Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On The Passing Of George M. Steinbrenner III
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today upon the news that Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner III has died:"Today my thoughts and prayers are with the Steinbrenners and the entire Yankees family. "George's single-minded drive in the pursuit of excellence and his devotion to family inspired people far beyond the baseball diamond. He will be greatly missed by those in pinstripes and baseball fans in New York and throughout the … Continue Reading
July 12, 2010
Gillibrand Praises Extension Of Deadline To Apply For Temporary Protected Status To Haitians
Washington, D.C. - Six months after earthquakes devastated Haiti, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today praised President Barack Obama's decision to extend the application deadline for temporary protected status (TPS) of Haitians living in America. The TPS designation came at the urging of Senator Gillibrand, who was the first lawmaker to push for TPS for Haitians living in America immediately following the earthquakes six months ago. About 70,000 to 100,000 Haitians, most living in Florida … Continue Reading
July 12, 2010
Schumer, Menendez, Gillibrand, Lautenberg Call On State Department To Pressure London To Return Lockerbie Bomber To Prison; Al-Megrahi Was Given 'Three Months To Live' - Reports Say Terrorist Could Live Another Ten
Almost a year after the release of Abdul Al-Megrahi, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) today called on the US State Department to pressure London to immediately seek the return of convicted terrorist, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi to Scottish prison. This past Friday, the Scottish government refused to reinvestigate the release of the Lockerbie bomber. Schumer and Menendez noted the release of al-Megrahi was … Continue Reading
July 11, 2010
At Long Island Senate At Your Supermarket, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Small Businesses Create Jobs
Huntington, NY - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new Senate legislation to help small businesses create good-paying jobs across Long Island. Small businesses are responsible for half of all private sector jobs and roughly 70 percent of all new jobs in the past decade. Senator Gillibrand announced her new proposal that would support entrepreneurs, incentivize investments in small businesses, and increase lending. "The number one issue on people's mind is jobs and small … Continue Reading
July 09, 2010
After Gillibrand Push, 75 Year-Old Queens Vet No Longer Faces $24,000 In Retroactive Debt Due To Veterans Affairs Accounting Error
Queens, NY - After a handicapped Queens veteran was faced with a retroactive $24,000 fine due to a Veterans Affairs error, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) helped waive the levies, preventing the 75 year-old Korean War soldier from falling into debt as he struggles to meet basic cost of living and medical expenses. Middle Village veteran Anthony Novak said, "This is such a huge weight lifted, I couldn't be happier. It was simply impossible for me to pay this debt. I thank Senator … Continue Reading
July 08, 2010
Mayor Ryan, Senator Gillibrand, Community Partners Kick Off 3rd Annual Summer Youth Employment Program At Binghamton Urban Farm Project
Binghamton, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan today joined with community partners to kick off the 2010 Summer Youth Employment Program at the Binghamton Urban Farm (BUF) Project, where one component of the Program-the Green Job Youth Corps-will be based. "For three years running, we've used CDBG funds to offer our at-risk young people vital work opportunities, including in the green jobs of tomorrow," said Mayor Ryan. "That effort is only growing, and none … Continue Reading
July 08, 2010
Senator Gillibrand Tours Southern Tier Food Bank In Elmira, Joins Local Youth Volunteers Packing Backpacks Of Fresh, Local Foods
Elmira, NY - As Congress debates the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today toured the Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira and joined local youth participating in the BackPack program. As the first New York Senator in 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Gillibrand is playing a leading role in improving the health of children and helping farmers in this difficult economy. "The BackPack Program is a clear example of a program … Continue Reading
July 07, 2010
As NYS Legislature Passes Landmark Autism Bill, Gillibrand Launches New Effort To Make Quality Autism Treatment Affordable For Families Across America
White Plains, NY - On the heels of New York State legislature's passage of landmark legislation requiring insurance companies cover autism treatment, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand launched a new effort to make quality autism treatment affordable for families. According to data released by the American Academy of Pediatrics this past fall, 1 in 91 children suffer from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). An estimated 48,000 children across New York suffer from Autism - more than pediatric cancer, … Continue Reading
July 07, 2010
Gillibrand, Casey Push For Restoration Of Major Cuts In Federal Anti-Terror Funding
Washington, DC -U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Robert Casey (D-PA) today called for restoration of major cuts in homeland security funding for the nation's transportation and port security systems in the upcoming fiscal year 2011. Last fiscal year, anti-terror funding for each of these programs was cut by nearly $100 million from the previous year's funding level of $400 million per program. In a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senators requested funding be … Continue Reading
July 07, 2010
After New Reports That Lockerbie Bomber Still Alive, Gillibrand, Schumer, Lautenberg, Menendez Urge British Government To Investigate Release Of Libya’s Convicted Terrorist
With new reports that Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi is still alive nearly a year after the cancer-stricken terrorist was released on compassionate grounds based on medical evaluation that he had only three months left to live, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) are urging the British government to conduct a full investigation into the Scottish court's decision to release the convicted terrorist. The … Continue Reading
