Press Releases
With Support Of Government Reform Advocates, Gillibrand Calls On Senate Majority Leader Reid To Bring Her Earmark Transparency Bill For A Vote, Make Congress More Accountable To Southern Tier Families
Binghamton, NY - Tired of business as usual in Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the Broome County Public Library announced a new effort to make Congress more transparent and accountable, urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring her legislation that makes the federal earmark process fully transparent up for a vote on the Senate floor. With the support of Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation, Senator Gillibrand made her official pitch in a letter to … Continue Reading
September 02, 2010
Senator Gillibrand Joins Smith Family And Local Hornell Community To Dedicate Genesee Street Post Office In Honor Of Lance Corporal Zachary Smith
Hornell, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today joined with the Smith Family and the local Hornell Community to dedicate Genesee Street Post Office in honor of Lance Corporal Zachary Smith. Lance Corporal Smith was killed in January this year while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The legislation the rename the post office passed Congress and was signed by President Obama in July. "Zachary Smith is truly a hometown hero," Senator Gillibrand said. "He made the ultimate … Continue Reading
September 02, 2010
Gillibrand Meets With Finger Lakes Region Farmers, Begins Listening Tour To Discuss 2012 Farm Bill
Dryden, 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 Finger Lakes region farmers to begin 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
September 02, 2010
With Support Of Government Reform Advocates, Gillibrand Calls On Senate Majority Leader Reid To Bring Her Earmark Transparency Bill For A Vote, Make Congress More Accountable To Central New York Families
Syracuse, NY - Tired of business as usual in Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the Onondaga County Courthouse announced a new effort to make Congress more transparent and accountable, urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring her legislation that makes the federal earmark process fully transparent up for a vote on the Senate floor. With the support of Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation, Senator Gillibrand made her official pitch in a letter to the … Continue Reading
September 01, 2010
Gillibrand Statement On Hannah’s Hope Fund Winning Refresh Challenge Grant
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today congratulating Hannah's Hope Fund on winning a $250,000 grant in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge: "This is wonderful news for Hannah and her family. The grant awarded by PepsiCo is another step in the search for a cure and great news for the families fighting to find a cure for GAN. I applaud the efforts of the entire community to secure this grant and congratulate the Sames' for their hard work to rally us all … Continue Reading
September 01, 2010
Gillibrand Meets With Rochester/Finger Lakes Region Farmers, Begins Listening Tour To Discuss 2012 Farm Bill
Geneva, 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 Rochester/Finger Lakes region farmers to begin 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 … Continue Reading
September 01, 2010
With Support Of Government Reform Advocates, Gillibrand Calls On Senate Majority Leader Reid To Bring Her Earmark Transparency Bill For A Vote, Make Congress More Accountable To Rochester Families
Rochester, NY - Tired of business as usual in Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the Rochester Public Library announced a new effort to make Congress more transparent and accountable, urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring her legislation that makes the federal earmark process fully transparent up for a vote on the Senate floor. With the support of Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation, Senator Gillibrand made her official pitch in a letter to the … Continue Reading
September 01, 2010
Gillibrand Praises Addition Of Pakistani Taliban To U.S. Terror List
Washington, D.C. - As the Obama Administration officially adds Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, the Pakistani Taliban group known as the TTP, to its official list of international terror organizations, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement. "America must take all steps necessary to contain and eliminate Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. In addition to the attempted bombing in Times Square, this terrorist group has been implicated in domestic terrorism in Pakistan for years and has … Continue Reading
September 01, 2010
With Support Of Government Reform Advocates, Gillibrand Calls On Senate Majority Leader Reid To Bring Her Earmark Transparency Bill For A Vote, Make Congress More Accountable To Mohawk Valley Families
Utica, NY - Tired of business as usual in Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the Utica Public Library announced a new effort to make Congress more transparent and accountable, urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring her legislation that makes the federal earmark process fully transparent up for a vote on the Senate floor. With the support of Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation, Senator Gillibrand made her official pitch in a letter to the Senate … Continue Reading
August 30, 2010
Gillibrand, Hall, Hudson Valley Veterans Announce New Push To Make Tax Cut For Businesses That Hire New Veterans Permanent
New Windsor, NY - With nearly 20 percent of recent Hudson Valley veterans under the age 30 looking for work, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today joined with Rep. John Hall (D-NY) and Hudson Valley veterans at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor to announce a new effort to make tax credits for businesses that hire recent veterans permanent. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit that Senator Gillibrand helped establish last year encourages businesses to hire recently-returned troops from … Continue Reading
