Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand to New York State: Issue Disaster Declaration to Expedite Federal Aid to Three Counties in Western New York Impacted by Crop Freeze
Washington, DC - Following a freeze in May that significantly impacted grape farms in Western New York, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the first New York Senator in nearly 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today urged New York State to request a disaster declaration for the counties of Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie disaster areas in order to provide urgently needed disaster assistance to the farmers who were affected. "We must provide … Continue Reading
June 17, 2009
New Gillibrand Report: Cost of Child Care Rising $730 Per Year in New York State
Washington, D.C. - According to a new report released by U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the cost of child care in New York is rising by $730 per year. County-by-county estimates show that costs are rising across age levels in every corner of the state. In response to the growing costs of child care, Senator Gillibrand today unveiled her plan to make child care more affordable and accessible for working parents. "In this difficult economy, parents cannot afford the rising cost of child care. … Continue Reading
June 16, 2009
State’s Congressional Delegation Touts Project Benefits from Science to Jobs
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Tim Bishop were among hundreds of supporters who celebrated the initiation of the NSLS-II project, which will enhance Brookhaven Lab's standing as a world-leading research facility and bring direct economic benefits to Long Island and New York State. "Today's groundbreaking is yet another example of how the Economic Recovery Act will boost Long Island's economy by speeding up the construction of a world-class facility … Continue Reading
June 16, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Senate Armed Services Committee to Halt Implementation of Deeply Flawed Study That Could Lead to Loss of Over 500 West Point Jobs
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June 16, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million in Funding Coming to Brooklyn to Prepare Disadvantaged Youth for the Workforce
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $1,909,190 in YouthBuild Grant funding has been allocated to two Brooklyn organizations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and FY 2009 funding. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation will receive $809,190 and the Settlement Housing Fund, Inc will receive $1,100,000 to provide education and training to disadvantaged young people. This training will include the education and … Continue Reading
June 16, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5 Million in Funding Coming to New York City to Prepare Disadvantaged Youth for the Workforce
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $5,040,014 in YouthBuild Grant funding has been allocated to five New York City organizations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and FY 2009 funding. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation in Brooklyn will receive $809,190, the Settlement Housing Fund, Inc in Brooklyn will receive $1,100,000, the Abyssinian Development Corporation in Harlem will receive $1,100,000, the South … Continue Reading
June 15, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500,000 Coming To STRIVE, NYC Non-Profit Located In Harlem, To Promote Job Training And Combat Unemployment
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that STRIVE, a non-profit organization located in East Harlem, New York, has been awarded $478,492 to combat unemployment among at risk groups. The funding will provide comprehensive job training and career development services to the hardest to employ individuals in New York City. This includes the chronically unemployed, formerly incarcerated, at-risk young adults, recovering addicts, homeless, public assistance … Continue Reading
June 12, 2009
Gillibrand Takes Action to Reauthorize Syracuse Empowerment Zone to Revitalize Economy, Create Jobs
Washington, D.C. - As part of a broad agenda to create jobs and revitalize New York's economy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation this week to save and create jobs in Syracuse. The Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2009, sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln, would continue efforts to promote revitalization and economic development through 2015. "Creating good-paying jobs right here in New York is my top priority," Senator Gillibrand said. "The … Continue Reading
June 12, 2009
Gillibrand Takes Action to Reauthorize Western New York Renewal Communities Program to Revitalize Economy, Create Jobs
Washington, D.C. - As part of a broad agenda to create jobs and revitalize New York's economy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation this week to save and create jobs in Western New York. The Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2009, sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln, would continue efforts to promote revitalization and economic development through 2015. "Creating good-paying jobs right here in New York is my top priority," Senator Gillibrand said. … Continue Reading
June 12, 2009
Gillibrand Takes Action to Reauthorize Schenectady Renewal Community Program to Revitalize Economy, Create Jobs
Washington, D.C. - As part of a broad agenda to create jobs and revitalize New York's economy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation this week to save and create jobs in Schenectady. The Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2009, sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln, would continue efforts to promote revitalization and economic development through 2015. "Creating good-paying jobs right here in New York is my top priority," Senator Gillibrand said. "The … Continue Reading
June 12, 2009
Gillibrand Takes Action to Reauthorize Rochester Renewal Community Program to Revitalize Economy, Create Jobs
Washington, D.C. - As part of a broad agenda to create jobs and revitalize New York's economy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced legislation this week to save and create jobs in Rochester. The Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2009, sponsored by Senator Blanche Lincoln, would continue efforts to promote revitalization and economic development through 2015. "Creating good-paying jobs right here in New York is my top priority," Senator Gillibrand said. "The … Continue Reading
June 12, 2009
Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Ensure Families Struggling With Infertility Can Afford New High-Tech Treatments
Washington D.C. -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing today that she will introduce The Family Building Act to ensure that men and women who suffer from infertility can afford the cost of advanced high-tech treatments. Originally introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Anthony Weiner, this legislation would help 1 in 8 American couples that are affected by infertility. Despite infertility's far reach and breakthroughs in successful new treatments, insurance companies … Continue Reading
June 11, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Call On Feds to Work to Resolve Massena Border Crossing Issue
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June 11, 2009
Gillibrand Welcomes Yahoo! to Western New York
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June 11, 2009
Menendez, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Build Upon New Immigration Rules for Widows and Orphans
Washington, D.C. - Following the Department of Homeland Security's announcement of new immigration rules for widows, widowers and minor children of deceased US citizens, US Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced legislation that would build upon those rules. This week, the administration announced that widows and widowers of US citizens and their children under the age of 18 who are living in the US will be granted temporary deferred action for two … Continue Reading
June 11, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.2 Million for Pall Corporation Carbon Capture
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June 10, 2009
Gillibrand Giving Voice to Buffalo Crash Families - Raising Their Questions to Top Aviation Officials
Washington, D.C. - At today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Aviation Safety & FAA Oversight, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will submit questions from the family members of victims in the Flight 3407 crash in Buffalo about fundamental failures in our aviation system. After meeting with the families who lost loved ones on Flight 3407, Senator Gillibrand wants to ensure that their questions about a variety of safety issues are addressed. To that end, Senator Gillibrand asked family … Continue Reading
June 10, 2009
Gillibrand And Arcuri Call for Newly Created Cyber Security Czar to Visit Rome Labs
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June 10, 2009
Gillibrand Statement On Holocaust Museum Tragedy
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June 10, 2009
New Gillibrand Report: More Than 100,000 Additional Nurses Needed Across New York State in 2020
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