Press Releases
After Repeated Delays of Flight 3407 Reforms, Gillibrand Pushes Feds on Implementation of Safety Regulations
Buffalo, NY - With a new audit reporting repeated delays of flight safety regulations adopted in the wake of Colgan Air Flight 3407, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today pushed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make the reforms a priority. An audit by the Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General revealed that the FAA had missed several deadlines mandated by the 2010 Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act - including the development of … Continue Reading
September 14, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $425,000 to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Suffolk County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $425,000 in federal funding to the Long Island Against Domestic Violence in Suffolk County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women and will be used to bolster assistance programs for survivors of domestic violence. "Long Island Against Domestic Violence provides invaluable services to countless Long Islanders who have been victims of domestic violence and … Continue Reading
September 10, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Babylon Village Historical Society Museum Placed On National Register Of Historic Places
Long Island, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Village of Historical Babylon Society Museum has been formally added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation expands opportunities for federal and state tax credits and grants to support restoration, local tourism and economic development initiatives at the museum. "The inclusion of the Babylon Village Historical Society Museum on the National Register of Historical Places would allow the Museum … Continue Reading
September 08, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, King Announce Over $590,000 Federal Grant for West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District; Funding Means Vital Equipment for Firefighters
United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Peter King today announced that the West Sayville-Oakdale Fire District is set to receive $592,273 in federal funding. The funding will be used to purchase 100 self-contained breathing apparatus, 200 bottles and 100 masks. The equipment will be utilized by fire fighters within the district, including those in West Sayville, Bayport, Oakdale and Sayville. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency … Continue Reading
September 07, 2015
Gillibrand Statement On President’s Expansion Of Paid Sick Days To Federal Contract Employees
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Obama's Executive Order requiring businesses with federal contracts to provide paid sick days to the employees servicing those contracts: "Paid leave is a long overdue economic policy that will help grow the middle class, protect families and strengthen our workforce. Without it, our nation will continue to forfeit billions of dollars in lost wages and economic growth. Business leaders and … Continue Reading
September 02, 2015
Gillibrand Holds Round Table Meeting To Discuss Fight Against New Efforts To Weaken School Nutrition Standards, Ensure Students Get Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Corning, NY - Standing at Alternative School for Math and Science 291, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined by Natasha Thompson from the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, hosted a round table meeting and discussed the fight against the latest efforts to weaken school nutrition standards, as well as the push to ensure students get fresh fruit and vegetables at school. Congress will debate child nutrition standards and school meals next week, as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is set to … Continue Reading
September 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Delivers Keynote Address At State Fair Women’s Day Luncheon
Syracuse, NY -U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today spoke at the Great New York State Fair Annual Women's Day Luncheon. The full text of Gillibrand's remarks as prepared for delivery are copied below: "Thank you, Liz, for that warm introduction and thank you all for joining me at our amazing state fair! "I especially want to thank Cheryl Levin for organizing today's event, as well as Troy Waffner for all the work on this year's Fair. "I also want to acknowledge Congressman John Katko and … Continue Reading
September 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Expand Small Businesses, Boost Manufacturing
Plainview, NY - Standing at the Composite Prototyping Center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new legislation to help small businesses expand their advanced manufacturing operations and create and keep high-paying, high skilled manufacturing jobs in the United States. Gillibrand introduced the Scale-Up Manufacturing Investment Company Act of 2015, a bill that would increase capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to scale-up and commercialize their advanced … Continue Reading
August 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $22K in Fed Funds for the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company in Washington County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,858 in federal funding for the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Inc. in Washington County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep firefighters safe. PPE typically consists of turnout coats, bunker pants, gloves, hoods and helmets. "With this … Continue Reading
August 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $460K in Fed Funds for the Henrietta Fire District in Monroe County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $461,973 in federal funding for the Henrietta Fire District in Monroe County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to replace obsolete self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); these new air packs will be used to keep firefighters safe. "This much-needed funding will provide our Henrietta … Continue Reading
August 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100K in Fed Funds for East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 in Herkimer County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $101,284 in federal funding for the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 Inc., located in Herkimer County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to replace 17 old self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); these new air packs will be used to keep firefighters safe. "This much-needed funding will … Continue Reading
August 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100K in Fed Funds for East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 in Herkimer County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $101,284 in federal funding for the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 Inc., located in Herkimer County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to replace 17 old self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); these new air packs will be used to keep firefighters safe. "This much-needed funding will … Continue Reading
August 28, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100K in Fed Funds for East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 in Herkimer County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $101,284 in federal funding for the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department #1 Inc., located in Herkimer County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, this funding will be used to replace 17 old self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); these new air packs will be used to keep firefighters safe. "This much-needed funding will … Continue Reading
August 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $142,000 in Federal Crime Prevention Funding for Yonkers
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that the City of Yonkers has been awarded $142,222 in federal funding to purchase a marked police vehicle, computer software/hardware and communications equipment. A portion of JAG funds will also be used to support overtime expenses. The funds were awarded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which provides funding to states and local governments to support … Continue Reading
August 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $20 Million in FEMA Funds to Upgrade Bridges Over Flood-Prone Waters in Broome and Delaware Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $20,214,510 in federal funds for three Southern Tier municipalities to make bridges over flood-prone waters more resilient to future, repeated flooding. A total of $2,625,000 in federal funding will be used for work in the Town of Delhi, located in Delaware County, to upgrade the flood-prone bridge that carries NY State Route 10 over the Platner Brook. Additionally, $13,312,710 in federal funding will be used for work in … Continue Reading
August 27, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $22 Million in FEMA Funds to Upgrade Bridges Over Flood-Prone Waters in Albany and Rensselaer Counties
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,780,000 in federal funds for two Capital Region municipalities to upgrade and enhance the resiliency of select bridges over flood-prone waters in order to protect them against threats from future, repeated flooding. Specifically, $21,280,000 in federal funding will be used for work in the City of Cohoes, located in Albany County, to upgrade the flood-prone bridge that carries NY State Route 32 over the Mohawk River. … Continue Reading
August 26, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $27,000 in Federal Crime Prevention Funding for Troy
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that City of Troy has been awarded $27,569 in federal funding will be used to support overtime payments to police officers. The funds were awarded through the 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. "When it comes to protecting the … Continue Reading
August 26, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $47,000 in Federal Crime Prevention Funding for Schenectady
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that Schenectady County has been awarded $47,765 in federal funding to purchase traffic enforcement related equipment and cover for personnel administrative costs. The funds were awarded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance … Continue Reading
August 26, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins & Collins Announce More Than $300K in Fed Transportation Funding for Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand along with Congressmembers Brian Higgins and Chris Collins announced $303,000 in federal funding through the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to advance employment efforts that support "ladders of opportunity" for Western New York job seekers. "Providing New Yorkers with essential training and skills will allow them to thrive in the 21st Century global … Continue Reading
August 26, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $45,000 in Federal Crime Prevention Funding for Niagara Falls
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that City of Niagara Falls has been awarded $45,666 in federal funding will be used to purchase body worn cameras and support overtime payments to police officers. The funds were awarded through the 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 … Continue Reading
