Press Releases
Senator Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Federal Legislation To Fight Postpartum Depression
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the passage of the bipartisan Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act to provide targeted, federal funding to screen and treat maternal depression. The bill would create a grant program administered by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to provide funding to states to establish, improve, or maintain programs designed to increase screening, assessment, and referral to treatment for maternal … Continue Reading
December 07, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.4 Million In Fed Funding For Cornell University To Lead New Transportation Research Center; Senators Say Cornell Is Uniquely Suited To Head Innovative Program Focused On Preserving Public Health And The Environment While Improving Transportation
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,402,200 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the DOT's University Transportation Center (UTC) program. Specifically, Cornell will use the funding to lead a consortium of universities in researching and developing new transportation innovations to limit adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Schumer and Gillibrand said that the … Continue Reading
December 06, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Kensico Reservoir In Westchester County; Funding To Help Fix Damage Caused By Hurricane Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,260,794.59 in federal funding for the Kensico Reservoir in Westchester County to repair damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. This funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be allocated to the New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and allow the state to make improvements to the reservoir following its damage in the … Continue Reading
December 04, 2016
With Hate Crimes On The Rise, Senators Gillibrand, Menendez And Booker Push For Additional Funding To Protect Religious Institutions And Non-Profits From Threats
New York, NY. - With hate crimes on the rise throughout the New York area and across the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand along with Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and faith leaders announced a new push today for additional federal anti-terror funding to help safeguard civil, religious and community institutions. The Senators are urging a $5 million increase for a total funding level of at least $25 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Homeland Security appropriations … Continue Reading
December 01, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Nomination Of General James Mattis As Defense Secretary
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Personnel, today issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he will nominate General James Mattis as Defense Secretary: "While I deeply respect General Mattis's service, I will oppose a waiver. Civilian control of our military is a fundamental principle of American democracy, and I will not vote for an exception to this … Continue Reading
December 01, 2016
Gillibrand Renews Push To Designate New York State Barge Canal As National Historic Landmark; With Key Support From National Park System Advisory Board, Calls On Dept. Of Interior For Final Approval
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic Landmark. Last month, the National Historic Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board moved to approve the designation, making the Department of the Interior the final approval needed to officially designate the NYS Canal as a National Historic Landmark. "Listing the New York State … Continue Reading
November 29, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1.5 Million In U.S. Department Of Agriculture Funding For Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,493,798 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's (NIFA) Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Cornell University will use the funding to advance four projects in three NIFA research areas to help reduce weeds on farms … Continue Reading
November 29, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand, De Blasio Announce Over $256,000 In Housing and Urban Development Funding For New York City
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio today announced $265,536 in federal funding for New York City. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program to provide homeless veterans access to affordable housing. Specifically, the New York City Housing Preservation Department will use the federal funds to reserve a total of 24 … Continue Reading
November 28, 2016
Standing At DFT Communications, Senator Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Help Close Broadband Gap In Upstate New York's Rural Area's, Build An Improved Broadband System In Area's Of Highest Need
Fredonia, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act, bipartisan legislation that would help close the broadband gap in rural areas to help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to high-speed Internet. This bill would expand resources available for building high-speed broadband infrastructure by creating a new program to combine grants and loans to help finance projects serving rural and tribal … Continue Reading
November 28, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Help Close Broadband Gap In Upstate New York's Rural Areas, Build An Improved Broadband System In Areas Of Highest Need
Painted Post, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act, bipartisan legislation that would help close the broadband gap in rural areas to help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to high-speed Internet. This bill would expand resources available for building high-speed broadband infrastructure by creating a new program to combine grants and loans to help finance projects serving rural and tribal … Continue Reading
November 22, 2016
Standing With Local Community Leaders, Senator Gillibrand Denounces Recent Spike In Hate Crimes In Rochester And Across The State
