Press Releases

September 23, 2009

New York City Received Nearly $28 Million To Provide Affordable Child Care For Families – Gillibrand Takes Action To Release Money

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took action to help New York City spend economic recovery dollars to provide child care assistance. Stimulus funds would restore more than 1,800 seats for the city's preschoolers and would help pay for salaries of child care providers. With preschool enrollment already underway, more than 80 child care centers citywide are now waiting for the $27,940,783 in child care funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 … Continue Reading

September 23, 2009

Senator Gillibrand, Reps. Maffei and Courtney Urge Feds To Support Wind Turbine Production Program

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressmen Dan Maffei (NY-25) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) this week urged the Auto Task Force to consider a proposal by The D'Arcinoff Group (DG) to build wind turbines in former auto plants. The D'Arcinoff Group is a U.S. based company looking to operate wind turbine manufacturing facilities in 15 plants across the country in areas that have skilled workforces, strong infrastructure capabilities and access to natural resources required for … Continue Reading

September 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Economic Recovery Funding Coming To Otter Lake Fire Company For Constructyion Of New Facility

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Otter Lake Fire Company will receive a total of $1,126,431 from the Fiscal Year 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant Program (SCG). SCG seeks to support organizations lacking the tools and resources necessary to effectively protect the health and safety of the public and their emergency response personnel with … Continue Reading

September 23, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2 Million In HUD Grants Coming To Onondaga County

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September 23, 2009

New York State Received Over $42 Million To Provide Affordable Child Care, But Many Counties Cannot Spend Funds – Gillibrand Takes Action To Release Money For Families

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand took action to help families in New York State spend economic recovery dollars to provide affordable child care for families in the area. The State received $42,075,379 for child care subsidies through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which Senator Gillibrand helped pass earlier this year, but local officials have been unable to spend the money because the federal government has yet to provide guidelines for … Continue Reading

September 22, 2009

Hinchey, Gillibrand Introduce Resolutions Honoring the Hudson River School Painters

Washington, DC -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand this week introduced identical resolutions in the House and Senate, recognizing and honoring the painters of the Hudson River School -- a mid-19th century American art movement led by a group of landscape painters, whose aesthetic vision was influenced by the romantic movement."The Hudson River School painters helped share the natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley with the rest of the country … Continue Reading

September 22, 2009

In Response To New GAO Report, Gillibrand Introduces New Legislation To Protect More Than 30 Million School Children From Contaminated Food

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced new legislation in response to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) revealing that federal agencies are not providing adequate information to schools about contaminated foods that are being pulled from grocery shelves. The Safe Food for Schools Act would implement many of the report's recommendations, helping protect 31 million school children who receive food through the federal school lunch and … Continue Reading

September 18, 2009

Gillibrand Unveils New Effort to Provide Property Tax Relief for Rochester/Finger Lakes Region

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September 18, 2009

Gillibrand: FRA To Demand Fix For Rails In Middletown

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today won the commitment of the Federal Rail Authority (FRA) to complete critical repairs to railroad tracks in Middletown. Constituents in the area brought the worn down tracks to Senator Gillibrand, who took their concerns to the FRA and urged them to make repairs to the Crawford Industrial Track at Railroad Avenue, Wisner Avenue Crossing and other locations in the area. "Repairing aging infrastructure is one of the best things we can do to … Continue Reading

September 18, 2009

With Apple Season in Full Harvest in NY, Gillibrand Secures Commitment from Feds to Allow Farmers to Deliver Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables to Schools

Washington, DC - After leading the fight on behalf of New York farmers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand secured a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will allow New York farmers to process fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for children to snack on in New York schools. In February, Senator Gillibrand sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack requesting that he change an administrative rule barring local farmers from delivering pre-cut and packaged … Continue Reading

September 17, 2009

Gillibrand Announces senate Passage Of $400,000 For Niagara International Airport

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Senate passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which included $400,000 to help rehabilitate a runway at Niagara Falls International Airport. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill."This is great news for the Niagara Falls International Airport," Senator Gillibrand said. "These … Continue Reading

September 17, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of $350,000 For Rochester Revitalization Project

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Senate passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which included $350,000 to help revitalize the old Midtown Plaza in downtown Rochester. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill."This is great news for Rochester," Senator Gillibrand said. "These federal dollars will help create jobs … Continue Reading

September 17, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of $600,000 To Revamp Queens Transportation Hub

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Senate passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which included $600,000 to renovate Jamaica Station in Queens in an effort to make the transportation hub safer and more pedestrian-friendly. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill."The safety of our communities is a top priority … Continue Reading

September 17, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Senate Passage Of $400,000 For Suffolk County Highway Improvement

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Senate passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which included $400,000 to help improve County Road 97, Nicolls Road in Suffolk County. Senator Gillibrand aggressively lobbied members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's spending bill."This is great news for Suffolk County," Senator Gillibrand said. "Investing in our infrastructure will … Continue Reading

September 16, 2009

Gillibrand Statement On Kansas Republicans Dropping Hold On McHugh

September 16, 2009

Gillibrand Announces Plan to Crack Down on Financial Fraud Against Seniors

Washington, D.C. - To combat fraud and protect seniors, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today unveiled her plan to crack down on financial fraud against seniors, increase penalties on those scamming seniors, increase awareness of criminal tactics, and hold workshops across New York on financial literacy to empower seniors to protect themselves and their life savings. A new report from Senator Gillibrand's office estimates that over half a million New York seniors fall victim to consumer fraud … Continue Reading

September 15, 2009

As National Hispanic Heritage Month Commences, Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Hispanic Serving Institutions

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, as our nation celebrates the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the work, goals, and achievements of 268 non-profit Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) for their crucial role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth students, improving their local communities, and contributing to the economic vitality of the United States. This resolution specifically calls for the designation of … Continue Reading

September 15, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $600,000 In Economic Recovery Act Funding Coming To Schenectady To Support Energy Efficiency And Conservation Projects; Will Creat Jobs

Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kristen E. Gillibrand announced that the city of Schenectady is receiving $601,300 through the DOE's Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. The funding, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), will help implement projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage and costs, create local jobs and lower carbon pollution. New York State has been allocated a total of … Continue Reading

September 15, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $550,000 In Economic Recovery Funding Coming To Town Of Tonawanda For Clean Energy Initiatives

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has granted an award of $544,700 to the town of Tonawanda through the DOE's Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. The funding, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), will help implement projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce energy usage and costs, create local jobs and lower carbon pollution. New York State has been … Continue Reading

September 15, 2009

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2.5 Million in Department of Transportation Funding For Griffiss International Airport

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