Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces More Than $80,000 For South Onondaga Fire District, Inc.
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $81,485 in federal funding for the South Onondaga Fire District, Inc. These federal dollars will be used by the South Onondaga District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Onondaga County," Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Million For Vails Gate Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $986,080 in federal funding for the Vails Gate Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Vails Gate Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for Vails Gate," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help improve … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $400,000 For Deer Park Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $402,000 in federal funding for the Deer Park Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Deer Park Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for Deer Park," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help improve the … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
After Two Fatal Bus Crashes Claim 17 Lives in New York Region, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Require Federal Commercial Driver Training; Currently No Requirement Exists for Commercial Driver Training for Bus Operators
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced their co-sponsorship of legislation to strengthen bus safety and improve driver training to reduce the number of low-fare bus crashes and related fatalities. The two bus crashes this week involving World Wide Tour and Super Luxury Tours are not isolated incidents, but the latest in a series of crashes, and near crashes, that have occurred in the discount tour bus industry. In August 2005, a low-fare tour … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $225,000 For Woodstock Fire District
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $225,929 in federal funding for the Woodstock Fire District. These federal dollars will be used by the Woodstock Fire District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Woodstock," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $40,000 For West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $40,223 in federal funding for the West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1. These federal dollars will be used by the West Sand Lake Fire District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for West Sand Lake," Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading
March 16, 2011
Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal DOMA
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today joined with leading advocates, Senate colleagues, and Suffolk County Legislator Jon Cooper and his husband Robert to introduce the Respect for Marriage Act. The legislation, authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and allow all couples in America to get married, and restore the rights of all lawfully married couples to the benefits of marriage under federal law. "Every loving, … Continue Reading
March 15, 2011
Gillibrand Praises Feds' Decision To Include Northeast Corridor In Competition For High Speed Rail Funding
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement after Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood's announcement today designating New York's Northeast Corridor as the eleventh and final High-Speed Rail corridor, which allows the Northeast Corridor to compete for all federal high-speed rail funding opportunities: "This is great news for New York's economy. Putting New York's Northeast Corridor on equal footing for high-speed rail projects and new federal investments … Continue Reading
March 15, 2011
Gillibrand Calls For Plan To Begin Combat Troop Redeployment From Afghanistan
Washington, D.C. - After nearly a decade at war in Afghanistan and more than 1,600 New York troops deployed there currently, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today called for a clear plan for withdrawal of America's combat forces from Afghanistan by 2014. Over the last decade, America spent a total of $336 billion to fund the war and $11 billion for assistance in Afghanistan, with about $124 billion more set to be approved by Congress for … Continue Reading
March 14, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $500,000 for Ogdensburg Marina
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $501,311 in federal funding for boating infrastructure projects in Ogdensburg. These federal dollars will be used to add a new fueling station, as well as berthing for 32-45 transient recreational boats on the St. Lawrence River. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. "This is a great investment for Ogdensburg," Senator Gillibrand said. "These federal … Continue Reading
March 14, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1.5 Million for Port of Rochester
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,450,000 in federal funding for boating infrastructure projects in Rochester. These federal dollars will be used to add 64 transient slips with dockside utilities, create a deep-draft safe harbor, create an access point for the city of Rochester, and provide boater services and education on Lake Ontario. The funding is allocated through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) program. "This is a … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
As White House Convenes Anti-Bullying Summit, To Gillibrand, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect LGBT Students From Bullying At School
Washington, DC - As President Obama convenes a White House Summit on anti-bullying, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today joined with a coalition of 21 Senate colleagues to introduce the Student Non-Discrimination Act, legislation to protect students who are -- or are perceived to be -- lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. "All children should always feel safe and secure in our schools," said Sen. Gillibrand. "While at school to … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Watkins Glen Central School District Chosen For National Innovative Educational Pilot Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Greater Southern Tier Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES) in Watkins Glen has been chosen as one of twenty national projects eligible for up to $170,000 in funding allocated through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its "Learning On-The-Go" wireless pilot program. These federal dollars will be used by the GST BOCES for its Mobile Learning Device Project. "Education is one of the most … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $70,000 For Barnard Fire District
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $67,140 in federal funding for the Barnard Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Barnard Fire District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Greece," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Million For Utica Fire Department
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $956,006 in federal funding for the Utica Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Utica Fire Department to hire additional firefighters. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for Utica," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help improve the fire department's … Continue Reading
March 10, 2011
Gillibrand Announce Stewart Air National Gaurd Base To Keep New C-17 Mission
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the Air Force has completed their environmental assessment and concluded that Stewart Air National Guard Base is its preferred choice for a C-17 mission that will boost the 105th Airlift Wing's ability to provide trans-Atlantic flights to service members abroad. The move will help ensure the base's continued strategic importance enabling it to continue as one of the Lower … Continue Reading
March 09, 2011
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $100,000 For Niskayuna Fire Department 2
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $92,625 in federal funding for the Niskayuna Fire Department 2. These federal dollars will be used by the Niskayuna Fire Department 2 for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Niskayuna," Senator Gillibrand said. "This … Continue Reading
March 08, 2011
Car Crashes Number One Killer Of American Teens - Gillibrand, Bishop, NY Family Announce New National Safety Plan
Washington, DC - With car accidents the number one cause of death among teenagers in America, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tim Bishop today announced a new national plan to make our roads safer and save lives. Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Bishop are introducing the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STAND UP) Act, legislation to set national standards for states to implement Graduated Drivers License (GDL) programs that prepare teens to be safe, … Continue Reading
March 04, 2011
Gillibrand Statement On Speaker Boehner's Move To Defend Unconstitutional DOMA Law
Washington, DC - After House Speaker John Boehner announced earlier today that he is taking action to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who urged Speaker Boehner this week not to waste taxpayer money defending the unconstitutional law, issued the following statement: "I am disappointed that Speaker Boehner has decided to waste taxpayers money by initiating action in the House to defend the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act. At this critical … Continue Reading
March 04, 2011
Gillibrand, Kerry, Leahy, Lautenberg, Menendez Move To Reduce Backlog Of Visas For Haitians Struggling To Reunite With Their Families
Washington, DC -U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), John Kerry (D-MA), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced today that they reintroduced legislation that would allow an estimated 35,000 Haitians who already have approved immigration petitions to join their relatives in the United States. The HELP Act would also provide the opportunity to apply for work, and send money back home. The bill, authored by Senator Gillibrand, would fast-track … Continue Reading
