Press Releases
SCHUMER: HARSH PLAN TO SLASH MEDICARE IS GAINING MOMENTUM; HHS NOMINEE PRICE TO BE VOTED ON TOMORROW, SPENT A LIFETIME TRYING TO KILL PROGRAM; SENATOR SAYS MEDICARE WORKS, IS FUNDAMENTAL AND PLEDGES TO USE NEW ROLE TO FIGHT ALL ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY VITAL HEALTHCARE PROGRAM
Democrats Have Led The Charge For Years To Protect And Preserve Medicare From Those Who Want To Dismantle and Destroy It; Senate Democratic Leader Will Pledge To Prevent Medicare From Being Eviscerated or Weakened Schumer Will Vow All-Out Defense Of Medicare in Face of New War on NY Seniors U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today reaffirmed his bedrock commitment to fight against growing attacks on Medicare, and to ensure the program is protected for current and future generations. Schumer said … Continue Reading
02.07.17
SCHUMER: BLAUVELT-CROPSEY FARM SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES; SENATOR URGES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO EXPEDITE APPROVAL PROCESS SO THAT VITAL FEDERAL HISTORIC TAX CREDITS CAN BE USED TO PRESERVE THIS HISTORIC SYMBOL OF ROCKLAND’S HERITAGE
Senator Says Blauvelt-Cropsey Farm Is A Regional Landmark, And Represents An Often Forgotten Part Of Rockland's Agricultural History U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer called on the National Park Service (NPS) to immediately add the Blauvelt-Cropsey Farm, one of Rockland County's last remaining agricultural properties, to the National Register of Historic Places. Schumer said this historic designation is the key to unlocking vital federal Historic Tax Credits to protect one of the last remaining r… Continue Reading
02.02.17
SCHUMER CALLS FOR TSA TO UPDATE BAGGAGE SCANNING EQUIPMENT AT BUFFALO NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ASAP; THE CURRENT SYSTEM BREAKS FREQUENTLY, INCONVENIENCING PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES ALIKE AND INCREASING SAFETY CHALLENGES
Schumer Urges The TSA To Commit To An Expeditious And Clear Timeline For Critical Equipment Updates; Says Failures Are Causing Delays For Passengers And Employees Given Recent Announcement Of Upgrades Coming To Other Parts of The Airport And Baggage Claim Area, It is Even More Important That TSA Do Their Part And Update this Critical Component Schumer: The TSA Must Clear The Runway for Buffalo Niagara International Airport's Equipment Upgrades Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer urge… Continue Reading
02.01.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND JOINED FAMILIES OF FLIGHT 3407 TO REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO PROTECT 3407-INSPIRED AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS AS PART OF UPCOMING FAA REAUTHORIZATION – RULES FAMILIES FOUGHT HARD FOR MUST CONSTANTLY BE PROTECTED FROM SPECIAL INTERESTS & ROLL BACKS
Following Tragic 2009 Plane Crash That Claimed Lives of 50 People, Including Many WNYers, Families Of Flight 3407 Fought to Create Tough Flight Safety Regulations, Including Requirement That Pilots Log 1,500 Flight Hours In Order To Receive Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Congress Must Re-Authorize FAA Charter This Year & Some May Use Opportunity To Weaken Provisions That Are Making Air Travel Safer - Schumer, Gillibrand Say Some in The Industry Want to Water Down Or Eliminate Safety Pr… Continue Reading
01.31.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LOCKHEED MARTIN IN OWEGO AWARDED $66 MILLION NAVY CONTRACTS FOR HELICOPTER AVIONICS SYSTEMS AND RADAR KITS
Schumer Announces Lockheed Martin In Owego Receives Navy Awards For The Manufacture and Delivery of Automatic Radar Periscope Detection and Discrimination (ARPDD) Multi-Mode Radar Kits and For The Integration of Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare In MH-60R/S Aircraft Avionics Operating Program. Schumer: Navy's Investment Means The Nation And Our Allies Will Benefit From Owego's First Class Work Force Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Sy… Continue Reading
01.30.17
SCHUMER STANDS WITH RECENTLY RESETTLED REFUGEES WHO JUST MADE IT OUT OF HARM’S WAY & EXPLAINS WHY PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDERS ARE SO WRONG; IF TRUMP ORDERS CAME SOONER, REFUGEES COULD HAVE BEEN STRANDED OR LOST THEIR LIVES; SCHUMER DEMANDS REVERSAL OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS; SAYS HE WILL DO EVERYTHING TO OVERTURN THEM
Mass Chaos At Airports, Where Fed Agencies Are Forced To Detain Refugees-Some Of Whom Served U.S. Government Or Face Imminent Persecution In Homeland-Is Totally Unnecessary; Schumer Makes Case To Reverse Nasty & Misguided Orders As Many Sit In Limbo, Locked Away From Loved Ones Experts Agree, Orders Make America Less Safe & Less Secure; Turns Much Of World Against Us Schumer: What We Have Right Now Is Executive Disorder—And For No Good Reason Standing with refugees, one an Ira… Continue Reading
