Press Releases
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $400K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WATERTOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Department Of Transportation Grant Will Fund The Purchase Of New Snow Removal Equipment U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $409,960 in federal funding for the Watertown International Airport in Jefferson County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase a new snow … Continue Reading
09.11.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $22K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE COWLESVILLE FIRE COMPANY IN WYOMING COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used to Purchase a New Air Compressor to Refill Firefighters' Breathing Gear U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $22,477 in federal funding for the Cowlesville Fire Company in Wyoming County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The Cowlesville Fire Company is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that serves the residents of Cowlesville … Continue Reading
09.10.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $164K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH LOCKPORT FIRE COMPANY IN NIAGARA COUNTY
This Funding Will Be Used to Help Recruit New Firefighters and EMTs U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $164,328 in federal funding for the South Lockport Fire Company in Niagara County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and will be used for a four-year recruitment campaign to help hire new firefighters and EMTs. Specifical… Continue Reading
09.10.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MALONEY ANNOUNCE OVER $50K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE ARLINGTON FIRE DISTRICT IN POUGHKEEPSIE
This Funding Will Be Used to Purchase Personal Protection Equipment and to Update Training for Fire Investigators U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney today announced $50,381 in federal funding for the Arlington Fire District in Poughkeepsie. The funding was provided through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and will be used to purchase new personal protection e… Continue Reading
09.10.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $94K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CRAGSMOOR FIRE DISTRICT IN ULSTER COUNTY
This Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Breathing Equipment for Firefighters U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $94,762 in federal funding for the Cragsmoor Fire District in Ulster County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The Cragsmoor Fire District will use the funding to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) devices that are worn b… Continue Reading
09.09.18
SCHUMER REVEALS: FEDS HAVE NO CLEAR PLAN TO FILL MORE THAN 45,000 VACANT VA HEALTHCARE JOBS, INCLUDING ABOUT 2,000 ACROSS NYS IN PLACES LIKE NYC & LI; SENATOR UNVEILS PUSH TO FILL POSTS & PREVENT VETS FROM WAITING IN LINE FOR POSSIBLY MONTHS TO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE, CANCER TREATMENT & MORE-- LIVES ARE AT STAKE
Feds Just Released Jaw-Dropping Report Over Past Holiday Weekend That Shows VA Shortages May Be Undermining Veteran Medical Care, Even In NYC & LI On Heels Of Report, Schumer Pushing To Deliver Surge Of Additional $750 million For VA In-House Medical Services In Upcoming Spending Bill - $49.9 Billion In Total; Calls On VA To Commit To Filling The Critical Jobs ASAP & Update Congress Schumer: The Evidence Is Overwhelming That NY Veterans Are Not Getting The Care They Deserve-And We Mu… Continue Reading
09.07.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $20K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF SPECULATOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Replace An Old And Outdated Fire Hose U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $20,058 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 and will be used to replace an outdated fire hose from the 1980s. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters… Continue Reading
09.06.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1.1M IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TEN WESTERN NEW YORK FIRE DEPARTMENTS
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,157,507 in federal funding for ten Western New York fire departments. Specifically, the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co. will receive $144,247, the Depew Volunteer Fire Department will receive $319,667, the Little Valley Fire Joint District will receive $36,667, the Newton Abbott Fire Company will receive $251,844, the North Java Fire Department will receive $95,048, the Rapids Volunteer Fire Company … Continue Reading
09.06.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MALONEY ANNOUNCE $207K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE VAILS GATE FIRE DISTRICT IN ORANGE COUNTY
This Funding Will Be Used to Retain Department Firefighters and Recruit New Members Through a Tuition Reimbursement Program U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney today announced $207,000 in federal funding for the Vails Gate Fire District in Orange County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The Vails… Continue Reading
09.06.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $35K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ONEIDA FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MADISON COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Compressor To Fill Air Packs In Breathing Equipment For Firefighters U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $35,715 in federal funding for the Oneida Fire Department in Madison County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Oneida Fire Department will use the funding to purchase new air compressors for Self Containe… Continue Reading
