Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $12,000 In Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Trudeau Insitute For Student And Teacher Training Opportunities
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide $12,460 to the Trudeau Institute through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for student and training opportunities. A total of $9.9 million will be administered to New York State research institutions. "Federal funding for medical research and training is needed now more than ever," said Schumer. "In these difficult economic times, it is critical … Continue Reading
June 02, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.3 Million In Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming to Western NY For Medical Research And Funding Opportunities
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide a total of $1,346,463 to two research institutions in Western NY through the National Institutes for Health. The University at Buffalo will receive $212,022 and the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will receive $1,134,441. This funding will create jobs for those in the field and bolster research efforts on important areas of medicine. A total of $9.9 … Continue Reading
June 02, 2009
Gillibrand Congratulates Congressman McHugh On Nomination To Be Secretary Of The Army
Washington, D.C. - As President Obama plans to nominate New York Congressman John McHugh as the Secretary of the Army, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement praising the decision, and congratulating her friend and colleague:"I've known Congressman McHugh for many years and I've seen his dedication to our country. "Congressman McHugh's commitment to public service is inspiring. For nearly 20 years, he's represented an area that's home to one of the … Continue Reading
June 01, 2009
With Sky High Unemployment Among New Vets, Gillibrand Launches Campaign to Help Businesses Create Jobs for Vets
Albany, NY - As thousands of veterans return home from Iraq and Afghanistan, the tough economy is taking a toll. A new provision, signed into law by President Obama, would encourage companies to hire new veterans by providing a special tax break. However, New York businesses are not aware that they are eligible because the IRS is still working to implement the new tax break. Joined today by New York State Senator Eric Adams, Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat, and local veterans, Senator Gillibrand … Continue Reading
June 01, 2009
Gillibrand Statement on the Death of Dr. George Tiller
Washington, D.C. - In response to the murder of Dr. George Tiller, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "I am outraged and saddened that in this day and age, a doctor is murdered simply for working on behalf of his patients. While the issue of reproductive rights provokes emotions on both sides, threats of violence and harassment are morally reprehensible and should not be tolerated. Dr. Tiller's death is a tremendous loss for all those who care about the health and … Continue Reading
May 29, 2009
Gillibrand Statement on Importance of Network Security
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May 29, 2009
Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $1.1 Million For Plattsburgh International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded two grants totaling $1,140,000 to Plattsburgh International Airport for infrastructure improvements and safety enhancements. A $950,000 grant will be used to upgrade nose doc hangars and a grant of $190,000 will be used to perform terminal expansion and security improvements. "Upgrading our airports is essential to keeping our passengers and pilots safe," said … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $5 Million for Medical Research, Services in New York City
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,437,612 in federal dollars to support medical research and training programs at hospitals, universities, laboratories and research facilities in New York City. These funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will help 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 Act, which … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $700,000 to Support Medical Research at New York Medical College
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $727,425 in federal dollars to help advance medical research and treatment at New York Medical College in Valhalla. These funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help 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 Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 for Medical Research, Treatment for Syracuse
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $341,280 in federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to advance research and treatment for heart-related birth defects at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. The federal investment is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Federal funding for medical research and training is needed … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $300,000 to Support Medical Research, Training in Rochester
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $333,475 in federal dollars to support medical training and research programs at Rochester General Hospital and the University of Rochester. The funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will help advance medical research and treatment, as well as give student and teachers hands-on training and experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. The federal investments … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $400,000 for Medical Research, Training in the Hudson Valley
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $430,031 in federal dollars to support medical research and training programs at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Public Research. The federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will help move forward on critical research and give Hudson Valley students and teachers hands-on training and research experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. The federal … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $25,000 to Support Medical Training in Buffalo
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $25,836 in federal dollars to support medical training programs at the University at Buffalo. These federal dollars from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will help 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 Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $300,000 to Improve Medical Reasearch on Long Island
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $295,326 to advance research and treatment at SUNY Stony Brook. The federal dollars will help Stony Brook 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 Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Long Island is growing and its medical research needs to grow with it. … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $35,000 to Support Medical Services in the Southern Tier
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,160 in federal dollars to help give students and teachers at Binghamton University hands-on training and research experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. These federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year."Federal funding for … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $70,000 to Support Medical Training Opportunities in Capital Region
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $70,294 in federal dollars to help give students and teachers in the Capital Region hands-on training and experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. These federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Federal funding for medical … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $100,000 to Support Medical Research, Training at Cornell
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $124,541 in federal dollars to support medical training and research programs at Cornell University. The funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will help advance medical research and treatment, as well as give student and teachers hands-on training and experience in National Institutes of Health (NIH) laboratories. The federal investments for Cornell are part of the American … Continue Reading
May 28, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $445,000 for Medical Reasearch, Treatment in the North Country
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $445,000 in federal dollars from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to advance research and treatment to fight influenza at Trudeau Institute, Inc. The federal investment for this North Country institute is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year. "Federal funding for medical research and training is … Continue Reading
May 27, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Request Additional $350 Million in Federal Funding to Prepare for and Respond to H1N1 Influenza Virus
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced their push to include no less than $350 million in the final Supplemental Appropriations bill to upgrade state and local ability to prepare for and respond to the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus and other potential pandemics. The Senators are asking that this money be included in addition to funding already set aside for the Department of Health and Human Services to address vaccine development and general preparedness. As the … Continue Reading
May 26, 2009
In Conversation With President Obama This Morning, Gillibrand Praised Historic Decision to Nominate Judge Sotomayor
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand praised President Barack Obama's historic move to select Judge Sonia Sotomayor to fill the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court. Earlier this month, Senators Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer sent a personal letter to President Obama recommending that he appoint Judge Sotomayor to serve as the first Latino on the nation's highest court. "I spoke with President Obama this morning and told him that he had made a historic and … Continue Reading
