Press Releases
SCHUMER REVEALS: OF THE NEARLY 215,000 TEACHERS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK, HUGE NUMBERS ARE MISSING OUT ON CRITICAL TEACHER TAX BREAK; SENATOR SAYS BENEFIT WOULD HELP THOUSANDS OF UPSTATE NY TEACHERS SAVE UP TO $250 PER YEAR IN TAX DEDUCTIONS ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES; URGES TEACHERS TO APPLY
The Average NYS Teacher Spends A Whopping $485 Per Year Out-Of-Pocket To Help Educate Our Kids; Thousands Of Upstate New York's Teachers Are Unaware That They Benefit From A Critical Tax Deduction; Nearly 215K Teachers In Upstate NY Would Be Able To Deduct Up To $53M In Total The Schumer-Supported "Teacher Expense Deduction," Allows Teachers To Take Critical Tax Benefits For Classroom Expenses; Putting Hundreds Of Dollars In Back Into Teacher's Wallets And New York’s Classrooms Schumer:… Continue Reading
09.12.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $281,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SIX FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN THE CAPITAL REGION
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment For Firefighters U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $281,072 in federal funding for six fire departments in the Capital Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase new equipment for firefighters. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they need to do their … Continue Reading
09.12.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $334,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENTS IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment For Firefighters Buffalo, NY - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $334,502 in federal funding for eight fire departments in Western New York. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to purchase new equipment for firefighters. "It is essential that we provide our firefighters with the tools they… Continue Reading
09.12.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $37K IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR VILLAGE OF MANCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ONTARIO COUNTY
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $37,045 in federal funding for Village of Manchester Fire Department in Ontario County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funds will be used to update extraction tools, some of the tools Village of Manchester Fire Department currently use are over 40 yea… Continue Reading
09.12.17
SCHUMER URGES FEDS TO APPROVE LOCAL PROPOSAL TO ADD 24 NEW, CLEANER & MORE RELIABLE BUSES TO THE NFTA FLEET; TODAY, ONE-THIRD OF NFTA BUSES ARE OLDER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE AND 40 BUSES ARE OUT OF SERVICE AT ANY GIVEN TIME, CAUSING DELAYS, ROUTE CANCELLATIONS, AND STRANDED COMMUTERS; VOWS TO FIGHT TOOTH & NAIL TO SECURE FED FUNDING
In Letter To Dot Schumer Makes Clear The Need To Modernize Western New York's Public Transportation; Senator Says NFTA Is Critical To Western New York's Economy, Transporting Thousands Across Niagara And Erie Counties Schumer Helped Create New Program That Helps Erie County & Other Upstate NY Counties Replace Aging Bus Fleets And Now Calls On The Feds To Approve Application For Funding Which Would Improve NFTA Buses And Operations, Making Commutes Across WNY Safer, Faster, And More Enjo… Continue Reading
09.11.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $50,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR NANUET FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ROCKLAND COUNTY
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Bolster Safety and Operations U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $57,976 in federal funding for Nanuet Fire Department in Rockland County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Nanuet Fire Department will use the funds to replace 20 lengths of fire supply hose and purchase an SCBA air cascade system. … Continue Reading
09.11.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $60,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NAPLES FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ONTARIO COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Promote Recruitment and Retention U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $68,550 in federal funding for the Naples Fire Department in Ontario County. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. This funding will allow the Naples Fire Department to bolster firefighter recruitment and retention in the … Continue Reading
09.11.17
SCHUMER CALLS UTC CEO IN WAKE OF ANNOUNCED PURCHASE OF BROOME COUNTY’S ROCKWELL COLLINS; SENATOR ASSURED BY UTC CEO GREG HAYES THAT BINGHAMTON JOBS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY SALE
