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Since Jan 1, New York State Has Been Hit With Over 1.2 Billion Robocalls; Even In The Dark Of Night, NY’ers Are Inundated With Calls Appearing To Come From Overseas; To Boot, Victims Duped Into Calling Back Are Charged Exorbitant International Fees Schumer Announces Senate Passage Of New Bipartisan Legislation—The ‘TRACED Act’; Law Would Give Feds Real Authority To Combat Costly Schemes & Require Call Authentication To Rid Consumers Of Dreaded Robocalls Schumer:... Read More
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May 20, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $600,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO COMBAT THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC IN UPSTATE NEW YORK
Funding Will Be Used By Three Organizations Helping to End Opioid Addiction In the Hudson Valley, the North Country, and Western New York Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $600,000 in federal funding for three organizations across Upstate New York that work to mitigate opioid addiction and abuse. The funding will be specifically used for opioid response planning and will help to create prevention,... Read More -
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Has A Special “Most Wanted” List For 2019-2020; This Critical List Lays Out The Major Reforms The Premier Safety Agency Will Push In Year Ahead—But, Despite 25 Pages Of Priorities, Major Limo Safety Reforms Aren’t Anywhere To Be Found Senator Says While We Await More Data From Recent Crashes, We Can’t Just Park Plans To Reform Limo Safety, Especially On Commonsense Measures Like Seatbelts, Airbags &... Read More
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Funding Will Be Used To Support Early Childhood Education And Care Services For Low-Income Children In Cortland County U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,887,428 in federal funding for Cortland County Community Action Program. 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 Cortland... Read More
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In March Of 2018, MTA Selected 8 Winners Of An “MTA Genius Transit Challenge”— One Of Those Winners Happened To Be A Chinese State-Owned Enterprise, CRRC; Despite Having No Existing Contract, CRRC Dumped $50 Million Of Its “Own Money” To Win & Develop A New Subway Car For MTA & NYC Transit Chinese Company Is Touted For Installation Of “Modern Train Control Tech” That Schumer Says—Especially Now—Demands Immediate Review By Commerce... Read More
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U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding reports of an agreement with Canada and Mexico to end U.S.-imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: “I have always said that we should be focusing our trade efforts on China, not on Mexico, Canada or Europe. I’m glad my calls were heard loud and clear and that these misguided tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which did major harm to Upstate companies, like Novelis in Oswego, Alcoa in... Read More
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May 16, 2019
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES THE CONFIRMATION OF THREE NEW MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jane L. Corwin as the next U.S. chairwoman of the IJC, and Robert C. Sisson and Lance V. Yohe as commissioners of the IJC: “With Lake Ontario’s high water levels continuing to rise and a repeat of 2017’s historic Lake Ontario flooding looking more possible by the day, ensuring that the International Joint Commission—which plays a paramount role in setting Lake... Read More -
“The Gannett shareholder’s rejection of Alden’s takeover is a temporary sigh of relief for newsroom staff, employee’s pensions and local communities across the country whose very existence has been under threat by Alden’s avaricious ways," said Senator Schumer. "Local newspapers, including the six Gannett papers throughout upstate New York, are the glue that keeps communities across the country informed and stitched together. I will continue to fight to ensure that... Read More
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May 16, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SULLIVAN COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Department Of Transportation Grant Will Fund Critical Improvements To Sullivan County International Airport’s Taxiway U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3 million in federal funding for Sullivan County International Airport in Monticello. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically, the... Read More -
Schumer Secured +$4M in USACE Budget To Construct New Rt. 5 Barrier Wall In Athol Springs, Current Century-Old Barrier Serves As Sole Protection From Tempestuous Waters & Ice With NYSDOT & USACE Finally Ironing Out Bureaucratic Differences, Schumer Calls On Feds To Break Ground, Expedite Timeline, And Restore Safety To One Of WNY’s Busiest Roadways Schumer To Feds: With 100% Federal Funding And Project Agreement A Fait Accompli, It Is High Time To Break Ground & Restore... Read More
