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Funds Will Help Farms In The Southern Tier Region Study New Products & Increase Marketing Capabilities For Current Products U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $256,517 in federal funding for two farms in the Southern Tier. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Value Added Producer Grants program. Northern Timber Harvesting, LLC in Allegany County will receive $10,000 in order to complete an independent feasibility... Read More

Funds Will Help Wineries And Farms Throughout Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Promote New Products, Boost Marketing Capabilities, Increase Brand Awareness & Grow Business U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $988,908 in federal funding for six wineries and small farms in the Rochester Finger Lakes area. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Value Added Producer Grants program. Specifically, Potoczak Bee Farms, Inc. in... Read More

AGREEMENT FORGED BY FEDERAL-STATE OFFICIALS SPELLS OUT 50/50 FUNDING AGREEMENT AND CREATES NEW ‘GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’ UNDER THE PORT AUTHORITY TO MANAGE AND FUND THE MASSIVE UNDERTAKING Agreement Establishes New Federal Commitment to fund 50% of project costs and Establishes New Gateway Development Corporation to Leverage Billions in Federal Grant and Loan Funding for Hudson River Gateway Program Development Corporation, Including NJ, NY, USDOT and Amtrak as... Read More

Schumer: Kraft-Heinz and NY Investment in Lowville Will Be A Massive Shot In The Arm For Lewis County   During his visit to Lowville, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today spoke to workers, management and local leaders about both the future and new employment opportunities. Last week, Schumer and New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a deal that would retain all of their existing employees at the Lowville Facility and add scores of jobs and millions in investments over... Read More

Schumer Vows to Fight Tooth & Nail to Protect Rome Labs And DFAS During a visit to Rome, NY, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer reaffirmed his strong commitment to preserving and increasing funding for Rome Labs. In addition, Schumer spoke to employees and officials about his commitment to grow Rome Labs and his effort to urge U.S. Air Force (USAF) leadership to find a new director as soon as possible. Finally, the Senator, a longtime ardent champion of jobs at the facility, offered an update... Read More

Current Federal Restriction Greatly Constrict Farmers’ Ability To Purchase Expensive Farm Equipment; Farmers Are Forced To Use Old & Inefficient Equipment Until It Breaks Down, Stagnating Growth, Constricting Already-Tight Profit Margins and Sometimes Delaying Harvest Schumer Bill Would Create New Incentives For Farmers To Quickly Recover Costs From Purchasing Expensive Farm Equipment; Family Farmers Will Save Money Schumer: Feds Should Plant New Tax Incentives For Schuyler County... Read More

John D’Amato Field Was Completely Destroyed By Superstorm Sandy; Multi-Sports Facility, Turf & Drainage System Were Damaged  John D’Amato Field Will Be Built Away From Flood Zone & Away From Shoreline U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Dan Donovan and Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced $4,323,626 in federal funding for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to rebuild Staten Island’s John D’Amato Field, which... Read More

Current Squadron Facility Must Be Updated To Better House Remotely Piloted Aircraft Weapons Systems & Training And Communications Operations  Major Facility Upgrade Will Bring Squadron Operations, Flight Training, Communications Maintenance Activities Under One Roof At State-of-the-Art Center Schumer, Gillibrand: NFARS in Western NY Will Get Upgrade It Needs & Deserves U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that several New York priorities... Read More

Current West Point Waste Water Treatment Plant Was Built Nearly 60 Years Ago & Has Not Been Updated Since 1972; Suffers From Leaking Tanks That Are Beyond Repair And In Need Of An Upgrade – West Point Will Now Be Able To Replace Old, Deteriorating Water Plant  West Point Elementary School Was Originally Constructed In 1963 & Fails to Meet Federal Education And Energy Regulations – Replacing School Will Ensure Students Receive Great Education In State-Of-The-Art... Read More

Current Organizational Maintenance Shop Is Overcrowded & Can No Longer Handle Assigned Equipment  Major Facility Upgrade Will Provide New Maintenance & Administrative Areas With Up-To-Date Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Security Systems Schumer, Gillibrand: ARC in Rockland Will Get Upgrade It Needs & Deserves U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that several New York priorities included in the Military Construction appropriations bill have... Read More

