Press Releases
Gillibrand, Schumer, Higgins, Slaughter, Hochul Urge FAA To Implement New Pilot Training Rule
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer, together with U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins, Louise Slaughter and Kathy Hochul, today wrote to FAA Administrator Randolph Babbitt urging him to implement new rules for pilot training that were included in the overhauled FAA regulations that the New York members worked hard to pass. Pilot error was identified as the cause of the Flight 3407 tragedy. In their letter to Administrator Babbitt, the members wrote, "In … Continue Reading
September 16, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Plattsburgh International Airport Set To Receive $2.7 Million In Department Of Transportation Funding For Taxiway Rehabilitation
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Plattsburgh International Airport is set to receive $2,700,500 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, the grant will allow Plattsburgh International Airport to rehabilitate Taxiway A, which will ensure safe airfield operations at the airport. Schumer and Gillibrand applaud DOT for their work to increase safety at all airports. "This is great news for the … Continue Reading
September 16, 2011
Key Senate Panel Includes Gillibrand Provision For $50 Million For Nanotechnology Development And Manufacturing
Washington D.C. - The Senate Appropriations Committee included U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's provision to increase focus on nanotechnology development and manufacturing by the Defense Department, including $50 million in the Defense Appropriations bill. The University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering will likely be a strong competitor for this funding. Senator Gillibrand, member of the Armed Services Committee included language in the FY 2012 National Defense … Continue Reading
September 15, 2011
Gillibrand Announces $55.4 Million In New Lending To New York Small Businesses, Help Create Jobs
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the approval of New York's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) application. The allocation is expected to spur more than $550 million in small businesses lending to help create new private sector jobs. The funding comes through the Small Business Jobs Act that Senator Gillibrand voted to pass last year. "My number one focus is creating good-paying, family-supporting jobs for New York," Senator Gillibrand said. "But … Continue Reading
September 15, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of Disaster Relief Bill
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced Senate passage today of the Disaster Relief legislation. The $6.9 billion disaster funding bill included $5.1 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and $266 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied her Senate colleagues to pass this disaster package. Senator Gillibrand has traveled across the state, receiving briefings and viewing the damage caused by Hurricane … Continue Reading
September 15, 2011
Gillibrand Announces $150,000 For The Town Of Campbell To Develop Public Water Supply
Campbell, NY - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) approved a $150,000 federal-state grant for the Town of Campbell to develop the Campbell Water District #3. The installation of a public water supply stretching more than 2.5 miles will be installed to provide quality water to dozens of residences, the Greater Southern Tier BOCES Coopers Education Facility, and possible commercial development sites. Last month, Senator … Continue Reading
September 15, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Buffalo Niagara International Airport Is Set To Receive Over $5 Million In Department Of Transportation Funding For Noise Mitigation For Nearly 300 Homes
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Buffalo Niagara International Airport is set to receive $ 5,221,553 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, the grant will fund noise mitigation design for 149 nearby homes and noise mitigation construction efforts for 150 homes in close proximity to the airport. Schumer and Gillibrand applaud DOT for their work to increase safety at all airports. "This is great … Continue Reading
September 14, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Schenectady County Residents Set To Receive Critical FEMA Assistance
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded individual assistance to Schenectady County. Schumer and Gillibrand said that this was an important first step in making sure that these counties get the help they needs to recover from Tropical Storm Lee. "I called Administrator Fugate to tell him that FEMA needs to work hand in glove with state and local leaders to make sure Schenectady County residents … Continue Reading
September 14, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Greater Rochester International Airport Is Set To Receive More Than $3.3 Million In Dot Funding To Improve Runway Safety
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Greater Rochester International Airport is set to receive $3,307,553 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve runway safety at the airport. Schumer and Gillibrand applaud DOT for their work to increase safety at all airports. "This is great news for the passengers and pilots that fly in and out of Greater Rochester International Airport every day," said Schumer. "With this investment, Greater … Continue Reading
September 14, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Franklin, Hamilton, & Herkimer Counties To Receive Critical FEMA Assistance
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded individual assistance to Herkimer County residents, and public assistance to local governments in Franklin, Hamilton, and Herkimer Counties. Schumer and Gillibrand said that this was an important first step in making sure that these counties get the help they needs to recover from Irene. "I called Administrator Fugate to tell him that FEMA needs to work hand … Continue Reading