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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congressman Max Rose (D-NY-11) today announced $13,041,325.24 in federal funding to repair three clubhouses at Lemon Creek Marina on Staten Island. The marina was severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy. One storm surge caused eight feet of flooding, which irreparably destroyed one club house and damaged two others. These federal funds are administered through U.S. Department of Homeland... Read More
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May 14, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, LOWEY ANNOUNCE OVER $4.7 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT
Department Of Transportation Grant Will Fund Critical Runway Rehabilitation Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY-17) today announced $4,708,891 in federal funding for the Westchester County Airport. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Specifically,... Read More -
More Jaw Dropping, Since Jan 1 Rochester Has Been Hit With Over 54 Million Robocalls; Even In The Dark Of Night, Upstate NY’ers Are Inundated With Calls Appearing To Come From Overseas; To Boot, Victims Duped Into Calling Back Are Charged Exorbitant International Fees Schumer Announces New, Best Chance, Bipartisan Legislation—The ‘TRACED Act’; Law Would Give Feds Real Authority To Combat Costly Schemes & Require Call Authentication To Rid Consumers Of Dreaded... Read More
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More Jaw Dropping, Since Jan 1 Buffalo Has Been Hit With Over 207 Million Robocalls; Even In The Dark Of Night, WNY’ers Are Inundated With Calls Appearing To Come From Overseas; To Boot, Victims Duped Into Calling Back Are Charged Exorbitant International Fees Schumer Announces New, Best Chance, Bipartisan Legislation—The ‘TRACED Act’; Law Would Give Feds Real Authority To Combat Costly Schemes & Require Call Authentication To Rid Consumers Of Dreaded Robocalls... Read More
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More Jaw Dropping, Since Jan 1 NYC/LI Has Been Hit With Over 720 Million Robocalls; Even In The Dark Of Night, NY’ers Are Inundated With Calls Appearing To Come From Overseas; To Boot, Victims Duped Into Calling Back Are Charged Exorbitant International Fees Schumer Announces New, Best Chance, Bipartisan Legislation—The ‘TRACED Act’; Law Would Give Feds Real Authority To Combat Costly Schemes & Require Call Authentication To Rid Consumers Of Dreaded Robocalls But It... Read More
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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Recently Launched A ?$24.5M Major Renovation To Airport Facilities, Modernize Security & Upgrade Commercial Passenger Terminal With First Phase Underway, Schumer Today Announces Just Under $10 Million To Get Phase 2 Off The Ground Schumer: Funding For Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport Will Keep Major Modernization Project On The Runway To Success U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today... Read More
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May 8, 2019
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $170 THOUSAND IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE TOWN OF HOPEWELL IN ONTARIO COUNTY
Funding Will Be Used To Extend The Town Of Hopewell’s Municipal Water System And Bring Clean Drinking Water To A Greater Amount Of Residents U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $170,000 in federal funding for the Town of Hopewell in Ontario County. The funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Grant Program and will be used for improvements to the town’s municipal... Read More -
Recent Attacks on Places of Worship Highlight the Vulnerabilities that Communities Across the Country Face – Increase in Funding Would Provide Critical Support and Help Enhance Security for Nonprofit Institutions At Risk of Terror Attacks Schumer, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 33 Senators to Increase Funding for Nonprofit Security Grant Program by $15 Million – Would Raise Total Funding from $60 Million to $75 Million U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S.... Read More
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During In-Person Meeting With Army Chief Of Staff Nominee, General James C. McConville, Schumer Urges Army To Continue Prioritizing New Fort Drum Railhead Project, Which Would Boost Installation’s Mission Readiness Additionally, Schumer Calls On Army To Honor Its 20-Year Power Contract With ReEnergy, Which Makes Fort Drum 100% Energy Independent & Supports 300+ Jobs In Upstate New York Schumer To Army: Measures Would Be A Win-Win For North Country & Our World-Class Troops At Fort... Read More
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Funding Will Be Used To Repair the Damaged Red Hook Recreation Center U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-07) today announced $8,038,976.40 in federal funding for the New York Office of Management and Budget. These federal funds are administered through U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will be used to repair the Red Hook... Read More