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| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-federal-highway-administration-has-heeded-his-calls-and-approved-plan-for-long-sought-crash-gate-for-emergency-vehicles-to-improve-safety-on-i-84 | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION HAS HEEDED HIS CALLS AND APPROVED PLAN FOR LONG-SOUGHT CRASH GATE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON I-84 | 2023-12-27 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After launching his push earlier this year following the bus crash on I-84 in Orange County that tragically killed two adults and injured dozens of Farmingdale High School students, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has heeded his calls to assist New York State and local officials with the creation of an emergency vehicles-only access road, also known as a “crash gate” on I-84. “The tragic bus crash in Orange County this past September was just one of many a horrific tragedies that have taken place on Interstate 84 and plagued communities across New York with fear about the ability of first responders to quickly respond to these dangerous and sometimes deadly accidents,” said Senator Schumer. “First responders in Orange County have long called for the installation of a life-saving crash gate, and finally, after I called on the FHWA to support our local officials and help keep New Yorkers safe by working with them to greenlight this long desired safety project, I am proud to announce the federal agency has heeded our calls and has officially approved construction on an emergency crash gate for I-84. In an emergency every minute and second counts, and I will continue to fight to deliver the federal resources needed so our first responders can continue to save lives in Orange County and beyond.” A copy of Schumer’s original join letter to the Federal Highway Administration demanding further action to approve plans for the crash gate can be found here. Schumer said the construction of a crash gate for I-84 was first proposed over a decade ago, but the original proposal was never finalized. He explained that following his continued advocacy, the FHWA has officially approved the long-stalled state plan to install an emergency access point between the Goshen and Mountain Road exits — the more than a 10-mile stretch of the interstate that prevents timely emergency responses and currently sees about c per year. Currently, the Slate Hill Fire Distri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-completes-tour-of-all-62-new-york-counties-for-landmark-25th-year-now-with-4500-visits-to-upstate-ny-and-long-island-in-his-career-senator-says-his-silver-anniversary-with-the-empire-state-was-one-of-most-meaningful-tours_including-delivering-billions-for-infrastructure-creating-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs--and-says-he-will-continue-tradition-again-next-year | SCHUMER COMPLETES TOUR OF ALL 62 NEW YORK COUNTIES FOR LANDMARK 25th YEAR; NOW WITH 4,500+ VISITS TO UPSTATE NY AND LONG ISLAND IN HIS CAREER, SENATOR SAYS HIS SILVER ANNIVERSARY WITH THE EMPIRE STATE... | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | During Schumer’s 1998 Senate Election Campaign, He Vowed To Visit Every Single New York County Each Year — Now, After 25 Years Of Keeping His Promise, He Is Marking Historic 25th Year Of The Tradition That Has Accumulated 4,500+ Visits To Communities In Every Corner Of New York Schumer: After 25 Years Of Traveling The State, I Am Not Slowing Down – And Promise To Continue Traveling, Listening, Learning and Delivering For New York In Bigger And Bolder Ways! Marking the silver anniversary of his beloved tradition, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced he completed his landmark 25th year of his annual 62 county tour, with his final stop yesterday in Columbia County. Over the past 25 years, Schumer visited Upstate New York and Long Island a whopping 4,500+ times with 112 non-NYC county visits this year alone. Schumer was the first New York public official to start a tour of every single county in New York, a tradition he has continued each year he has been in office. “25 years ago, I made the promise to visit every county, but little did I know that this tradition would bring me across our great state over 4,500 times. From Buffalo to Brooklyn, meeting with New Yorkers from every walk of life on my tour is what inspires me, it is how I learn, and it is what motivates me every day in Washington,” said Senator Schumer. “This was a landmark year, and one of my most meaningful tours, as we got to see firsthand many of the historic investments we made from my CHIPS & Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, the Inflation Reduction Act and more really start to bloom. We have delivered billions for long overdue infrastructure projects from roads to broadband, new cutting-edge industry and thousands of good paying jobs coming back from overseas to Upstate NY. All of that would not be possible without the knowledge and motivation I gain from the people I meet on the 62 county tour.” “Whether it was standing outside the long abandoned Jamestown furniture factory that sat as an eyesore in the community a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-nearly-30-million-to-improve-safety-of-notoriously-dangerous-queens-boulevard-through-a-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law-program-fed-grant-will-help-improve-local-roadway-and-strengthen-pedestrian-safety-with-elevated-crosswalks-enhanced-medians-and-protected-bike-lanes | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER NEARLY $30 MILLION TO IMPROVE SAFETY OF NOTORIOUSLY DANGEROUS QUEENS BOULEVARD; THROUGH A BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW PROGRAM, FED GRANT WILL HELP IMPROVE LOCAL... | 2023-12-15 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New Grant Will Help New York City Execute Safety Action Plan And Boost Road Safety Features For Queens Boulevard Senators Say “Safe Streets and Roads for All” Fed Grants, Created In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Will Help Communities Save Lives With Proven Safety Measures Like Elevated Protected Bicycle Lanes, Pedestrian Refuge Islands, Pedestrian Malls, And More Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Driving Road Improvements And Paving The Way For Increased Safety On Streets Across NY Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $29,750,000 in federal funds to implement road safety improvements for a section of Queens Boulevard in Woodside. This $29.75 million federal grant is part of Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), a program created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer led to passage. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help implement a safety action plan for Queens Boulevard, including elevated crosswalks and pedestrian malls, enhanced medians and pedestrian refuge islands, as well as elevated protected bike lanes. The funding will also enable enhanced monitoring of traffic injuries and expand the use of Intelligent Speed Assistance technology. “This substantial federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law will help New York City implement multiple life-saving measures on Queens Boulevard. From elevated crosswalks, pedestrian malls and refuge islands, to enhanced medians and elevated, protected bike lanes, pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike will be safer with these improvements,” said Senator Schumer. “These federal funds empower New York City to strengthen roadway safety by implementing proven measures that will reduce injuries and traffic related incidents. I’m proud to deliver this federal grant that will help improve the safety of this central roadway, and help save lives by driving forward much needed safety features, stopping accidents before they happen, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-years-of-advocacy-announces-fort-drum-selected-for-prestigious-army-multi-domain-task-force-bringing-nearly-1500-new-personnel-to-the-north-country-and-helping-solidify-fort-drum-as-central-to-americas-national-defense-strategy | SCHUMER, AFTER YEARS OF ADVOCACY, ANNOUNCES FORT DRUM SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS ARMY MULTI-DOMAIN TASK FORCE BRINGING NEARLY 1,500 NEW PERSONNEL TO THE NORTH COUNTRY AND HELPING SOLIDIFY FORT DRUM AS... | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Has Been Fighting Non-Stop To Elevate Fort Drum, Personally Calling Army Secretary Multiple Times, And Now His Efforts Have Proven Successful With The Selection Of Fort Drum To Support The Europe Multi-Domain Task Force Senator Says New Unit Will Bring Nearly 1,500 New Soldiers & Personnel, Advanced Capabilities, And The Future Of Army’s Europe Strategy To The North Country Base Schumer: Fort Drum Is Mission Ready, Best In The Country To Lead The Future Of The Army After years of relentless advocacy to elevate Fort Drum, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that Fort Drum has been selected to house U.S. Army Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) #2, along with Wiesbaden, Germany. Multi Domain Task Forces are an essential part of the Army’s work to address the national security threats of the future, the senator personally met with Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth today who informed him of the news. Schumer explained this prestigious designation he helped land for Fort Drum will make it a central part of the Army’s mission to combat emerging national security threats and is expected to bring 1,495 new personnel and soldiers to the North Country, and further support the long-term stability of the base and its central role in our national defense. “Fort Drum has been selected for one of the most prestigious designations by the Army, meaning nearly 1,500 new soldiers and personnel will soon call the North Country home, which will enhance this amazing base as a pillar within America’s national defense strategy. I personally advocated to Army Secretary Wormuth to elevate Fort Drum as the clear choice, and the Army could not have picked a better place than the North Country to lead the mission in protecting our national security,” said Senator Schumer. “Fort Drum is woven into the very fabric of the North Country, and there is no community more eager and able to support the Army in furthering America’s national defense strategy. The Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force represents the future o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-nearly-18-million-for-safer-streets-across-upstate-nythrough-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-lawto-improve-local-roadways-pilot-new-traffic-upgrades-and-strengthen-pedestrian-safety | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER NEARLY $18 MILLION FOR SAFER STREETS ACROSS UPSTATE NY–THROUGH THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW–TO IMPROVE LOCAL ROADWAYS, PILOT NEW TRAFFIC UPGRADES, AND... | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New Grants Will Help NY Communities Develop Safety Action Plans And Boost Road Safety Features In The Capital Region, Rochester-Finger Lakes, And Across Upstate NY Senators Say Fed $$$ Through “Safe Streets and Roads for All” Program, Created In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, To Help Communities Save Lives With Separated Bicycle Lanes, Curb Extensions, And More Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Driving Road Improvements And Paving The Way For Better Safety On Streets Across Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $17,951,433 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants for communities across Upstate New York to improve road safety. Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding will help develop and implement safety action plans for communities across New York, inform improvements along roadways, use “quick-build” strategies to test out safety features, such as separated bicycle lanes or curb extensions at intersections, to help enact new safety features on streets. "From new improved bike and bus lanes to safer intersections and sidewalks, this over $17.9 million investment from our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs law will help give communities from Rochester to Albany the tools they need to develop plans for safer streets while creating jobs. These federal funds will empower localities to enhance roadway safety, develop comprehensive safety action plans, and implement innovative strategies to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike,” said Senator Schumer. “These grants will help improve the safety of our roadways, boost the economy and help save lives by driving forward much needed safety features, stopping accidents before they happen, and laying the foundation for safer streets.” “Investing in projects that improve roadway safety is vital to preventing future traffic tragedies in our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “These grants will allow communities a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-major-10-billion-partnership_spurred-by-his-chips-and-science-act--with-governor-hochul--semiconductor-industry-leaders-to-bring-new-major-expansion-to-the-albany-nanotech-complex-with-nations-most-advanced-rd-technology-with-new-funding-senator-doubles-down-to-get-feds-to-designate-national-semiconductor-technology-center-in-the-capital-region | SCHUMER APPLAUDS MAJOR $10 BILLION PARTNERSHIP – SPURRED BY HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE ACT – WITH GOVERNOR HOCHUL & SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY LEADERS TO BRING NEW MAJOR EXPANSION TO THE ALBANY NANOTECH COMPLEX... | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says New Public-Private Partnership, Spurred From Demand By His CHIPS & Science Law, Further Positions The Capital Region As The Ideal Leading Hub For The National Semiconductor Technology Center And Schumer Is Going All Out To Land This Major Fed Investment Now That We Have Entered The Homestretch The Albany NanoTech Campus Will Become North America’s First and Only High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Public-Private Center – Creating At Least 700 Direct Jobs, Hundreds Of Union Construction Jobs, Bolstering Workforce Training, And Bringing Some Of World’s Most Advanced Machinery To The Capital Region Schumer: Capital Region Has Landed a $10 Billion Rocket-Chip To Further Upstate NY As The Global Center Of Semiconductor Research Building on years of advocacy to elevate Upstate NY and Albany NanoTech as a global center for semiconductor research and manufacturing, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced, alongside Governor Hochul, a $10 billion public-private partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry including IBM, Micron, and others to bring a major new expansion with investment in the world’s most cutting-edge semiconductor machinery to the University at Albany’s NanoTech Complex. Schumer said that the partnership will further propel Albany NanoTech as the premier global center for semiconductor research, and now as we enter the homestretch he is going all out to land the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) that was established in his CHIPS & Science Act in the Capital Region. “This is a landmark day for the Capital Region. With this groundbreaking $10 billion public-private partnership, spurred by my CHIPS and Science Act, industry has made it clear: the Albany NanoTech Complex is home to America’s semiconductor R&D future. This historic partnership will bring the most cutting-edge machinery in the world to Upstate NY, helping make discoveries that engineers today cannot even fathom – ensuring the U.S. leads the world in semiconductor innovation a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-ryan-call-on-the-department-of-defense-to-expedite-clean-up-at-stewart-air-national-guard-base-push-for-new-measures-to-mitigate-pfas-contamination_doubling-down-on-years-long-push-to-clean-up-pollution-in-newburgh-and-new-windsor | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN CALL ON THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO EXPEDITE CLEAN-UP AT STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, PUSH FOR NEW MEASURES TO MITIGATE PFAS CONTAMINATION – DOUBLING DOWN ON YEARS-LONG... | 2023-12-11 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Has Led Charge For Years To Clean Up Stewart ANGB, Where Toxic PFAS Pollution Forced Municipalities Serving Tens Of Thousands Of Newburgh And New Windsor Families To Tap Different Sources For Reliable Access To Safe, Clean