Press Releases
Kerry, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation To Strengthen America’s Cybersecurity Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced legislation that will strengthen the ability of the United States to develop a clear and coordinated strategy for international cyberspace and cybersecurity policy. The bill will create the framework for coordinating our efforts with other countries to defend against cyberattacks that threaten our power stations, telecommunications systems and financial … Continue Reading
April 12, 2010
Gillibrand, Velázquez, Quinn Join White House Push To Bring Fresh Food To New York’s Underserved Communities
New York, NY - To help three million New Yorkers living in so-called "food desert" neighborhoods that have little or no access to fresh, nutritious foods, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) were joined today by New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Councilwoman Margaret Chin (D-Manhattan), UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce Both, RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, and PolicyLink Founder & … Continue Reading
April 07, 2010
New Video, Photos: Gillibrand Visits Oprhanage During Trip To Haiti
Washington, DC - New video and new photographs are now available of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's visit to a Port-Au-Prince orphanage during an official Congressional Delegation trip to Haiti this week with Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). The group assessed the impact on child welfare from the earthquake that devastated the country earlier this year. Senator Gillibrand now plans to work with her Senate colleagues on new legislation to help bolster … Continue Reading
April 06, 2010
Gillibrand Urges USDA To Uphold Funding Promises For Red Hook Sewer Project
Washington, DC - After an application by the Dutchess County Red Hook Sewer Project for Rural Development Funding was stalled, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to uphold their original funding promise and continue to support their application. This project would extend water services to 2,500 Red Hook residents while helping with local economic development. "Red Hook is a beautiful town full of history and charm," said Senator Gillibrand, … Continue Reading
April 06, 2010
Local South Bronx Non-Profit To Receive Prestigious EPA Award
Bronx, NY - After being nominated by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx), a non-profit community-based organization devoted to solving environmental and economic issues that affect residents of urban areas, has been named a winner of the 2010 Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 2 Environmental Quality Award. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to improving the environment and public health in … Continue Reading
April 05, 2010
Gillibrand Announces $445,400 In Neighborworks® Grants To Neighborhood Housing Services Of New York City, Inc. To Support Financial Education And Affordable Lending In New York City Neighborhoods
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced $445,400 in NeighborWorks® America grants for Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc. (NHS). NHS is a member of the national NeighborWorks® network that supports affordable housing and community development activities throughout the five boroughs of New York City. The funding will support the general operation of the organizations as well as foreclosure prevention, energy efficiency and home improvement … Continue Reading
April 02, 2010
Gillibrand To Travel To Haiti Monday To Assess Earthquake’s Impact On Child Welfare Firsthand
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will travel to Haiti on Monday, April 5, 2010, as part of a Congressional Delegation with Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) to assess the impact of the earthquake that devastated the country earlier this year has had on child welfare. Senator Gillibrand is working with Senate colleagues on new legislation that would help bolster Haiti's child welfare … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Southern Tier Region Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the Southern Tier region facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Central New York Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in Central New York facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday included … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Long Island Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students on Long Island facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday included the … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Hudson Valley Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the Hudson Valley facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday included … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Western New York Region Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the Western New York region facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Rochester/Finger Lakes Region Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As North Country Region Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the North Country region facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As Capital Region Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in the Capital Region facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday … Continue Reading
April 01, 2010
As New York City Students Face Rising Tuition Costs, Student Debt At All Time High – Gillibrand Announces New Pell Grants For Nearly 70,000 NY Students
Washington, DC - With student debt at an all-time high and students in New York City facing rising tuition and fees, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand passed legislation to increase the amount of Pell Grant scholarships for nearly 70,000 New York students eligible for Pell Grants, opening the doors of higher education to more students. The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act that the U.S. Senate passed last week and President Obama signed into law on Tuesday included the … Continue Reading
March 30, 2010
Gillibrand Congratulates Women Celebrating Women Award Recipients
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand congratulated today the sixteen women of New York City's Caribbean community who received coveted leadership awards at Sunday's annual Women Celebrating Women event in Queens. The event, hosted by Dr. Una Clarke and Councilmember Dr. Mathieu Eugene (D-Brooklyn), honored sixteen women for their immeasurable contributions to education, the arts, social work, health and wellness, legal aid, faith-based initiatives, and humanitarian efforts. "I … Continue Reading
March 30, 2010
As Heavy Weather Continues To Hit New York, Schumer, Gillibrand Call On President To Make Federal Disaster Declaration For Long Island, Staten Island And Lower Hudson Valley Counties Ravaged By Recent Storm
Washington, DC - After a March weekend of extreme weather that left several people dead and more than half a million New Yorkers without power, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer today urged President Obama and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate to make a federal disaster declaration for Staten Island, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. At the Senators' urging, FEMA has been in New York to conduct Preliminary Damage … Continue Reading
March 30, 2010
Schumer, Gillibrand And Owens Announce Nearly $200,000 Awarded To Adirondack Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Bill Owens today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the Adirondack Regional Airport a grant of $190,000 to fund an expansion and improvement project. Paid through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the grant will be used to expand the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting Building and to study the airport's drainage, all while creating much-needed construction jobs. "These … Continue Reading
March 29, 2010
Senate Passes Resolution to Designate September “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late last week, the U.S. Senate passed legislation introduced earlier this year by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and George V. Voinovich (R-OH) to designate the month of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month - bringing national attention to a growing epidemic among youth in the United States. In addition, the resolution requests that the president issue a proclamation calling on the federal government, states, tribes and localities to observe … Continue Reading
