Press Releases
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $1.1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Grant Will Be Used To Provide Quality Representation to Victims of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Albany And Rensselaer Counties U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,157,021 in federal funding for two Capital Region legal aid groups dedicated to providing legal representation to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against… Continue Reading
09.02.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $600K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN THE ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES REGION
Grant Will Be Used To Provide Quality Representation to Victims of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault in Monroe, Orleans And Genesee Counties U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $600,000 in federal funding for The Legal Aid Society of Rochester. The funding was allocated through the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women and is authorized through the Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program. This funding will allow The Le… Continue Reading
09.01.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RICE ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $14K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR VILLAGE OF FREEPORT
Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice Announce Village of Freeport to Receive DOJ Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Award; Grant Will Help Provide Funds Necessary for Additional Patrols Schumer, Gillibrand, Rice: These Funds Will Help Make Streets & Neighborhoods Safer in the Village of Freeport U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Rice announced today that the Village of Freeport has been awarded $14,140 in federal U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Funding. The funds were a… Continue Reading
09.01.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $200K IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FOUR CENTRAL NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Safety Equipment & Protective Gear For Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $196,521 in federal funding for four fire departments in Central New York. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Homer Fire Department in Cortland County will receive $13,567 in funding to purchase a new washing and drying machine to preven… Continue Reading
09.01.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN NYC
Department of Justice Funds Awarded to NYC Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, NY Legal Assistance Group & Shalom Task Force Funding Will Provide Resources to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence & Stalking; Awardees Provide Services to LGBTQ Victims, Latina & Asian Immigrant Victims, Chassidic & Orthodox Jewish Victims U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1.8 million in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) fundi… Continue Reading
09.01.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $14 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES IN NEW YORK CITY AND ON LONG ISLAND
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Grants Help Low-Income, At-Risk Veteran Families By Providing Them With Services to Prevent Homelessness Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Funds for HELP Social Service Corporation; Samaritan Daytop Village; Jericho Project; Volunteers of America-Greater NY; Services for the UnderServed; Black Veterans for Social Justice; Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $14,074,580 in federal funding… Continue Reading
09.01.16
SCHUMER URGES FEDS TO DOUBLE DOWN ON OPPOSITION TO RESTRICTIVE CANADIAN TRADE POLICIES THREATENING NY DAIRY PRODUCERS; SENATOR SAYS NEW DAIRY-PRICING RULES ARE SOUR AND FEDS NEED TO ACT NOW
Harmful New Regulations In Canada Penalize Canadian Dairy Processors For Using Imported American Milk - Many Farmers Throughout NY Depend On Dairy Exports, But New Canadian Limitations on Milk Imports Could Put Farmers, Coops and Companies at Risk In March, Schumer Urged Agriculture Secretary and US Trade Representative to Protect Upstate NY Dairy Farmers - Now, Schumer Demands Investigation Into Whether New Policy May Run Afoul of US-Canadian Trade Agreements Schumer: Feds Must Ensure Canadia… Continue Reading
09.01.16
FOLLOWING THIRD TRAIN-RELATED FATALITY IN KINGSTON AREA OVER 10-MONTH PERIOD, SCHUMER CALLS ON FEDERALLY-FUNDED OPERATION LIFESAVER INC. TO BRING TRAIN SAFETY PROGRAMS TO ULSTER COUNTY – SENATOR SAYS EDUCATION & AWARENESS ARE KEY TO KEEPING RESIDENTS SAFE AROUND TRACKS & RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Last Week, 15-Year-Old Kingston Resident Was Killed By A CSX Train - Accident Is Third Fatality In Less Than 1 Year; Fed. Railroad Administration Is Currently Reviewing Additional Safety Measures To Implement At Area Rail Crossings - But Schumer Says Education Is Also Key To Keeping People Safe Around Tracks Schumer Urges Operation Lifesaver, Inc. – Federally-Funded Non-Profit – To Bring Awareness Programs & Training To Local Community; As Advanced Technology Helps Build Quiete… Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK AND THE NORTH COUNTRY
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Grants Help Low-Income, At-Risk Veteran Families By Providing Them With Services to Prevent Homelessness Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Funds For Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse & The Utica Center for Development, Inc. U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,051,933 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for two organizations in the Central New York and North Country … Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOMELESS VETERAN FAMILIES ACROSS ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES AND WESTERN NEW YORK REGIONS