Drinking Water Working Alongside Riverkeeper, Reps, In New Letter To DoD Push To Advance The Much Needed Clean Up Of PFAS Schumer, Gillibrand, Ryan: Cleaning Up PFAS At Stewart Air National Guard Base Needs To Be A Top Priority For The DoD Doubling down on years of advocacy to address PFAS pollution in Newburgh and New Windsor, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Pat Ryan today launched a new push to get the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to expedite the environmental remediation and full cleanup of toxic PFAS at Stewart Air National Guard Base (Stewart ANGB). The lawmakers, alongside Riverkeeper and local organizations, are pushing the DoD to prioritize the cleanup at Stewart and explore new measures to stop the ongoing pollution of downstream waters by PFAS from the base – while DOD works to fully implement a comprehensive clean-up plan as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process. "Our call to the Department of Defense is clear: expedite the PFAS cleanup and implement new measures to help protect our waterways from the ongoing threat of this pollution spreading,” said Senator Schumer. “From day one, I’ve pushed DoD’s top brass to clean up the Air National Guard’s mess at Stewart and we need more meaningful action to restore health, safety, and peace of mind to nearby Orange County residents in Newburgh and New Windsor. I want to thank the Riverkeeper and my federal partners, Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Ryan for their commitment to the restoration and protection of our waters in the Hudson Valley and beyond, and I promise to keep fighting to protect the public health and our environment from PFAS pollution.” “The residents of Newburgh, New Windsor, and sur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-ryan-announce-nearly-39-million-for-riverkeeper-for-removal-of-holden-dam-on-quassaick-creek_boosting-ongoing-efforts-to-protect-hudson-river-watershed | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN ANNOUNCE NEARLY $3.9 MILLION FOR RIVERKEEPER FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDEN DAM ON QUASSAICK CREEK – BOOSTING ONGOING EFFORTS TO PROTECT HUDSON RIVER WATERSHED | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Fed $$$ From NFWF Will Fund Removal Of Aging Nearly 100 Year Old Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek In Newburgh – Protecting Local Infrastructure, Enhancing Flood Resilience, And Restoring Critical Habitat For Fish And Wildlife Reps Say This Major Federal Investment For Riverkeeper Was Made Possible Thanks To The Historic Increases They Secured In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Schumer, Gillibrand, Ryan: Major Fed Investment To Remove Obsolete Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek In Newburgh Helping Turn The Tide On Protecting & Restoring The Hudson River Watershed U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan today announced $3,879,000 in federal funding from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) for Riverkeeper to remove the aging Holden Dam on the Quassaick Creek, bordering Newburgh and New Windsor, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the Hudson River Watershed. Schumer personally wrote the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in support of Riverkeeper, with funding made possible thanks to the historic increases secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. The lawmakers said this project will enhance flood resilience from climate change to the surrounding Hudson Valley communities and will protect, enhance and restore critical habitat for local fish and wildlife. "I am proud to announce nearly $3.9 million in federal funding for Riverkeeper to remove the aging Holden Dam on Quassaick Creek – protecting residents from flooding and restoring both local infrastructure as well as critical habitat for local fish and wildlife. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was long overdue investments in protecting the Hudson River Watershed and enhancing flood resilience that I had in mind. Now an aging dam in Newburgh will be transformed to help restore our environments and safeguard our communities from future flooding ,” said Senator Schumer. “This project is a testament to the transformative impact we can… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-eighth-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Eighth Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted an eighth AI Insight Forum focused on the risks associated with AI and how we can mitigate them to maximize the benefits of this powerful technology. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Vijay Balasubramaniyan – Pindrop, CEO & Co-Founder Okezue Bell – Fidutam, President Yoshua Bengio – University of Montreal, Professor Malo Bourgon – Machine Intelligence Research Institute, CEO Martin Casado – Andreessen Horowitz, General Partner Rocco Casagrande – Gryphon Scientific, Executive Chairman Renée Cummings – University of Virginia, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Data Science Huey-Meei Chang – Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Senior China Science & Technology Specialist Janet Haven – Data & Society, Executive Director Jared Kaplan – Anthropic, Co-Founder Aleksander Madry – OpenAI, Head of Preparedness Andrew Ng – AI Fund, Managing General Partner Hodan Omaar – ITIF, Senior Policy Analyst Robert Playter – Boston Dynamics, CEO Stuart Russell – UC Berkley, Professor | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-ninth-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Ninth Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a ninth AI Insight Forum focused on the intersection of AI and national security, including maximizing AI development to bolster America’s military capabilities. