Press Releases
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
June 30, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $190K In Federal Funding For Cortland Fire Department In Cortland County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $190,477, in federal funding for the Cortland Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The Cortland Fire Department will use this funding to purchase new vehicles. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively," said Senator Schumer. "Our … Continue Reading
June 30, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $397 Million In Federal Funding For Public Housing Programs Across New York State
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand today announced $397,628,820 for housing authorities across New York State. The funds were allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public Housing Capital Fund. Schumer and Gillibrand said the funding will help housing authorities develop, finance and modernize their public housing facilities. "Having a roof over your head is one of life's basic necessities, so we must do everything we can to help … Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $14K In Federal Funding For Johnson City Fire Department In Broome County
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a total of $14,834 in federal funding for the Johnson City Fire Department in Broome County. This grant will be used to purchase a high performance firefighting turnout gear washing machine, which decontaminates firefighters' gear. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs effectively," said Senator Schumer. "Our first responders are our local heroes … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Majority Leader McConnell's Decision To Pull The Vote On Bill To Dismantle The Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's decision to pull the vote on GOP health care bill to dismantle the Affordable Care Act: "Health care in America should be a right, not a privilege. The decision to pull back a vote on the disastrous GOP health care bill was the right one. But make no mistake, just like the House of Representatives did after their initial failure, I take Majority Leader McConnell at his … Continue Reading
June 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1 Million In Federal Funding to Help Remove Lead Hazards From Homes In The City of Rochester
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,000,000.00 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration (LHRD) funding for the City of Rochester.The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address lead hazards in housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. "Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of … Continue Reading
June 27, 2017
Following Their Push, Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Vital 3407-Inspired Aviation Safeguards Are Protected In Senate FAA Bill; Senators Pledge to Continue to Fight Efforts to Water Down Hard-Fought Rules Throughout FAA Reauthorization Process
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced essential aviation safety regulations put in place after the disastrous crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, which cost the lives of 49 passengers and one person on the ground in 2009, are protected in the initial Senate FAA re-authorization bill. However, the bill is only the first step in the FAA reauthorization process and is still subject to amendment at both the committee level and on the Senate … Continue Reading
June 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funding to Help Remove Lead Hazards From Homes In The City of Schenectady
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,999,754.87 in Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration (LHRD) funding for the City of Schenectady. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address lead hazards in 218 housing units, providing safer homes for low and very low-income families with children. "Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children … Continue Reading