July 07, 2010
Senator Gillibrand And Congressman Tim Bishop Join With Sustainable Long Island And Long Island Farm Bureau To Launch Seasonal Job Program For Local Students
North Bellport, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Tim Bishop joined Sustainable Long Island and the Long Island Farm Bureau to launch a new seasonal jobs program for local students in Roosevelt and North Bellport. The Community Youth Farmers' Market program will create two youth-run farmers' markets, which will create seasonal jobs for local high school students while making more fresh fruits and vegetables available in underserved communities. Senator Gillibrand is the … Continue Reading
July 06, 2010
Standing At The Thomas P. Ryan Community Center, Gillibrand And Duffy Announce New Agenda To Combat Gang Activity
Rochester, NY - Standing at the Thomas P. Ryan Community Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy today announced a new agenda to combat gang activity, keep at-risk youth out of gangs, and keep communities safe. According to the National Gang Intelligence Center: National Gang Threat Assessment 2009, there are as many as 3,000 gang members in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region. Senator Gillibrand's plan invests in after school programs, increases resources for … Continue Reading
July 06, 2010
Standing At The Massachusetts Avenue Project, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Small Businesses Create Jobs Across Western New York
Buffalo, NY - Standing at the Massachusetts Avenue Project, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new Senate legislation to help small businesses create good-paying jobs across Western New York. Small businesses are responsible for half of all private sector jobs and roughly 70 percent of all new jobs in the past decade. Senator Gillibrand announced her new proposal that would support entrepreneurs, incentivize investments in small businesses, and increase lending. "The number one … Continue Reading
July 06, 2010
Standing At The Massachusetts Avenue Project, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Small Businesses Create Jobs Across Western New York
Buffalo, NY - Standing at the Massachusetts Avenue Project, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new Senate legislation to help small businesses create good-paying jobs across Western New York. Small businesses are responsible for half of all private sector jobs and roughly 70 percent of all new jobs in the past decade. Senator Gillibrand announced her new proposal that would support entrepreneurs, incentivize investments in small businesses, and increase lending. "The number one … Continue Reading
July 06, 2010
Maffei, Gillibrand Introduce Onondaga Lake Restoration Act
Today Representative Dan Maffei announced that he has introduced the Onondaga Lake Restoration Act to restructure the partnership currently overseeing the cleanup of Onondaga Lake. The bill would place the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in charge of the management conference, similar to the successful Lake Champlain Basin Program, and ensure participation by state and local government, local residents and environmental groups. Senator Gillibrand announced she will also introduce a … Continue Reading
July 02, 2010
26 Senators Launch Effort To Bring World Cup To U.S.
Washington, DC - After the U.S. World Cup team won the hearts and minds of Americans everywhere with a captivating performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading a bipartisan coalition of 26 U.S. Senators in an effort to support America's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup. Home to some the world's best and largest sporting venues, an American World Cup could draw record-breaking audiences, and hosting the largest stage of the world's most … Continue Reading
July 01, 2010
With Thousands Of New Veterans Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder And Traumatic Brain Injury, Gillibrand Announces New Efforts To Improve Treatment And Monitoring
Washington, DC - With thousands of new veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms in the weeks, months and years after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing new measures to bolster monitoring and treatment for men and women in uniform and new veterans. Senator Gillibrand's legislative agenda focuses on getting the bureaucracies at the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Veterans … Continue Reading
June 30, 2010
Gillibrand, Lieberman, Dodd, & Schumer Announces Key Senate Panel Passes Legislation To Protect Long Island Sound, An EPA “Imparied Water Body”
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Joe Lieberman, Christopher Dodd, and Charles E. Schumer today announced key Senate panel passage of legislation to bring federal dollars to support the restoration of Long Island Sound. The Sound borders New York and Connecticut, with 8 million people living on the coast and 20 million people living within 50 miles. Although decades of overdevelopment, pollution, dumping of dredged … Continue Reading
June 29, 2010
Gillibrand, Jewish Leaders Demand Hamas Abide By International Law, Allow Red Cross To Visit Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit After 4th Anniversary Of His Abduction
Washington, DC - Following the fourth anniversary of Hamas' abduction of a 23 year-old Israeli soldier, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) demanded that Hamas allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to visit Gilad Shalit, who is being denied basic human rights in a Hamas jail and has been completely cut off from communication with his family. The ICRC has been allowed to visit nearly everyone detained in … Continue Reading
June 25, 2010
After Asian Carp Found Within Six Miles Of Great Lakes, Gillibrand Demands Swift Action To Stop Spread Of Species
Washington, D.C. - Just days after Asian carp was found six miles from the Great Lakes, U.S. Senator Gillibrand is demanding swift action to stop the spread of the species. Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today again urged the federal government to temporarily close the O'Brien and Chicago Locks as a temporary management solution to stop the spread of Asian carp, which are making their way into the Great Lakes and toward New York's … Continue Reading
