Press Releases
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NYC DNA BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAM
Department of Justice Grant Provided to NYC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner; DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Aims to Increase Case Volume and Turnaround of Forensic Analysis U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1 million in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Department of Forensic Biology in an effort to reduce the backlog and turnaround time of DNA testing. "T… Continue Reading
09.13.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $300K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DNA BACKLOG REDUCTION PROGRAMS ON LONG ISLAND
Department of Justice Grants Provided to Nassau County & Suffolk County; DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program Aims to Increase Timeliness & Turnaround of Forensic Analysis U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $362,105 in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for DNA backlog reduction programs on Long Island. The funding has been allocated through the DOJ's National Institute of Justice. Specifically, Nassau County will receive … Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $2.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GRIFFISS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Federal Dept. of Transportation Funding Will Allow Airport To Construct Snow Removal Equipment Building U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,808,000 in federal funding for the Griffiss International Airport located in Rome. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This federal funding will enable the airport to construct a snow removal equipment building, so it can safely an… Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $119,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR RANDALL AIRPORT IN ORANGE COUNTY
Department of Transportation funding will be used for the acquisition of additional land and infrastructure upgrades at Randall Airport Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $119,230 in federal funding for infrastructure projects at the Randall Airport operated by the Aerodrome Development Corporation. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Program. The Randall … Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $346,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AKRON AIRPORT IN ERIE COUNTY
Department of Transportation funding will be used to make infrastructure upgrades at Akron Airport Funding for the acquisition of additional land and for the final phase of runway & visual guidance installation and rehabilitation projects Buffalo, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $346,510 in federal funding for infrastructure projects at the Akron Airport operated by the Christian Airmen's Fellowship. The funding was allocated through the U… Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $600K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FLOYD BENNETT MEMORIAL AIRPORT IN WARREN COUNTY
Fed Dept. of Transportation Grant Will Fund Critical Runway Improvements U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $606,600 in federal funding for the Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the grant will fund the installation of a new runway guidance system and two pole-mounted obstruction lights. "Keeping our airports in top-notch shape i… Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $194K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PERRY-WARSAW AIRPORT IN WYOMING COUNTY
Fed Dept. of Transportation Funding Will Be Used To Acquire Snow Removal Equipment U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $194,862 in federal funding for the Perry-Warsaw Airport in Wyoming County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant will fund the acquisition of a new plow for snow removal. This upgrade will allow for increased safety and efficiency at the airport duri… Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $26,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NIAGARA ENGINE COMPANY NO. 6 IN SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Federal Funding For Niagara Engine Company No 6 Inc. Will Be Used To Improve Recruitment & Retention of Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $26,160 in federal funding for the Niagara Engine Company No 6 Inc. in Schoharie 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 Niagara Engine Company No 6 Inc. to … Continue Reading
09.12.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $427K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SCHENECTADY COUNTY AIRPORT
Fed Dept. of Transportation Funding Will Be Used to Install Protection Perimeter at Airport U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $427,500 in federal funding for the second part of a two-phase project at the Schenectady County Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will allow the airport to install a 5,200 foot wildlife perimeter fence in order to protect the airport fro… Continue Reading
09.09.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $2.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Fed Dept. of Transportation Grant Will Fund Critical Taxiway Construction & Renovation U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,849,400 in federal funding for the Greater Rochester International Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The grant will fund the relocation of a critical taxiway at the airport and the construction of a new 320-foot taxiway. Both of these majo… Continue Reading
09.09.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $190,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE VILLAGE OF SPECULATOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Funding will be used to purchase new equipment for firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $193,113 in federal funding for the Village of Speculator Volunteer Fire Department in Hamilton County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Village of Speculator Volunteer Fire Department will use the funding to replace Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA… Continue Reading
