Press Releases
As Prescription Opioid-& Heroin-Related Deaths In New York Continue To Climb, Senator Gillibrand Holds Roundtable On Solutions To End Epidemic
Bronx, NY - As prescription opioid- and heroin-related deaths in New York continue to climb, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today hosted a roundtable with families and advocates to discuss bolstering efforts to help end the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, Senator Gillibrand called on Congress to pass the Preventing Overprescribing for Pain Act, legislation that would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines for the safe prescribing of opioids for … Continue Reading
August 09, 2016
As Opioid & Heroin Related Deaths In New York Continue To Climb, Senator Gillibrand & State Senator Savino Hold Roundtable On Solutions To End Epidemic
Staten Island, N.Y. - As opioid and heroin related deaths in New York continue to climb, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and State Senator Diane Savino hosted a roundtable with families and advocates to discuss bolstering efforts to help end the opioid epidemic. Earlier this year, Senator Gillibrand called on Congress to pass the Preventing Overprescribing for Pain Act, legislation that would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue guidelines for the safe … Continue Reading
August 09, 2016
Senator Gillibrand, Joined By CEO Christine Quinn And Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Visits Win Family Shelter
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand yesterday visited Win (formerly Women in Need), the largest provider of shelter for homeless families in New York City, to meet with a homeless mother fleeing domestic violence and make art with children at Camp Win, a summer-long day camp. Senator Gillibrand, a champion for vulnerable families in the United States Senate, was joined by Win CEO Christine Quinn, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, and shelter leaders, including case workers … Continue Reading
August 08, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Tours Boyce Technologies, Announces New Bipartisan "Made In America Manufacturing Communities Act" To Grow Manufacturing Industry In Queens
Long Island City, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today toured Boyce Technologies in Queens and announced her bipartisan Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act legislation. Senator Gillibrand's legislation would grow the manufacturing industry and help create good-paying jobs in Queens by creating a permanent program that designates local regions as "Manufacturing Communities," which would put them in the front of the line to receive federal economic development funding … Continue Reading
August 05, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $2.4 Million In Federal Funds For Syracuse Hancock International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,479,500 in federal funding for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Onondaga County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the funding was allocated through two separate grants. The first grant of $1,980,000 will provide for the replacement of two outdated passenger boarding bridges in the airport terminal; this will … Continue Reading
August 05, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2.5 Million In Federal Funds For Rochester-Finger Lakes Airports In Monroe, Genesee & Yates Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,529,490 in federal funding for airports across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the Greater Rochester International Airport in Monroe County will receive $1,930,500 to design and construct an 11,700 square foot de-icing facility to provide a central deicing operations area and support … Continue Reading
August 05, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $22K In Federal Funds For The Scranton Volunteer Fire Company Inc. In Erie County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,329 in federal funding for the Scranton Volunteer Fire Company Inc. in the town of Hamburg in Erie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Scranton Volunteer Fire Company Inc. will use the federal funding to purchase vehicle extrication equipment that will help first responders quickly remove victims from vehicles … Continue Reading
August 05, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2 Million In US Department Of Agriculture Funding For Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,019,142 in federal funding for Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to advance and support research and programs that help support specialty crop growers to ensure long-term viability, high yield, and labor efficient production of locally grown fruits and … Continue Reading
August 04, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $400K In Federal Funds For Fulton Fire Department In Oswego County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $428,572 in federal funding for the Fulton Fire Department in Oswego County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Fulton Fire Department will use the federal funding to purchase a new fire engine. "With this funding, the brave firefighters of the Fulton Fire Department will be even better prepared to answer residents' … Continue Reading
August 04, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $46K In Federal Funds For Richmondville Volunteer Fire Company In Schoharie County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $46,834 in federal funding for the Richmondville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. in Schoharie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Richmondville Volunteer Fire Company will use the federal funding to purchase seven Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs, spare tanks and face masks to keep firefighters safe … Continue Reading
August 04, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $970K In Fed Funds For Troy Fire Department In Rensselaer County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $972,377 in federal funding for the Troy Fire Department in Rensselaer County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The federal funding will allow the Troy Fire Department to expand its emergency personnel by hiring seven new firefighters. "These essential federal funds will provide the City of Troy Fire … Continue Reading
August 04, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $4.2 Million In US Department Of Agriculture Funding For Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,281,618 in new federal funding for Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to advance and support research and programs that help support specialty crop growers to ensure long-term viability, high yield, and labor efficient production of locally grown fruits … Continue Reading
August 02, 2016
Gillibrand, Schumer & Collins Announce Bergen Post Office Officially Renamed After Barry Miller With President's Signature
Bergen, NY - U.S Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Chris Collins today announced President Obama has signed into law legislation to rename the Bergen Post Office located at 15 Rochester Street in Genesee County as the "Barry G. Miller Post Office." Earlier this year, both the Senate and House unanimously passed the legislation introduced by Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Collins. "Barry Miller was deeply involved in the Bergen community and his passion … Continue Reading
August 02, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $4.4 Million In Head Start Funds For Western New York Organizations In Erie & Chautauqua Counties
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a total of $4,384,012 in federal funding for two Early Head Start Programs in Western New York. Specifically, Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., located in Buffalo, will receive $3,040,919 to support its Early Head Start program. In addition. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., located in Dunkirk, will receive $1,343,093 in funding for its Early Head Start and Child Care partnership program. Schumer and … Continue Reading
August 01, 2016
Gillibrand Urges USDA and ARC To Fund The Center For Craft Food and Beverage At Hartwick College In Oneonta
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) urging them to fund the Center for Craft Food and Beverage at Hartwick College located in Oneonta, New York. The Senator wrote to USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack and ARC Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl urging them to provide the federal funds necessary to purchase additional analytical equipment for grain testing, research, and processing … Continue Reading
July 29, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $650K In Fed Funds For Fishers Fire District In Ontario County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $653,728 in federal funding for the Fishers Fire Department in Ontario County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The federal funding will allow the Fishers Fire Department to hire four new firefighters, increasing the Fishers Department's staff. Having joined forces with the Victor Fire Department in the fall … Continue Reading
July 28, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $135K In Federal Funds For Madrid Volunteer Fire District In St. Lawrence County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $137,429 in federal funding for the Madrid Volunteer Fire District in St. Lawrence County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Madrid Volunteer Fire District will use the federal funding to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs for firefighters, as well as replace aging Personal Protective Equipment … Continue Reading
July 27, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2 Million In Fed Funding For City Of Newburgh Fire Department In Orange County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,061,516 in federal funding for the City of Newburgh Fire Department in Orange County. The City of Newburgh Fire Department will invest the funds to expand its emergency personnel by hiring new firefighters. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. "These much-needed federal funds will provide the assistance the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $765K In Federal Funds For Capital District Transportation Authority In Albany
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $767,500 in federal funding for the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), which serves the Capital Region through its extensive transit system. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit Authority (FTA). This funding will allow the CDTA to purchase 20 40-foot, ultra-low sulfur diesel buses. These new buses will cut down on maintenance expenses and make CDTA's … Continue Reading
July 22, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5.8 Million In Federal Funds For Long Island MacArthur Airport; FAA Grant Will Help Fund Construction Of Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Building At Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Long Island MacArthur Airport is receiving a $5,880,437 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to construct an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Building. "Keeping our airports running smoothly and safely each and every day is essential to the health of the region's economy," said Senator Schumer. "These funds will give Long Island MacArthur Airport the resources it needs … Continue Reading