09.05.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $57K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LACKAWANNA FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ERIE COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $57,939 in federal funding for the Lackawanna Fire Department in Erie County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and will be used to purchase new equipment. Specifically, the Lackawanna Fire Department will use this funding to purchase a new attack and supply hose, which wi… Continue Reading
09.05.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MALONEY ANNOUNCE NEARLY $1.5 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR NEWBURGH FIRE DEPARTMENT; FEDERAL REPS SAY FUNDING WILL RESTAFF NEWBURGH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Schumer, Gillibrand, Maloney: FEMA SAFER Funding Will Be Used To Hire 9 Critical Firefighters U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney today announced $1,497,886 in federal funding for the City of Newburgh Fire Department (NFD) in Orange County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The funding will allow the… Continue Reading
09.05.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $83,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ASSOCIATION IN ALLEGANY COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used for a Job Training Boot Camp to Help Entry-Level Workers Gain the Skills Necessary to Obtain and Keep a Job U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $83,759 in federal funding for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association in Allegany County (CCE-Allegany). The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). CCE-Allegany will use the funding for their Seek It and Keep It Job and Life Ski… Continue Reading
09.05.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $19K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF MEXICO IN OSWEGO COUNTY TO STUDY WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
The Village of Mexico's Water System Is Estimated to be 100 Years Old Funding Will Be Used for a Study that Will Help the Village Upgrade Its Water System U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $19,000 for the Village of Mexico in Oswego County. The funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development Grant Program. The Village of Mexico will use the funding to prepare a Preliminary Funding Estima… Continue Reading
09.05.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $264K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE EAST ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MONROE COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Purchase A New Radio System U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $264,004 in federal funding for the East Rochester Volunteer Fire Department in Monroe County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and will be used to purchase a new radio system for the department. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the equip… Continue Reading
08.30.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $397K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN
Funding Will Be Used To Expand The Domestic Violence High-Risk Team And The Domestic Violence Follow-Up Program Project Will Improve Domestic Violence Response Training And Enhance Support For Victims To Help Keep Them Safe U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $397,037 for the City of Auburn. The funding is provided by the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women's Improving Criminal Justice Responses Grant Program.… Continue Reading
08.30.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MALONEY ANNOUNCE OVER $120K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF BEACON FIRE DEPARTMENT IN DUTCHESS COUNTY
This Funding Will Be Used To Hire A Recruitment Coordinator And To Purchase A New Washer Extractor System U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Sean Patrick Maloney today announced $120,660 in federal funding for the City of Beacon Fire Department in Dutchess County. Specifically, the Fire Department will receive $110,040 from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) … Continue Reading
08.29.18
SENATOR SCHUMER & CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS BLAST BUFFALO VA DECISION TO KICK VETERANS OUT OF VA-RUN ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
After News of Potential Unauthorized Release of Medical Records, Schumer & Higgins Call for Federal Investigation Schumer & Higgins Say: Buffalo VA's Careless Push to Privatize Effective Program is a Disservice to the Men & Women Who Served this Country With the Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System speeding up their effort to push veterans out of a successful and popular VA administered Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Center, U.S. Senate Minority Lea… Continue Reading
08.29.18
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES: FOLLOWING HIS ALL-OUT PUSH, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO REMOVE TARIFFS ON CANADIAN GROUNDWOOD PAPER IMPORTS; SENATOR CALLS DECISION A MAJOR VICTORY FOR AMERICAN JOBS AND COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS EVERYWHERE
At Behest Of One Investment Firm, The Department Of Commerce Initially Imposed Tariffs On Candian Groundwood Paper Imports In January Of This Year, Which Hammered Already-Financially-Struggling Newspapers; This July, After Marginally Lowering The Rate Of The Tariffs, The Department Of Commerce Finalized Them After Schumer's Months-Long Push, Today, The ITC Unanimously Voted To Strike The Tariffs Down Schumer: These Tariffs Were Unjustified And Counterproductive For Newspapers And Jobs - The … Continue Reading
08.29.18
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE SENATE PASSAGE OF THEIR AMENDMENT ALLOWING UP TO $45 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO REIMBURSE COMMUNITIES AND STATE FOR CLEAN UP OF PFOA/PFOS AT NEWBURGH, SUFFOLK/GABRESKI & BEYOND
With Newburgh And Suffolk Still Fighting To Clean Up Toxic Chemical Pollution That Poisoned Drinking Water, Schumer And Gillibrand Secure Amendment In Appropriations Bill To Reimburse Water Districts And States For Expenses Incurred From PFOS/PFOA Cleanup U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Senate has passed the senators' amendment to the FY 2019 D… Continue Reading