Schumer To CEO: Do All You Can To Help Town of Union Plant Thrive in Broome County U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer placed a personal phone call to United Technologies, Inc. (UTC) CEO Greg Hayes on Friday following the news that UTC is purchasing Rockwell Collins for $30 billion. Schumer was eager to advocate on behalf of the Rockwell Collins workforce and to discern any potential impacts on Rockwell Collins's current job levels. During the call, CEO Hayes assured Schumer that hi… Continue Reading
09.11.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $230,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR INWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE NEW TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED BREATHING APPARATUS THAT HELPS LOCATE TRAPPED FIREFIGHTERS
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Will Go Towards the Purchase of 41 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus & 82 Air Bottles for Inwood's Volunteer Firefighters Schumer, Gillibrand Pointed to 2014 Tragedy in Which Inwood Volunteer FF, Chief Joseph Sanford Jr., Lost His Life After Being Trapped in a Blaze; Senators Say New Breathing Apparatus, Equipped With Location Technology, Could Help Prevent Similar Tragedies in the Future By Locating Any Firefighters Who May be Trapped U.S. Senators Charle… Continue Reading
09.10.17
AMIDST IRMA, ON HEELS OF HARVEY & WITH FLASHBACKS OF SANDY, SCHUMER PUSHES NEW LAW THAT WOULD KEEP US CONNECTED WHEN CELL TOWERS FALL & POWER LINES GO DOWN DURING MAJOR STORMS; PLAN WOULD REQUIRE EVERY CELL PHONE CARRIER TO CARRY ALL SIGNALS DURING EMERGENCIES; NYC & LI KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LOSE TOUCH
New Plan Would Mean Your Cell Phone Carrier Maintains Your Access To Cell Signal & Lifesaving Info; Also Starts Process to Provide 911 Services Over Wi-Fi Hotspots; When Sandy Hit NY & LI, Cell Towers Fell & Families Lost Touch; Irma Delivering Much Of Same Right Now Making Sure Loved Ones & Family Members Can Stay In Touch When Powerful Hurricanes Hit Home Must Be A Fed Priority; Senator Says SANDy Act Would Help Prevent Major Comms Breakdowns Experienced By Millions When Big S… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $62K IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CHILI FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE FINGER LAKES REGION
Federal Funding Will Be Used To Purchase New Hydraulic Extrication Tools U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $62,336 in federal funding for Chili Fire Department in the Finger Lakes Region. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be used to update the Department's hydraulic extrication tools, which allow for efficient and safe, removal o… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER DEMANDS U.S. POSTAL SERVICE PUBLICLY RELEASE RESULTS OF RECENT INVESTIGATION IN LARCHMONT, INCLUDING ALL MAIL DELINQUENCIES & RECOMMENDATIONS, IMMEDIATELY HOLD A PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING WITH RESIDENTS AND OFFICIALS AND LAY OUT A CLEAN PLAN TO IMPROVE SERVICE; SENATOR SAYS HE WILL FIGHT TO FIX INTERMINABLE MAIL MESS; WESTCHESTER RESIDENTS DESERVE ANSWERS AND CONSISTENCY
For Months Larchmont, And Now New Rochelle And Other Surrounding Communities, Have Suffered From Shoddy and Sporadic Mail Delivery - Or Worse, No Mail Delivery At All, Leaving Frustrated Residents And Business Owners Empty Handed Senator Says Post Office Has Failed To Deliver Bills, Passports, Medications And Other Critical Mail Residents and Small Businesses Desperately Need Schumer: Enough is Enough - It's Time for USPS to Fix This Mail-Practice U.S. Senate M… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $193,000 IN RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING FOR THE NORTH COUNTRY
USDA Funding Will Be Used To Expand Local Business Efforts U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $193,381 in federal funding for the North Country Chamber of Commerce, St. Lawrence County IDA, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of SLC. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program. Specifically, the North Country Chamber of Commerce will receive $74,000 in federal fund… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER DEMANDS U.S. POSTAL SERVICE PUBLICLY RELEASE RESULTS OF RECENT INVESTIGATION IN LARCHMONT, INCLUDING ALL MAIL DELINQUENCIES & RECOMMENDATIONS, IMMEDIATELY HOLD A PUBLIC COMMUNITY MEETING WITH RESIDENTS AND OFFICIALS AND LAY OUT A CLEAN PLAN TO IMPROVE SERVICE; SENATOR SAYS HE WILL FIGHT TO FIX INTERMINABLE MAIL MESS; WESTCHESTER RESIDENTS DESERVE ANSWERS AND CONSISTENCY