August 26, 2010
Gillibrand Meets With Lower Hudson Valley Farmers, Begins Listening Tour To Discuss 2012 Farm Bill
Goshen, 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 Lower Hudson Valley farmers to begin 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 26, 2010
With Support Of Government Reform Advocates, Gillibrand Calls On Senate Majority Leader Reid To Bring Her Earmark Transparency Bill For A Vote, Make Congress More Accountable To Westchester Families
White Plains, NY - Tired of business as usual in Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today at the White Plains Public Library announced a new effort to make Congress more transparent and accountable, urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to bring her legislation that makes the federal earmark process fully transparent up for a vote on the Senate floor. With the support of Common Cause and the Sunlight Foundation, Senator Gillibrand made her official pitch in a letter to … Continue Reading
August 24, 2010
Gillibrand: Race To The Top A Big Win For NY
Washington, DC - As the Obama Administration awards New York State as much as $700 million in the second round of Race to the Top funding, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "This is a big win for New York. It took enormous effort, but New Yorkers came together and delivered for our children. This investment will improve our schools and help prepare students for college and the jobs of the future. I worked hard with my colleagues to secure this investment for New … Continue Reading
August 19, 2010
Gillibrand, Local Residents: Pass New Law To Protect Long Island Seniors From Financial Fraud
Deer Park, NY - Standing at the United Way of Long Island, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, was joined by Long Island seniors and advocates today to urge the U.S. Senate to pass legislation authored by Senator Gillibrand that would protect Long Island elderly from financial fraud. They called on the Senate to move forward on legislation that would help stop abusive mail, telemarketing and Internet fraud and educate local seniors about how to … Continue Reading
August 17, 2010
Gillibrand, Local Residents: Pass New Law To Protect Western New York Seniors From Financial Fraud
Buffalo, NY - Standing inside the Cheektowaga Seniors Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, was joined by seniors and advocates today to urge the U.S. Senate to pass legislation aimed to help Western New York elderly protect their financial life savings. They called on the Senate to move forward on legislation authored by Senator Gillibrand that would help stop abusive mail, telemarketing and Internet fraud and educate local seniors about … Continue Reading
August 17, 2010
Gillibrand, Local Residents: Pass New Law To Protect Rochester/Finger Lakes Seniors From Financial Fraud
Rochester, NY - Standing inside the Brighton Seniors Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, was joined by Brighton Town Supervisor Sandra Frankel, seniors, and advocates today to urge the U.S. Senate to pass legislation, authored by Senator Gillibrand, that would protect Rochester/Finger Lakes elderly from financial fraud. They called on the Senate to move forward on legislation that would help stop abusive mail, telemarketing and Internet … Continue Reading
August 12, 2010
Gillibrand, Weiner, Local Residents: Pass New Law To Protect Queens Seniors From Financial Fraud
Queens, NY - Standing inside the Rego Park Senior Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Representative Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn/Queens), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, were joined by Queens seniors and advocates today to urge the U.S. Senate to pass legislation aimed to help Queens elderly protect their financial life savings. The lawmakers called on the Senate to move forward on legislation authored by Senator … Continue Reading
August 11, 2010
In Honor Of Brooklyn Native’s World War Ii Service, Gillibrand Secures Posthumous Medals For His Family
Brooklyn, NY - After a Brooklyn veteran's family discovered toward the end of the soldier's life that he was owed war medals for his service during World War II sixty four years ago, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) honored the family's request to secure the medals in his memory. William Danner McGuinness, who was raised in Brooklyn, passed away in December of 2009. Gillibrand presented five medals to the McGuinness family, including his children and grandchildren, at the American … Continue Reading
August 11, 2010
Gillibrand, Staten Island Business Community And Veterans Announce New Push To Make Tax Cut Permanent For Businesses That Hire Troops Returning Home
Staten Island, NY - With unemployment among recent Staten Island veterans under age 30 at nearly 20 percent, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was joined today by local elected officials, Staten Island veterans, members of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and businesses who have employed new veterans at the Sgt. Michael J. Labetti Post to announce a new effort to make tax credits for businesses that hire recent veterans permanent. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit that Senator … Continue Reading
August 11, 2010
Gillibrand Announces New Push To Make Tax Cut Permanent For Businesses That Hire Veterans
Washington, D.C. - With unemployment among young veterans in New York nearly 20 percent, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing a new effort to make tax credits for businesses that hire recent veterans permanent. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit that Senator Gillibrand helped establish last year encourages businesses to hire veterans who have recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan in exchange for a 40 percent credit on the first $6,000 paid to a veteran. The tax credit is set to … Continue Reading
