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Schoharie County Public Safety Building Was Severely Damaged During Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 & More Than $37 Million Was Needed to Relocate the Facility Out of the Flood Plain  Schumer & Gillibrand Went To Bat For Schoharie County & Urged FEMA Admin. To Provide Final Sign-Off; In April, FEMA Agreed To Get Vital, Long-Overdue Project Underway – Now, Senators Announce Schoharie County Will See $26 Million From FEMA This Month  Schumer, Gillibrand: $26 Million In Fed... Read More

Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment to Keep Firefighters Safe  U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $329,309 in federal funding for four fire departments in Western New York. The federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Farmersville Volunteer Fire Department in Cattaraugus County will receive $86,056 to purchase 12-14 new self-contained... Read More

Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase Protective Gear and Breathing Apparatuses for Rouses Point and Port Henry Fire Departments  U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $137,944 in federal funding for North Country fire departments. Specifically, $29,524 will be awarded to the Rouses Point Fire Department in Clinton County and $108,420 to the Port Henry Fire Department in Essex County. This federal funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland... Read More

Sparrowbush Engine Company Will Use Federal Funds to Purchase New Equipment To Keep Firefighters Safe U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $195,453 in federal funding for the Sparrowbush Engine Company, a volunteer fire company in Orange County. The funding was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program. This federal funding will allow the Sparrowbush Engine Company to purchase 21 new... Read More

Senate Appropriations Committee Recently Adopted A Provision That Would Allow Twin 33’ Trucks On LIE & NYS Roadways & Bridges; Schumer Says New Trucks Are Significantly Longer Than Existing Limits And Pose Serious Dangers To Other Drivers and Passengers; Senate THUD Bill Includes A Provision That Would Preempt New York Law On Average 4,000 People Die In Truck-Related Accidents Every Year; Large Trucks Have Been Responsible For Over 80 Fatal Crashes In Nassau & Suffolk Since... Read More

Schumer-Cosponsored Legislation Would Advance Drunk-Driving Prevention Technology Known As The Driver Alcohol Detection System For Safety (DADSS); Sensors Use Touch Or Non-Invasive Breath Technology To Detect When A Driver Is Over The Legal Limit & Automatically Disables Ignition; Fed Funds Would Help Adapt Technology So It Fit Into Cars & Would Be Affordable  Over 10,000 People Were Killed In Alcohol-Impaired Crashes In 2013; Senator Says DADSS Installation Should Be Available As... Read More

Federal Funding For Athens Volunteer Fire Dept. Will Be Used To Purchase New Safety Equipment U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $19,953 in federal funding for the Athens Volunteer Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Athens Volunteer Fire Department will use this federal investment to purchase a washer/extractor and dryer to clean... Read More

Federal Transportation Funding Will Allow Airport to Upgrade Airport Security U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $308,610 in federal funding for the Columbia County Airport. This funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund the installation of a new 20,000 feet of perimeter fencing in two phases. The new fence will replace a 25 year-old perimeter chain-link... Read More

Federal Funding For DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Dept. Will Be Used To Purchase New Safety Equipment U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $43,429 in federal funding for the DeKalb Junction Volunteer Fire Department. The money was allocated through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department will use this federal investment to purchase new fire turnout gear and Self... Read More

Binghamton University Is Leading New York’s Portion Of The FlexTech Alliance – A Public-Private Consortium of Industry Leaders in Electronics Manufacturing – Application For $100 Million In Fed Funding Would Allow Consortium Of Companies Across The Country, Including Many Across NY, To Develop Manufacturing Innovation Institute  If Selected, BU Could Receive $20 Million & Lead NY State’s Research And Development Efforts For Technologies Used In High-Tech... Read More

Funding for Sandy-Related Repairs Towards Emergency and Protective Repairs To Utility Distribution System U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representatives Steve Israel (NY-3), Lee Zeldin (NY-1), Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Kathleen Rice (NY-4) and Peter King (NY-2) today announced that the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) will receive $21,188,947.15 in federal funding for emergency work and additional protective work done as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The award will be... Read More