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Grants Help Low-Income, At-Risk Veteran Families By Providing Them With Services to Prevent Homelessness Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Funds for Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. & Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., Which Serve Rochester & Western NY Communities U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,168,072 in federal funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for two organizations in the Rochester-Finger Lak… Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $35K IN FED FUNDING FOR TERRY’S CORNERS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY IN NIAGARA COUNTY
Federal Funding For Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Company Will Be Used To Improve Recruitment & Retention of Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,764 in federal funding for the Terry's Corners Volunteer Fire Company in Niagara County. This funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. These funds will allow the Terry’s Corners … Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $300K IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR 3 SOUTHERN TIER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Fire Depts. In Steuben, Broome & Allegany Counties Will Use Funding to Purchase Critical Equipment To Keep Firefighters Safe U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $308,740 in federal funding for three fire departments in the Southern Tier. This federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Savona Fire Department in Steuben County will receive $70,111 to purchase … Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $973,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TWO LONG ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Federal funding for East Rockaway & Port Washington Fire Depts. will be used for recruitment and training Long Island, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $973,580 in federal funding for the East Rockaway Fire Department and Port Washington Fire Department in Nassau County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. Specifically, East Rockaway … Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $930,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FDNY FOUNDATION IN NYC
Federal Funding For FDNY Foundation Will Be Used For Fire Prevention In At-Risk Communities And Educating The Public On Fire Hazards, And Disaster Preparedness New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $937,905 in federal funding for the FDNY Foundation Inc. based in New York City. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) grant program. FDNY Foundation will receive this fun… Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $2 MILLION IN FED FUNDS FOR SYRACUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Hire 12 New Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,991,532 in federal funding for the Syracuse Fire Department in Onondaga County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This funding will allow the Syracuse Fire Department to expand its emergency services capabilities by hiring 12 new firefighters. "The me… Continue Reading
08.31.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, ENGEL, LOWEY & MALONEY URGE U.S. COAST GUARD TO EXTEND COMMENT PERIOD FOR PROPOSED ANCHORAGE AREAS FOR LARGE VESSELS AND BARGES ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER
With comment period scheduled to end Sept 7th, Members seek additional opportunity for local residents & public officials to voice any environmental, safety & regional economic concerns Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representatives Eliot Engel, Nita Lowey, and Sean Patrick Maloney urged the U.S. Coast Guard to extend the public comment period for the proposed plan to add ten new designated anchorage areas along the Hudson River. … Continue Reading
08.30.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $150,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR TWO HUDSON VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Funding will be used to purchase new equipment for firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $151,569 in federal funding for the White Lake Fire District and the Larchmont Fire Department. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the White Lake Fire District in Sullivan County will use the funding to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs). The… Continue Reading
08.30.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $480K IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Federal Dept. of Transportation Grant Funds Critical Infrastructure Improvements U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $481,200 in federal funding for Sullivan County International Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the funding will be used to install an emergency generator, which will provide power to the runway lighting system in the event of a power out… Continue Reading
08.30.16
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES, FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, HIGH TECH OF ROCHESTER WILL RECEIVE $2.6 MILLION IN CRITICAL FED FUNDS THAT WILL HELP MAKE NEW BUSINESS ACCELERATOR AT REDEVELOPED SIBLEY BUILDING A REALITY – PROEJCT WILL ALLOW INCUBATOR TO HOUSE HIGH-TECH START-UP COMPANIES LOOKING TO CREATE THOUSANDS OF JOBS
In 2015, Schumer Secured More Than $40 Million In "New Markets Tax Credits" To Complete Massive Sibley Construction Plan To Revitalize Downtown Rochester - In June, Senator Urged Economic Development Administration (EDA) To Approve $2.6 Million For High Tech Of Rochester's (HTR) Business Accelerator Schumer Says These Critical Fed Funds Will Now Enable HTR To Construct 6th Floor Of The Sibley Building - Business Accelerator Will BeAn Anchor In Newly Renovated Sibley Building &&nbs… Continue Reading
08.29.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ELMIRA/CORNING REGIONAL AIRPORT
Federal Dept. of Transportation Grant Will Be Used to Fund Critical Airport Upgrades U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,598,008 in federal funding for the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. Specifically, the funding will be used to construct a taxiway and rehabilitate an apron, the area of an airport where an aircraft parks. "Our … Continue Reading