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Greg Allen – Center for Strategic and International Studies, Director of Wadhwani Center for AI and Advanced Technologies John Antal – Author, Colonel (ret.) Matthew Biggs – International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, President Teresa Carlson – General Catalyst, Advisor & Investor Bill Chappell – Microsoft, Vice President and CTO, Strategic Missions and Technologies Eric Fanning – Aerospace Industries Association, President & CEO Michele Flournoy – Center for a New American Security, CEO & Co-Founder Alex Karp – Palantir, CEO Charlie McMillan – Los Alamos National Laboratory, Director (ret.) Faiza Patel – Brennan Center for Justice, Senior Director of the Liberty and National Security Program Scott Philips – Vannevar Labs, CTO Rob Portman – Former Senator & Co-Founder of AI Caucus Anna Puglisi – Georgetown University Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Senior Fellow Devaki Raj – CrowdAI, Co-Founder Horacio Rozanski – Booz Allen Hamilton, CEO Eric Schmidt – Special Competitive Studies Project, Chair Jack Shanahan – CNAS Technology & National Security Program, Lieutenant General (USAF, Ret.) Brian Schimpf – Anduril, CEO Patrick Toomey – American Civil Liberties Union, Deputy Director of the National Security Project Brandon Tseng – Shield AI, President & Co-Founder | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-13-million-for-syracuse-university-and-mohawk-valley-community-college-through-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law-to-expand-clean-energy-workforce-training-programs-to-help-students-access-good-paying-jobs-in-hvac-advanced-engineering-and-other-in-demand-industries | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $1.3+ MILLION FOR SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY AND MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE THROUGH THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW TO EXPAND CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO HELP... | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Syracuse University Was Selected As One Of Only 10 Inaugural Building Training and Assessment Centers In The Country, Along With Mohawk Valley Community College, As The Latest Addition To The New Industrial Assessment Centers To Receive Funding To Boost Training For Local Workforce Development New Federal $$$ Made Possible By The Historic Investments Schumer Secured In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Will Help Students Get Hands-On Skills They Need For Good-Paying Union Jobs In The Clean Energy Industry Schumer: My Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Training The Next Generation Of Clean Energy Workers Right Here In Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced today announced $1.3+ million from the Department of Energy (DOE) for Syracuse University and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) to expand workforce training programs for students entering the clean energy workforce. Schumer explained that this federal investment, powered by the historic levels of funding he secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, will bring Syracuse University into an exclusive cohort of only 10 Building Training and Assessment Center (BTAC) in America with $900,000 in funding to grow their clean energy jobs programs, as well as $440,000 for MVCC as the newest addition to the Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) program to help expand their HVAC and advanced manufacturing programs. “Syracuse University and MVCC are being recognized and rewarded as leaders for their growing clean energy workforce training programs, and now new fed funding through our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law will help power the next generation of students to get the skills they need to secure these highly in-demand careers in Upstate NY,” said Senator Schumer. “This $1.3 million will help our students get the hands-on, real-world training they need to succeed in careers from HVAC to advanced engineering. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to passage, it was game-changing investments l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-new-fed-effort-to-address-rural-doctor-shortage-and-help-bring-more-physicians-to-upstate-ny-with-expanded-j-1-visa-waiver-program-through-the-northern-border-regional-comission-helping-address-ongoing-healthcare-worker-shortage-and-increasing-access-to-affordable-high-quality-health-care | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW FED EFFORT TO ADDRESS RURAL DOCTOR SHORTAGE & HELP BRING MORE PHYSICIANS TO UPSTATE NY WITH EXPANDED J-1 VISA WAIVER PROGRAM THROUGH THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMISSION,... | 2023-12-05 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer, Who Delivered Historic Funding Through The Infrastructure Law For The NBRC, Is Leading The Charge In The Senate To Reauthorize And Expand This Vital Agency, Says New Program Is Major Step To Help Recruit Doctors To Upstate New York Communities Like Those In The North Country, CNY, WNY, And Finger Lakes NBRC’s New J-1 Visa Waiver Program Aims To Boost Healthcare By Easing The Visa Requirements For Doctors Who Agree To Practice In Underserved Areas Of The Northern