Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $25K In Federal Funds To City Of Cortland Fire Department
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $24,939 in federal funding for the City of Cortland Fire Department. The funding was allocated through a Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the City of Cortland Fire Department will use the funds to install a fire safety trailer, a 9-1-1 training simulator, and two new smoke machines for training purposes. … Continue Reading
August 25, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $235,000 In Federal Funds For Dobbs Ferry Fire Department In Westchester County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $235,734 in federal funding for the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department in Westchester County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department will use the federal funding to replace over 30 outdated Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs and bottles. "This vital funding will … Continue Reading
August 24, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $313,000 In Federal Funding For Dutchess County Airport
Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $313,200 in federal funding for infrastructure projects at Dutchess County Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. The Dutchess County Airport will use the funding to begin two phase one design projects. Specifically, the airport will design the replacement of a 3,675 square foot snow removal equipment … Continue Reading
August 24, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $10.7 Million In Critical Federal Funding For Greater Binghamton Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $10,705,035 in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects at the Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field Airport (BGM) in Broome County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). A total of $9,585,735 was allocated through discretionary DOT funding, while the remaining $1,119,300 was allocated through DOT … Continue Reading
August 23, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2.3 Million In Federal Funds For Schenectady County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,336,291 in federal funding for Schenectady County Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the funding will be used to install new airfield guidance signs, rehabilitate an aging runway and replace critical runway lighting. "In order for the Capital Region's economy to thrive, we must continue to attract business and … Continue Reading
August 23, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $720K In Federal Funding For Two Southern Tier Airports In Tompkins & Allegany Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $724,514 in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects at two airports in the Southern Tier. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. Specifically, the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Tompkins County will receive $136,800 to replace a worn down friction measuring device and carrier vehicle. This equipment will allow the … Continue Reading
August 23, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand & Gibson Announce Over $574,000 In Dept. Of Agriculture Funding For The National Young Farmers Coalition's Beginning Farmer And Rancher Development Project
Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Chris Gibson today announced $574,150 in federal funding for the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC). This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP). The National Young Farmers Coalition will use the funding to help beginner farmers and ranchers across the country make informed financial decisions when … Continue Reading
August 23, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $740K In Federal Funds For Rochester-Finger Lakes Airports In Monroe, Ontario And Genesee Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $747,560 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 Genesee County Airport in Batavia will receive $559,350 to remove 15 acres of tree obstructions and reconstruct 1,400 feet of perimeter fencing. The Greater Rochester International Airport in Monroe County … Continue Reading
August 23, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $230K In Federal Funds For Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport In Warren County
U.S Senators Charles E Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $238,695 in federal funding for the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport in Warren 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 $58,695 will provide funding to design 5,000 feet of rehabilitated runway and replace 50 airfield guidance sign fixtures; this will … Continue Reading
August 22, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $116K In Federal Funds For Galen/Clyde Joint Fire District In Wayne County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $116,191 in federal funding for the Galen/Clyde Joint Fire District in Wayne County. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the funding will be used to replace outdated, decades-old self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs with new, state-of-the-art equipment. It will also be used to equip several firefighters with new … Continue Reading
August 22, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Federal Funding For Southern Tier Regional Airports
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,123,468 in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects at four airports throughout the Southern Tier. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. Specifically, the Hornell Municipal Airport located in Steuben County will receive $534,109 to construct a 2,900 square foot snow removal equipment building to house … Continue Reading
August 22, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $63,000 In Federal Funds For North Hornell Fire Department In Steuben County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $63,962 in federal funding for the North Hornell Fire Department in Steuben County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the North Hornell Fire Department will use the federal funding to replace outdated vehicle extrication equipment to include HURST tools (jaws of life), air bags for lifting and moving large … Continue Reading
August 18, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $350K In Federal Funds For Two Central New York Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $355,715 in federal funding for two fire departments in the Central New York. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Village of DeRuyter Fire Department in Madison County will receive $35,143 in funding to purchase a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air pack compressor unit. The Village of East Syracuse Fire … Continue Reading
August 18, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $50K In Federal Funds For 12 Albany County Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a $57,026 in federal funding for the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company in Albany County and 11 other fire departments in the Hilltown region. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program's (AFG) Fire Prevention & Safety Program (FP&S). Specifically, the funding will be used to train 10 fire investigators and buy a trailer and critical … Continue Reading
August 18, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $55K In Federal Funds For Children's Charity In Chautauqua County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $54,739 in federal funding for the Chautauqua Children's Safety Education Village in Chautauqua County. The funding was allocated through a Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Children's Safety Village will use the funds to launch a fire safety program to reduce residential fires and fire-related … Continue Reading
August 17, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100K In Federal Funds For Two Western NY Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $101,392 in federal funds for two Western New York fire departments. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company in Niagara County will receive $67,545 to purchase two new cardiac defibrillator monitors. Additionally, West Seneca Fire District #4 in Erie County will receive $33,847 to replace old, … Continue Reading
August 17, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $400K In Federal Funds For North Country Fire Departments
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $416,880 in federal funding for three fire departments in the North Country. This federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department in St. Lawrence County will receive $21,905 to replace the hoses for their fire trucks and fire house. The City of Watertown Fire Rescue in Jefferson County … Continue Reading
August 17, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $180k In Federal Funding For The Rochester Police Department
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that the City of Rochester has been awarded $180,154 in federal U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) funding. The funds were awarded through the DOJ's Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which provides funding to states and local governments to support a range of crime prevention activities based on state and local needs. The Rochester Police Department will use these funds … Continue Reading
August 16, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $3 Million In Federal Funds For Upgrades At JFK Airport; Runway Projects Will Help Reduce Delays & Improve Safety
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,924,604 in federal funding to complete the final phase for key runway and airfield upgrades at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The funding covers the last phase of four projects currently under construction that would upgrade runways, build new taxiways and help reduce the time planes spend on the ground while also enhancing safety measures. "As one of the most traveled through hubs in the … Continue Reading
August 16, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Urges CDC To Partner With New York State Department Of Health To Offer Blood Testing For PFOS To Newburgh Residents
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control AND PREVENTION urging the agency to partner with the New York State Department of Health to offer blood testing for perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) to residents of Newburgh, NY. "Residents of Newburgh should be able to drink their water without having to worry about whether it is going to harm them, and they have a … Continue Reading
