Press Releases
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $3.5 MILLION COMING TO ELMIRA CORNING REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR APRON REHABILITATION
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that Elmira/Corning Regional Airport will receive a grant totaling $3,515,000.00 from the Department of Transportation. The grant will fund the rehabilitation of the airport's apron, the area contiguous to the terminal where planes are parked, loaded, and unloaded. The rehabilitation ensures safe aircraft operations. "This is great news for the Southern Tier Region and for travelers who use Elmira Co… Continue Reading
03.12.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $3.9 MILLION COMING TO WATERTOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY EXTENSION
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03.11.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $3 MILLION COMING TO LONG ISLAND'S FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIRPORT FOR RUNWAY REHABILITATION
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the United States Department of Transportation has awarded Long Island's Francis S. Gabreski Airport $3,156,734 in a federal grant. The grant will provide federal funding for phase III to rehabilitate Runway 6/24. The existing runway pavement is in poor condition and requires rehabilitation so the funding will in turn increase safety and reduce delays at the airport, which can often cost New Yorkers time and huge amounts of money. … Continue Reading
03.09.10
SCHUMER, DEC COMMISSIONER GRANNIS: LONGER FLUKE SEASON IN STORE FOR LONG ISLAND ANGLERS--SEASON WILL NOW GO UNINTERRUPTED FROM MAY TO LABOR DAY, HELPING FISHING INDUSTRY ACROSS LI
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis said that a longer fluke season will benefit Long Island anglers this year. In 2009, due to a low fluke quota, the state implemented a midsummer break in the midst of the fluke season which damaged the recreational fishing industry on Long Island and hurt average fishing enthusiasts. But after Schumer and Grannis fought for a larger federal quota, the 2010 fluke sea… Continue Reading
03.05.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $6 MILLION COMING TO ROCHESTER-GENESEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR VITAL JOB-CREATING TRANSPORTATION UPGRADES
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority will receive $ 6,351,718.00 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to purchase eight new 40ft. lowfloor, heavyduty diesel transit buses and to rehabilitate and renovate the RTS Campus Facility. Paid through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the grant will enhance the transportation center's safety and operational standards. "This grant will put people to work a… Continue Reading
03.04.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $2.1 MILLION COMING TO ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR VITAL EMERGENCY RESCUE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that Albany International Airport will receive $2,141,800 from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to purchase a new aircraft rescue vehicle and new snow removal equipment. Paid through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the grant will enhance the airport's emergency response and operational standards. "This is great news for the Albany region and for travelers who use Albany International," said Schumer. "Safe… Continue Reading
03.03.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW HOPE FIRE DEPARMENT WILL RECEIVE OVER $30,000 IN FEDERAL FIRE GRANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that New Hope Fire Department has received federal grants totaling $31,350 as part of Round 5 of the FY09 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding will be used for the operations and safety for Cayuga County. "I am proud to announce that the federal government has extended this helping hand to the New Hope Fire Department," said Schumer. "These are fine men an… Continue Reading
03.03.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $2.3 MILLION COMING TO GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO IMPROVE RUNWAY SAFETY
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that Greater Rochester International Airport will receive a grant totaling $2,333,119 from the Department of Transportation to extend the end safety area on Runway 28, the second longest runway at the airport. The funds will increase operational safety by providing a longer graded strip at the end of the runway. "This is great news for the Rochester area and for travelers who use Greater Rochester International," sa… Continue Reading
02.26.10
BIPARTISAN GROUP URGES PRESIDENTIAL ACTION TO BRING GM TO NEGOTIATING TABLE AND SAVE DELPHI PENSIONS
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as Representatives Louise Slaughter, Eric Massa, Chris Lee, and Dan Maffei, have announced that they sent a personal letter to President Barack Obama asking him to assist in bringing GM to the negotiating table in efforts to reverse a decision to refer the pension plans of the Delphi Corporation's salaried retirees to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). The members of Congress urged the Administration to insist … Continue Reading
02.24.10
SCHUMER: HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF NEW YORK'S UNEMPLOYED ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE HIRED THROUGH SCHUMER'S BIPARTISAN "HIRE NOW TAX CUT" THAT PASSED THE SENATE THIS MORNING; BUSINESSES WILL HAVE NEW INCENTIVE TO HIRE PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR 60 DAYS OR MORE
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that his bipartisan "Hire Now Tax Cut" proposal to provide businesses that hire unemployed workers with a tax cut has passed the Senate this morning with 70 votes. Schumer has joined with Orrin Hatch (RUtah) to offer a tax cut to businesses that hire a worker that has been without work for at least 60 days prior to employment. The businesses will avoid paying the employer's share of Social Security taxes on that worker for the durati… Continue Reading