For Months Larchmont, And Now New Rochelle And Other Surrounding Communities, Have Suffered From Shoddy and Sporadic Mail Delivery - Or Worse, No Mail Delivery At All, Leaving Frustrated Residents And Business Owners Empty Handed Senator Says Post Office Has Failed To Deliver Bills, Passports, Medications And Other Critical Mail Residents and Small Businesses Desperately Need Schumer: Enough is Enough - It's Time for USPS to Fix This Mail-Practice U.S. Senate Minority Leader Cha… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $65,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR GOUVERNEUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Bolster Safety and Operations U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $65,286 in federal funding for Gouverneur Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in St. Lawrence County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Gouverneur Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. will use the funding to upgrade vital communication systems. "It is essential that we provi… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER: DEPT. OF DEFENSE MUST AGREE TO REIMBURSE MILLIONS IN LOCAL TAXPAYER MONEY TO SUFFOLK COUNTY AND WATER AUTHORITY FOR COST TO REMEDIATE PFOS CONTAMINATION AT GRABESKI; DENYING PAYMENT IS TIRED TACTIC TO EVADE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLEANUP—AND IT ONLY HURTS LOCALS, WHO WOULD BE ON HOOK FOR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
Schumer Says Suffolk County Gov't and SCWA Have Already Paid for Filtration, Bottled Water & More for Local Residents Impacted by Contamination; DOD Initially Agreed to Pay for Cleanup But Delays, Unwarranted DOD Intransigence & Local Unease Prompt Schumer Call To Action Senator Continues To Hold U.S. Air Force Accountable For The Swift Remediation Of Toxic PFOS Mess At Gabreski Air National Base; Failure to Pay Will Waste Local Taxpayer Dollars Schumer: DOD Is Responsible to Cl… Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES, AFTER HIS PUSH TO SECURE FEDERAL FUNDING TO ATTACK HYDRILLA IN CAYUGA LAKE, EPA WILL ALLOCATE $900K IN AID TO GREAT LAKES & FINGER LAKES REGIONS
Schumer Announces Cayuga Lake Will Have Additional Resources To Control Hydrilla; $598K From Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Which Will Enable Additional Hydrilla Herbicide Treatments and $299K to Address Invasive Starry Stonewort Senator Says Hydrilla Weeds Are Spreading and Plant Could Put A Stranglehold On Finger Lakes, Turning Away Fishing, Boating, Other Lake-Based Recreation Worth Millions To Upstate Economy Schumer: These Funds Will Help Root Out Hydrilla In The Finger Lakes … Continue Reading
09.08.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $73,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR BELLEROSE TERRACE FIRE DEPARTMENT; FUNDING MEANS VITAL EQUIPMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Will Go Towards the Purchase of 10 New Sets of Turnout Gear & 8 New Breathing Apparatus for Volunteer Firefighters at Bellerose Terrace FD U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $73,334 in federal funding for the Bellerose Terrace Fire Department to purchase 10 new sets of turnout gear and 8 new self-contained breathing apparatus to replace older and worn models. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Secu… Continue Reading
09.07.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $181,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CITY OF OGDENSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT IN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Safety Equipment U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $181,334 in federal funding for Ogdensburg Fire Department in St. Lawrence County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The City of Ogdensburg Fire Department will use the funding to purchase 28 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs units and 56 air bottles. "It is ess… Continue Reading
09.07.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER $14,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR OSWEGO TOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN OSWEGO COUNTY
Federal Funding Will Be Used to Purchase New Equipment U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $14,429 in federal funding for Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department in Oswego County. The funding was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Specifically, the Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department will use the funding to purchase new turnout gear washer and dryer. "It is essential that we provide our firef… Continue Reading