September 14, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $2 Million For Rochester Midtown Plaza Redevelopment
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the City of Rochester is set to receive $2,057,850 to support infrastructure upgrades at the Midtown Plaza Redevelopment project. The competitive grant funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). Last July, Senator Gillibrand wrote to Assistant Commerce Secretary John Fernandez urging his support for the project that can help strengthen businesses and create new … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
As NYS Rebuilds From Storms & Flooding, Gillibrand Announces Agenda To Strengthen New York’s Rural Economy For Long-Term
Washington, D.C. - As New York continues to dig out from the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spent time in communities across the state, touring damaged farms, business districts and communities, hearing from everyday families and business leaders, and is fighting everyday to secure every federal resource New York needs to aid in the recovery. Now, Senator Gillibrand is announcing an agenda to put New York's rural communities on … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
After Push To Regulate 6, Deadly Unchecked E. Coli Strands, Gillibrand Announces USDA Approval To Name 6 Strands As Dangerous Adulterants
Washington, DC - After U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)'s push to regulate 6 deadly, unchecked E. coli strands, Senator Gillibrand announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has named the six E. coli strands as dangerous adulterants that need to be tested by the USDA. This new measure would make it illegal to sell ground beef tainted with what's known as the "Big 6" E. coli strands or non-0157 STECs, in addition to the most common form of E. coli that is already … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Dutchess County Airport Is Set To Receive Over $120,000 In Department Of Transportation Funding For Facility Upgrades, Taxiway Improvements
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Dutchess County Airport is set to receive $122,550 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds for airport facility upgrades. Specifically, the grant will allow the airport to conduct the second phase of a planning study to help design the extension of a runway at the airport. Schumer and Gillibrand applaud DOT for their work to increase safety at all airports. "This is great news for the passengers and pilots … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $8.5 Million For Elmira Corning Regional Airport To Extend Runway
Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Elmira Corning Regional Airport is set to receive $8,556,627 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funds to extend the runway and parallel taxiway at the airport. "This is great news for the passengers and pilots that fly in and out of Elmira Corning Regional Airport every day," said Schumer. "With this investment, Elmira Corning airport will make runway and taxiway renovations that will … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Call On The President To Finalize Flight Safety Regulations Passed As Part Of Landmark Legislation In The Wake Of Flight 3407
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand called on President Obama and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to finalize strong pilot fatigue regulations, that are required by a law they helped pass, as quickly as possible. Schumer and Gillibrand's call comes after the Administration missed the August 1st deadline to implement these regulations. The Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Extension Act of 2010 requires the FAA to issue a final rule on … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
Gillibrand Statement On President Obama’s Address To Nation On Jobs Proposals
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement tonight after President Obama addressed the nation on proposals to create jobs. "Tonight was a call to action from the President. Congress must rally around bold new ideas that encourage businesses to hire Americans who are ready to work, and ideas that unlock the full potential of American innovation, entrepreneurship and hard work. "I've traveled throughout New York State this summer, hearing from small … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Key Senate Committee Passes Transportation Authorization Extension
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to extend authorization for transportation investments. The extension will protect 120,000 jobs in New York State, and more than $3.2 billion of investment in New York's roads, bridges and public transit systems. The bipartisan legislation will extend the transportation authorization through January 2012 as Congress continues to work on a new, multi-year transportation … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Putnam County To Receive Public & Individual Assistance From FEMA
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Putnam County public assistance and individual assistance to help rebuild and repair infrastructure damaged by Irene and to provide assistance to local families and businesses. After this type of assistance was not made available in the President's initial emergency declaration, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand immediately called for Putnam County to be … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Columbia & Washington Counties To Receive Public & Individual Assistance From FEMA
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded Columbia and Washington Counties public assistance and individual assistance to help rebuild and repair infrastructure damaged by Irene and to provide assistance to local families and businesses. After this type of assistance was not made available in the President's initial emergency declaration, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand immediately called for … Continue Reading