09.09.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $1.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SKIDMORE COLLEGE
Federal funding for Skidmore to enhance ongoing research geared toward firefighter health and safety With the dangers associated with firefighting, Skidmore developing comprehensive medical programs including early warning detection signs for firefighters Saratoga Springs, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,467,062 in federal funding for Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DH… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, LOWEY ANNOUNCE: MORE THAN $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SAFETY UPGRADES AT METRO-NORTH & LIRR RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS; NEW SIGNALS, CAMERAS & SIGNAGE AT MORE THAN 50 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS NOW ON TRACK FOR INSTALLATION; SENATORS CONTINUE RAIL SAFETY PUSH
Schumer, Gillibrand and Lowey Backed 'Railroad Safety Grants' Will Install Signal Improvements at Seven Grade Crossings Along Metro-North's Harlem & Port Jervis Lines; Funds Will Also Be Used to Install CCTV Cameras At 43 Grade Crossings Within Metro-North & LIRR Tracks to Analyze & Study Necessary Safety Measures for the Future Last Year, a Metro-North Harlem Line Train Struck an SUV in a Valhalla Grade Crossing, Tragically Killing 5 Passengers & the Car’s Driver; Between… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES: MORE THAN $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SAFETY UPGRADES AT METRO-NORTH & LIRR RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS; NEW SIGNALS, CAMERAS & SIGNAGE AT MORE THAN 50 POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS NOW ON TRACK FOR INSTALLATION; SENATOR CONTINUES RAIL SAFETY PUSH
Schumer-Backed 'Railroad Safety Grants' Will Install Signal Improvements at Seven Grade Crossings Along Metro-North's Harlem & Port Jervis Lines; Funds Will Also Be Used to Install CCTV Cameras At 43 Grade Crossings Within Metro-North & LIRR Tracks to Analyze & Study Necessary Safety Measures for the Future Last Year, a Metro-North Harlem Line Train Struck an SUV in a Valhalla Grade Crossing, Tragically Killing 5 Passengers & the Car’s Driver; Between 2005 and 2014, There… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $350,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THREE HUDSON VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Safety Equipment & Protective Gear For Firefighters Hudson Valley, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $349,610 in federal funding for three fire departments in Hudson Valley. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Roosevelt Fire District in Dutchess County will receive $270,090 to purchase new Self Contained Breathing A… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $69,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR CHESTER FIRE DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY
Federal Funding For Chester Fire District Will Be Used To Improve Recruitment & Retention of Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $69,500 in federal funding for the Chester Fire District in Orange 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 Chester Fire District to improve recruitment and retention of f… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, DONOVAN ANNOUNCE $125,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP PREVENT YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON STATEN ISLAND
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Awards Federal Grant To the Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness's 'Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative' Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness Helps Prevent Youth Substance Abuse, Including Rx Drugs & Alcohol, Through Their Responsible Beverage Server Trainings, Sticker Shock Campaign & Community Education Forums U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Dan Donovan today announced $… Continue Reading
09.08.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $630K IN FED FUNDS FOR CITY OF ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
Funding Will Be Used To Hire 4 New Firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $634,016 in federal funding for the City of Ithaca Fire Department. 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 City of Ithaca Fire Department to expand its emergency services capabilities by hiring four new firefighters. "Whether it's a fire, f… Continue Reading
09.07.16
SCHUMER URGES HOUSE TO SWIFTLY PASS JASTA BILL; LAW WOULD ALLOW VICTIMS TO SEEK JUSTICE FOR TERRORIST ACTS ON U.S. SOIL; SENATOR SAYS AMERICAN FAMILIES DESERVE THEIR DAY IN COURT
Past Court Decisions Have Hindered Terrorism-Related Claims From Victims of Attacks Like 9/11; People Injured by Terrorist Attacks on American Soil Have Limited Recourse Against Foreign States That Funded The Terror That Took Their Loved Ones Away But Schumer's JASTA Bill That Has Already Passed Senate-And Now Imminent For House Vote-Can Help Deliver Justice Schumer Urges House to Quickly Pass JASTA U.S. Senator Charles Schumer released the following statement today as it relates to news th… Continue Reading
09.07.16
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $717,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL AIRPORT
With winter season approaching, Department of Transportation funding will be used to acquire snow removal equipment Ithaca, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $717,300 in federal funding for the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. The funding allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be used to acquire a new high speed multi-tasking snow removal vehicle to keep the airport serviceable… Continue Reading
