Press Releases
Gillibrand, Maloney Announces New Push To Help Thousands of “Blue Water” Vietnam Vets Harmed By Agent Orange But Ignored By Feds Due To Technicality In The Law
Maybrook, NY - Standing at the Maybrook VFW Post 2064, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Sean Patrick Maloney today announced a new push to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure thousands of Navy veterans known as "Blue Water" vets from the Vietnam War exposed to the powerful toxin Agent Orange will be eligible to receive disability and health care benefits they have earned for diseases linked to Agent Orange exposure. Gillibrand is rallying support for the Blue Water Navy … Continue Reading
July 02, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $2.3 Million In Federal Head Start Funds For Oswego County Opportunities, Inc.
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,302,042 in federal funding for the Oswego County Opportunities, Inc., a community based organization in Fulton County. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will continue to support the organization's efforts to improve education for low-income children at their earliest age, when major learning strides take place. "Children are most impacted by their earliest lessons and carry those teachings through their academic … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Gillibrand, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Letter To Obama On Israel
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) today led 22 Senators in a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to continue to reinforce the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel. The letter encourages the administration to continue the long-standing U.S. policy of focusing on negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians as they work toward a long-term, viable solution leading to two states living side by side in peace and security. … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Gillibrand, Heller & Feinstein Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Help Protect Children From Sexual Abuse
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Dean Heller (R-NV), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect children from sexual abuse by funding school programs that provide age-appropriate lessons to primary and secondary school students on how to recognize and safely report sexual abuse. Twenty-six states have passed a version of "Erin's Law," legislation that requires public schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention education … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $760K In Fed Funding For Syracuse Hancock International Airport In Onondaga County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $762,300 in federal funding for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Onondaga County. This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This funding will allow the airport to purchase vital equipment needed for snow removal during the winter months as well as improve runway safety by removing obstructions. "Making sure our runways are clear … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $315K In Fed Funding For Westchester County Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Westchester County Airport in White Plains will receive $315,000 in federal funding. This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will allow the airport to make critical upgrades to its infrastructure. Specifically, it will allow for the installation of new drainage systems to enhance airport operations and improve overall safety. "Keeping … Continue Reading
June 24, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand & Tonko Announce Over $554,000 In Federal Funding For Albany International Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Paul Tonko today announced that Albany International Airport will receive $554,850 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport upgrades. This project will fund the replacement of 134 airfield guidance signs to enhance aircraft visibility and enhance safety of aircraft movements. "Making sure our runways are clear for takeoff is essential for the safety of our Capital Region travelers," said … Continue Reading
June 24, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $500K In Fed Funding For Waste Water Infrastructure Upgrades In Western NY Communities
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Town of Machias in Cattaraugus County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Grant Program and allows the Village of Arcade and Town of Machias to make critical improvements to their wastewater and sewage systems. Specifically, these funds will allow Machias to construct a wastewater collection system … Continue Reading
June 24, 2015
At Senate Medical Marijuana Hearing, Gillibrand Pushes Bipartisan Reforms To Give Patients Access To Critical Care Without Fear Of Federal Prosecution & Promote Needed Research
**Watch Senator Gillibrand's Opening Remarks HERE** Washington, D.C. - In a hearing today on medical marijuana, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushed Congress to pass the bipartisan reform bill that would allow patients to access medical marijuana in states where it is legal without fear of federal prosecution, and would also promote research to understand how the plant can treat illness and disease. The legislation, the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Push To Designate Finger Lakes Region As a National Heritage Area
Penn Yan, NY - Standing at Red Jacket Park on the bank of Keuka Lake, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a new push to designate the Finger Lakes Region as a National Heritage Area. Gillibrand introduced legislation that would authorize the National Parks Service to take the first step towards designating the region as a National Heritage Area by conducting a feasibility study in Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Livingston, Monroe, Onondaga, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
At Workforce Development Event Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Address Skills Gap, Enhance Job Training With Apprenticeship Programs
Syracuse, NY - During an event at Onondaga Community College to address growing workforce demands in New York State's growing food and beverage manufacturing industry, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new legislation to address the skills gap employers face and enhance job training to help workers develop the skills they need for good-paying, high-demand jobs. The bipartisan Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015 would create a $5,000 tax credit for employers that use … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
Gillibrand, Schumer, Blumenthal, Murphy, Israel & Zeldin Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect & Restore Long Island Sound
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Charles E. Schumer, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy with Representatives Steve Israel a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, and Lee Zeldin today introduced legislation to continue to support the restoration of Long Island Sound through 2020. The Sound borders New York and Connecticut, with 9 million people living on the coast and 24 million people living within 50 … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
Gillibrand: White House Right To Lift Barrier To Marijuana Research, But Obstacles For Medical Care Remain
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the White House proposal to eliminate the Public Health Service review, a requirement applied only to non-federally funded marijuana research. The process has long been considered an obstacle to research and no other substance is subject to similar requirements. "The White House is right to lift a major barrier to conducting essential medical marijuana research. The onerous requirement took too long and cost … Continue Reading
June 22, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $39,000 In Federal Funding For The Elmira Fire Department In Chemung County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $39,150 in federal funding for the Elmira Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Elmira Fire Department will use this federal investment to outfit active members with new protective gear. "These funds will provide essential upgrades for the Elmira Fire Department," said Senator Schumer. "Firefighters are our … Continue Reading
June 16, 2015
Gillibrand Statement Following Vote On Military Justice Improvement Act
Washington DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement following the vote on the bipartisan Military Justice Improvement Act: "Once again, a majority of the U.S. Senate supported a strongly bipartisan measure to finally hold the military accountable and create a fair, non-biased military justice system. Yet, once again, Senate filibuster rules protected military brass. Still, we will not back down. "I'm encouraged by the growth of our coalition and am grateful to … Continue Reading
June 15, 2015
Tomorrow: Vote Expected On Gillibrand Bipartisan Amendment To Create Unbiased Military Justice System As Average Of 52 New Cases Of Sexual Assault Occur Daily & Retaliation Rate Against Survivors Who Report Unchanged
Speech Text Copied Below with Video Available HERE Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's bipartisan amendment to create an unbiased military justice system following more than two decades of failure by the Department of Defense to address the crisis of sexual assault in the military. Despite incremental reforms, the DoD reported an average of 52 new cases of sexual assault each day and admitted zero progress in curbing the rampant … Continue Reading
June 12, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $585,000 In Federal Funding For Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport will receive $585,000.00 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport upgrades. This project will fund the acquisition of a new replacement Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle to assist the airport in meeting safety requirements. This is great news for those who fly in and out of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport every day," said Senator Schumer. … Continue Reading
June 12, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $151,000 In Federal Funding For Adirondack Regional Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Adirondack Regional Airport in the Saranac Lake area will receive $151,525.00 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport upgrades. This project will fund the installation of a new Runway 27 lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions. "This is an important investment that will ensure pilots flying into Adirondack Airport and the Tri-Lakes area will … Continue Reading
June 11, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce FEMA Will Cover Costs Needed To Relocate Niagara Engine Company No. 6 Fire House Out Of Floodplain- Senators Say FEMA Has Approved Additional $6.4 Million To Replace Volunteer Fire Dept. That Was Severely Damaged In Hurricane Irene & Tropical Storm Lee, Rebuilding Will Allow Emergency Responders To Better Protect Residents
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), following their urging, had approved additional federal funds to rebuild the Niagara Engine Company No. 6 Fire House. The fire house was previously located in a high hazard floodplain in Schoharie County, where it was severely damaged during Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. The fire house, built in the 1950s, was flooded with approximately eight feet of water, and … Continue Reading
June 09, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Joseph Y. Resnick Airport
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the Joseph Y. Resnick Airport in Ulster County will receive $1,214,190.00 in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for airport upgrades. The federal funding will be used for runway renovations and repairing lighting systems. This will enhance the runway's structural integrity and improve safety conditions. "Making sure our runways are clear for takeoff is essential for the safety of our Hudson … Continue Reading
