Press Releases
Senator Gillibrand Statement on President Trump's Decision To Withdraw From Paris Accord
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord: "This decision by President Trump to leave the Paris Accord is irresponsibly shortsighted and harmful to the United States. There is no credible doubt that climate change is real and is caused by human activity. We have irrefutable data that temperatures are rising, Arctic ice is melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather is … Continue Reading
June 01, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's Five-Year Review of PCB Contamination in the Hudson River
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's five-year review of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in the Hudson River: "Clean water should not be debatable for families in New York. This decision is awful news for the Capital Region, the Hudson Valley, and all of the families who live near the Hudson River. I am disappointed that the EPA couldn't muster up the courage to do the job they set out to do … Continue Reading
June 01, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $720K In Fed Funding For Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Funds Ensure Ground-Breaking Cancer Research Will Continue In Buffalo
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Roswell Park Cancer Institute will receive $722,480 in federal funding to continue their groundbreaking cancer research. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and will support Roswell Park's research involving the composition and function on psychological outcomes of pediatric cancer caregiving. Schumer and Gillibrand's success in securing federal funding for Roswell … Continue Reading
June 01, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funds for Long Island Macarthur Airport in Islip; FAA Grant Will Rehabilitate the Airport's Longest Runway
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that The Town of Islip is receiving a $900,000 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to rehabilitate Long Island MacArthur Airport's longest runway. "Keeping our airports running smoothly and safely each and every day is essential to the health of the region's economy and the safety of air travelers," said Senator Schumer. "In order for Long Island's economy to thrive and to … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $17 Million in Department of Transportation Funding To Upgrade Airports Throughout Upstate New York
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $17,182,465 in federal funding for 36 critical infrastructure projects at local airports across Upstate New York. This funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically, the federal funding will be used for renovations and improvements to operational efficiency to airports in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Southern Tier, Central … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Gillibrand, Blumenthal, Murphy Urge Appropriators To End Outdated Mandate Threatening Plum Island
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) wrote leaders of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee seeking repeal of the misguided and outdated mandate requiring the sale of Plum Island. "It is imperative the sale requirement be repealed for two critical reasons. First, the sale will no longer serve the purpose for which it was intended. We support the transition to the new facility, but the Kansas … Continue Reading
May 31, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement on President Trump's Expected Decision To Withdraw From Paris Accord
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement regarding multiple new reports on President Donald J. Trump's expected decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord: "A decision by President Trump to leave the Paris Accord would be irresponsibly shortsighted and harmful to the United States. There is no credible doubt that climate change is real and is caused by human activity. We have irrefutable data that temperatures are rising, Arctic ice is melting, sea … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Visits The Harriet Tubman Home National Historical Park
Auburn, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today visited the Harriet Tubman Home National Historical Park. She was joined by Karen Hill, Executive Director of the Harriet Tubman Home; Auburn Mayor Michael Quill; Rev. Carter, Manager of the Harriet Tubman Home site; and the Harriet Tubman Home Inc. Board of Directors. "I take great strength from Harriet Tubman's story," said Senator Gillibrand. "Harriet Tubman is best known for bravely devoting her life to the end of slavery in America, but … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $150,000 In Federal Funds For Southern Tier Library System
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $150,000 in federal funding for the Southern Tier Library System (STLS) in Allegany, Steuben, Yates, Schuyler, and Chemung counties. The funding was allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and will allow the STLS to upgrade existing fiber infrastructure that delivers broadband internet capabilities connecting 21 of its public libraries in the five-county region. "Investing in the Southern … Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
Gillibrand, Young, and Grassley Lead Reintroduction of Legislation To Improve And Modernize Placement of Foster Children
Washington, DC - Senators Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), Todd Young (R-IN), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) led a bipartisan effort to modernize the foster care placement process. Their effort takes steps to alleviate our overwhelmed adoption system. Senators Gillibrand, Young, and Grassley were joined in introducing the Modernizing the Interstate Placement of Children in Foster Care Act by Senators Al Franken (D-MN), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). Currently, states use antiquated … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $33M In Funding For Positive Train Control, Rail Safety Improvements
