Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On Anniversary Of 9/11
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11: “Twenty-three years after the darkest day in our nation’s history, we must continue to honor our promise to never forget,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The heroes on...
Gillibrand Statement On Confirmation Of Jeannette Vargas To Serve On U.S. District Court For The Southern District Of New York
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Jeannette Vargas to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Ms. Vargas to President Biden in early 2024. “I am...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $7.5+ Million In Fed Funding For The Syracuse Fire Department – The Largest Fed Grant They Have Ever Received – To Help Hire & Train Up To 20 New Firefighters To Help Keep Central NY Safe
Schumer Helped Create AFG & SAFER Programs, Which Help Train, Equip & Staff Fire Departments Across Upstate NY, Which Have Delivered Millions For Central NY Firefighters Schumer Pushed To Re-Authorize Programs Earlier This Year To Support First...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $60 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 $59,115,204 in federal funding to modernize facilities and strengthen airfield safety at 26 airports across New York State. This federal funding was granted through the...
Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver Nearly $13 Million For The Oneida Indian Nation To Install 50+ New Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations In The Mohawk Valley Via The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law
Funding Is On Top Of The Over $175M For NYS To Build Out Network of EV Charging Stations In The Infrastructure Law, And $700K For Oneida County Senators Secured Earlier This Year To Build New EV Charging Stations In The Region Schumer: Bipartisan Infrastructure...
Gillibrand Statement On Deaths Of Six Hostages In Gaza
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the six hostages killed in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin: “I'm devastated and horrified by the murder of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. My...
Gillibrand Statement On Biden Administration’s Nomination Of Elizabeth C. Coombe To The United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded President Biden for nominating Elizabeth C. Coombe to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Gillibrand recommended Ms. Coombe to President Biden earlier this year. “I am proud...
Gillibrand Announces Nearly $44 Million In Federal Grants To Support Homeless And At-risk Veterans And Their Families Across New York State
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $43,952,503 in federal grants to support community organizations that work to prevent homelessness and protect at-risk veterans and their families across New York State. The funding was allocated through the Department...
A Week Before NYC Kids Head Back To School, Senator Gillibrand Announces Bill To Provide Free Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner To All Schoolchildren
Only 8 States Provide Universal School Meals: California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Vermont Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at M400 High School for Environmental Studies in NYC to advocate for the passage of the...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $5 Million To Restore Hamlin Beach Park In Monroe County, Strengthen Resiliency Of Shoreline From Storms & Flooding, And Boost Bike & Walking Paths For Community To Enjoy The Park
Schumer, Gillibrand: We’re Turning The Tide For Hamlin Beach & Ensuring It Gets The Fed $$ Needed To Be A Destination For Years To Come U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $5 million to restore the Hamlin...