Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On Biden Action To Close ‘Gun-Show Loophole’
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement addressing President Biden’s finalization of a new rule that will save lives by ‘closing the gun-show loophole’ and reducing the number of firearms sold without background checks: “President Biden...
Gillibrand Announces Legislative Push To Boost Major Economic Development Throughout Upstate New York
Reauthorizing The Northern Border Regional Commission Would Unlock Federal Resources To Support Major Projects That Expand Housing, Child Care, Health Care, And Much More Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to announce that key...
Gillibrand Applauds EPA For Finalizing First-Ever National Standard For PFAS In Drinking Water, As Called For In Her Protect Drinking Water From PFAS Act
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is applauding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing the first-ever national drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS), which represents a major step forward in the fight to combat...
Gillibrand Announces $15 Million In Federal Funds To Replace Grand Street Bridge In Brooklyn
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $15 million in federal funding to replace the 121-year-old Grand Street Bridge in Brooklyn, which had been severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The bridge will be replaced with a new structure that will...
In Canton, Gillibrand Visits Corning’s Advanced Optics Plant That Is Leading The Way In Advanced Glass Manufacturing Used For Semiconductor Chips
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Corning Incorporated’s Canton Advanced Optics plant, which is paving the way for the future of semiconductor manufacturing. During the tour, Gillibrand learned about Corning’s cutting-edge innovations and how the facility...
In Poughkeepsie, Gillibrand Highlights $1.2 Million In Federal Funding To Expand High-Quality, Affordable Day Care For Dutchess County Families
Funding Will Allow DAY ONE Early Learning Community In Poughkeepsie To Establish New Classrooms And Expand Offerings for Students Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at DAY ONE Early Learning Community to highlight $1.2 million in congressionally directed...
Senator Gillibrand Highlights Federal Funding That Will Support Cutting-Edge Research Programs And National Labs Like Brookhaven National Laboratory On Long Island
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited and toured Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to highlight the $8.24 billion she helped secure in the recent government funding bill for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. As the nation’s primary sponsor...
Gillibrand Statement on Earthquake in New York Region
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement regarding the earthquake that struck the greater New York region: “My office is closely monitoring the situation regarding today’s earthquake and I stand ready to work with federal, state and local...
Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver $1 Million For Binghamton University To Supercharge Chip Workforce Training In The Southern Tier With New State-of-the-art Equipment For Semiconductor Manufacturing
Upstate NY Is In A Manufacturing Boom From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act – From Micron’s Landmark $100 Billion Investment In CNY To Companies Like Menlo Micro Coming To The Southern Tier – Senator Says This Is Only The Beginning, And Vital We Get Students Skills...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $4 Million For Capital Region Higher Ed, Healthcare Infrastructure, & Job Training For In-demand Manufacturing Careers
Congressionally Directed Spending Secured By The Senators Will Boost Manufacturing Programs At RPI, Siena College & HVCC, Upgrade Healthcare Infrastructure For Ellis Hospital & Albany Med, And More U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator...