Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final Congressional Passage For $300,000 For Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced that both houses of Congress have passed the FY 2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill which includes $300,000 to the Erie County Medical Center Corporation for the establishment of a Women's Bone Health Center. The funding was included as part of the FY2010 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The bill passed the House last week and the Senate over the weekend and now awaits the President's signature. "Funding for the Erie … Continue Reading
December 11, 2009
Gillibrand Urges Feds To Temporarily Close Chicago Locks To Ensure Asian Carp Do Not Invade NYS Waterways
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December 10, 2009
Klobuchar, Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Recycling of Electronic Waste Clears Committee
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December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $150,000 To Help Steer Bronx Youth Towards NYC's Waterways
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Urban Assembly New York Harbor High School. Funding will be used to steer Bronx students towards a maritime career using the latest marine technology and a rigorous maritime-based curriculum. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "During these tough economic … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $150,000 To Help Steer Brooklyn Youth Towards NYC's Waterways
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Urban Assembly New York Harbor High School. Funding will be used to steer Brooklyn students towards a maritime career using the latest marine technology and a rigorous maritime-based curriculum. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "During these tough … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Approve $850,000 To Help Stop Youth Gun Violence In NYC
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Congress is set to give final approval for $850,000 for a program to encourage New York City students to report weapon-related threats in their schools and communities. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "I have met with students, parents, educators and community leaders who have been affected by the tragedy of gun … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Approve $100,000 To Strengthen Guidance For Brooklyn, Bronx Youth In Juvenile Justice System
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $100,000 to Boys Town New York. Funding will be used to expand its Brooklyn and Bronx programs for at-risk boys and girls in the juvenile justice system, as well as their families. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "All New York children must have the opportunity to grow … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Approve $300,000 For Brooklyn Youth Mentorship Services
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Congress is set to give final approval for $300,000 for Ohel Children's Home and Family Services. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our kids," Senator Gillibrand said. "These federal dollars will help give Ohel Children's Home and Family Services the … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set to Give Final Approval For $100,000 To Create Innovative E-Health Data Bank In New York City
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Congress is set to give final approval for $100,000 to the Academy for Medical Development and Collaboration (AMDeC) Foundation to build an e-health infrastructure database aimed to combat diseases and improve health care treatment options for New York City's underserved minority communities. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set to Give Final Approval For $150,000 To The South Bronx Health Center For New Programs, Technology
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Children's Health Fund, providing the South Bronx Health Center for Children and Families with new programs and medical equipment. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "As a mother of two young boys, I know how important it is for every parent to have access … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set to Give Final Approval For $500,000 To Help Recruit And Train Queens Science Teachers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Congress is set to give final approval for $500,000 to the New York Hall of Science to train thousands of New York City science teachers through development workshops. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "This federal investment in New York Hall of Science, a leading pioneer in science technology and education, will … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set to Give Final Approval For $150,000 To Help Steer Queens Youth Towardsw NYC's Waterways
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $150,000 to the Urban Assembly New York Harbor High School. Funding will be used to steer Queens students towards a maritime career using the latest marine technology and a rigorous maritime-based curriculum. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill. "During these tough economic … Continue Reading
December 10, 2009
Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $600,000 To Revamp Queens Transportation Hub
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $600,000 to renovate Jamaica Station in Queens in an effort to make the transportation hub safer and more pedestrian-friendly. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill."The safety of our communities is a top priority of mine," said Senator Gillibrand. "This federal … Continue Reading
December 09, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand: Congress Set To Give Final Approval For $500,000 For The Three Hospitals Of East End Health Alliance To Create Electronic Medical Record System
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Congress is set to give final approval for $500,000 to the three hospitals of the East End Health Alliance, Peconic Bay Medical Center, Eastern Long Island Hospital, and Southampton Hospital, to create an Electronic Medical Record system. The Alliance currently lacks an Electronic Medical Record system in their ambulatory physician practices and is forced to rely on multiple business applications to meet their … Continue Reading
December 09, 2009
With Food Bank Shortages And Record Hunger Rates, Gillibrand Takes Action To Increase Charitable Giving For Holiday Season
Washington, DC - With more than 800,000 New York households that do not reliably know when their next meal will come, and with food banks across the country experiencing bleak shortages, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today took action to increase charitable donations this holiday season. Senator Gillibrand is introducing legislation to double federal funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), make the Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive permanent to encourage more … Continue Reading
December 08, 2009
Gillibrand Praises Obama For Supporting New Tax Cut For Small Businesses To Encourage Hiring
Washington, DC - In an economic address today, President Obama called for a new tax cut for small businesses to encourage hiring in 2010. Last week, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spearheaded a letter to the President asking him to propose a tax credit for businesses that create new jobs. Senator Gillibrand is currently working on crafting legislation that would establish a new job creation tax credit to incentivize hiring as early as January 1, 2010. Senator Gillibrand released the … Continue Reading
December 07, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge USDA To Buy Concord Grapes Juice For Distribution To Needy Americans
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use Section 32 funds to purchase concord grape juice for use in domestic nutrition programs. The grape industry currently has a surplus of Concord grapes used to make Concord juice. Grape growers in New York are especially concerned because sales of this year's crop are well below expectations, contributing to this surplus and further depressing the price they … Continue Reading
December 07, 2009
Senator Gillibrand Secures Social Security Check For 80 Year-Old Albany Resident After Benefits Snafu
Albany, NY - An 80 year-old Albany resident finally received over $11,000 in Social Security payments that she was owed after her retirement benefits lapsed for over half a year. Senator Gillibrand helped secure the funds, which came weeks before her 81st birthday on December 15th. Ms. Claire Geller-Kolchetski said, "I jumped for joy when I received the check. I've worked my whole life and it felt unjust that I was owed so much money and did not see a penny of it. This was a pleasant surprise … Continue Reading
December 03, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge State To Request Immediate Federal Disaster Declaration For Long Island Beaches Devastated By Recent Storms; Senators Pledge Support For Efforts
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December 02, 2009
With 850,000 New Yorkers Out Of Work, Gillibrand Calls For Tax Credit For Businesses That Create New Jobs
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