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September 3, 2019
SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION ADDING BILL REILICH TO ITS CONTROL BOARD
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today released the following statement after the International Joint Commission (IJC) announced it would be heeding his request and adding Town of Greece Supervisor, Bill Reilich, to its Control Board: “I am pleased to see that the IJC made the positive step of adding a New York candidate I’ve long supported to the Control Board, Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich. But it should now reverse its recent wrongheaded decision to reduce Lake Ontario... Read More -
August 30, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $171K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TWO FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $171,980.94 in federal funding for two fire departments in Western New York. Specifically, Armor Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. in Erie County will receive $146,742.85 and will use the funding to purchase new air packs, oxygen bottles, and air masks. The department currently uses 25-year-old air packs. The City of Olean Fire Department in Cattaraugus County will receive... Read More -
August 30, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $138K IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE ARLINGTON FIRE DISTRICT IN DUTCHESS COUNTY
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $138,045.45 in federal funding for the Arlington Fire District in Dutchess County. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and will specifically be used to provide firefighter training on incident command and safety. “It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the... Read More -
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $375,618.65 in federal funding for four fire departments in Cayuga, Ontario, Steuben, and Tompkins Counties. Specifically, the City of Auburn Fire Department will receive $24,418.18, the Village of Shortsville Fire Department will receive $44,285.71, the City of Hornell Fire Department will receive $137,184.76, and the City of Ithaca Fire Department will receive... Read More
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August 29, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $8.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO EXPAND RURAL BROADBAND IN DELAWARE COUNTY
FCC Funding Is Expected to Provide Broadband Access to Homes and Businesses Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,208,810 in federal funding to expand high-speed, broadband internet access in Delaware County. The federal funding was administered through the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) to Hancock Telephone Company, and is expected to... Read More -
Upstate NY Is An Agricultural Hive Of Productivity, But Recent Fed Decision That Imperils The Future Of Bees Would Threaten Much Of What Makes This Part Of New York Buzz With USDA Recently Announcing Its Intention To Stop Collecting Data On Honey Bee Colonies In Places Like The North Country, Schumer Pushes Plan To Reconsider, & Step-Up Work, Not Stop It Schumer To Feds: Honey Bees Are Fundamental To Upstate NY’s Sweet Ag Industry, And Local Jobs Standing amidst... Read More
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August 29, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $3.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR HOMELESS ALLIANCE OF WESTERN NEW YORK
Funding Will Be Used To Reduce Youth Homelessness Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,592,570 in federal funding for the Homeless Alliance of Western New York. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and will be used to expand access to affordable housing options for youth aged 24 and younger in... Read More -
After Sandy, Schumer Championed Major Reforms To National Flood Insurance Program For LI; Now, Many Of Those Reforms Are Included In Bipartisan Legislation He Wants To Pass This Hurricane Season Senator’s Push Comes While Tropical Storm Dorian Spins In Atlantic, As Threat Of More Storms Aiming For LI Could Loom & With The NFIP Clock Set To Run Out September 30th Schumer: This Bipartisan Plan Puts High Pressure On Congress To Do Something Meaningful This Hurricane Season Standing... Read More
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Department of Homeland Security UASI Program Provides Funding to Address Needs of High-Threat Urban Areas, Like NYC, and Protect Against Acts of Terrorism Earlier This Year, the Senators Announced Their Push to Fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program at Highest-Ever Level Washington DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the New York City area is set to receive $178,750,000 in federal funding through the Urban Area Security... Read More
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August 22, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $571K IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO TRAIN WORKERS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK
Funding Will Be Used to Implement Workforce Training Programs in Wood and Paper Products Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $571,267 in federal funding for the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), part of the AFL-CIO. Specifically, the funding will go towards creating and implementing workforce training programs in the production of wood and paper products. WDI supports rural economies in New York by... Read More -
August 22, 2019
MORELLE, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO DEDICATE FAIRPORT POST OFFICE TO LOUISE AND BOB SLAUGHTER IS SIGNED INTO LAW
Rochester, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that legislation to dedicate a Fairport post office in honor of the late Louise and Bob Slaughter has been signed into law by the President. “I couldn’t be more proud that the first piece of legislation I’ve introduced to be signed into law is a well-deserved tribute to my extraordinary predecessor and dear friend, Louise Slaughter, who contributed so much to our... Read More -
August 21, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1.4 MILLION IN FEDERAL EARLY HEAD START FUNDING FOR CHAUTAUQUA OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children in Chautauqua County Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,414,670 in federal funding for the Early Head Start program at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Early Head Start Program and will be used to provide child care and... Read More -
Schumer Warns Trump Admin He Will Work With Speaker Pelosi And Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Of Congress To Block Any Deal That Threatens Good Friday Agreement Schumer Tells Trump Admin Stop Over-Promising Unconditional And Unrealistic U.K. Trade Agreement Post-Brexit Schumer: U.S. Must Not Support Any Post-Brexit Deal That Undermines Peace, Progress, And Prosperity Ushered In By Good Friday Agreements Over Last 20 Years Washington D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today... Read More
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Last Year, During His Push To Save Laser Lab From Administration’s Elimination Plans, Schumer Invited National Nuclear Security Administrator Lisa Gordon-Hagerty To Tour Laser Lab; Reiterated Request In Personal Meeting With NNSA Administrator Senator Today Announces On August 20, NNSA Administrator Gordon-Hagerty Will Tour The Laser Lab, To See Up Close The World-Class Operation’s Ability To Boost National Security & The Rochester-Finger Lakes’ Economy Schumer: Visit... Read More
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August 19, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $509K IN FEDERAL HEAD START FUNDING FOR MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education And Care Services For Low-Income Children In Madison County U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $509,906 in federal funding for the Community Action Program for Madison County. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start Program and will be used to support child care and support services for low-income families throughout Madison... Read More -
August 16, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL EARLY HEAD START FUNDING FOR THE CHILD CENTER OF NY
Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education and Care Services for Low-Income Children Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,023,707 in federal funding for The Child Center of NY. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Early Head Start Program and will be used to provide child care and support services for low-income families. The Child Center of NY provides... Read More -
August 16, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP IDENTIFY AND REMOVE LEAD HAZARDS FROM HOMES IN UTICA
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development’s Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for the Utica Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city’s homes. The funding was allocated through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Lead-Based... Read More -
August 16, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $160K IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO HELP IDENTIFY AND REMOVE LEAD HAZARDS FROM HOMES IN SYRACUSE
U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development’s Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $161,500 in federal funding for the Syracuse Housing Authority to combat the ongoing threat of lead throughout the city’s homes. The funding was allocated through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Lead-Based... Read More -
August 16, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO IDENTIFY AND HELP REMOVE LEAD HAZARDS FROM HOMES IN WHITE PLAINS
HUD’s Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Provides Funding To Public Housing Authorities To Rid Homes Of Lead Hazards Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1 million in federal funding for the White Plains Housing Authority. The funding was awarded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund (LBPCF) program, and will specifically be used to conduct lead-based... Read More -
Since 2009, Schumer Has Worked With Local Veteran Leaders To Bring Much-Needed Veterans’ Cemetery To Western New York; Last Year, Successfully Pushed For VA To Complete Final Acquisition Of Two Parcels Of Land In Pembroke To Bring Project To Life Schumer Today Announces VA Has Awarded $23,337,281 To Global Urban Enterprise In Victor, NY To Complete Phase 1A Of New Veterans’ Cemetery Schumer: I Won’t Stop Fighting Until Construction Is Finished On New Cemetery For... Read More