Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $11 Million In Federal Funding For Airports Across New York State
Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $11,195,520 in federal funding to strengthen infrastructure and rehabilitate facilities at four airports across New York State. The funding, granted through the U.S....
Following Their Call For Accountability For Failures at Buffalo VA, Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy, Langworthy Announce Nationwide Review To Identify & Investigate Systemic Issues Within The VA’s Community Care Practices
Investigation Will Help Ensure That No Veteran - In Buffalo Or Anywhere Else In The Country - Fails To Receive Desperately Needed Treatment Again Following their call for accountability after egregious failures at the Buffalo VA left veterans waiting weeks or...
Gillibrand Announces $27 Million In Federal Funding For Delaware County Electric Cooperative As Part Of The Department Of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program
Funding Will Improve Grid Resiliency Against Strong Storms And Invasive Species In Rural Areas Of New York Today, Senator Gillibrand announced $27,681,725 in federal funding for the Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DCEC). DCEC provides electricity to over...
Gillibrand Statement On The Death Of Yahya Sinwar
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar: “Yahya Sinwar was an evil man who brought untold pain and suffering to countless Israelis and Gazans. As the architect of October 7th, Sinwar is directly responsible for the...
Gillibrand Stands At Buffalo Police Department, Discusses Anti-Gun Trafficking Bill Getting Illegal Weapons Off Our Streets
Legislation Has Taken 3K Guns Off Our Streets And Been Used To Prosecute 6 Traffickers In Buffalo Alone Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at the Buffalo Police Department to discuss the anti-gun trafficking statute in the Bipartisan Safer Communities...
Gillibrand Holds Roundtable With Veterans To Discuss Bipartisan Legislation That Would Address Epidemic Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Service Members and Veterans
Following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of firing their own weapons, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a roundtable with veterans at VFW Post No. 9587 in Staten Island to discuss the...
Gillibrand Statement On The Anniversary Of The October 7 Attack On Israel
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel: “Today is an incredibly sad and somber day as we remember the twelve hundred innocent people who were brutally murdered a year ago in the October...
With Millions Set To Lose Health Insurance Or Pay Thousands More For Coverage, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Subsidies Help More Than 1.5 Million New Yorkers Access Affordable, Quality Healthcare If Congress Fails To Act, New Yorkers’ Premiums Will Go Up By An Average Of $120 A Month or $1,440 A Year With critical subsidies that help over 20 million Americans afford...
Following Disturbing Reports Of Veteran Mistreatment At Buffalo VA, Gillibrand, Kennedy Pledge To Hold VA’s Feet To The Fire; Demand Comprehensive VA-Wide Review Of Community Care Practices
Today, following disturbing allegations of veteran mistreatment at the Buffalo VA, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 416 to discuss the failures at the Buffalo VA and to pledge to hold it accountable. She is...
Gillibrand Visits Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, Discusses Her Legislation To Provide Free Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner To All Students
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Rush-Henrietta Senior High School to meet with school leaders and discuss her legislation to provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all schoolchildren regardless of income. The bill would also expand access...