Press Releases
AFTER SCHUMER SECURED $10.7 BILLION FOR NY HOSPITALS & PROVIDERS THIS SPRING, FEDS NOW REVERSE COURSE, THREATEN ABILITY FOR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR CRIPPLING LOST REVENUES; AS NY HOSPITALS FACE REDUCED SERVICES & POTENTIAL CLOSURES, SCHUMER DEMANDS FEDS IMMEDIATELY ISSUE NEW GUIDANCE ALLOWING $$$ FOR LOST REVENUES TO PROTECT HOSPITALS & THOUSANDS OF NY PATIENTS
Schumer Led Negotiations For $175B In Relief Funds For Providers To Prepare And Recover From Pandemic; NY Has Received $10.7B So Far, With More Expected Senator Says New Guidance From HHS Does Not Take Into Account Extenuating Circumstances For Calculating Lost Revenue, And Could Require NY Providers To Return Funds They Need To Keep Their Doors Open And Continue Serving Their Communities Schumer To HHS: NY Hospitals Already Fought The Hard Battle To Beat Back COVID; Don't Make Them Fight To… Continue Reading
10.14.20
AFTER RELENTLESS ADVOCACY & SECURING OVER $100 MILLION, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LATEST COMPLETION OF MAJOR MODERIZATION PROJECT AT THE LEWISTON-QUEENSTON BRIDGE; SENATOR SAYS NEWLY COMPLETED PROCESSING FACILITY WILL IMPROVE SECURITY AND ENHANCE FLOW OF COMMERCE ONCE BORDER RE-OPENS
Crippling Wait Times At Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Hindered Growth Of The Regional Economy Pre-COVID; Canadian Shoppers And Businesses Spent $1.7 Billion Annually In New York State, Pre-COVID Senator Spent Years Pushing CBP & GSA To Approve Desperately-Needed Plaza Expansion To Improve Traffic Flow, Bolster The Regional Economy, & Protect Jobs In WNY Schumer: Lewiston Plaza Expansion Will Boost Post-COVID Economic Recovery For Western New York U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today ann… Continue Reading
10.14.20
SCHUMER: LONG ISLAND FAMILIES WITH PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS HAVE DEEP WORRY ABOUT HEALTHCARE DECISION NOW HEADED TO SUPREME COURT; MORE THAN 1.2 MILLION LI’ERS 64 YEARS OLD & YOUNGER HAVE PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS (INCLUDING COVID); SENATOR MAKES CASE FOR COVERAGE
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Who Could Soon Sit On The Supreme Court, Has Actually Criticized Ruling To Uphold Affordable Care Act, Claiming That If Justices Read Law, They Would "Have Had To Invalidate" In Entirety; Decision Is Due In A Month Schumer Says This Stance Could Have Devastating Consequences For Healthcare Costs, Coverage & Federal Protections Now In Jeopardy As He Makes The Case For Upholding Those Protections Across All Of LI Schumer: More Than A Million LI'ers Have Conditions … Continue Reading
10.12.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $376 THOUSAND IN NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION FUNDING TO REDIRECT VILLAGE OF HEUVELTON’S WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Funding Will Help Reduce Wastewater Treatment Costs And Catalyze Commercial Development Village Of Heuvelton Will Receive $376K To Decommission Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant And Construct 8.6 Miles Of Sewer Main Senators: NBRC Funding Will Keep Village Of Heuvelton Flowing U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $376,190 in federal funding for the Village of Heuvelton to decommission its existing wastewater treatment plant, and construct 8.6 … Continue Reading
10.08.20
CONTINUING THEIR ADVOCACY FOR AT-RISK, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, ANNOUNCE OVER $425 THOUSAND IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER IN ROCHESTER
Empire Justice Center Serves Poor, Disabled, And Disenfranchised People In Rochester And Across New York State By Helping Them Achieve Social And Economic Advancement Senators Secure Federal Funding To Help Rochester Working Families By Promoting Greater Economic Security And Household Stability Senators: Investing In Rochester's Most Vulnerable Children And Families Builds A Better Future Continuing their long history of advocacy for at-risk and low-income children and families, includ… Continue Reading
10.07.20
SCHUMER DEMANDS FEDS IMMEDIATELY REQUIRE FULL RESTITUTION & COMPENSATION FOR SWINDLED NEW YORK VETERANS, SERVICEMEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES; EVEN IN THE MIDST OF GLOBAL AND ECONOMIC PANDEMIC, FEDS HAVE DONE NOTHING TO GET REIMBURSEMENTS FOR VETS & SERVICEMEMBERS WHO WERE BAMBOOZLED BY DECEPTIVE MORTGAGE LENDERS & MARKETING
This Year, CFPB Found 8 Mortgage Lenders Participated In Deceptive Practices, Scamming Vets & Servicemembers Seeking Home Loans; Feds Collected $2.8M, But Failed To Require Payback For Targeted Vets and Active Duty Servicemembers Senator Says Bureau's Inaction And Failure To Protect New York's Brave Veterans and Servicemembers Leaves Hundreds High & Dry While Deceptive Lenders Profited Schumer: Our American Heroes Were Scammed Out Of Their American Dream - Give Them Their $$$ Back U… Continue Reading
