Press Releases
Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Murphy & Casey Introduce Legislation To Promote Economic Growth And Protect Natural Resources In The Highlands Region
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation known as the Highlands Conservation Act. This legislation would allow states to access federal funding for projects to promote conservation, tourism, and recreation in the region. The Highlands Region of the Northeastern United States consists of forested mountains and hills stretching from Connecticut, through New York and New Jersey, to … Continue Reading
August 01, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.5 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For The Salvation Army In Central New York
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,529,532 for Early Head Start Programs run by the Salvation Army. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and will be used to support child care and grow early education and development services for low-income families at three different centers in Central New York; the Salina Infant Child Care Center, Cab Horse … Continue Reading
July 31, 2017
Schumer & Gillibrand Announce EPA Finally Designates Superfund Site In Hoosick Falls
Albany, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finally added Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in the Village of Hoosick Falls to the Superfund program's National Priorities List (NPL). The designation will allow the EPA to facilitate the permanent cleanup of PFOA at the Saint-Gobain site and community revitalization … Continue Reading
July 30, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.4 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For Head Start of Rockland
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,408,091 for the Early Head Start Programs at Head Start of Rockland. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program will be used to support childcare and grow early education and development services for low-income families in Rockland County. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will continue to support efforts to … Continue Reading
July 28, 2017
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Letter With 44 Senators Urging Secretary Mattis Not To Implement Transgender Ban
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today led a bipartisan letter signed by 44 additional Senators to Secretary James N. Mattis urging him to advise the President against implementing the announcement he made via Twitter Wednesday that transgender Americans can no longer serve in the military. This announcement contradicts existing Defense Department policies, undermines our military readiness, and puts our transgender service members as well as their commanders in an impossible … Continue Reading
July 28, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $42,000 In Federal Funds For Richmondville Fire Department
Albany, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $42,289 in federal funding for the Richmondville Fire Department in Schoharie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Richmondville Fire Department will use the funding to upgrade communications equipment including portable radios, pagers, and a radio base station. "It is … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $569,000 In Federal Funding for New York State Brownfields Response Program
Washington, DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $569,994 in federal funding for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (NYSDEC) Brownfields State Response Program. The funding was allocated through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide technical assistance to communities working to clean-up and rebuild on sites that are currently unusable due to contamination. Specifically, the NYSDEC will … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $210,000 In Federal Funding For Fire Departments In Jefferson County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $$212,381 in federal funding for the Town of Brownville Joint Fire Department, Sackets Harbor Fire Company, and Glen Park Village Fire Department in Jefferson County. With this funding, the Departments will be able to purchase new portable radio systems, thereby improving firefighter communication. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $120,000 In Federal Funds For Village of Milford Fire Department
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $120,000 in federal funding for the Village of Milford Fire Department in Otsego County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the Village of Milford Fire Department will use the funding to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.1 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For Eastern Orange County Head Start Programs
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand today announced $1,161,201 for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs at Head Start of Eastern Orange County. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and Head Start Program and will be used to support and grow early education and development services for low-income families in Orange County. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement After Department of Justice Weighs In Against LGBTQ Protections In The Workplace
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement after the Department of Justice filed court papers arguing that federal civil rights law does not protect LGBTQ employees from discrimination in the workplace. You can watch video here of Gillibrand forcefully speaking out against this issue on national television earlier today. "President Trump's brazen attacks on the civil rights of Americans at the ballot box, in the military, and now in the workplace … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Hudson River Superfund Site Designation In New York City
New York, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting in New York City on the Hudson River PCBs Five-Year Review Report on August 9th. The meeting follows the extension of the public comment period pushed by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand on the Agency's second five-year review of the Hudson River … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For The Children Foundation Of Astor's Head Start Programs
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand today announced $ 1,078,706 for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs at Astor Services for Children and Families. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and Head Start Program and will be used to support and grow early education and development services for low-income families in the Hudson Valley. Schumer and Gillibrand said this … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $690,000 In Federal Funds For City of Kingston Fire Department
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $690,390 in federal funding for the City of Kingston Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This funding will allow the City of Kingston Fire Department to expand its emergency services capabilities by hiring four new firefighters. "Whether it's a fire, flood, car … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $184,000 In Federal Funds For North Evans Fire Department
Buffalo, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $184,477 in federal funding for the North Evans Fire Department in Erie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the North Evans Fire Department will use the funding to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.5 Million In Federal Funds For 7 Monroe County Fire Districts
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,537,916 in federal funding for seven Monroe County Fire Districts. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the money will be used for upgrades to the radio equipment for seven fire districts throughout North East Monroe County, including Laurelton Fire District, North East Joint Fire District … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.3 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For Cortland County Head Start Programs
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kristen Gillibrand today announced $1,370,167 for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs at the Cortland County Community Action Program. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and Head Start Program and will be used to support and grow early education and development services for low-income families in Cortland County. Schumer and Gillibrand said this … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $15 Million In Federal Funds For Westchester County Head Start Programs
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced $14,041,738 in federal funding for the Westchester Community Opportunity Program. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and Head Start Program, and will be used to support and grow early education and development services for low-income families in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Schumer and Gillibrand said this … Continue Reading
July 26, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement on President Trump's Discriminatory Decision to Ban Transgender Service Members From The U.S. Military
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Personnel Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's discriminatory decision to ban transgender service members from the U.S. military: "This morning transgender service members put on their uniform and showed up for their military duties to be told by their Commander in Chief via Twitter that he doesn't want them in 'any capacity.' These … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $30 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For Programs Across New York State
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $30,991,024 for 10 Early Head Start and Head Start Programs throughout New York. The federal funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Early Head Start Program and Head Start Program, and will be used to support and grow education and development services for low-income families. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will continue to support efforts to improve education for low-income … Continue Reading
