Press Releases
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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April 15, 2009
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Up to $15 Million for Clean-up Projects for Long Island
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced up to $15 million for hazardous waste clean-up projects on Long Island. The funding is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Senators Gillibrand and Schumer helped pass in February, and will help accelerate hazardous waste clean-up projects already underway at Old Roosevelt Field in Garden City and Lawrence Aviation in Port Jefferson. "By investing our federal dollars in hazardous … Continue Reading
April 15, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Applaud FEMA for Issuing First Round of Federal Aid in Wake of Major Disaster Declaration Following December’s Ice Storm
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April 15, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $400,000 in Health and Human Services Funding Coming to SUNY Buffalo For DNA Research
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the State University of New York at Buffalo will be receiving $376,800 through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for research into the processes of DNA replication and repair. "Federal funding for scientific research is needed now more than ever," said Schumer. "In these difficult … Continue Reading
April 15, 2009
Schumer and Gillibrand Announce Over $250,000 in Health and Human Services Funding Coming to Cold Spring Harbor Lab For Brain Development Research
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island will be receiving $252,000 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for research of the relationship between brain development and mental disorders such as autism and mental retardation. The funding will used to support one postdoctoral fellow, one graduate student, and for the development of a … Continue Reading
April 14, 2009
As Tax Day Approaches, Gillibrand Reminds New York Families To Take Full Advantage Of Tax Breaks
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today urged all middle class families in New Yorkers to take full advantage of tax breaks when they file their taxes this year. Middle class New Yorkers who buy their first home, pay for child care, or own a small business are all eligible for new tax cuts. "New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes in the nation," said Senator Gillibrand. "This year, there are new tax breaks aimed at helping middle class families with the cost of buying a … Continue Reading
April 14, 2009
Senator Gillibrand, Congressman McMahon Stand with Union Members and Call for Keeping Staten Island’s Mail Sorting Facility Open
Staten Island, NY - On Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand's first visit to Staten Island as a United States Senator today, she stood with Rep. Michael E. McMahon and union members in front of Staten Island's mail sorting facility to call for the center to remain open. The members of Congress released their joint letter to Mr. Vito Cetta, executive-in-charge of the Staten Island mail sorting facility, urging him to keep the facility from closing. Mr. Cetta is overseeing an upcoming study on the … Continue Reading
April 14, 2009
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Dutchess, Columbia and Rensselaer Counties Eligible for USDA Federal Disaster Aid
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Dutchess, Columbia and Rensselaer Counties as contiguous disaster areas due to severe ice storms that occurred in December 2008. All counties will now be eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance to help cover losses in the area. "Farmers in Dutchess, Columbia and Rensselaer who had a particularly difficult year due to severe weather … Continue Reading
April 13, 2009
Gillibrand Urges Additional Funding For Essential Air Service Program
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with her colleagues in the Senate to call for additional funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS) Program. She urged Peter R. Orszag, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to make the EAS program a priority, as it is vital in connecting communities across the country. "We cannot turn this economy around if we do not provide businesses and communities in every corner of New York with adequate access to air travel," … Continue Reading