10.06.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $36 MILLION IN FUNDING TO REPAIR DAMAGED FEDERALLY-OWNED ROADS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
U.S. Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,767,672.72 in funding to support emergency repairs to federal roads across New York State. The funding was allocated through the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads program, and will be used to restore roads and highway infrastructure damaged as a result of the World Trade Center attacks, Superstorm Sandy, and… Continue Reading
10.06.20
FOLLOWING THEIR CONTINUED ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $825 THOUSAND IN HHS FUNDING FOR JAWONIO IN ROCKLAND AND WESTCHESTER COUNTIES
Jawonio Serves Children, Adults, And Families With Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health Challenges, And Chronic Medical Needs COVID-19 Costs Left Jawonio Drowning In Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars In Costs Senators: After Months Of Short-Changing, Jawonio Gets Critical Dollars To Continue Care For The Hudson Valley's Most Vulnerable Following months of tireless advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Rockland and Westchester Counties to the U.S. Department of Health and Hum… Continue Reading
10.04.20
SCHUMER: CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THAT HAS SICKENED POTUS & OTHERS, WHILE DELAYING SENATE FOR TWO WEEKS MEANS “BUSINESS AS USUAL” SIMPLY CANNOT CONTINUE; SCOTUS HEARINGS MUST BE POSTPONED UNTIL OUTBREAK IS BEHIND US; LACK OF TRANSPARECY ALSO TROUBLING
Outbreak & Judiciary Sicknesses Demand Hearings For SCOTUS Be Delayed; Virtual Hearings For Such A Critical Appointment Would Be Unacceptable To Supreme Court Confirmation Process & Public President's Own Coronavirus Infection & Spread To Senate Must Serve As A Reality Check For Leader McConnell To Prioritize Public Health; Deficient Contact Tracing & Lack Of Transparency Also Very Concerning Schumer To McConnell: Public Health Must Come Before Politics Speaking on the heels o… Continue Reading
10.02.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $750K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NYC-BASED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services' Competitive Grants Provide Resources to Expand Citizenship Preparation Services to Lawful Permanent Residents USCIS Grant Awardees Include Ansob Center for Refugees, Bronx Works, Inc., and the Catholic Migration Services NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $750,000 in federal funding for New York City-based organizations including the Ansob Center for Refugees, Bronx Works, Inc., and the Cath… Continue Reading
10.02.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $550K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEW YORK STATE BASED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services' Competitive Grants Provide Resources to Expand Citizenship Preparation Services to Lawful Permanent Residents; USCIS Grant Awardees Include the Catholic Charities of Rochester and Syracuse U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $550,000 in federal funding for organizations in New York State through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Catholic Charities of Rochester and the Catholic Charit… Continue Reading
10.02.20
CONTINUING A LONG HISTORY OF SUPPORT FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN WNY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $16 MILLION FROM DOD FOR BUFFALO-BASED CUBRC; SENATOR SAYS FUNDING WILL BOOST WORLD-CLASS ORGANIZATION AND WNY ECONOMY
CUBRC, A Buffalo-Based, Independent Not-For-Profit Research Entity, Is Home To Groundbreaking Scientists And Facilities Focused On US Defense Needs Including The Large Energy National Shock Tunnel (LENS) Complex Senator Says CUBRC's State-Of-The-Art Facilities And Committed Buffalo Workforce Inspire Continued Investment from DOD Schumer: Continued Support For World-Class CUBRC Operation Keeps The US At The Forefront Of Hypersonic Technology Continuing his nearly a decade and a half of fight… Continue Reading
10.01.20
SCHUMER, MEEKS ANNOUNCE: FOLLOWING THEIR SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO SECURE $91M FUNDING, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT AT NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER AT JAMAICA ARMORY IN QUEENS, NEW YORK; PROJECT WILL MODERNIZE INFRASTRUCTURE & ENHANCE READINESS
Senator, Congressman Previously Secured $91M In NDAA FY2020 To Fully Fund Addition To Readiness Center and Restoration Of Facility To Support Training, Administrative, and Logistical Needs Senator, Congressman: Readiness Center Improvements At Jamaica Armory Will Boost SE Queens and Enhance Readiness And Response Capabilities In NYC Metro Area U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Gregory Meeks today announced that, following their successful push to secure a histor… Continue Reading
