Press Releases
Gillibrand, FDNY Commissioner Cassano, NYPD Commissioner Kelly Urge Passage Of First Responder Communications Bill To Effectively Respond To Major Crisis, Thwart Attacks
Staten Island, NY - As the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nears, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), New York City Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, and Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro stood in front of Engine 160, Rescue Company 5 calling on Congress to pass critical first responder communications legislation once Congress returns to session in September. The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act would … Continue Reading
August 17, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $500,000 For Pedestrian Safety Improvements In Fonda, Ny
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a total of $502,073 to the Village of Fonda. The grant will be used for the redesigning and rebuilding of roadway approaches in two crossings in the area. The funding is part of the DOT's Railway-Highway Crossing Hazard Elimination in High-Speed Rail Corridors program and will be allocated through the Federal Railroad Administration. "This … Continue Reading
August 16, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $735,000 For Stone Barns Center To Train New Farmers Across NYS In Sustainable Farming Practices
Washington, D.C. - U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $735,130 in federal funding for the Growing Farmers Initiative, a program at the Stone Barns Center in Pocantico Hills that will help train over 1,000 new farmers across New York State over a three-year period. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and will be allocated through its Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program. In January, Senator Gillibrand wrote to Agriculture Secretary Thomas … Continue Reading
August 16, 2011
With More Than One-Third Of Minority Youth Unemployed, Gillibrand, Heastie, Bronx Clergy Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion To Connect At-Risk Bronx Youth With Job Opportunities
Bronx, NY - With more than one-third of the nation's minority youth unemployed, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Assemblyman Carl Heastie (D-NY), and Bronx clergy leaders convened a roundtable at the Bronx Christian Fellowship Church discussing the need for federal legislation aimed at increasing employment among at-risk Bronx youth. The Urban Jobs Act that Senator Gillibrand is advocating for in the U.S. Senate would provide federal funding to nonprofit organizations, allowing them to … Continue Reading
August 16, 2011
With More Than One-Third Of Minority Youth Unemployed, Gillibrand, Rangel, National Urban League Push For Legislation To Connect At-Risk City Youth With Job Opportunities
New York, NY - With more than one-third of the nation's minority youth unemployed, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), Assemblyman Keith Wright (D-NY), National Urban League President Marc Morial, New York Urban League (NYUL) President Arva Rice, and New York City youth today stood at New York Urban League in Harlem to continue their push for federal legislation aimed at increasing employment among at-risk New York City youth. The Urban Jobs Act would … Continue Reading
August 15, 2011
Gillibrand Meets With Western New York Farmers, Continues Listening Tour To Discuss 2012 Farm Bill
Westfield, NY - As Congress begins debate over the next Farm Bill, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the first New Yorker to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee in nearly 40 years, today met with Western New York farmers to continue her statewide listening sessions to discuss new efforts to help New York farmers and farming communities. Senator Gillibrand plans to focus on key areas of the Farm Bill that will have major influence on New York, including access to financing, new market … Continue Reading
August 15, 2011
At CUTCO Cutlery In Cattaraugus County, Gillibrand Announces “Made In America” Grants To Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing For New York
Olean, NY - While New York has lost a total of more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs since 2005, advanced and high-tech manufacturing jobs are thriving. Computer and electronic manufacturing industries increased employment by 9 percent from 2004 to 2008. To spark more growth in high-tech manufacturing in New York and create more of these good-paying jobs right here, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new manufacturing agenda. Senator Gillibrand's plan creates a Made In … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
At Specialty Silicone Products In Saratoga County, Gillibrand Announces “Made In America” Grants To Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing For New York
Ballston Spa, NY - While New York has lost a total of more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs since 2005, advanced and high-tech manufacturing jobs are thriving. Computer and electronic manufacturing industries increased employment by 9 percent from 2004 to 2008. To spark more growth in high-tech manufacturing in New York and create more of these good-paying jobs right here, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new manufacturing agenda. Senator Gillibrand's plan creates a Made In … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
At Bombardier, Gillibrand Announces “Made In America” Grants To Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing For New York
Plattsburgh, NY - While New York has lost a total of more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs since 2005, advanced and high-tech manufacturing jobs are thriving. Computer and electronic manufacturing industries increased employment by 9 percent from 2004 to 2008. To spark more growth in high-tech manufacturing in New York and create more of these good-paying jobs right here, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new manufacturing agenda. Senator Gillibrand's plan creates a Made In … Continue Reading
August 12, 2011
At Bombardier, Gillibrand Announces “Made In America” Grants To Bolster High-Tech Manufacturing For New York
Plattsburgh, NY - While New York has lost a total of more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs since 2005, advanced and high-tech manufacturing jobs are thriving. Computer and electronic manufacturing industries increased employment by 9 percent from 2004 to 2008. To spark more growth in high-tech manufacturing in New York and create more of these good-paying jobs right here, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced her new manufacturing agenda. Senator Gillibrand's plan creates a Made In … Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
