease the company's transition to the region, and ensure its success and growth. AsteelFlash recently acquired Owego-based Catalyst Manufacturing Services, a contract manufacturer that produces electronic equipment for the medical, defense and aerospace industries, and employs 150 people in the city of Owego. In a letter to Gilles … Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
Hochul, Schumer, & Gillibrand Announce EPA to Begin Removing Barrels from Leroy Superfund Site Today
LeROY, N.Y. - This morning, after Congresswoman Kathy Hochul spoke with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Judith Enck, Congresswoman Hochul, along with Senators Charles E. Schumer Kirsten Gillibrand, announced that the EPA will begin the removal of the barrels from the Lehigh Railroad Derailment Superfund site in LeRoy today and will complete the process by the end of the week. "I'm proud to announce that these barrels will be leaving LeRoy beginning today; a … Continue Reading
February 22, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEDs to Open Social Security Satellite Office for Long Beach Seniors After Long Beach Site Closes
Long Beach, NY - After the Social Security Administration shut its Long Beach office doors earlier this month, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today urged Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue to work with the City of Long Beach to open a part-time local satellite office for the tens of thousands of Long Beach residents seeking help securing their benefits. Lawmakers pointed out that the closure results in Long Beach seniors facing the serious burden … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Gillibrand-Schumer Statement on Inclusion of Nationwide Communications System for First Responders in Payroll Tax Cut Extension Package
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer issued the following statement today as Senate and House negotiators announced a package to extend the payroll tax cut for middle class families, unemployment insurance and the "doc fix" will include a critical first responder communications bill. The legislation, which has broad support of law enforcement and public safety officials across the country, fulfills a key outstanding recommendation of the 9/11 Commission … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $112,000 for Holbrook District
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced $112,500 in federal funding for the Holbrook Fire District to purchase a new fire alarm system, including smoke and carbon dioxide detectors, for the fire station. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "By creating a modern fire alarm system in the Holbrook Fire District, this investment will help save lives," said … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, King Announce $54,000 for City of Long Beach Fire Department
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Representative Peter King announced $54,000 in federal funding for the City of Long Beach Fire Department to purchase new emergency care equipment for their ambulances. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "This investment will be a big help to the Long Beach Fire Department," said Senator Schumer. "By allowing the department … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Over $68,000 for Kenmore Fire Department
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $68,305 in federal funding for the Kenmore Fire Department to install a new ventilation system to filter harmful emissions out of the fire station. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant. In October, Senator Gillibrand wrote to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate urging his support for these resources for Kenmore Fire Department. "This is an … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Gillibrand Announces Over $600,000 for Huguenot Fire Company
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $642,314 in federal funding for the Huguenot Fire Company to be used for the Orange County Battalion 8 Fire Companies to purchase new radios to improve communication among firefighters. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "This is an important investment for the Orange County Battalion 8 Fire Companies," said Senator Gillibrand. "This … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
On The Heels of Report That Found Separating Great Lakes and Mississippi River Basin Would Effectively Prevent Spread of Asian Carp, Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Army Corps To Expedite Their Study
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand joined with Great Lakes Senators urging the Army Corps of Engineers to rapidly complete their study on using hydraulic separation to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and New York's waterways. A new report released this month found that separating the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins would be an effective way of keeping Asian Carp out of the Great Lakes and prevent the potential billions in … Continue Reading
February 16, 2012
Gillibrand Announces $285,000 for Schenevus Maryland Fire District
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $285,000 in federal funding for the Schenevus Maryland Fire District to purchase a new fire truck. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. "This is an important investment for the Schenevus Maryland Fire District," said Senator Gillibrand. "These firefighters put their lives on the line to keep our families safe. We need to ensure that they have … Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Gillibrand Announces $72,000 for City of Syracuse Fire Department
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $72,000 in federal funding for the City of Syracuse Fire Department to purchase thermal imaging cameras that will expedite search and rescue operations. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Administration's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The cameras allow for greater visibility during a fire, enabling firefighters to locate victims faster. They can also be used to identify overheated … Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Gillibrand Announces New Cybersecurity Bill Includes Measures She Authored to Combat Global Cyber Criminals
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced that the Securing America's Future: The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a cybersecurity bill introduced in the U.S. Senate last night, includes important measures the Senator authored in an effort to combat the growing threat of international cybercriminals. Gillibrand's legislation would put the U.S. at the forefront against cyberattacks from abroad by authorizing a State Department official to coordinate U.S. diplomatic … Continue Reading
February 15, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Slaughter, Higgins & Hochul To CBP: Bring New Border Patrol Station to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station; Construction at NFARS Is Critical to Northern Border Security, Would Help Preserve Air Station’s Role in WNY
Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representatives Louise Slaughter, Brian Higgins and Kathy Hochul urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to construct a new border patrol station at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) as it seeks a replacement for the outdated Niagara Falls Border Patrol Station. In addition, the representatives are urging the agency to find funding for this … Continue Reading
February 14, 2012
Schumer, Gillibrand, Hanna, Owens Call on Air Force to Prevent Steep Funding Cuts and Leadership Void at Vital Air Force Research Lab in Rome
U.S. Representatives Richard Hanna and Bill Owens today urged the Air Force Materiel Command to support sustained funding for the Air Force Research Lab in Rome (AFRL Rome), and to expedite the hiring of a new lab director. In a letter to General Donald J. Hoffman, the bipartisan Congressional Delegation highlighted AFRL Rome's important role in current U.S. cyber defense initiatives, and requested that the lab share details on the hiring process of a new director to ensure that its cyber and … Continue Reading