01.27.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND: POSSIBLE CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICAL FOUND IN LI WATER SUPPLY REQUIRES IMMEDIATE EPA SCRUTINY TO ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTH; SENATORS CALL ON EPA TO SPEED UP HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF 1,4-DIOXANE & DELIVER ANSWERS TO ANXIOUS PUBLIC; NO TIME TO WASTE
EPA Survey Found That LI Water Districts Exceeded the NYS & National Average for Traces of 1,4 Dioxane-A Possible Carcinogen; Federal Maximum Contaminant Level in Drinking Water Does Not Yet Exist for the Chemical & Many Questions On Health Risks Remain Senators Backed TSCA Law That Names LI Chemical As One EPA Must Investigate; Senators Urges Agency To Accelerate Must-Finish Risk Evaluation For 1,4-Dioxane & Consider Max Contaminant Level Schumer, Gillibrand: We Cannot Afford An… Continue Reading
01.26.17
SENATOR SCHUMER, GOVERNOR CUOMO, CONGRESSMAN COLLINS ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $170 MILLION SECURED TO HELP EXPAND BROADBAND ACROSS UPSTATE NY
Last Year, Schumer Revealed Feds Planned to Move Millions of Dollars from NYS to Fund Broadband Projects in Other States $170 Million Will Connect Rural Upstate NY to The World In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo , and Congressman Chris Collins today announced that more than $170 million in federal funds that could have been sent to other states will be returned to Upstate New York to expand broadband and high speed internet service. "This is huge… Continue Reading
01.25.17
Schumer Urges White House To Use Products Really “Made In The USA”, Like Flatware From Sherrill Manufacturing In Oneida County
Sherrill Manufacturing Is The Last Maker Of Flatware In The USA Schumer: This Is A Sterling Opportunity For Sherrill Manufacturing U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the White House to stock their cabinets and drawers with silverware and other dining products that are proudly stamped "Made in America." Schumer specifically pointed to Oneida County's flatware manufacturer, Sherrill Manufacturing, America's last manufacturer of flatware. Schumer said allowing the president, v… Continue Reading
01.24.17
SCHUMER, DONOVAN, ODDO ANNOUNCE $2 MILLION IN SANDY-RELIEF FUNDS TO KICK START DESIGN OF STATEN ISLAND SEAWALL PROJECT
Following Joint Push By Lawmakers, Army Corps Expeditiously Approved the Project's Feasibility Report, Permitting the Army Corps to Begin Intensive Design Work; Approval Was Granted Months Ahead of Schedule Schumer, Donovan, Oddo Announce Millions in Federal Funding to Create Blueprints for Ultimate Construction of Sea Wall Project U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, Congressman Dan Donovan, and Borough President James Oddo today announced $2 million in federal funding to kick start … Continue Reading
01.23.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $4.9 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES IN HUDSON VALLEY
USDA Funding Will Be Used to Make Critical Water System Upgrades Red Hook, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4.9 million in federal assistance for the Village of Red Hook in Dutchess County. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Specifically, the Village of Red Hook will receive $1.2 million in federal grant funds along with a federal low-in… Continue Reading
01.23.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES IN CENTRAL NEW YORK
USDA Funding Will Be Used to Make Critical Water System Upgrades New Haven, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,266,000 in federal assistance for the Town of New Haven in Oswego County. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Specifically, the Town of New Haven will receive $265,000 in federal grant funds along with a federal low-interest loan… Continue Reading
01.22.17
SCHUMER: PLAGUE OF AIRLINES CHARGING FEES ON OVERHEAD LUGGAGE IS SPREADING; NOW, AMERICAN JOINS UNITED AND OTHERS, SQUEEZING THE POCKETS OF COUNTLESS NEW YORKERS?; SCHUMER MAKES PUSH TO EXPAND AIRLINE PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS IN UPCOMING FAA BILL TO ROLLBACK UNFAIR POLICIES
American Just Became The Latest Major Airline To Adopt "Me-Too" Overhead Bin Ban For Customers Flying 'Basic Economy'; Policy Bans Free Use Of Overhead Bin For Travelers Buying the Cheapest Ticket; Schumer Says Upcoming FAA Bill Will Be Best Chance To Add New Consumer Protections That Undo Unfair Fees & More; Creeping Overhead Bin Fee Will Create Real Turbulence For Travelers But Is Just One Of Many New Nickel & Dime Ideas By Very Profitable Airlines Schumer: Upcoming FAA Bill Is Best … Continue Reading
01.18.17