Hinchey, Gillibrand Urge U.S. Postmaster General to Maintain Full Operations at Mid Hudson Mail Processing Facility in Newburgh
Newburgh, NY -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) this week urged U.S. Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe to maintain and continue full mail sorting operations at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facility in Newburgh, New York. The lawmakers sent a letter yesterday to Donahoe in response to a current study that the U.S. Postal Service is conducting to potentially consolidate mail sorting operations at the Mid Hudson General Mail Facility (GMF) in … Continue Reading
August 10, 2011
Gillibrand Urges Feds To Support NYC’s Formal Challenge To 2010 Census Figures
New York, NY - After Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg submitted New York City's initial submission to the U.S. Census Bureau formally challenging new 2010 figures released earlier this year that appear to significantly undercount New York City communities, particularly in Queens and Brooklyn - two of the city's most populous boroughs, U. S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) wrote to Dr. Robert Groves, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, in support of the City's challenge. New York City is … Continue Reading
August 07, 2011
Gillibrand Statement On The Passing Of Former Governor Hugh Carey
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of former New York Governor Hugh Carey: "Today, we mourn the loss of Governor Hugh Carey, an extraordinary public servant who loved New Yorkers with all of his heart. The way he brought people together to lead our great state through an economic crisis and rescue New York City from the brink of financial collapse should serve as an inspiration for all elected officials today. My thoughts and … Continue Reading
August 04, 2011
Gillibrand, Hoeven Fight To Protect Consumers, U.S. Honey Industry From Mislabeled Products
Washington, D.C. - With deceptive manufacturing practices by foreign companies threatening domestic honey producers, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and John Hoeven called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement a national standard of identity for honey. While New York and North Dakota's honey producers generated $53.4 million in sales in 2009, producers have been strained as cheap, adulterated honey from abroad has inundated the U.S. market. "New York has some of the nation's … Continue Reading
August 03, 2011
Gillibrand Launches Effort To Make Newtown Battlefield A National Park
Washington, DC -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation to begin the process of making the Newtown Battlefield National Historic Landmark a National Park. As the site of a critical victory for the Continental Army during the American Revolution, the Newtown Battlefield is an important historic and cultural landmark for the people of Chemung County and New York State. "Making Newtown Battlefield a National Park is an integral part of Chemung County's economic development, … Continue Reading
August 03, 2011
Gillibrand Fights To Arm Local Law Enforcement With More Resources To Protect Ny Communities, Families
Washington, D.C. - To help relieve the strain of tight local budgets on New York's law enforcement agencies, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is co-sponsoring the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Improvements Act, legislation to strengthen resources for local law enforcement, giving them more of the tools they need to protect local communities and keep New Yorkers safe. "Law enforcement agencies across New York have been squeezed by budget cuts, forced to lay off critical … Continue Reading
August 02, 2011
Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Brown Introduce Legislation Outlawing Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Washington, D.C. -- Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011, legislation that will make it illegal for employers and employment agencies to unfairly discriminate against unemployed job seekers, a counterproductive practice that persists in spite of high unemployment rates. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are original co-sponsors of the legislation and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT, 3rd District) has … Continue Reading
August 02, 2011
Gillibrand Statement On Senate Vote
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today after casting her vote in the Senate against the Budget Control Act: "I strongly believe America must reduce its debt and rein in federal spending. Earlier this week, I supported over $2 trillion in spending cuts without additional revenues, and last December I voted to roll back the Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans that are blowing a hole in the deficit. However, I do not believe this proposal … Continue Reading
August 02, 2011
Senators Gillibrand And Hatch Introduce Aggressive Measure To Strengthen Global Cybersecurity And Protect America
Washington, D.C. - With the growing cost of cybercrime in America and across the globe, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) today introduced the International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act - bipartisan legislation that takes aggressive action to combat cybercrime against America and foster cooperation with other countries. "Cybercrime must be a top priority for our national security," Senator Gillibrand said. "If we're going to protect our networks, our … Continue Reading
August 02, 2011
With Growing Violence In Syria, Gillibrand, Kirk, Lieberman Call For Tough, New Sanctions Against Syria
Washington, DC - With Syrian government forces launching a new wave of violence against civilians this week killing more than 125 protestors, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mark Kirk (R-IL), and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) will introduce the Syria Sanctions Act of 2011 this week - new bipartisan legislation that would establish tougher U.S. sanctions against Syria and hold President Bashar al-Assad's regime accountable for its human rights abuses. Under this bill, the President would be … Continue Reading