Border Region Like Upstate NY Schumer: New NBRC Visa Program Is Just What The Doctor Ordered To Help Bring More Physicians And Better Healthcare To Upstate NY U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the launch of the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) new J-1 Visa Waiver Program, an initiative the senator has long pushed for which can help recruit and bring more highly needed physicians to rural Upstate New York. Schumer said the new program will help address the healthcare provider shortage in New York and beyond by easing the visa requirements for physicians who are trained in the U.S. and agree to practice in underserved areas of the Northern Border Region. He said NBRC will recommend the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) waive their “two-year home-country physical presence requirement” for eligible physicians seeking to work at healthcare institutions and practices in New York and other states within the NBRC territory. "This is just what the doctor ordered to help recruit more highly qualified physicians and a major step to helping address the national healthcare worker shortage we are seeing in rural communities across America and in Upstate NY. Rural communities from Penn Yan to Plattsburgh, know the struggles of healthcare worker shortages all too well. This long awaited initiative will help provide rural and underserved areas across Upstate New York with quality, affordable healthcare by working to address ongoing physician staffing shortages,” said Senator Schumer. “I am proud to have advoca… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-pushes-feds-for-swift-implementation-of-inflation-reduction-acts-advanced-manufacturing-production-tax-credit-provisions-to-boost-america-made-aluminum-from-companies-like-alcoa-senator-says-updated-guidance-critical-to-leveling-the-playing-field-with-competitors-overseas-and-boosting-aluminum-manufacturing-here-in-america | SCHUMER PUSHES FEDS FOR SWIFT IMPLEMENTATION OF INFLATION REDUCTION ACT’S “ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT” PROVISIONS TO BOOST AMERICA-MADE ALUMINUM FROM COMPANIES LIKE ALCOA; SENATOR... | 2023-12-04 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Led The Inflation Reduction Act To Passage With NY Manufacturers Like Alcoa In Mind; Now He Is Fighting To Ensure They Can Utilize The Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit To Invest In Industrial Production & Strengthen American Operations Following Meeting with Alcoa Top Execs Earlier This Year, Schumer Wrote To Treasury Secretary Yellen Requesting Guidance Be Finalized For Aluminum Tax Credit Schumer: America’s Future For Industry’s Like Aluminum Should Be In The North Country Not Overseas! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed his push calling on the U.S. Department of Treasury to finalize guidance and swiftly implement on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (AMPTC), a critical provision in the Inflation Reduction Act designed to boost primary aluminum production here in America and protect manufacturers, like the North Country’s Alcoa. Schumer explained that with clear and final guidance, the AMPTC would not only strengthen American supply chains, but also allow aluminum manufacturers like Alcoa to invest in domestic industrial production, strengthen American-based operations, and help level the playing field with competitors overseas. “I championed including the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit in the Inflation Reduction Act domestic aluminum manufacturers like the North Country’s Alcoa in mind to boost American manufacturing. This vital tax credit has the potential to empower American manufacturers like Alcoa and boost job growth, and advance clean energy innovations throughout New York. Now, I am determined to ensure that companies like Alcoa, boasting the world's longest-operating aluminum smelter right here in NY, can fully leverage the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit to bolster production and create good-paying jobs,” said Senator Schumer. “This will help leveling the playing field with competitors overseas and strengthen our aluminum manufacturing industry right here in America in places like the North Country. That’s wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-over-700000-in-fed-funding-for-buffalos-freshfix-to-expand-operations-and-connect-local-farmers-with-more-western-ny-buyers-helping-build-a-robust-and-resilient-local-food-economy-to-reduce-food-insecurity-across-the-region | SCHUMER DELIVERS OVER $700,000 IN FED FUNDING FOR BUFFALO’S FRESHFIX TO EXPAND OPERATIONS AND CONNECT LOCAL FARMERS WITH MORE WESTERN NY BUYERS— HELPING BUILD A ROBUST AND RESILIENT LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY... | 2023-12-01 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Fed Funding Will Help Buffalo-Based FreshFix Expand Regional Food Hub To Support Small Farmers, Local Food Businesses, And Nonprofits In WNY FreshFix Has Been Supporting Local And Regional Farmers Since 2016 – Now, Fed $$$ Will Fuel Expansion To Serve New Wholesale Markets, Such As Restaurants, Small Retailers, Nonprofits And Other Small Food Businesses Schumer: Fed $$$ Will Plant The Seeds For FreshFix To Supply The Food Future Of Buffalo! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $732,597 in federal funding for Buffalo’s FreshFix through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service to expand operations and help connect more local farmers, producers with Western New York buyers, such as restaurants, small retailers, nonprofits and other small food businesses working to address food insecurity in Western New York. “People deserve easy access to fresh, healthy locally grown affordable food from here in Western New York. That’s why I’m proud to deliver this USDA investment to help Buffalo’s FreshFix expand their operations – a win-win supporting farmers and producers, and bolstering local food businesses and nonprofits working to address food insecurity in the region,” said Senator Schumer. “Buffalo’s FreshFix has been growing their operations since 2016, helping integrate locally grown produce for home delivery to retail customers, nonprofits, and small food businesses. These federal dollars will help the organization create an even more robust and resilient local food economy that keeps local farmers and producers connected to Western NY buyers, ensuring a fresh and sustainable food future for Buffalo families.” “We work with over 40 small local farmers throughout the year for our retail operation,” said Joshua Bowen, FreshFix Co-Founder. “In talking to these farmers every week, we were seeing a gap in local food aggregation and marketing for small farmers and felt that we could help fill it.” “The project was originally driven by our nonprofit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-seventh-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Seventh Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a seventh AI Insight Forum focused transparency, explainability, intellectual property, and copyright. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Rick Beato, Musician Ben Brooks, Stability AI Mike Capps, Howso Danielle Coffey, News Media Alliance Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA Ali Farhadi, Allen Institute for AI Zach Graves, Foundation for American Innovation Vanessa Holtgrewe, IATSE Mounir Ibrahim, Truepic Dennis Kooker, Sony Music Entertainment Curtis LeGeyt, National Association of Broadcasters Riley McCormack, DigiMarc Cynthia Rudin, Duke University Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild Ben Sheffner, Motion Picture Association Navrina Singh, Credo AI Ziad Sultan, Spotify Andrew Trask, OpenMined | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-after-launching-push-in-jamestown-earlier-this-year-epa-has-heeded-his-calls-to-demolish-and-clean-up-jamestowns-old-contaminated-crawford-furniture-factory-following-fire_removing-an-eyesore-and-helping-return-the-site-to-productive-use-for-the-community | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES, AFTER LAUNCHING PUSH IN JAMESTOWN EARLIER THIS YEAR, EPA HAS HEEDED HIS CALLS TO DEMOLISH AND CLEAN UP JAMESTOWN’S OLD CONTAMINATED CRAWFORD FURNITURE FACTORY FOLLOWING FIRE —... | 2023-11-27 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Jamestown’s Old Crawford Furniture Factory, A Site With Known Hazardous Contamination, Went Up In Flames Late Last Year; Schumer Immediately Came To Jamestown To Lead Charge To Bolster Fed’s Presence At Site, Calling On EPA To Take Action And Help Remove Toxic Debris Now Feds Are Heeding Schumer’s Calls And Will Remove What Remains Of The Structures Destroyed By The Fire and Remove Toxic Asbestos-Containing Debris Ensuring Site Does Not Remain Hazard To The Community And Helping Crumbling Property Become Potential Site Of New Opportunity Schumer: EPA Has Heeded My Calls, Clean Up Starts TODAY For Jamestown’s Old Crawford Furniture Factory After standing in Jamestown earlier this year to launch push to get feds to help clean up the old Crawford Furniture Factory, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has heeded his calls and is officially beginning clean up the hazardous site. After a dangerous fire late last year, that potentially put public health at risk for the community, Schumer came to Jamestown to launch his push for feds to help take financial burden off local taxpayers and help remove hazardous materials at the site and demolish the eyesore so it could potentially become a site for new opportunity. The senator said that following his continued advocacy the EPA is now beginning demolition of the former manufacturing facility at the Allen Street Development Site – knocking down, cleaning up damaged buildings and disposing of toxic asbestos from the deteriorating facility. “The old Crawford Furniture Factory was once a beating heart for Jamestown’s economy, but for too long, this crumbling building sat as an eyesore, and as last year’s fire showed, its continued presence would only put our public health and environment at risk. That is why I personally came to Jamestown to push the EPA to demolish this dangerous site, and why I am proud to announce that cleanup begins today for Jamestown” said Senator Schumer. “This federal cleanup i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-alice-hyde-medical-center-receives-critical-access-hospital-designation-from-centers-for-medicare-and-medicaid-services-to-maintain-essential-care-for-franklin-county-communities | SCHUMER: ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL DESIGNATION FROM CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES TO MAINTAIN ESSENTIAL CARE FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITIES | 2023-11-20 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Status Provides Rural Hospitals Like Alice Hyde With Enhanced Reimbursement Rates To Keep Healthcare Services In Underserved Communities Like Those In Malone Schumer Has Been A Champion Of THE CAH Program For Years And Successfully Saved Several Upstate New York Hospitals