Schumer Calls On JetBlue to Expand Its Presence at Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport; Bringing More Affordable Air Service To Upstate NY Has Been One Of Senator’s Major Priorities – Schumer Says There Is A Clear Need in Central NY For Flights To Popular Destinations Like Florida New Low-Cost Flights to FL Would Be A Major Win for Syracuse & CNY Residents & Businesses Schumer to JetBlue: New Syracuse-to-Florida Flights Should be Cleared for Take-off U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer... Read More

Mineola Fire Dept. is Comprised of Two Engine Companies, One Truck Company & Two Support Companies; Totals More than 200 Members Serving the Village  Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $271,143 in Federal Funding for Mineola FD to Purchase New Breathing Apparatus; Will Protect Firefighters from Heat, Smoke, Flame & Super-Heated Gases During Fires  Funding is Being Provided Through DHS’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)   U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and... Read More

Schumer Has Supported Legislation to Allow Polish Citizens to Get Expedited Visas; Poland is One of the Only European Countries Not Able to Travel to America Under U.S. Visa Waiver Program  Schumer Has Met Personally With Ambassador of Poland About Support for Making Poland Eligible for Visa Waiver Program; Schumer Successfully Passed Fix in Comprehensive Immigration Reform Last Congress & Pledges to Keep Pushing For Its Passage U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer spoke at the... Read More

Worst Bird Flu Outbreak In Generation Has Killed 48 Million Birds, Constricting Egg Supply & Increasing Grocery Bills; Could Hit Other Food Products Soon, Like Condiments & Bread, Could Get Worse This Fall  Impacts of Bird Flu Could Last 18-24 Months; Senator Says Slashing $500M From USDA Budget That Could Help Prevent Spread of Illness or Find Cure Makes No Sense; Schumer Demands Mindless Cuts To These Programs End   Schumer To Congress: Crisis Could Get Even Worse; Consumers... Read More

HUD’s Current ‘Duplication of Benefits’ Policy Would Requires Homeowners to Use Their Additional FEMA NFIP Insurance Money to Repay Federally-Financed CDBG Funds They Received Via NY Rising; Many of these Sandy Victims Have Already Endured Hardship, Denial of Claims & Payment Delays Due to Potentially Fraudulent Schemes Involving Flood Insurance Companies & Engineering Firms  Schumer, Gillibrand Urge HUD & FEMA to Forgo Efforts to Claw-Back NFIP Insurance... Read More

Schumer Arranges Meeting To Urge TRANSCOM Commander Nominee, General Darren McDew, To Include State-Of-The-Art Aircraft At NFARS In Western NY NFARS Still Flies Outdated Transport Aircraft, Like The C-130H, While Other Bases Around The Country Have Upgraded To Newer Models, Like The C-130J; The NFARS Base Also Previously Housed KC-135 Fleet & Still Has Infrastructure Capability To Do So Again Schumer: Prioritize Western New York For New & Additional Wings   U.S. Senator Charles E.... Read More

House Appropriation Bill Drastically Cuts Into Corporation For National And Community Service (CNCS) Budget By Over 40%, Jeopardizing Syracuse’s Successful Mentoring Program Which Makes A Lasting Difference In The Lives Of Children  Schumer Says CNCS Funding Is Essential For Syracuse School District; Teachers Depend On Grandparent Mentorship Program To Help Meet Classroom Needs  Schumer: Grandparent Mentorship Program Is An A+ For Syracuse Schools     Standing at... Read More

Superstorm Sandy Damaged Sea Gate’s Bulkhead & Sea Wall, Leaving Community Vulnerable to Future Storms; Schumer Called on FEMA to Approve Phase 1 of Sea Gate’s Proposed Bulkhead Project  Schumer, Gillibrand, Jeffries Announce FEMA Has Approved Funding for Phase 1 of Sea Gate’s Protection Project, Including Engineering Design & Permit Fees; Funding Will Make Sure Project Gets Off the Ground U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman... Read More

Rochester’s Deaf Community Is Dependent On Video Relay Services (VRS) To Communicate; Local Businesses That Provide Video Relay Service, Like CONVO & Sorenson, Are At Risk  VRS Allows A Person Who Is Deaf To Communicate With A Hearing Person Over The Phone Through A Sign Language Interpreter  Schumer To FCC: Don’t Take Away The Deaf Community’s Voice Standing at CONVO in Rochester, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)... Read More