Press Releases
Senators Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Amendment To Protect Transgender Service Members
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bipartisan amendment today that would prevent the Department of Defense (DoD) from removing qualified service members from the Armed Forces based solely on their gender identity. Transgender service members have been openly serving since June 2016. Senators Collins' and Gillibrand's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would also require Secretary of Defense James Mattis to proceed … Continue Reading
September 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $230,000 In Federal Funding for Inwood Fire Department To Purchase New Technologically Advanced Breathing Apparatus That Helps Locate Trapped Firefighters
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $230,286 in federal funding for the Inwood Fire Department to purchase 41 new self-contained breathing apparatus and 82 air bottles for its volunteer firefighters. According to the fire department, the new breathing apparatus are equipped with a location technology to help locate firefighters who may be trapped in a blaze. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to … Continue Reading
September 11, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $50,00 In Federal Funds For Nanuet Fire Department In Rockland County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $57,976 in federal funding for Nanuet Fire Department in Rockland County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Nanuet Fire Department will use the funds to replace 20 lengths of fire supply hose and purchase an SCBA air cascade system. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $62K In Federal Funds For Chili Fire Department In The Finger Lakes Region
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $62,336 in federal funding for Chili Fire Department in the Finger Lakes Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be used to update the Department's hydraulic extrication tools, which allow for efficient and safe, removal of persons trapped in motor vehicles. The Department's current hardware … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $193,000 In Rural Economic Development Funding For The North Country
Washington, DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $193,381 in federal funding for the North Country Chamber of Commerce, St. Lawrence County IDA, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of SLC. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program. Specifically, the North Country Chamber of Commerce will receive $74,000 in federal funds to provide training through the Program … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $73,000 In Federal Funds For Bellerose Terrace Fire Department; Funding Means Vital Equipment For First Responders
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $73,334 in federal funding for the Bellerose Terrace Fire Department to purchase 10 new sets of turnout gear and 8 new self-contained breathing apparatus to replace older and worn models. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). "It is critical that we provide our local fire departments-like the Bellerose Terrace Fire Department-- with the … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Calls On DOD Inspector General To Investigate Allegations Of Navy Protecting High-Ranking Official Accused Of Sexual Assault And Harrassment
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Department of Defense's Acting Inspector General to open an investigation into a case reported by USA Today this week alleging that a high-ranking spokesman for the Navy was protected by top Navy officials and allowed to keep his job after being accused of sexually harassing and assaulting several female junior officers and a female civilian employee at the Pentagon. "The response of military leadership to reports of sexual … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand Releases Newest Military Sexual Assault Report: Punishments For Military Sexual Assault Accusations Are Rare, Inconsistent & Insufficient
ICYMI: Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand, the ranking Member of the Personnel Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee released a report analyzing sexual assault files at the largest domestic base of each of the four services. Her findings were disappointing but not shocking and found the pervasive scourge of sexual assault in the military has not improved at all. Hours later USA Today broke a story that found, "A Navy commander accused of sexual misconduct while dressed as Santa Claus … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
ICYMI: Senator Gillibrand Releases Newest Military Sexual Assault Report: Punishments For Military Sexual Assault Accusations Are Rare, Inconsistent & Insufficient
ICYMI: Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand, the ranking Member of the Personnel Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee released a report analyzing sexual assault files at the largest domestic base of each of the four services. Her findings were disappointing but not shocking and found the pervasive scourge of sexual assault in the military has not improved at all. Hours later USA Today broke a story that found, "A Navy commander accused of sexual misconduct while dressed as Santa Claus … Continue Reading
September 08, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Releases Newest Military Sexual Assault Report: Punishments For Military Sexual Assault Accusations Are Rare, Inconsistent & Insufficient
ICYMI: Yesterday, Senator Gillibrand, the ranking Member of the Personnel Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee released a report analyzing sexual assault files at the largest domestic base of each of the four services. Her findings were disappointing but not shocking and found the pervasive scourge of sexual assault in the military has not improved at all. Hours later USA Today broke a story that found, "A Navy commander accused of sexual misconduct while dressed as Santa Claus … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $22,000 In Federal Funds For City Of Ithaca Fire Department
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $22,637 in federal funds for the City of Ithaca Fire Department in Tompkins County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the City of Ithaca Fire Department will use the funding to purchase new specialty equipment which cleans hazardous contaminants from protective clothing worn by firefighters. "It is essential that we provide our … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $870,000 In Federal Funding For Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport In Tompkins County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $870,763 for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Tompkins County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the grant will be used to improve the terminal building, by constructing a new passenger boarding bridge. "Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1,800,000 In Federal Funding For Sidney Municipal Airport In Delaware County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,877,273 for the Sidney Municipal Airport in Delaware County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the Sidney Municipal Airport will use the funding to construct a new taxiway. "Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Delaware County," said Senator … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $263 Million In Anti-Terrorism Funding For NYPD, Regional Law Enforcement, Transportation Agencies & Non-Profit Organizations In-And-Around NYC
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that New York is set to receive more than $263 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced $178,123,000 in Fiscal Year 2017 funding for the New York City area through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). In total, FEMA is providing $580,000,000 in UASI funds nationwide and therefore, New York has … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Department Of Education’s Announcement On Title IX Guidelines
Washington, DC - One day after standing with campus sexual assault survivors outside the Department of Education building, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement after Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced forthcoming changes to the Title IX guidelines for campus sexual assault: "Secretary DeVos's announcement today betrays our students, plain and simple. With so many sexual assaults still happening on college campuses all over the country, we should be … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Releases Newest Military Sexual Assault Report: Punishments For Military Sexual Assault Accusations Are Rare, Inconsistent & Insufficient
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today released her latest report on sexual assault in the military. Gillibrand's new report found that many of the troubling trends from the previous two decades have continued to be a pervasive problem in the military. For the third year in a row, a review of case files at four of the largest military installations in the United States shows that levels of civilian survivors … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Department Of Education's Announcement On Title IX Guidelines
Washington, DC - One day after standing with campus sexual assault survivors outside the Department of Education building, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement after Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced forthcoming changes to the Title IX guidelines for campus sexual assault: "Secretary DeVos's announcement today betrays our students, plain and simple. With so many sexual assaults still happening on college campuses all over the country, we should be … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $13 Million In Federal Funding To Aid NY State Economic Development & Affordable Housing; Senators Also Urge President To Reverse Course And Fully Fund Programs Next Year
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $12,911,499 in federal funding for communities across NY and relaunched their push to call on President Trump, who completely decimated the programs in the recent White House FY18 budget proposal. Earlier this year Schumer and Gillibrand expressed serious concerns over the administration's proposed elimination of all funding to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $263 Million In Anti-Terrorism Funding For NYPD, Regional Law Enforcement, Transportation Agencies & Non-Profit Organizations In-And-Around NYC
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that New York is set to receive more than $263 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). First, Schumer and Gillibrand announced $178,123,000 in Fiscal Year 2017 funding for the New York City area through the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI). In total, FEMA is providing $580,000,000 in UASI funds nationwide and therefore, New York has … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $77,000 In Federal Funding For Village Of Perry
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $77,900 in federal funding for the Village of Perry in Wyoming County. The funding was allocated through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business Development Grant program. Specifically, the Village of Perry will use this funding to support technical assistance in managing the Letchworth Gateway Villages project and to promote tourism in the region. The Village of Perry … Continue Reading
