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The Federally-Funded Northeast Center For Occupational Safety And Health For Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (NEC) Provides Farmers With Important Resources, Like Special 1-800 Safety Number, Access To Farm Safety Experts and Information On Next-Gen Farm Safety Equipment Like Rollover Bars; But NEC’s Funding Would Be Severely Cut Under Proposed Budget  NEC’s Research Led To National ROPS -- Rollover Bar -- Rebate Program, And Senator Will Say Slashing Its Funding Could Put The... Read More

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE FEMA TO SWIFTLY REVIEW AND APPROVE DISASTER DECLARATION FOR CENTRAL AND OTHER UPSTATE NEW YORK COUNTIES IMPACTED BY JULY’S SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND FLOODING    Severe Storms Impacted Communities Across Central New York And The Mohawk Valley Including: Broome, Cayuga, Cortland, Essex, Franklin, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Tioga, Warren, Washington, And Wyoming   Senators Says Disaster Declaration Would... Read More

Golden Nematode And Pale Cyst Nematode Invasive Species Threaten The Long-Term Viability Of New York State’s $65 Million Potato Industry; Outdated Equipment In This Critical Facility Needs Upgrades Following Schumer’s Push, USDA Committed To Act And Prioritize The Replacement of Critical Equipment and Upgrades to Facilities Schumer: Replacing Cornell’s Fried Nematode Equipment Will Help Protect New York’s Potato Farmers In a visit to the Nematode Quarantine... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Hire 4 New Firefighters  U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $530,661 in federal funding for the Village of Medina Fire Department in Orleans County. The Medina Fire Department is the largest in the county, responding to more than 2/3 of the fires in Orleans County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)... Read More

Award Will Fund Fire Safety Programs On Smoke Alarm Installation & Home Fire Sprinkler Awareness U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Paul Tonko announced this morning that a combined $311,746 has been awarded to the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) through the Department of Homeland Security FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program. The award will support two NYSAFC... Read More

Schumer Says Gut-Punch To Texas Via Harvey Serves As Vivid Reminder Of How Important National Flood Program Is And Hopefully Means That Lawmakers Will Now Come Together To Extend Critical Program That NYC Absolutely Depends Upon; Risk Of Program Lapsing Could Leave NYC Vulnerable As Hurricane Season Continues To Spin Weather Experts Say New York Has Better Chance Of Seeing A Hurricane This Year Than Many Other States; Schumer Says That While Improvements To NFIP Are Essential & Necessary,... Read More

Mark Kindschuh, a Student From Bay Ridge, Was At London’s Borough Market During the June 3rd Terror Attack; Rather Than Hide from the Attackers, Mark Risked His Life to Tend to a Man Who Was Severely Bleeding; Lawmakers Say His Actions Ultimately Saved the Man’s Life Earlier This Summer, Schumer, Donovan Recommended Mark Kindschuh for Army’s Highest ROTC Medal Schumer, Donovan: Kindschuh Ran Towards Danger—Not Away From It & Is Deserving of  This Great Honor U.S.... Read More

Schumer Says Gut-Punch To Texas Via Harvey Serves As Vivid Reminder Of How Important National Flood Program Is And Hopefully Means That Lawmakers Will Now Come Together To Extend Critical Program That LI Absolutely Depends Upon; Risk Of Program Lapsing Could Leave LI’ers Vulnerable As Hurricane Season Continues To Spin Weather Experts Say New York/LI Has Better Chance Of Seeing A Hurricane This Year Than Many Other States; Schumer Says That While Improvements To NFIP Are Essential &... Read More

Federal Investment Will Be Used To Support The Safety And Well-Being Of Elmcrest and Courtyard Apartment Residents  U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announce $250,000 in federal funding for the Geneva Housing Authority in the Finger Lakes Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Capital Fund Emergency and Security Program. This funding will allow the Geneva Housing Authority to... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,099,854 in new federal funding for the Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help the Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester continue its great work by giving many young adults the... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $928,685 in new federal funding for YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County in Kingston, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County continue its great work by giving many young adults the... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,100,000 in new federal funding for The Service Collaborative of Western New York, Inc., in Buffalo, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to strengthen “YouthBuild,” a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc., continue its... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,100,000 in new federal funding for Nubian Directions II, Inc., in Poughkeepsie, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help Nubian Directions II, Inc., continue its great work by giving many young adults the opportunity to... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Senators Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,100,000 in new federal funding for Social Enterprise and Training Center, Inc., in Schenectady, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to YouthBuild, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help the Social Enterprise and Training Center, Inc., continue its great work by... Read More

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,099,916 in new federal funding for Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, NY. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Labor. These grants will be awarded to MVCC’s YouthBuild program, a pre-apprenticeship program for at-risk youth from ages 16-to-24. “This federal funding will help Mohawk Valley Community College continue its great work by giving many young adults... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Sure Up Historic Infrastructure And Provide Affordable Housing   U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Village of Monticello. The funding, allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Main Street program, helps support affordable housing and rejuvenate older, downtown business districts while retaining the area's traditional and... Read More

Department Of Transportation Funding Will Allow Airport to Improve Runway Safety  U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $82,200 for Griffiss International Airport in Oneida County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Specifically, the grant will be used to fund the removal of runway obstructions to improve safety. “Keeping our airport... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Expand Recruitment And Retention  U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $152,036 in federal funding for the Brighton Fire District in Rochester. 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 Brighton Fire District to bolster their recruitment efforts and... Read More

Funds Will Allow Community Health Centers to Continue to Increase Access to Health and Primary Care Services for Residents  Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,400,528 in federal funds for 62 New York community health centers. The funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). These Health Center Quality Improvement funds are rewards... Read More

$18 Million “Bonus Buy” Will Help Stabilize Prices Farmers Receive For Their Grapes After This Year’s Successful Crop, Bolster Rural Economies Across New York – Western New York, Finger Lakes & CNY Are Home To Concord Grape Growers And Juice Coops   USDA Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Juice For Domestic Food Assistance Programs   Schumer, Gillibrand: USDA Surplus Purchase A Win-Win For Upstate New York Growers And Nutrition Assistance Programs   U.S.... Read More