Press Releases

April 27, 2009

Higgins, Schumer, Gillibrand, Lee, Slaughter & Massa Announce Bill Ensuring Former Bethlehem Steel Steel Workers and Families Receive Compensation They Deserve

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April 27, 2009

Gillibrand Statement on the Air Force One Flight Over Manhattan

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April 27, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $50,000 in Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Lake Champlain 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 $50,000 to Lake Champlain 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 and other public and private … Continue Reading

April 26, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Joint Statement on Swine Flu Emergency

New York City, NY - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following joint statement on the ongoing efforts to respond to the swine flu emergency in New York City and the rest of the country: "We have been in touch with the City and CDC authorities to ensure that New York has the resources on hand to respond to this outbreak. We commend Commissioner Frieden and his team for their ongoing response efforts. "Our number one focus right now is making sure our … Continue Reading

April 26, 2009

Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Engel Visit Nyack Street Fair, Hold Economic Development Roundtable

Nyack, NY - Rep. Eliot Engel and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Rockland County today, meeting with constituents at the Nyack Street Fair and hosting an economic development roundtable with local Elected Officials, community and business leaders to discuss the latest economic development efforts in the region and how Senator Gillibrand and Rep. Engel can assist and promote local growth. "Creating good-paying jobs and getting our economy turned around is my number one priority," … Continue Reading

April 23, 2009

Gillibrand: G.I. Benefits Should Extend to Veterans Enrolled at Online Universities

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with Excelsior College President John Ebersole to discuss extending G.I. benefits for veterans enrolled at online universities. Tens of thousands of veterans and current service-members are enrolled at Excelsior College. Despite the high enrollment rate of veterans, Excelsior cannot extend G.I. educational benefits to any of its students. "Our veterans and members of the armed forces deserve the best in return for their service and … Continue Reading

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $237,000 to Improve Medical Research in the Hudson Valley

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April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2.5 Million to Improve Medical Research at Cornell

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $72,709 to Improve Medical Research at University at Albany

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $77,000 to Improve Medical Research At University of Rochester

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2.2 Million to Improve Medical Research in Buffalo

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million to Improve Medical Research in New York City

April 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million To Improve Medical Research On Long Island

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $910,500 to upgrade and improve resources at leading medical research institutions on Long Island, including the Research Foundation of SUNY Stony Brook and the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Research Institute. The federal dollars will help the institutions move forward on critical research and treatment to help improve the lives of all New Yorkers, and are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $6 Million to Improve Fire Island National Park

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $6,354,000 to make critical improvements to Fire Island National Park. The funds will support job creation and provide critical improvements to the historic site, and are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "By investing our federal dollars in national treasures, such as Fire Island National Park, we create jobs and … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

As First New York Senator In Nearly 40 Years to Serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Gillibrand Meets With New York Farm Bureau Leaders in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand met today in Washington, D.C. with leaders of New York's Farm Bureau to talk about the challenges facing local farmers and new plans to ensure long term growth of New York's agricultural economy. Senator Gillibrand is the first New York Senator in nearly 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Approximately one-quarter of New York is made up of farmland and 42 of New York's 62 counties are rural. New York's agriculture sector … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $160,000 to Improve National Park in the Capital Region

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $159,000 to make critical improvements to National Parks in the Capital Region, including Martin Van Buren and Saratoga National Parks. The funds will support job creation and provide critical improvements to the historic sites, and are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Gillibrand and Schumer helped pass earlier this year. "New York's rich history is a key part of what … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

Gillibrand Meets With AIPAC National Board Member in Washington

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met with American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) National Board Member Robert Cohen to hear his thoughts and ideas for how to support AIPAC's efforts and ensure security for Israel. The two also discussed the failure of this week's World Conference Against Racism, known as Durban II, and the outrageous comments from the Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In February, … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

Gillibrand Working With NARAL Pro Choice America to Protect A Woman's Right to Choose

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America to continue efforts to ensure protection for women's right to choose, as well as efforts to increase funding for family planning resources and access to medically accurate, comprehensive sex education. Senator Gillibrand has a 100 percent rating from NARAL and other pro-choice organizations. "We can never let up in our efforts to ensure all women have access to the family … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

On Earth Day, Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Save Environmental Education

Washington, DC - On Earth Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand this week called for new federal investment in environmental education. During these tough economic times, schools budget cuts are threatening environmental education programs across New York. Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, announced No Child Left Inside, legislation sponsored by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) that would authorize $100 million over the next five years to support … Continue Reading

April 22, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100,000 to Improve Women's Rights National Historic Park

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $105,000 to make critical improvements to Women's Rights National Historic Park. The funds will support job creation and provide critical improvements to the historic site, and are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "This funding will help the Women's Right's National Historic Park pay tribute to the brave women who … Continue Reading

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