Press Releases

June 22, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $300,000 In Department of Transportation Funding Coming to Ithaca Tompkins for the Nation's First "Green" Airport Master Plan: $500,000 for Equipment

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide a total of $790,135 to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport through the Federal Aviation Administration. The first grant of $505,135 will fund new airplane de-icing equipment and other winter weather preparations, while a second grant of $285,000 will fund an update of the airport's master plan to provide a forecast of future expansion and development. … Continue Reading

June 22, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Urges Feds to Take First Steps to Begin Wind Turbine Production in Syracuse and Massena

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the federal government to approve loan guarantees to build wind turbines in auto plants in Syracuse and Massena. The D'Arcinoff Group is a U.S. based company, looking to operate wind turbine manufacturing facilities in 15 plants across the U.S. According to their estimates, the two New York plants could employ up to 12,000 people, working in multiple shifts. The D'Arcinoff Group is applying for an export loan guarantee with the … Continue Reading

June 19, 2009

Senate Women’s Caucus on Burma Renews Calls for the Release of Imprisoned Democratic Leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her Birthday

The members of the Senate Women's Caucus on Burma today renewed calls for the Burmese military junta, the State Peace and Development Council, to immediately release imprisoned democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi on the occasion of her birthday, as well as all other political prisoners. The Caucus is co-chaired by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas). The Caucus also includes Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Susan Collins … Continue Reading

June 19, 2009

Statement of Senator Gillibrand on Juneteenth Independence Day

Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement today in honor of Juneteenth Independence Day, the celebration of the freeing of slaves held in the American Southwest Territories. "On this Juneteenth Independence Day, we celebrate the final promise of the Emancipation Proclamation. Historically, the day has held special pride for African Americans, but we now recognize Juneteenth as a holiday for all Americans to solemnly observe slavery's final … Continue Reading

June 19, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Secure $1 Million for Mt. Vernon to Construct Multi Functional Emergency Operations Center

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the full Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the Department of Homeland Security FY10 Appropriations Bill which includes $1 million for Mount Vernon to reconfigure, renovate and construct a Fire Station as the City's Emergency Operations Center. Approval by the Committee is the largest hurdled the funding needs to clear. The bill will now proceed to the Senate Floor as the next step in the appropriations … Continue Reading

June 19, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $66,000 Coming to Piseco Airport

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that a $66,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has been awarded to the Piseco Airport in Hamilton County. The grant will be used to remove obstructions and will improve safe airport operations. "Keeping our airports safe is essential to the well-being of passengers and pilots," said Schumer. "By removing obstructions on the runway it will be easier and safer for pilots to take-off and land at … Continue Reading

June 19, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $820,000 for Elmira/Corning Regional Airport

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that a $821,750 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding has been awarded to the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. The grant will be used to rehabilitate, mark, and light the apron at the airport. "Investing in infrastructure projects at Ithaca Elmira/Corning Airport is critical to ensuring that the airport is safe and sustainable for years to come," said Schumer. "These federal dollars will go a … Continue Reading

June 18, 2009

At Senator Gillibrand's Urging, ITC Rules in Favor of WNY Tire Indutry Workers--Calls For Relief

At the urging of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, today the International Trade Commission (ITC) determined that a surge of imports of tires from China has injured domestic tire industry workers and recommend a remedy. In April, Senator Gillibrand called on the ITC to hold a hearing on this issue and in May expressed her support for the petition, urging action to help preserve the jobs of close to 1,000 workers at the Goodyear-Dunlop facility in Western New York."I am pleased to see … Continue Reading

June 18, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

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June 18, 2009

Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $1.7 Million to Syracuse Hancock International Airport

June 18, 2009

Gillibrand, Rangel Announce New State Department Building Will Honor the Late Ron Brown

June 17, 2009

In Wake Of Announcement of 750 Job Cuts, Gillibrand Calls for Sustained Funding for Marine One

Washington, D.C. - In the wake of yesterday's announcement that Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to cut up to 750 jobs in New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called for sustained funding for the Increment One phase of the Marine One program. The presidential helicopter program has already produced nine aircraft that are in varying stages of test or integration. In addition, according to current Navy estimates, the cost of a new Marine One program could be as high as $17 billion, … Continue Reading

June 17, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand to New York State: Issue Disaster Declaration to Expedite Federal Aid to Three Counties in Western New York Impacted by Crop Freeze

Washington, DC - Following a freeze in May that significantly impacted grape farms in Western New York, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the first New York Senator in nearly 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today urged New York State to request a disaster declaration for the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie disaster areas in order to provide urgently needed disaster assistance to the farmers who were affected. "We must provide … Continue Reading

June 17, 2009

New Gillibrand Report: Cost of Child Care Rising $730 Per Year in New York State

Washington, D.C. - According to a new report released by U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the cost of child care in New York is rising by $730 per year. County-by-county estimates show that costs are rising across age levels in every corner of the state. In response to the growing costs of child care, Senator Gillibrand today unveiled her plan to make child care more affordable and accessible for working parents. "In this difficult economy, parents cannot afford the rising cost of child care. … Continue Reading

June 16, 2009

State’s Congressional Delegation Touts Project Benefits from Science to Jobs

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop were among hundreds of supporters who celebrated the initiation of the NSLS-II project, which will enhance Brookhaven Lab's standing as a world-leading research facility and bring direct economic benefits to Long Island and New York State. "Today's groundbreaking is yet another example of how the Economic Recovery Act will boost Long Island's economy by speeding up the construction of a world-class facility … Continue Reading

June 16, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Senate Armed Services Committee to Halt Implementation of Deeply Flawed Study That Could Lead to Loss of Over 500 West Point Jobs

June 16, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million in Funding Coming to Brooklyn to Prepare Disadvantaged Youth for the Workforce

Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $1,909,190 in YouthBuild Grant funding has been allocated to two Brooklyn organizations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and FY 2009 funding. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation will receive $809,190 and the Settlement Housing Fund, Inc will receive $1,100,000 to provide education and training to disadvantaged young people. This training will include the education and … Continue Reading

June 16, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5 Million in Funding Coming to New York City to Prepare Disadvantaged Youth for the Workforce

Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $5,040,014 in YouthBuild Grant funding has been allocated to five New York City organizations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and FY 2009 funding. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn will receive $809,190, the Settlement Housing Fund, Inc in Brooklyn will receive $1,100,000, the Abyssinian Development Corporation in Harlem will receive $1,100,000, the South … Continue Reading

June 15, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500,000 Coming To STRIVE, NYC Non-Profit Located In Harlem, To Promote Job Training And Combat Unemployment

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that STRIVE, a non-profit organization located in East Harlem, New York, has been awarded $478,492 to combat unemployment among at risk groups. The funding will provide comprehensive job training and career development services to the hardest to employ individuals in New York City. This includes the chronically unemployed, formerly incarcerated, at-risk young adults, recovering addicts, homeless, public assistance … Continue Reading

June 12, 2009

Gillibrand Takes Action to Reauthorize Syracuse Empowerment Zone to Revitalize Economy, Create Jobs

Washington, D.C. - As part of a broad agenda to create jobs and revitalize New York's economy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation this week to save and create jobs in Syracuse. The Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2009, sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln, would continue efforts to promote revitalization and economic development through 2015. "Creating good-paying jobs right here in New York is my top priority," Senator Gillibrand said. "The … Continue Reading

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