10.01.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $12 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEW YORK HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY AND NYCHA’S COVID-19 RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Federal Funding Will Help Offset Increased Expenses Stemming From COVID-19 Crisis U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $12,476,039 in federal funding for the New York Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York City Housing Authority. The growing coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed New York's hospital and housing systems -- decimating supplies and creating a crisis for workers on the frontlines of combatting the virus. This… Continue Reading
09.29.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE, FOLLOWING THEIR YEAR+ OF ADVOCACY, FORT DRUM RECEIVES OVER $21 MILLION TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION OF NEW UAV HANGAR, WHICH MODERNIZES BASE INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPANDS CAPABILTIES AVAILABLE AT FORT DRUM, & BOOSTS THE NORTH COUNTRY ECONOMY
New Hangar Will Provide More Space To House And Service New Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Year-Round Senators Fiercely Advocated For Funding To Be Included In FY2020 Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Package Schumer, Gillibrand: New UAV Hangar At Fort Drum Will Keep World-Class Installation Ahead Of The Curve U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced, after their persistent efforts last… Continue Reading
09.29.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $20 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LOW-INCOME & DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW YORK
Federal Funding Enables Vital Economic Development And Financial Services To Low-Income Neighborhoods, Businesses And Families; 35 NY Organizations To Receive Federal Funding Senators Say Awards Build Capacity of CDFIs, Helping Meet the Unique Needs Of Economically Underserved Communities Schumer, Gillibrand: Investment Into Vulnerable Communities Is Critical To Recovery Of Entire NY Economy U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $20,110,750 in fed… Continue Reading
09.28.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $7 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO ESTABLISH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT NETWORK FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
Funding Will Help Ensure Farmers and Ranchers Have Access To Affordable Mental Health and Stress Assistance Close to Home U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced $7,164,124 million in federal funding to provide New York's agricultural producers with local and affordable mental health and stress assistance. The Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) was created to connect farm… Continue Reading
09.28.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $19.7 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PLATTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FREDERICK DOUGLASS-GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND SARATOGA COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Reconstruct Runway Lighting, Rehabilitate Pavement, And Build New Wildlife Perimeter Fencing Plattsburgh International Airport To Receive $13.5M, & Frederick Douglass-Greater Rochester International Airport To Receive $2.4M, Saratoga County To Receive $3.7M In Federal Funding Senators: FAA Funding Helps Upstate Economy Take Off U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) h… Continue Reading
09.28.20
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, DELGADO ANNOUNCE OVER $124,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH IN HUDSON VALLEY’S LOW-INCOME & DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES
Federal Funding Enables Vital Economic Development And Financial Services To Low-Income Neighborhoods, Businesses And Families; Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation To Receive Federal Funding Reps Say Award Builds Capacity of Organization To Help Meet the Unique Needs Of Economically Underserved Communities In the Hudson Valley Reps: Investment Into Vulnerable Communities Is Critical To Recovery Of Hudson Valley Economy U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gill… Continue Reading
09.27.20
SCHUMER RALLIES WITH LOCAL FAMILIES THAT HAVE PRE-EXISTING HEALTH CONDITIONS & DEEP WORRY ABOUT BARRETT ON THE SUPREME COURT; A VOTE FOR JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT IS A VOTE TO ELIMINATE HEALTHCARE FOR MILLIONS AMID A PANDEMIC
Barrett Has Actually Criticized Ruling To Uphold Affordable Care Act, Claiming That If Justices Read Law, They Would "Have Had To Invalidate" In Entirety Justice Ginsburg's Dying Wish Was That She Not Be Replaced Until A New President Is Installed; Confirming Barrett Would Tear Down All Things Ginsburg Fought For Schumer: On Behalf Of Healthcare Rights & So Many More, I Will OPPOSE This Nomination Standing with local families that have pre-existing health conditions themselves or … Continue Reading
