Press Releases
Standing At Putnam Hospital Center, Senator Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Combat Opioid Crisis By Limiting Prescriptions To Seven Days
Carmel, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Putnam Hospital Center to announce the Opioid Addiction Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation to crack down on one of the most dangerous root causes of the opioid addiction crisis - the over-prescription of opioids for patients with short-term, acute pain. The bill, modeled after New York State law, would limit the supply of an initial opioid prescription for acute pain to seven days. Many individuals become addicted to opioids after … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $33,000 in Federal Funds For Eaton Fire District #1 in Madison County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $33,813 in federal funding for the Eaton Fire District #1 in Madison County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Eaton Fire District #1 to purchase a new heart monitor. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $94,000 In Federal Funds For West Charlton Fire District And Port Henry Fire Department
Albany, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $94,896 in federal funding for fire departments in Capital Region and Adirondack Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the West Charlton Fire District in Saratoga County will receive $83,467 to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. The Port Henry Fire … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $8 Million In Fed Funds For Hudson River HealthCare
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,306,360 in federal funding for Hudson River HealthCare. The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). The grant will support Hudson River HealthCare's mission to provide care to vulnerable and uninsured populations in the Hudson Valley and Long Island. "Hudson River HealthCare is a main provider of … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Republican Health Care Bill
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on the latest version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act: "The cuts to Medicaid in this tweaked version of a disastrous bill are no less outrageous today than they were a couple of weeks ago. Today, Medicaid serves one in five Americans - not only the poor, but two-thirds of those in nursing homes, more than 30 million children, and countless individuals with disabilities. The Republican health care … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $86,000 in Federal Funds For The Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department in Madison County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $86, 853 in federal funding for the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department in Madison County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department to purchase 13 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we provide our … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $300,000 In Federal Funds For Four Cattaraugus County Fire Stations
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced nearly $300,000 in federal funding for four fire departments across Western New York. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). AFG funds are typically distributed to fire departments with equipment needs that exceed their budget. In Yorkshire and Portville, the funds will be used to purchase updated … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $250,000 in Federal Funds For North Tonawanda Fire Department
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $250,010 in federal funding for the North Tonawanda Fire Department in Erie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow North Tonawanda firefighters to obtain fifty new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. Currently, the North Tonawanda Fire Department is using … Continue Reading
July 12, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce FEMA Has Approved Major Disaster Declaration For New York State For March's Winter Storm Stella
Washington, DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that following their push, the Trump Administration issued a Major Disaster Declaration for New York State as a result of damages caused by Winter Storm Stella. The declaration releases FEMA public assistance and hazard mitigation funds to cover emergency work, repairs and replacement of disaster-damaged facilities, as well as make long-term improvements to reduce the impact of … Continue Reading
July 11, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Military Plane Crash in Mississippi
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement about the tragic military plane crash in Mississippi: "I was devastated to learn about the military plane crash in Mississippi yesterday, and I was heartbroken to hear today that this aircraft belonged to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 based at Stewart Air National Guard Base. I offer my deepest condolences to the family members, friends, and fellow service members of the 16 members of … Continue Reading
July 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $4 Million in Federal Funds For Syracuse University
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,000,000 in federal funding for Syracuse University. The funding was allocated through the Nation Science Foundation (NSF) and will be used to help the university recruit and retain historically underrepresented minority students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses of study and careers. Syracuse University is the lead institution partner in ULSAMP, … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $210,000 In Federal Funds For Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 In Erie County
Buffalo, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $217,429 in federal funding for the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 in Erie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The federal funding will allow the Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we provide … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
With Lyme Disease Cases Increasing In Suffolk County, Senator Gillibrand Urges Trump Administration To Quickly Implement Her Lyme Disease Law
Islip, NY - With Lyme disease cases increasing on Long Island, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Seatuck Environmental Association in Suffolk County to urge the Trump Administration to implement her Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act, which became law as a part of the 21st Century Cures Act in December 2016. This critical law will ensure federal coordination on urgently needed research for prevention, diagnosis and treatments for Lyme and other … Continue Reading
July 10, 2017
With Lyme Disease Cases Increasing In Ulster County, Senator Gillibrand Urges Trump Administration To Quickly Implement Her Lyme Disease Law
Milton, NY - With Lyme disease cases increasing in Ulster County, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Cluett Schantz Memorial Park in Ulster County to urge the Trump Administration to implement her Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act, which became law as a part of the 21st Century Cures Act in December 2016. This critical law will ensure federal coordination on urgently needed research for prevention, diagnosis and treatments for Lyme and other … Continue Reading
July 08, 2017
Gillibrand & Tenney Unveil National Historic Landmark Plaque At The Erie Canal
Little Falls, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney today unveiled the National Historic Landmark plaque at the Erie Canal Lock 17. The visit follows Senator Gillibrand's multi-year push to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic Landmark. "The New York State Barge Canal has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of not only New York State but the entire country. It facilitated and shaped the course of settlement in … Continue Reading
July 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Urge FEMA To Stand Ready To Quickly Approve Disaster Declaration For Lake Ontario Communities Impacted By Severe Flooding
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today again urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to stand ready to quickly approve any request from New York State for a major disaster declaration for communities affected by flooding along Lake Ontario. In a letter to FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Schumer requested that FEMA stand ready to approve any forthcoming requests from the state for expedited assistance for municipalities affected by Lake … Continue Reading
July 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $421,000 In Federal Funds For Three Capital Region Fire Departments
Washington, DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $421,097 in federal funding for three fire departments in the Capital Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). Specifically, the Oppenheim Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. in Montgomery County will receive $82,600, to purchase backpacks, harnesses, face pieces, and two cylinders. The Johnsonville … Continue Reading
July 06, 2017
Gillibrand, Suozzi Introduce New Legislation To Legally Require U.S. Merchant Marine Academy To Address Sexual Assault of Midshipmen
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi introduced bicameral legislation known as the Merchant Marine Academy Improvement Act. This legislation would help address sexual assault and harassment by giving midshipmen more resources to report these crimes and give the Academy more training and resources to respond to and prevent sexual assault on campus and at sea. The bill would also, for the first time, make the Merchant Marine Academy subject to the … Continue Reading
July 05, 2017
Gillibrand, McCaskill Call On Secretary Devos To Reverse Decision Hindering Sexual Assault Investigations
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) are calling on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to reverse a decision made by the Department's Office for Civil Rights which would hinder its ability to enforce Title IX rules and investigate sexual assault on college campuses. "[Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Candice] Jackson's decision allows regional administrators to use broad discretion when determining what past information is relevant to … Continue Reading
June 30, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $500K In Fed Funding For Medical Research For Westchester Inst. For Human Development
U.S Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) was awarded $547,000 for medical research. The funding was allocated through the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL).This funding will enable WIHD's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), to continue groundbreaking research in areas like disabilities and human … Continue Reading
