Gillibrand To Serve As Chair For The Subcommittee On Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Marketing And Agriculture Security

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that she will serve as Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Marketing and Agriculture Security. The first New York Senator in 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Gillibrand also served on the House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry while representing New York's 20 Congressional District. Senator Gillibrand will continue to work hard in the Senate to overhaul … Continue Reading

Gillibrand, Nadler, Mayor Bloomberg, Yassky, Announce New Legislative Push on Capitol Hill For Fuel -Efficient Taxi Fleets After Supreme Court Decision Grids NYC Plan To A Halt

New York, NY - Just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a New York City program aimed to create a fuel-efficient taxi fleet, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and TLC Commissioner/Chair David Yassky stood in front of City Hall today to announce the Gillibrand-Nadler Green Taxis Act will be re-introduced in both houses of Congress this week. This federal legislation would allow all major cities to raise fuel … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Urges American Lobster Board To Keep Current Rules For Long Island Lobstermen

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently urged the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Lobster Management Board to keep current rules in place for Long Island lobstermen rather than issue new changes that would threaten the lobster industry and drastically limit lobstermen on amount of lobsters caught. The board is set to make their recommendation later this year. "Without sufficient and clear data being used to assess the stocks, it is impossible to … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces Nearly $200,000 For City Of Tonawanda Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $194,263 in federal funding for the City of Tonawanda Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the City of Tonawanda Fire Department for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Tonawanda," Senator … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Richardson Olmsted Complex To Receive $200,000 Grant From Interior Dept. For Roof Renovations

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Richardson Olmsted Complex has received a $200,000 grant from the Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) through the Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant program, for the rehabilitation of the Richardson Olmsted Complex. The grant funds will be to fund part of a slate roof replacement of the Towers Building 45 roof, estimated to cost $493,000. At the same time copper replacement of the Towers roofs … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Praises UN Decision To Create Human Rights Investigator For Iran

Washington, DC - Following today's UN Human Rights Council decision to establish a UN human rights investigator for Iran, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement: "For the first time in over a decade, the UN Human Rights Council is finally responding to Iran's continuing, brutal abuses by appointing a special investigator. The international community is rightfully alarmed by Iran's violence overseas and oppression at home. As Americans, it is our duty to send a … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces Nearly $55,000 for Floyd Fire District

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $54,986 in federal funding for the Floyd Fire District. These federal dollars will be used by the Floyd Fire District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for the Rome area," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $311,000 For Central Islip Fire District

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $311,850 in federal funding for the Central Islip Fire District. These federal dollars will be used by the Central Islip Fire District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Central Islip," Senator Gillibrand said. … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $6 Million For Fresh Fruits And Vegetables For New York Schools

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced that the USDA is expanding funding for its Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program including allocating $6,736,788 for the New York State Department of Education's programs in New York. The Fruit and Vegetable Program provides fresh produce to low-income elementary schools. With this significant additional funding, the program will serve an additional 600,000-950,000 students nationwide, including thousands in New York. … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $66,000 For Arlington Fire District

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $66,719 in federal funding for the Arlington Fire District. These federal dollars will be used by the Arlington Fire District for equipment vital to improve EMT services for patients. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Poughkeepsie," Senator Gillibrand said. … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Statement on Bomb Attack in Jerusalem

Washington, DC - Following a bomb explosion near Jerusalem's central bus stop today which injured dozens of people, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement: "This is a reprehensible act of terrorism against Israeli civilians. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and their families. We stand with the people of Israel during this difficult … Continue Reading

Schumer, Gillibrand Reintroduce Legislation To Help Save Long Island's Fishing Industry By Increasing Flexibility In Arbitrary Federal Fishing Rules

Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced they have reintroduced legislation in the Senate that will bring much-needed flexibility to the federal rules now stifling Long Island's once thriving commercial and recreational fishing industry. The bill is co-sponsored by North Carolina Senators Kay Hagan and Richard Burr. The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as it is presently written, requires any fishery designated by the … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Stands With Long Island First Responders To Call For Upgrade To Emergency Communications Systems

Bethpage, New York - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano stood with Long Island first responders today to announce her support of legislation that would provide first responders and public safety officials with critical interoperable radio airwaves needed to effectively communicate in the event a major response is needed. The 9/11 Commission Report identified insufficient interoperability between communications systems used by first responders during … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces Nearly $55,000 For Winchester Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $54,448 in federal funding for the Winchester Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Winchester Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for the West Seneca," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $10,000 for Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $10,218 in federal funding for the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for the communities of Lawrence and Cedarhurst," Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Urges Preserved Funding For Blythedale Children's Hospital Workforce Training Program

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called to preserve funding for Blythedale Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program, which ensures more medical training for professionals treating children. Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla depends on CHGME funds to train new doctors and continue to provide high quality care to the children in the Hudson Valley. However, the President eliminated this program in his 2012 budget proposal. "The Children's … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $80,000 For South Onondaga Fire District, Inc.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $81,485 in federal funding for the South Onondaga Fire District, Inc. These federal dollars will be used by the South Onondaga District for equipment vital to the firefighter's safety. The funding is allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "This is a great investment for Onondaga County," Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Million For Vails Gate Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $986,080 in federal funding for the Vails Gate Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Vails Gate Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for Vails Gate," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help improve … Continue Reading

Gillibrand Announces More Than $400,000 For Deer Park Fire Department

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $402,000 in federal funding for the Deer Park Fire Department. These federal dollars will be used by the Deer Park Fire Department to recruit additional first responders. The funding is allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. "This is a great investment for Deer Park," Senator Gillibrand said. "This federal investment will help improve the … Continue Reading

After Two Fatal Bus Crashes Claim 17 Lives in New York Region, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Require Federal Commercial Driver Training; Currently No Requirement Exists for Commercial Driver Training for Bus Operators

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced their co-sponsorship of legislation to strengthen bus safety and improve driver training to reduce the number of low-fare bus crashes and related fatalities. The two bus crashes this week involving World Wide Tour and Super Luxury Tours are not isolated incidents, but the latest in a series of crashes, and near crashes, that have occurred in the discount tour bus industry. In August 2005, a low-fare tour … Continue Reading