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $1.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Department of Transportation Funding will be used to Improve Visibility of Transit Bus Operators & Evaluate Train Detection and Worker Warning Systems New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,568,483 in federal funding for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Safety Research & Demonstration Program. S… Continue Reading
01.18.17
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES, AFTER HIS PUSH: OMB SIGNS OFF ON PENN SOUTH REFINANCING AGREEMENT; FEDERAL APPROVAL MEANS THAT CO-OP IN CHELSEA WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS TO MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES IN NYC
Schumer Pushed for Quick Review of New Refinancing Agreement; Without Approval, Co-op Could Have Been Enveloped With High Interest Rates That Would Take Financial Toll On Hundreds of Families New Agreement Will Allow Penn South to Reduce Current Debt Payments & Lock In Current Interest Rates Schumer: Agreement To Keep Penn South Affordable Is Now A Done Deal U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that, after his push, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has signed off on a … Continue Reading
01.13.17
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $100k In Fed Funding For RIT Students As Part Of Effort To Counter ISIS Social Media Propaganda
Federal Funding Will Be Used To Fund "It's Time: ExOut Extremism" Founded By A Group Of Rochester Institute of Technology Students to Counter ISIS' Propaganda Machine U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $149,000 in federal funding for a group of Rochester Institute of Technology students to build their online social media platform. The money was allocated through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Countering Violent Extremism grant program.&nbs… Continue Reading
01.13.17
After Repeated Pushes By Schumer, Feds Announce Nearly $2 Million In Funds To Jump Start Sidney’s “Green Plain” Project; Senator Says Project Will Reduce Future Flood Damage For Businesses And Families In Delaware County
Village Of Sidney In Delaware County Will Use Funds To Begin Phase I Of Flood Mitigation Project To Protect Community From Future Damage Following Storms Schumer: FEMA Heeds Call To Protect Delaware County Residents After years of advocacy from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) will invest $1,949,300 in federal funding for the "Sidney Green Plain" project that will help mitigate flooding risk in the community. The Green Plain will create&nb… Continue Reading
01.12.17
After Push By Schumer, Feds Crackdown Against China For Distorting Global Markets With Subsidized Aluminum; Senator Calls Move A Victory For Alcoa In Massena
Schumer Previously Called On Feds To Investigate China's Practices And Take Up Case Against China's Aluminum Subsidies Schumer Successfully Pushed Feds To Address China’s Subsidies, Which Have Damaged Alcoa U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced the federal government has finally forced a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to address China’s potential cheating practices in its aluminum industry. Schumer said this announcement is a major victory for Alcoa in Massena… Continue Reading
01.11.17
SCHUMER REVEALS: WITHOUT SWIFT FEDERAL ACTION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS AT ONE OF LAST REMAINING MIDDLE CLASS URBAN OASES—PENN SOUTH CO-OP— COULD BE AT RISK; SENATOR URGES OMB TO QUICKLY REVIEW MUCH-NEEDED REFINANCING EFFORTS TO ENSURE OVER 2,800 UNITS REMAIN AFFORDABLE FOR YEARS TO COME
Chelsea's Penn South Co-op Has Provided Affordable Housing Options to Middle-Class Families in NYC For Over 50 Years; Development Co-op Could Be Enveloped With High Interest Rates That Would Take Financial Toll On Hundreds of Families Schumer Pushes For Quick Review of New Refinancing Agreement So Affordability Provisions Remain in Place; Agreement Would Allow Penn South to Reduce Current Debt Payments & Lock In Current Interest Rates Schumer: Now That HUD Has Hammered Out Its Refinancing … Continue Reading
01.09.17
SCHUMER CALLS FCC COMMISSIONER TO ADVOCATE FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AND PROTECT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN BROADBAND INVESTMENT FUNDS
Schumer Turns Up the Volume on FCC Commissioner to Keep Money for NY, In NY; Says NY Can Be Model for Other States U.S Senator Charles E. Schumer today called FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly to directly urge him to protect the $170 million in federal funds allocated for Upstate New York to expand broadband and high-speed internet service. Many telecommunications companies are using federal investment from the Connect America Fund to expand broadband Upstate, but Verizon did not accept the mon… Continue Reading
