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Funding will be used to purchase new protective equipment for firefighters U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $227,589 in federal funding for the Village of Scarsdale, Nanuet Fire District and Hortonville Volunteer Fire Company Inc. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Village of Scarsdale located in Westchester County will receive $174,991 to purchase... Read More

Just As Students Were Headed Back To Classes, ITT Tech, Facing Serious Financial Issues & Accreditation Sanctions, Decided To Close, Leaving Hundreds Of Students Across Albany, Getzville & Liverpool Campuses In The Lurch – Last Year, Everest College In Rochester Closed & Left 400+ Students Stranded Senator Pushes Dept. Of Education To Finalize Proposed Rules That Would Allow Students & Parents To Legally Pursue Colleges That Defraud Them, Discharge Students Loans If... Read More

Funding Will Be Used To Purchase Critical Equipment U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $19,334 in federal funding for the Speigletown Fire District in Rensselaer County. The funding was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase a specialty washing machine and dryer capable of cleaning turnout gear, fire hoses and other equipment. “The men... Read More

Department of Justice Grant Awarded to NYPD’s New York City Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; Will Help Enhance Coordination of Enforcement & Prosecution of Crimes Against Children Cases; Better Utilize NYPD Resources in Investigations U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $430,440 in federal Department of Justice (DOJ) funding for the New York Police Department (NYPD)’s New York City Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The... Read More

Schumer Calls on Fed. Office of Drug Control to Designate Niagara  County A ‘High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area,’ Which Will Provide Much-Needed Resources to Help County Address Growing Drug Problem  Niagara County Has Experienced Explosion of Drug Use Including Fentanyl-Laced Heroin & Meth, As Well As Drug-Related Crime  Schumer: Feds Must Provide Money, Expertise & Intel  U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged the President's Office of National... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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)... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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