Current Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Is In Old, Deteriorating Building And Poses Numerous Safety Risks; New Facility Will Reduce Operating Costs, Streamline Training  Schumer, Gillibrand: Funding For New State-of-the-Art Facility Will Mean New Economic Development Opportunities & Better Training for Fort Drum Soldiers U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that several New York priorities that were incorporated into the Military Construction... Read More

According to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, There Are More Than 1,600 Homeless Veterans in New York City Housing & Urban Development Vouchers Help Homeless Veterans Live Independently With Their Families; HUD-VASH Program Combines Rental Assistance With Case Management & Clinical Services Provided by the VA  Schumer: Even One Homeless Veteran is One Too Many U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced more than $1.1 million in federal U.S. Department of... Read More

Sweeping Legislation Will Encourage Landlords To Rent To Veterans, Provide Grants To Organizations that Support Formerly Homeless Veterans, Expand The Definition Of A “Homeless Veteran,” Improve Outreach To Veterans & More According To The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, There Are More Than 2,500 Homeless Veterans In New York State; Nearly 15 Percent of NY’s Homeless Vets Are On LI Schumer: Even One Homeless Veteran Is One Too Many Today, the week of... Read More

Critical Program Called High Density States Program Has Been Completely Eliminated in House Transportation Bill; Funds Provide NYS Close To $140M Per Year In Mass Transit Funding  In 2014, NYS Received Nearly $100M In High Density Funding; The MTA received $71.7M for Service in NYC, LI, & The Hudson Valley; Other System in NYS Received Additional Funding, Including: In The Capital Region, $2.5M; In Central NY, $2M; In Western NY, $3.6M;... Read More

Just Two Tablespoons Of New Caffeinated Peanut Butter Contains 5X The Caffeine As A Can Of Coke & More Than 2x The Caffeine Per Serving As A Concentrated Red Bull; Only Food Product For Sale Today With More Caffeine Is A Single Shot Of “5-Hour Energy”; With Peanut Butter Consumed In 94% Of American Households, Schumer Says FDA Must Step In  Makers Advise Consumers To “Start Small” & “Add More As You Go” But If Children, Pregnant Women, Even Pets... Read More

“I strongly condemn the recent rocket attack on refugees at Camp Hurriya in Iraq. The perpetrators that committed this disturbing, cowardly and barbarous attack must be swiftly brought to justice. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims -- and with loved ones  -- of those who were tragically killed and injured. I urge the State Department and the Iraqi government to do all they can to find and punish the perpetrators and to ensure the residents at Camp Hurriya are safe.... Read More

Current Federal Restriction Greatly Constrict Small Farmers’ Ability To Purchase Expensive Farm Equipment; Farmers Are Forced To Use Old & Inefficient Equipment Until It Breaks Down, Stagnating Growth, Constricting Already-Tight Profit Margins and Sometimes Delaying Harvest Schumer Bill Would Create New Incentives For Small Farmers To Quickly Recover Costs From Purchasing Expensive Farm Equipment; Family Farmers Will Save Money Schumer: Feds Should Plant New Tax Incentives For... Read More

The Land And Water Conservation Fund, Which Protects Our Public Lands For Conservation And Recreation, Helps State And Local Communities Build Parks And Recreation Facilities & Invests In Voluntary Conservation On Private Lands, Expired For The First Time In Its 50-Year History   Schumer: Congress Must Reauthorize & Fully Fund Upstate’s Primary Source Of Conservation And Recreation Funding  Standing at Peacock Park in Lake Placid, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer... Read More

Village Has Been Unable To Use Reservoir Since 2014 Disaster & Has Been Relying On A Back-Up Well To Provide Water For Local Residents At A Major Cost To The Village  Schumer Says FEMA & Village Agreed on  Final Project Plan To Fix Damaged Reservoir & Build it Back Stronger To Prevent Future Flooding – Project is Estimated at $800K; Schumer Vows to Fight For Final Approval So Critical Project Can Get Underway  Schumer: Project Is First And Goal & On The... Read More

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the following statement in support of the rally today in Puerto Rico at the SOMOS Conference to address the looming financial and healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico. Schumer is a sponsor of the Improving the Treatment of the U.S. Territories under Federal Programs Act of 2015 (S.1961) and the Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act (S.1774). “Three and a half million Americans in Puerto Rico are facing a dire economic crisis and a... Read More