Press Releases
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
April 22, 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 Nearly $3 Million to Improve National Parks in the Hudson Valley
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April 22, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $11 Million to Improve Statue of Liberty, Governors Island
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April 21, 2009
Gillibrand Meets With West Point Cadets
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with cadets from West Point's Domestic Affairs forum group to hear their thoughts, concerns and ideas, and discuss Senator Gillibrand's priorities to keep West Point strong. "West Point has one of the most proud traditions in our country," Senator Gillibrand said. "It's home to some of our bravest men and women in uniform. West Point cadets are working to keep America safe and build a better future for us all. I've worked hard … Continue Reading
April 21, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Push to Create Passenger Rail Between Binghamton and NYC – New Service Would Spur Much Needed Economic Development in Southern Tier
Today U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Robert P. Casey (PA), and Arlen Specter (PA), wrote to the President urging him to fully support a rail link between Binghamton, NY and Scranton, PA allowing residents of the Southern Tier easy access to New York City. Expanding passenger rail service between these cities would afford commuters an important new transportation option and could have a profound impact on economic development in the region. At the Senators' urging, an … Continue Reading
April 21, 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 21, 2009
Gillibrand Urges FEMA To Work With Rochester And Western New York Communities To Resolve Floodplain Maps
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials to work with Rochester and Western New York Communities to resolve concerns over the floodplain maps. The Town of Pendleton, the Town of Wheatfield and the City and Town of Lockport have concerns over the revised 100 year floodplain maps designated by FEMA. The communities feel they have compelling evidence that they were wrongly placed in the flood zone when FEMA updated the … Continue Reading
April 20, 2009
Gillibrand: Ahmadinejad’s Comments Abhorrent
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called Iranian President Ahmadinejad's comments about Israel abhorrent and issued the following statement: "I commend President Obama and Secretary Clinton for withdrawing the American delegation from the conference and further commend Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Poland for joining our boycott." "I find President Ahmadinejad's comments about Israel abhorrent. In fact the Iranian President's … Continue Reading
April 20, 2009
With Schools Forced To Eliminate Environmental Education Programs Due To Budget Cuts, Senator Gillibrand Joins Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Local Students to Call For Federal Investment in Environmental Education
New York, NY- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Vice Chair of Riverkeeper; Murray Fisher, Founder and Program Director of the Urban Assembly New York Harbor School (NYHS); and NYHS students today, on Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport to call for federal investment in environmental education. There is a critical need to preserve funding for environmental literacy programs for institutions like the NYHS that provide a foundation to help students develop the skills … Continue Reading
April 19, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand: Gun Background Check Records Destroyed After Only 24 Hours, Leaving No Way to Trace Gun Purchases When Investigating Major Gun Crimes
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April 17, 2009
Gillibrand Visits Long Island Seniors
Rocky Point, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate's Special Committee on Aging, and U.S. Rep. Timothy Bishop (NY-1) visited with seniors today at the Town of Brookhaven's Senior Citizens Division annual May Rally in Rocky Point to talk about issues affecting seniors and the aging. Senator Gillibrand discussed her three-point plan to improve the lives of New York's seniors and provide support to family caregivers and other health care professionals. "With over 75 … Continue Reading
April 17, 2009
Gillibrand Congratulates Buffalo for Being Named Top Arts Destination
Washington, D.C. - With AmericanStyle Magazine naming Buffalo the top arts destination among America's mid-sized cities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "I would like to congratulate the City of Buffalo for being named the number one Arts Destination by AmericanStyle Magazine. I am glad that the city of such cultural gems as Buffalo has again received this top recognition. "The City of Buffalo has so much talent and many treasures, that their thriving … Continue Reading
April 16, 2009
Gillibrand: If Iowa Can Do It, So Can We
Washington, D.C. - Today, as Governor Paterson introduces legislation to legalize gay marriage in New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "New York and the nation are ready to start a new chapter. The time has come for full marriage equality. I commend the Governor for his leadership on this important issue. If Iowa can do it, so can … Continue Reading
April 16, 2009
Senator Gillibrand Applauds President Obama’s Commitment To High Speed Rail In New York
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today applauded President Obama strategic plan which outlined his vision for high speed rail in America. The Administration released 10 major corridors for potential high-speed rail projects, including the Empire Corridor - New York City, Albany Buffalo. Senator Gillibrand met with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood last month to discuss high-speed rail development in New York State. Senator Gillibrand released the following statement: "I am … Continue Reading
April 16, 2009
Senator Gillibrand Calls for National Health Care Reform In Tele-Town Hall Meeting with Thousands of New York City AARP Members
New York, NY - As part of an aggressive, two-week push for health care reform, AARP hosted a tele-town hall event today featuring Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The tele-town hall event, part of AARP's HealthActionNow.org campaign website, connected more than 50,000 AARP members and activists to listen in and pose questions to Senator Gillibrand. The Senator declared her commitment to fighting for national health care reform. "AARP is doing what we do best-organizing our members to keep pushing … Continue Reading
April 16, 2009
Gillibrand Releases Guide to Help Faith-Based and Community Organizations Access Federal Grants
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