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $33,749,974 in federal funding for New York State Department of Transportation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to advance safety precautions on railways and provide engineering assistance to implement the Positive Train Control (PTC) system from Poughkeepsie to just west of Schenectady. PTC is used to monitor train speeds and prevent collisions and derailments … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $9 Million In Department of Education Funding To Promote Student Readiness For Post-Secondary Programs In New York State
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $9,045,777 in grants for New York state post-secondary education programs. The funding was allocated through the Department of Education's Upward Bound program. Specifically, the federal funding will be used to bring more access and support services to college-readiness programs in New York City, Long Island, Capital Region, Central New York, Western New York, Southern Tier, Rochester Finger Lakes, and the … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Gillibrand, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Thwart Military Sexual Assault
Washington, DC - Today, United States Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation known as the Educating Servicemembers in Training On Prevention (E-STOP) Act. This legislation would implement educational steps to thwart military sexual assault by mandating in-person, comprehensive sexual assault prevention training, and teaches proper use of social media for newly enlisted … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand: In The Face of Penn Station's Crumbling Infrastructure Crisis, Trump's Response Is To Double Down on Dilapidation; Senators Say Just-Released Budget, Which Yet Again Cuts Amtrak Capital Budget, Will Lead To More Delays, Derailments & Collapsing Infrastructure
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today slammed President Trump's proposed budget cuts to critical transportation programs that help fund regional mass transit systems throughout New York that millions of commuters rely on each and every day. The Senators especially pointed to the Administration's proposed cuts to Amtrak as an example of "doubling down on dilapidation" at exactly the moment when more is urgently needed to repair and modernize our aging transit … Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $3.7M In Federal Funds For Cornerstone Family Health Center; Resources Will Be Used To Provide Services To Medically Underserved Populations And Communities In Upstate NY
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,706,177 in federal funding for the Cornerstone Family Health Center. The funding was allocated by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Service Area Competition (SAC). The funding will be used to provide essential primary and preventive healthcare services to underserved populations in Orange and Broome counties in Upstate NY. Cornerstone also serves the homeless and families in transition … Continue Reading
May 24, 2017
Gillibrand, Maloney, Tonko, Lowey & Engel Urge EPA to Expand Agency Assessment of PCB Removal In Hudson
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and U.S. Representatives Sean Patrick Maloney, Paul Tonko, Nita Lowey, and Eliot Engel today wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling on Administrator Scott Pruitt to incorporate data provided to the EPA as part of its Second Five-Year Review showing the continued presence of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contaminants in the Hudson River. The members cited the Second … Continue Reading
May 22, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $118,000 In Federal Funds for Danby Fire District In Tompkins County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $118,096 in federal funding for the Danby Fire District in Tompkins 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 Danby Fire District to purchase 20 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their jobs … Continue Reading
May 22, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $183,000 In Federal Funds for Watkins Glen Fire Department In Schuyler County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $183,048 in federal funding for the Watkins Glen Fire Department in Schuyler 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 Watkins Glen Fire Department to purchase 31 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do … Continue Reading
May 18, 2017
Gillibrand, Higgins Urge U.S. Department Of Energy To Suspend Transport Of Radioactive Liquid In New York State Until Thorough Environmental Impact Statement Is Conducted
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Congressman Brian Higgins today wrote to the U.S. Department of Energy calling on Secretary Rick Perry to conduct a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on their plan to transport radioactive liquid material from a site in Ontario, Canada to South Carolina via the Peace Bridge through many municipalities in New York. "We are … Continue Reading
May 18, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $4.5M in Neighborworks Funding to Develop and Preserve Affordable Housing, Revitalize Neighborhoods, and Create Jobs Across NY
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4,804,166 in grants for New York state community development organizations in the national NeighborWorks® network. The funds will support developing and preserving affordable housing, maintaining and expanding neighborhoods, and growing jobs. The FY 17 grant funding will be released by NeighborWorks America. "Access to affordable housing is essential for the health of our families and the economic strength of our … Continue Reading