Rochester, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was joined today by local community leaders, including Mayor Lovely Warren and leaders from the faith community, to denounce the recent spike in hate crimes that have occurred in Rochester and across the state. "In recent weeks, there has been a clear and documented spike in hate crimes across New York and our country, including numerous threatening acts right here in the Rochester area," said U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. "These acts … Continue Reading
November 22, 2016
Senator Gillibrand And U.S. Ambassador To The United Nations Samantha Power Meet With Refugees In Western New York, Discuss Contributions And Challenges Confronting Refugees
Buffalo, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today was joined by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power to host a roundtable to meet with refugees and representatives from resettlement agencies in Western New York to the contributions of refugees and challenges they face. "I was honored to stand with Ambassador Samantha Power and meet with these extraordinarily brave refugee families and the selfless community leaders who are helping them adjust to their new lives here in … Continue Reading
November 22, 2016
Gillibrand Urges U.S. Army Corps To Expedite The Approval Of The Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Report
Staten Island, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging the agency to expedite the approval of the South Shore Staten Island Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Report. Senator Gillibrand called on the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Jo-Ellen Darcy (Civil Works) to approve the report so the preconstruction engineering and design phase of the project can move forward and begin to address resiliency issues and safety concerns on the … Continue Reading
November 22, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Town Of Prattsville Will Receive $17.6 Million In Federal Funding To Upgrade Flood-Prone Bridge Over Schoharie Creek In Greene County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $17,600,000 in federal funding for the Town of Prattsville in Greene County to upgrade and enhance the resiliency of its flood-prone bridge over the Schoharie Creek on NY Route 32. Specifically, the $17.6 million will be used to elevate the bridge and protect its foundation from future threats of repeated flooding. These funds, which are being awarded as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard … Continue Reading
November 16, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $486,000 In Federal Funds For Pratt Institute's Brooklyn Fashion + Design Acceleration (BF+DA)
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $486,680 in federal funds for the Pratt Institute's Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator: Fashion Technology Program. This funding was allocated through the federal Economic Development Administration's (EDA) i6 Challenge program. Specifically, the Pratt Institute will use these federal funds to assist and mentor design entrepreneurs, creative technologists, industry professionals, and students in New … Continue Reading
November 15, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Fed Funds For Mohawk Valley Community College's "thINCubator" - Fed Funds Will Provide Resources For Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs To Grown, Expand & Create Jobs in Burgeoning Industries Like Nanotech & Cybersecurity
Fed Funds Will Help thINCubator Build On Previous Success By Providing Entrepreneurs With Start-Up Funding & Connecting Them With Resources Needed To Succeed & Create Jobs Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed Funds Will Keep Job-Creating, Innovation Engine At Mohawk Valley CC Chugging U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $499,500 in federal funds for Mohawk Valley Community College's thINCubator. This funding was allocated through the federal Economic … Continue Reading
November 15, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, Feds Have Approved Critical Funds Needed For Launch NY In Buffalo, Which Is Already Positively Impacting Upstate Job Growth - Fed Funds Will Provide Resources For Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs To Grow, Expand & Create Jobs
New, Additional Funds Secured By Schumer & Gillibrand Will Provide More Entrepreneurs In Upstate NY With Resources To Start-Up Companies & Create Jobs - $245K In Fed Funds Will Allow Launch NY To Invest In Entrepreneurs & In Upstate Economy Schumer, Gillibrand: Launch NY Has Been A Huge Success; Additional Fed Funds Will Keep Job-Creating Engine Chugging U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $245,460 in federal funds for Buffalo-based Launch New … Continue Reading
November 15, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $2 Million In Federal Funds For the Akwesane Tourism Working Group
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2 million in federal funding for the Akwesasne Tourism Working Group. The working group will receive $400,000 for the first year, and a total of $2 million over the next five years. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Sustainable Employment and Economic Development Strategies Program (SEEDS).The Akwesanse … Continue Reading
November 04, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand, De Blasio Announce Nearly $47 Million In Federal Funds For NYC's Sandy-Related Repairs In Rockway
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced $46,965,661 in federal funding to the New York Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on behalf of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation for repairs to three buildings containing public services for the Beaches in Rockaway. OMB will also be reimbursed for repairs made to four boardwalk sections, known as "entry islands," which provide public access to the beaches. The facilities were damaged as … Continue Reading
November 03, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2.3 Million In U.S. Department of Agriculture Value-Added Producer Funding For New York State
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,279,655 in federal funding for the State of New York. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program and will be used to create new products and improve their marketing strategy to raise brand awareness and increase sales. "Ensuring that agriculture is able to flourish - and the unique needs of New York agriculture are … Continue Reading
