Press Releases
ICYMI: The Buffalo News Editorial Board Applauds Senator Gillibrand’s Efforts On Behalf Of Service Members, Veterans And Their Families
In case you missed it, on Veterans Day, the Buffalo News published an editorial applauding Senator Gillibrand’s efforts on behalf of service members, veterans and their families. The editorial highlights Gillibrand’s legislative victories, including her hard-fought...
During Somos Conference, Senator Gillibrand, Deputy VA Secretary Bradsher, Governor Pierluisi, Governor Hochul Urge Puerto Rican Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits, Other Toxins To File For PACT Act Benefits
So Far, More Than 7,000 Veterans Living in Puerto Rico Have Filed Claims; Thousands More Are Potentially Eligible For Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Deputy Veterans Affair Secretary Tanya Bradsher, Governor Pedro Pierluisi, Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Gillibrand Announces $440 Million In Federal Funding To Support Solar Energy In Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced a $440 million investment by the Department of Energy to install solar panels and battery storage systems for 30,000-40,000 low-income households in Puerto Rico. This funding was allocated through the department’s...
Ahead Of Veterans Day, Gillibrand Announces 500,000 Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits & Other Toxins Have Had Their PACT Act Claims Approved, Encourages Others To Apply
So Far, More Than 26,000 New Yorkers Have Filed Claims; Thousands More Are Potentially Eligible For Benefits Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference urging veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic...
WATCH: Senator Gillibrand Delivers Floor Speech On Stories Of Hostages Being Held By Hamas In Gaza
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered a speech on the Senate floor about the stories of innocent hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. ** WATCH GILLIBRAND’S SPEECH ON THE SENATE FLOOR HERE **
Senator Gillibrand, Officials And Community Leaders Announce Push For Menthol Cigarette Ban
More Than 50% of Adult Smokers In NYC Use Highly Addictive Menthol Cigarettes; Tobacco Use Is The Leading Preventable Cause Of Cancer And Cancer Death. Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with Civil Rights Activist Elder Kirsten John Foy, elected officials,...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1 Million In Federal Funding For Roadway Safety Projects Across New York State
Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $982,640 in federal funding for planning projects to improve the safety of New York roadways. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe...
With Antisemitism Continuing To Rise Nationwide, Gillibrand Calls On FBI, Department Of Homeland Security To Step Up Operations, Outlines Plan To Ensure Safety Of Jewish Community
With antisemitism continuing to rise nationwide and within New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the steps she is taking to protect the Jewish community. She is: Calling on the FBI and the Department of Homeland...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $38 Million In Federal FEMA Funds To Reimburse NYCHA For COVID-19 Costs; NYCHA Deployed PPE, Sanitation Services & Other Measures To Protect Its Employees & Hundreds Of Thousands Of Residents During The Pandemic
Federal Funding Reimburses New York City Housing Authority For Massive Expenses Incurred When Responding To The COVID-19 Crisis U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today $38,477,127.25 in federal funding for the...
With Winter Fast Approaching, Gillibrand Announces Over $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance For New York Families, Push To Get More Aid To Those In Need
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the $360,015,351 in federal funding she helped secure for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The money will help thousands of households across the...