Press Releases

April 29, 2009

Senators Express Support for Inclusion of Public Plan Option in Health Care Reform

Washington, D.C. - As Congress prepares to pass a budget that includes funding for health care reform, 16 U.S. Senators today outlined how reform with a public plan option could lower health costs, improve quality of care, and ensure access in rural and other underserved areas. The need for the inclusion of a public plan option in comprehensive health reform was outlined in a letter sent today to key committee chairmen from members of Senate leadership, leaders on health care, and members of … Continue Reading

April 29, 2009

Gillibrand Honors Israel's 61st Year of Statehood

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April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $10 Million in Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Long Island National Wildlife Refuge to Cereate Energy Efficient Administrative and Visitor Facilities

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide $9,775,000 to the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for construction, energy efficiency, habitat restoration and other improvement projects to create jobs and the preserve the nation's fish and wildlife resources. A total of $10.6 million has been administered to New York State wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Amidst Public Health Emergency, Gillibrand Urges Swift Confirmation of Governor Sebelius as HHS Secretary

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 for Infrastructure Upgrades for the Hudson Valley

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $325,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on civil works projects for the Hudson Valley. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for Buffalo. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Investing in these projects … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $160,000 for Infrastructure Upgrades for the Southern Tier

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $162,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on a broad range of civil works projects for the Southern Tier. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for the Southern tier. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $120,000 for Infrastructure Upgrades for Central New York

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $120,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on civil works projects for Central New York. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for Central New York. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Investing in Central … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades for the North Country

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,400,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on a broad range of civil works projects for the North Country. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for the North Country. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $750,000 for Infrastructure Upgrades for the Capital Region

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $750,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on a broad range of civil works projects for the Capital Region. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for the Capital Region. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades for the Finger Lakes Region

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,875,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on a broad range of civil works projects for the Finger Lakes region. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for the Finger Lakes area. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $12 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades for Western New York

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $12,290,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take on a broad range of civil works projects for Western New York. The federal dollars will help support job creation, rebuild and strengthen critical infrastructure, and enhance security for Western New York. The investments are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $11 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades for New York City

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April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More than $10 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades for Long Island

April 28, 2009

Lautenberg, Menendez, Schumer, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Improve Security at Nation's 361 Seaports

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced legislation to increase security at the nation's 361 ports. Their bill would, for the first time, create minimum security standards for all containers entering the United States. "It's been eight years since 9/11 and our ports are still not yet secured. Port security is essential to protect our residents from a possible terrorist attack. This … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $3.2 Million in Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Fort Drum for Facility Infrastructure Investment and Repair Projects

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide $3.2 million to Fort Drum through the Department of Defense for facility infrastructure investments and repair projects that will upgrade army military bases in New York State and create jobs. A total of $10.9 million has been administered to New York State military bases."These projects are a win-win for Fort Drum and Watertown that will bring greater … Continue Reading

April 28, 2009

Gillibrand Welcomes Senator Specter to Democratic Party

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement about Senator Arlen Specter's decision to switch parties: "Arlen Specter has been an independent voice for Pennsylvania for a long time. His support for President Obama's economic recovery plan helped deliver billions of dollars for job creation, health care, and education to New York and states across the country. "Senator Specter has been a gracious friend and advisor to me during these past few months. … Continue Reading

April 27, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $779,000 in Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to Create Jobs, Improve Facilities, and Promote Conservation

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide $779,000 to the Shawangunk Grasslands National Park through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for construction, energy efficiency, habitat restoration and other improvement projects to create jobs and the preserve the nation's fish and wildlife resources. A total of $10.6 million has been administered to New York State wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries … Continue Reading

April 27, 2009

Senator Gillibrand Helps Kickoff Week Long Citizenship Now! Immigration Hotline, Thanks Staff and Volunteers for Their Tireless Efforts

New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand helped kickoff the sixth annual Citizenship Now! hotline today by visiting the call center to thank staff and volunteers for providing immigrants throughout New York City with free access to reliable counseling on immigration law and policy. Launched by the New York Daily News and the City University of New York (CUNY) to fill a critical need within the immigrant community, the Citizenship Now! hotline is staffed by volunteers from the CUNY … Continue Reading

April 27, 2009

Senator Gillibrand and Nassau County Executive Suozzi Join Long Island Farm Bureau To Kick-Off “Grown on LI” Campaign

Long Island - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi today joined with Joe Gergela from the Long Island Farm Bureau and Pat Hooker, Commissioner of New York State Agriculture and Markets to kick-off the "Grown on LI" campaign at Martin Viette Nurseries in East Norwich. Together, they announced a new initiative to unite consumers, growers, agricultural distributors and retailers to promote locally grown foods and plants. "I am happy to join the Long Island Farm … Continue Reading

April 27, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Millions for Energy Research in New York

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