Press Releases
To Help Farmers Grow During Economic Recession, Gillibrand Urges Federal Support For Syracuse-Based New York Farm Viability Institute
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include the New York Farm Viability Institute in their "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Initiative. The Institute was created as one of the original "Agriculture Innovation Centers" within the 2002 Farm Bill. Out of the 10 states funded in this program, only New York and Minnesota continue to have fully functioning innovation centers. However, since 2005, the Institute has not … Continue Reading
November 10, 2009
On Veterans Day, With More Than 14 Percent Of Young Veterans Unemployed, Gillibrand Makes Personal Pitch To Businesses: Hire A Vet, Get A Tax Break
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November 10, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation Protecting Staten Island Residential Discounts On Verrazano-Narrows, Outerbridge And Goethals Bridges
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation protecting the residential discount programs on the Verrazano-Narrows, Cross Bay, Goethals, and Bayonne Bridges and the Outerbridge Crossing. The Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act of 2009, introduced in the House by Representative McMahon, seeks to provide clarification of the existing authority of, and where necessary to provide express Congressional authorization for, local governments to issue or … Continue Reading
November 10, 2009
On Day Before Veterans Day, Senator Menendez Introduces Bill In Support Of Military Family Unity
Washington, D.C. - Today, the day before Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Menendez (D-NJ) reintroduced his legislation that would grant lawful permanent residence status to the immigrant immediate family members of active members of the military and veterans. Under the Military Families Act (S. 2757), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would have the right to adjust the status of an individual to that of lawful permanent resident if the individual is a parent, spouse, child, son or daughter … Continue Reading
November 10, 2009
Bipartisan Group Of Senators Condemns Brutal Attack Of Dissident Blogger By Cuban Regime
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November 06, 2009
Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Improve Nutrition For Young Children
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced new legislation that would improve nutrition for more than 3 million young children nationwide. The Access To Nutritious Meals For Young Children Act would improve the quality of federally funded meals at day care and Head Start programs and expand eligibility to provide access to thousands more children. This is a key part of Senator Gillibrand's comprehensive agenda to improve childhood nutrition. "Good nutrition is vital … Continue Reading
November 06, 2009
Congressman Higgins, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce House Passage of Bill Naming Orchard Park Post Office for Jack Kemp
Today Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in approving S.1211, a bill naming the U.S. Post Office at 60 School Street in Orchard Park, New York for Jack Kemp. "From the Bills 'wall of fame' to the halls of Congress, Jack Kemp is remembered as a fighter and a leader," said Congressman Higgins. "This tribute at the postal facility in the heart of Bills country is further recognition of Kemp's many contributions to this great community … Continue Reading
November 06, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Full Senare Approval For $500,000 For University At Albany's College Nanoscience and Engineering
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Senate has approved the FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which includes $500,000 for the University at Albany's College of Nanoscience and Engineering. The funding would be used to further the development and deployment of new nanoscale fabrication and measurement strategies. Schumer and Gillibrand requested that the funding be included as part of the spending … Continue Reading
November 06, 2009
Gillibrand Statement On October Unemployment Number
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November 05, 2009
Gillibrand Urges Feds To Fund Brownfields Program To Clean Up Ogdensburg Waterfront
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal funding for the City of Ogdensburg. The federal dollars from the Brownfield's Program would be used to clean up the city's waterfront area for redevelopment, specifically the former Standard Shade Roller property.In her letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Senator Gillibrand wrote, "The brownfields along Ogdensburg's waterfront are currently preventing the … Continue Reading
November 05, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Introduce Congressional Resolution Honoring New York Yankees For Their World Series Win
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a congressional resolution honoring the New York Yankees for beating the Philadelphia Phillies and winning their 27th World Series, the most wins of any major league sports franchise. The resolution recognizes and honors the Yankees for their storied history, for their many contributions to the national pastime, and for continuing to carry the standards of character, commitment, and achievement for baseball and for the … Continue Reading
November 05, 2009
Gillibrand Calls On President To Include Funding For Mid-Atlantic River Basins In Budget
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on President Obama to include funding for the Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions in his budget next year. The Mid-Atlantic Basin includes the Delaware, Susquehanna and the Potomac River Basins. The federal dollars for the Southern Tier and Hudson Valley would go toward flood mitigation, recreation activities, and conservation programs."Delaware River Basin is a natural treasure - it helps make the Southern Tier … Continue Reading
November 04, 2009
At Gillibrand's Urging, NYS To Extend Public Comment Period On Marcellus Shale Drilling
Washington, DC - At the urging of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, New York State today extended the public comment period on the natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale through the end of the year. Senator Gillibrand released the following statement:"I am pleased that New York State has extended the comment period on drilling in the Marcellus Shale through the end of the year. While this proposal holds tremendous … Continue Reading
November 04, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of Extended Unemployment Benefits For Job Seekers, Tax Credits For First-Time Homebuyers, Assistance For Small Businesses
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November 03, 2009
Opening Statement Of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand From Today's Environment And Public Works Committee Business Meeting On The Clean Energy Jobs And American Power Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following opening statement from today's Environment and Public Works Committee business meeting on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act:"Thank you Chairwoman Boxer for your continued leadership on this most critical of issues. The legislation we are considering before us today, the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, is about taking back America's energy future - putting our nation on a path to achieving energy … Continue Reading
November 01, 2009
New York Firm Recalls Over 545,000 Pounds Of Ground Beef Products That May Be Contaminated By E. Coli - Gillibrand Renews Call For Federally Mandated Testing Of All Ground Beef
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand renewed her call today for federally mandated E. coli inspections of all ground beef after Fairbank Farms, a New York manufacturer of ground beef, issued a voluntary recall yesterday for a specified line of fresh ground beef products sold in eight states, including New York. According to the company, approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef product produced between September 14 through September 16, 2009, may be linked to E. coli … Continue Reading
October 30, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $180,000 In Recovery Act Funding Act Clean Energy Initiatives In Poughkeepsie
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Department of Energy has awarded a total of $184,500 to Poughkeepsie in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This money will help finance the implementation of projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage and costs, create local jobs and lower carbon pollution. Poughkeepsie will use the funding to install energy … Continue Reading
October 29, 2009
Gillibrand: Western New Yorkers Have Less Than One Week To Apply For Federal Disaster Aid
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today alerted residents and businesses in Chautauqua, Erie and Cattaraugus Counties that they have less than one week to apply for federal assistance. Western New Yorkers who suffered damage from the flooding in August must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by November 3. For a low-interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), applications for a Physical Loan are due by November 3 or an … Continue Reading
October 29, 2009
63 Year Old Brooklyn Vietnam Vet Harmed By Agent Orange, But Along With Thousands Of Others Ignored By Feds
New York, NY - Along with tens of thousands of Blue Water Vietnam Veterans across New York State, a Brooklyn-born vet diagnosed with leukemia years after being exposed to powerful Agent Orange toxins during his service continues to be denied health care coverage by the Veterans Administration (VA). Due to a technicality in the law, 63 year-old Bobby Condon and his fellow "Blue Water Vets" are excluded from receiving federal coverage for their illnesses because they did not serve on the ground. … Continue Reading
October 29, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Congress Set To Approve $7 Million To Protect Long Island Sound – Engine Of Recreational And Economic Activity Is In Danger Due To Years Of Pollution And Neglect
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the 2010 Interior Appropriations will include $7 million for to help clean up and restore the Long Island Sound. As the premier natural resource in the area and as an estuary of national significance, the Long Island Sound is crucial to the long-term health of the environment and local economies of Long Island and Connecticut. Each year, the Long Island Sound produces over $8 billion of economic value from … Continue Reading
