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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... Read More

Federal Funding For Niagara Engine Company No 6 Inc. Will Be Used To Improve Recruitment & Retention of Firefighters  Washington, D.C. – 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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Funding will be used to purchase new equipment for firefighters Washington, D.C. – 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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Awards Federal Grants to the Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, Islip UFSD, Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse, Rockville Centre Youth Council, Human Understanding Growth Services, Lindenhurst Community Cares Coalition, Riverhead Community Awareness Program ‘Drug- Free Communities Support Programs’ Help Prevent Youth Substance Abuse, Including Rx Drugs U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Protective Turnout Gear for Fire Volunteers U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder today announced $23,571 in federal funding for the Point Breeze Fire Department. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, these funds will be used to purchase ten sets of new, protective turnout gear. “This funding will help keep... Read More

Schumer Details Results From His Online Crowdsourcing Campaign To Help Identify Dead Zones; Having Good, Quality Coverage Is Essential To Upstate Safety, Business & Every Day To-And-From Many Carriers Have No Clue Where Dead Zones Exist But Upstate NY Residents Often Know Exactly Where Their Calls Are Constantly Dropped   Schumer: Carriers Must Come Up With Solution That Meets Community Need & Consent During a conference call with reporters, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Radios That Create a Better Communication Network With NYC In the Case of an Emergency U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $503,145 in federal funding for the Gerritsen Beach Fire Volunteers. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, these funds will be used to purchase new radios that will help the volunteer firefighters better... Read More

Department of Justice Funds Will Support Culturally Specific Counseling, Advocacy & Support Services to Asian Child Victims of Sexual Assault & Abuse U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $300,000 in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for the New York Asian Women’s Center. The funding was allocated through the DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women and is authorized through the Sexual Assault Services Program. The funds will be used... Read More

Department of Justice Funds Awarded to ‘Black Women’s Blueprint’ for Services That Help Victims of Domestic Violence; Organization Will Partner With ‘Women’s Hands Establishing Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills (WHEELS) U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $300,000  in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) funding the Black Women’s Blueprint, a non-profit organization located in Brooklyn that serves African American... Read More