Press Releases
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $1.4 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO CENTRAL NY TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND JOBS
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $1,387,981 in Recovery Act funding to Central New York to stimulate community development and job growth. The grants awarded today represent over half of the Recovery Actfunded grants available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which primarily benefit low to moderateincome families. C DBG enables state an… Continue Reading
07.13.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES: LOCAL PRESERVATION EXPERT MARA FARRELL TO TESTIFY AT SENATE HEARING ON SCHUMER BILL TO PRESERVE FISHKILL REVOLUTIONARY WAR CAMP
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07.13.09
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $4 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO WESTERN NEW YORK FOR HEALTH RESEARCH
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide a total of $4,180,862 million in funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for biomedical research pr… Continue Reading
07.13.09
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $450,000 IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH RESEARCH
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will provide a total of $462,114 in funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for biomedical research projects at … Continue Reading
06.29.09
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $250,000 IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO BEACON CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN STATEN ISLAND FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION PROJECTS
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a total of $250,000 in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding for the Beacon Christian Community Health Center on Staten Island as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The funding will be used to build new facilities, renovate existing structures, purchase cuttingedge equipment and implement electronic health records. "This funding is just what the doctor ordered," said Schu… Continue Reading
06.29.09
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO TWO HEALTH CENTERS IN WESTERN NEW YORK FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION PROJECTS
Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a total of $1,095,875 in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding for two health care centers in Western New York as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Community Health Center of Buffalo will receive $535,880 and Northwest Buffalo Community Health Care Center will receive $559,995. The funding will be used to build new facilities, renovate existing structures, purchase cuttingedge equipmen… Continue Reading
06.29.09
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $5 MILLON IN RECOVERY ACT FUNDING COMING TO FIVE HEALTH CENTERS IN FINGER LAKES REGION FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION PROJECTS
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, United States Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced a total of $5,172,510 in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funding for five health care centers in the Finger Lakes region as part of the Capital Improvement… Continue Reading
06.25.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES KEY SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES $500,000 TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNCIATION NETWORK FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies has approved FY10 Appropriations Bill which includes $300,000 for the Onondaga County Interoperable Communication System and $200,000 for Madison County to build the county's portion of an interoperable emergency communications system. Schumer and Gillibrand worked closely with members of the Appropriations Committee to include funding for the project in this year's s… Continue Reading
06.24.09
SCHUMER: OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM SHOULD NOT BE DENIED RESTITUTION IF THEY ARE THE VICTIMS OF NEGLIGENCE BY GOVERNMENT DOCTORS
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced he is introducing the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act, which will give military servicemembers the right to pursue civil actions against the military for medical negligence experienced … Continue Reading
06.24.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $295,000 COMING TO SULLIVAN COUNTY FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency has received a Rural Business Enterprise Grant for $295,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant will be used to launch the Agriculture Equip… Continue Reading
06.24.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $99,000 COMING TO ULSTER COUNTY FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Greater Wawarsing Local Development Corporation of Ulster County has received a Rural Business Enterprise Grant for $99,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant will be used to develop… Continue Reading
06.24.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES PITTSFORD STUDENT AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL FOR SCIENCE RESEARCH, AND HIS DEDICATION TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer proudly announced that Pittsford Mendon High School Graduate Sujay Tyle has been awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress' highest honor for America's youth. Tyle has been honored for his work with underp… Continue Reading
06.24.09
SCHUMER, MCMAHON ANNOUNCE TWO STATEN ISLAND STUDENTS AWARDED CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Normal 0 false false false ENUS XNONE XNONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Michael E. McMahon proudly announced that two Staten Island youths have been awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress' highest honor for America's youth. Christina Borovilas and MaryKa… Continue Reading
06.23.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES $300,000 FOR SARATOGA MEDICAL PARK AT MALTA
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Senate Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee has approved the FY10 Appropriations Bill which includes $300,000 for the Saratoga Medical Park at Malta (SMPM). The funding would be used to extend a water line 1 mile to the Saratoga Medical Park at Malta site. This could allow the site to be developed into an integrated health care campus over a 15 year time horizon. Schumer worked closely with members of the Appropriations Su… Continue Reading
06.22.09
SCHUMER URGES TONAWANDA COKE PLANT CEO TO TAKE STRONGER ACTIONS TO REDUCE BENZENE EMISSIONS THAT ARE THREATENING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF TOWN RESIDENTS
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer wrote to the owner and CEO of the Tonawanda Coke Corporation urging the firm to enact measures to reduce the release of harmful benzene emissions from the Tonawanda plant. Data from an EPA and DEC funded study confirms that Tonawanda Coke is responsible for releasing tons of toxic chemical compounds into Western New York's air each year, resulting in levels that are up to 75 times higher than New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rec… Continue Reading
06.19.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $73,000 COMING TO HARTWICK COLLEGE TO HELP DEVELOP NURSING PROGRAM
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) will provide Hartwick College with a $73,407 grant for the Strengthening the Rural Nursing Workforce project. The funding will go towards the development of a flexible nursing training program for adults who are changing careers. "Right now there is a disturbing nursing shortage across the state that threatens the health of our families," said Schumer. "This grant not only creates a … Continue Reading
06.18.09
SENATORS SCHUMER AND GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1.7 MILLION TO SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that a $1,729,000 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant will be allocated to Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the pavement of Taxiway M South at SyracuseHancock International Airport. "This federal funding will help ensure the structural integrity of Syracuse Hancock International," said Schumer. "With this grant, the airport can make… Continue Reading
06.17.09
SCHUMER: CURRENT TAX RULES COST UPSTATE NY HOMEOWNERS UNNECESSARY $415 MILLION PER YEAR; INTRODUCES PLAN TO MAKE SKY-HIGH PROPERTY TAX BILLS DEDUCTIBLE FOR EVERYONE
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today revealed that current tax rules are costing the approximately 800,000 Upstate New York homeowners who do not itemize their taxes up to $415 million per year or more. Under current rules, homeowners who do not itemize their taxes are only allowed to deduct $500 in property taxes ($1,000 if filing jointly) from their annual federal tax burden, and even that provision expires at the end of this year, leaving nonitemizers in the lurch. Schumer announced legisla… Continue Reading
06.16.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $150 MILLION COMING TO NEW YORK CITY TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERROR ATTACKS
Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated a total of $145,137,750 to New York City for the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), $4,199,757 for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), and $3,617,000 for the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Program (RCPGP). The UASI Grants are part of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) designed to enhance the ability of state, territory, local… Continue Reading
06.16.09
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $2 MILLION TO SYRACUSE AREA TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO TERROR ATTACKS
TodayU.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will allocate a total of $2,243,518 to the Syracuse area under the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) and the Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) awards. The UASI Grants are part of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) designed to enhance the ability of state, territory, local and tribal governments to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and reco… Continue Reading
