Press Releases

July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $90,000 in Economic Recovery Funding Coming to Washington County To Expand Rural Businesses

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that Fort Edward Business Revitalization Program will receive $90,000 from the USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Enterprise Program (RBEG). Funding will be provided immediately through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). A total of 145 recipients across the country will receive more than $15.3 million in grants to start or expand rural businesses with these federal funds. "These grants are a win-win … Continue Reading

July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand to USDA: Approve Request for Disaster Declaration to Expedite Federal Aid to Three Counties in Western NY Impacted by Crop Freeze

Today U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) urging them to approve New York Governor David Paterson's request for a disaster declaration for the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie. Last month, after a devastating freeze in May significantly impacted grape farms in Western New York, the Senators asked New York State to make the initial request of USDA to provide urgently needed aid to the farmers. Now that … Continue Reading

July 28, 2009

Gillibrand Calls COPS Funding Fundamentally Flawed

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July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $6 Million of Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Rochester Police Department to Hire or Rehire 30 Police Officers; Funds Will Ensure Safer Streets

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July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million of Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Albany Police Department to Hire or Rehire 10 Police Officers; Funds Will Ensure Safer Streets

July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million of Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Hudson Valley Police Departments to Hire or Rehire 5 Police Officers; Funds Will Ensure Safer Streets

July 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $694,000 of Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Utica Police Department to Hire or Rehire 4 Police Officers; Funds Will Ensure Safer Streets

July 27, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Senate Hearing on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy

July 24, 2009

With 56 Outstanding TAA Petitions in New York, Gillibrand Fights to Secure More Aid for Laid-Off Workers

July 24, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Passage of Critical Legislation to Force Department of Defense to Perform Detailed Review of Flawed West Point Study – DOD Must Answer to Congress

July 23, 2009

As Imports From China Surge, Gillibrand Stands Up For Protecting New York Jobs And Industries

Washington, D.C. - Today, as the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission hold a hearing in Rochester on the "Impact of Trade with China on New York State and Opportunities for Economic Growth," U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand submitted testimony urging to protect New York jobs and industries. Senator Gillibrand called on the Commission to develop strong policies that ensure a fair playing field for American businesses and workers. In her testimony, Senator Gillibrand wrote, "The … Continue Reading

July 22, 2009

Gillibrand Statement on Defeat of Concealed Carry Amendment

July 22, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Plan to Ban Trans-Fats In Schools, Combat Childhood Obesity

Washington, D.C. - With health care reform the top priority for Congress, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is focusing her efforts on reducing childhood obesity, announcing a new plan to ban trans fats in school and provide healthier school lunches. As the first New York Senator in 40 years to sit on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Senator Gillibrand is providing New Yorkers with a seat at the table as congress debates how to improve the health of children and the food they eat each day. … Continue Reading

July 21, 2009

Gillibrand Urges Colleagues to Oppose Concealed Carry Amendment

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement urging her colleagues to oppose the concealed carry amendment introduced by Senator John Thune of South Dakota, which would undercut a state's ability to decide who can legally carry a concealed weapon: "I urge my colleagues to oppose this harmful measure and side in favor of law enforcement and state's rights. I strongly believe that the gun laws that are right for New York are not necessarily right for South … Continue Reading

July 21, 2009

Report Confirms Feingold, Gillibrand Concerns About Impact of Down Economy on Farmers, Outlines Options to Reduce Farm Foreclosures

Washington, D.C. - A report released today by the Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) confirmed the concerns of U.S. Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) about the impact the economy is having on farmers. The report, which was required by legislation authored by Feingold and Gillibrand, revealed that the worsening farm credit situation is making it increasingly difficult for farm families to stay on their farms and in their … Continue Reading

July 20, 2009

Gillibrand, Clarke Announce New Legislation To Help More New Yorkers Learn English

July 20, 2009

Gillibrand Honors Frank McCourt

Washington, D.C. - As New Yorker's remember and honor the revered author, educator and Irish-American Frank McCourt, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Frank McCourt was a literary giant, who turned his life story into one of the most powerful memoirs of our generation. A Brooklyn native, he captured his tragic childhood and the struggles of his Irish immigrant parents, who had hoped to build a better life into an epic novel."As a New York City public school … Continue Reading

July 17, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $3.5 Million in Recovery Act Funding Coming to Rochester Area to Create Affordable Housing, Provide Economic Opportunities and Jobs

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3,482,964 in Recovery Act funding to the Rochester area to stimulate community development and job growth. The grants awarded today represent over half of the Recovery Act-funded grants available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which primarily benefit low- to moderate-income families. CDBG enables state and local … Continue Reading

July 17, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2.5 Million in Recovery Funding Coming to Capital Region to Provide Affordable Housing, Create Economic Recovery and Jobs

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $2,589,487 in Recovery Act funding to the Capital Region to stimulate community development and job growth. The grants awarded today represent over half of the Recovery Act-funded grants available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which primarily benefit low- to moderate-income families. CDBG enables state and local … Continue Reading

July 17, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1.4 Million in Recovery Act Funding Coming to Central NY to Create Affordable Housing, Create Economic Opportunities and Jobs

Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $1,387,981 in Recovery Act funding to Central New York to stimulate community development and job growth. The grants awarded today represent over half of the Recovery Act-funded grants available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which primarily benefit low- to moderate-income families. CDBG enables state and local … Continue Reading

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