Press Releases
Senator Gillibrand Speaks At Syracuse University Event With Vice President Biden To Raise Awareness About Campus Sexual Assault
Syracuse, N.Y. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke at Syracuse University today for an event with Vice President Joe Biden to raise awareness about the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. Earlier this year Gillibrand hosted a roundtable meeting...
Gillibrand Delivers Remarks at the Greenburgh Veterans Day Ceremony and Veterans Memorial Park Groundbreaking
Westchester, N.Y. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today spoke at the Greenburgh Veterans Day Ceremony and Veterans Memorial Park Groundbreaking. The full text of Gillibrand’s remarks as prepared for delivery are copied below: “Thank you all for...
Gillibrand Statement on European Union’s Labeling Decision
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the EU's labeling decision: “I am extremely disappointed by the EU's labeling decision today. I am concerned that this action will play directly into the hands...
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Correct Records of Service Members Discharged Due to Discrimination, Sexual Orientation
Legislation Would Help Recognize Gay and Lesbian Service Members for Honorable Military Service Since WWII, Over 100,000 Service Members Are Estimated to Have Been Discharged Because of Sexual Orientation – Many Denied Access to Benefits They EarnedLegislation Would Help Recognize Gay and Lesbian Service Members for Honorable Military Service Since WWII, Over 100,000 Service Members Are Estimated to Have Been Discharged Because of Sexual Orientation – Many Denied Access to Benefits They Earned
Schumer, Gillibrand, Donovan, de Blasio Announce Over $4 Million In Federal Funding To Rebuild Sandy-Damaged John D’Amato Field; New Location Will Be Built At Fairview Park; Will Continue To Honor & Preserve The Memory Of Beloved Staten Islander, Community Leader & Athlete John D’Amato
John D’Amato Field Was Completely Destroyed By Superstorm Sandy; Multi-Sports Facility, Turf & Drainage System Were Damaged John D’Amato Field Will Be Built Away From Flood Zone & Away From Shoreline
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, Funding For The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station In Military Construction Appropriations Bill Has Passed Congress & Is Now On Its Way To The President’s Desk – Legislation Includes $7.7 Million Facility Upgrade
Current Squadron Facility Must Be Updated To Better House Remotely Piloted Aircraft Weapons Systems & Training And Communications Operations Major Facility Upgrade Will Bring Squadron Operations, Flight Training, Communications Maintenance Activities Under One Roof At State-of-the-Art Center Schumer, Gillibrand: NFARS in Western NY Will Get Upgrade It Needs & Deserves
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, Funding For West Point Projects In Military Construction Appropriations Bill Has Passed Congress & Is Now On Its Way To The President’s Desk – Legislation Includes Funding For $70 Million Waste Water Treatment Plant On Base & $55 Million To Build New West Point Elementary School
Current West Point Waste Water Treatment Plant Was Built Nearly 60 Years Ago & Has Not Been Updated Since 1972; Suffers From Leaking Tanks That Are Beyond Repair And In Need Of An Upgrade – West Point Will Now Be Able To Replace Old, Deteriorating Water Plant West Point Elementary School Was Originally Constructed In 1963 & Fails to Meet Federal Education And Energy Regulations – Replacing School Will Ensure Students Receive Great Education In State-Of-The-Art Facility Schumer, Gillibrand: We
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, Funding For Rockland County’s Army Reserve Center In Military Construction Appropriations Bill Has Passed Congress & Is Now On Its Way To The President’s Desk – Legislation Includes Funding For $4.2 Million Facility Upgrade
Current Organizational Maintenance Shop Is Overcrowded & Can No Longer Handle Assigned Equipment Major Facility Upgrade Will Provide New Maintenance & Administrative Areas With Up-To-Date Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Security Systems Schumer, Gillibrand: ARC in Rockland Will Get Upgrade It Needs & Deserves
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce, Following Their Push, Funding For Ft. Drum Training Facility In Military Construction Appropriations Bill Has Passed Congress & Is Now On Its Way To The President’s Desk – Legislation Includes Funding For $19 Million State-Of-The-Art Ft. Drum Training Academy
Current Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Is In Old, Deteriorating Building And Poses Numerous Safety Risks; New Facility Will Reduce Operating Costs, Streamline Training Schumer, Gillibrand: Funding For New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Mean New Economic Development Opportunities & Better Training for Fort Drum Soldiers
Sens. Gillibrand and Cruz Lead Bipartisan Letter to the EU Opposing New Guidelines For Israeli Product Labeling
Proposed EU policy could promote a de facto boycott of Israel