02.18.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TWO ERIE COUNTY FIRE DEPARMENTS WILL SHARE OVER $165,000 IN FEDERAL FIRE GRANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Blasdell Fire Department and Union Fire Company have received federal grants totaling $165,063 as part of Round 4 of the FY09 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding will be used to supply the Blasdell Fire Department, which received 44,035 for new radios, and Union Fire Company, which received 121, 028 for new self contained breathing apparatuses. "… Continue Reading
02.16.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OSSINING FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL RECEIVE OVER $65,000 IN FEDERAL FIRE GRANTS FOR OPERATIONS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that Ossining Fire Department, the nation's largest 100% volunteer based fire department, has received federal grants totaling $67,704 as part of Round 3 of the FY09 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding will be used to improve operations and safety, which will benefit the over 470 active volunteer fire fighters in the Westchester area. "These essential g… Continue Reading
02.12.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TWO CAPITAL REGION COMMUNITY COLLEGES WILL SHARE OVER $6 MILLION FOR HEALTH CARE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY JOB TRAINING
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Capital Region has received two grants totaling $6,247,857 from the U.S. Department of Labor for job training in health care, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing. The funding comes from the Ame… Continue Reading
02.02.10
SCHUMER: POOL PARTY CONCERT SERIES SAVED -- ANNOUNCES POPULAR, FREE CONCERTS WILL BE BACK IN BROOKLYN IN 2010 FOR ANOTHER ROCKING SUMMER OF MUSIC
Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that officials have reached an agreement and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that ensures that extremely popular Pool Parties will return in 2010. The JELLY Pool Parties, a very successful free summer concert series started in 2006, were held at East River State Park in 2009. Unfortunately, there were some indications that the Pool Parties may not return for a 2010 season. No events had been scheduled as of November, so Schumer… Continue Reading
02.01.10
SCHUMER: OBAMA BUDGET INCLUDES MUCH NEEDED BUDGET RELIEF FOR CASH-STRAPPED CITY AND STATE - BOTH ARE THREATENING LAYOFFS
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today discussed how President Obama's budget, released earlier today, includes billions of dollars in budget aid for New York City and New York State. The proposal will extend the boost in federal Medicaid reimbursements, called FMAP, which was originally passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Schumer will say the proposal will send the State more than $3 billion over the first six months of 2011 with the city receiving hundreds of millions … Continue Reading
01.27.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MORRIS FIRE DEPARTMENT IN OTSEGO COUNTY WILL RECEIVE OVER $260,000 IN FEDERAL FIRE GRANTS FOR VEHICLE ACQUISITION
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Morris Fire Department has received a federal grant totaling $261,250 as part of Round 1 of the FY09 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding will be used for vehicle acquisition. "These grants ensure that the first responders in the Southern Tier will continue to have the basic resources required to do their jobs, improve safety and save lives," said S… Continue Reading
01.22.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FEDS APPROVE $18.5 MILLION FOR SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM - TOP PRIORITY PROGRAM FOR THE NYPD IS CRITICAL TO STOPPING A TERRORIST ATTACK IN THE CITY
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Department of Homeland Security has approved $18.5 million for Commissioner Kelly's Securing the Cities (STC) initiative. STC is a federally funded effort to protect New York City from the threat of a makeshift nuclear device or a radiological dispersal device, also known as a dirty bomb. The critical investment ensures that the more than $73 million already invested in the program by U.S. taxpayers will not be wasted, law enforcement… Continue Reading
01.21.10
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES INNOVATIVE "CREDIT FOR SUCCESS" PROGRAM TO PROVIDE CREDIT TO SMALL BIZ FOR EXPANSION AND JOB CREATION ACROSS NEW YORK STATE
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced the creation of 7 regional lending groups that will use capital from banks all over the state to increase the amount of credit available to small businesses. The program will be based on Ulster County's "Credit for Success Program" and will establish regional loan pools to be committed by local banks, to provide a critical source of funding for local businesses seeking to grow and expand, but which have not been able to secure financing due to the… Continue Reading
01.20.10
AFTER SCHUMER CALLS ON FEDS TO RELEASE EMERGENCY HEATING AID:SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $45 MILLION IN HOME HEATING AID COMING TO NEW YORK STATE - THOUSANDS OF NEW YORK SENIORS AND FAMILIES WILL GET HELP TO PAY THEIR HEATING BILLS THIS WINTER
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that $45,029,122 in emergency home heating aid is coming to New York State to help seniors and low income families deal with heating bills this winter. Due to the recession and the recent bitter cold sp… Continue Reading
01.19.10
SCHUMER REVEALS NEW GAPING HOLE IN AIR SECURITY: TERRORISTS CAN EASILY DOCTOR BOARDING PASSES AND BOARD FLIGHTS NO QUESTIONS ASKED
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer said that despite efforts to beef up airport security in the United States and around the world, wouldbe terrorists, following simple steps, can easily forge a boarding pass, elude TSA boarding pass checkingagents, and board a plane even though they are on the nofly list. With the proliferation of online checkin, the convenience allows boarding passes to be easily forged and copied. If a possible terrorist is able to obtain a stolen credit card and purchase… Continue Reading