At Risk Of Losing Their CAH Status Last Year; As A Result, Schumer Says CAH Status Is Now Heading To Another North Country Hospital, Helping Alice Hyde To Continue Lifesaving Care And Essential Medical Procedures Schumer: CAH Designation Will Be a Game Changer For Alice Hyde And The Franklin County Communities It Serves! Following his advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that Alice Hyde Medical Center has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Schumer said that Alice Hyde’s new status will reduce the community hospital’s financial vulnerability amid financial and operational challenges for rural health care organizations in New York and across the country. Schumer has been a champion of the CAH program for years and successfully saved several Upstate New York hospitals at risk of losing their CAH status last year. "I am thrilled to announce that Alice Hyde Medical Center has received Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation, the result of relentless advocacy to secure essential healthcare services for communities across Franklin County. This designation is a game-changer for Alice Hyde, providing enhanced reimbursement rates that will fortify its financial resilience amid the current challenges facing rural health care organizations,” said Senator Schumer. “That’s why I fought so hard last year to reverse CMS's ill-fated rules change and fought tooth and nail for the CAH program – safeguarding the lifeline of critical medical procedures and lifesaving care for Malone residents. This victory for Alice Hyde underscores the importance of advocating for our rural hospitals in Franklin County and ac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-as-new-yorkers-prepare-for-busy-thanksgiving-travel-week-airlines-are-charging-parents-junk-fees-just-to-sit-with-their-kids-schumer-saying-this-deceptive-practice-that-splits-up-families-needs-to-end-now-and-is-launching-new-push-for-legislation-to-keep-families-flying-together | SCHUMER REVEALS: AS NEW YORKERS PREPARE FOR BUSY THANKSGIVING TRAVEL WEEK, AIRLINES ARE CHARGING PARENTS JUNK FEES JUST TO SIT WITH THEIR KIDS; SCHUMER SAYING THIS DECEPTIVE PRACTICE THAT SPLITS UP... | 2023-11-20 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Record Thanksgiving Travel Expected This Year Across America, Schumer Says It Is Unacceptable That Airlines Would Charge Extra $$$ Just To Sit With Their Kids Schumer Has Led This Fight For Years And Says Legislation Is How We Can Finally Land Solution To Getting Rid Of These Junk Fees That Split Up Families Once And For All Schumer: It’s Time To Make Traveling Less Turbulent For Families And Create Fee-Free Family Seating! Standing with New York families as airports prepare for one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks on record, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed that many airlines are charging parents deceptive junk fees just to sit with their kids when they travel that can lead to families getting split up on flights. Schumer, who has led the fight against fees like these for years, is now pushing for legislation, the Families Fly Together Act, to prohibit these deceptive fees on parents that 6/10 of the major airlines haven’t committed to removing and finally create fee-free family seating to keep parents and kids together when they fly. “This Thanksgiving travel week is going to be one of the busiest on record, and airlines are making a stressful travel time even more turbulent by charging junk fees to parents who want to sit with their kids on flights. Plain and simple, parents should not be the ones to pay the price for wanting to care for and keep their kids safe while traveling,” said Senator Schumer. “That’s why I’m pushing for legislation that protects families and lowers travel costs by eliminating junk fees for parents in New York and across the country. The Families Fly Together Act is the ticket to stopping airlines - which already make billions of dollars in profits - from charging families deceptive unaffordable and unnecessary fees, and I won’t stop fighting until we’ve ended this ridiculous practice.” "As a mom of three young children, I know that air travel as a family is already a complex dance of logistics, expenses, and inevitable chaos. I want to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-rochester-families-preparing-for-thanksgiving-vital-fed-nutrition-program-used-by-21000-finger-lakes-kids-moms-and-babies-is-in-limbo-senator-launches-push-to-support-rochesters-foodlink-and-help-ny-families-keep-food-on-the-tables-beyond-the-holiday-season | SCHUMER: WITH ROCHESTER FAMILIES PREPARING FOR THANKSGIVING, VITAL FED NUTRITION PROGRAM USED BY 21,000+ FINGER LAKES KIDS, MOMS, & BABIES IS IN LIMBO; SENATOR LAUNCHES PUSH TO SUPPORT ROCHESTER’S... | 2023-11-20 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Rochester’s Foodlink Is The Nation’s First And Only Mobile Curbside Grocery Store Eligible For WIC, But With Food Bank Already Spread Thin For Busy Holiday Season If Program Were To Run Out Of Funds It Could Put Major Strain On Local Families And Operations Senator Says Fed Nutrition Program Has Long Enjoyed Bipartisan Support, But Says The House Can’t Keep Kicking The Can Down The Road Schumer: We Can’t Let Tables Go Empty After The Holiday Season For Rochester Women And Children Standing at Foodlink, the regional food bank based in Rochester, NY as families prepare for Thanksgiving, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed how the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) which supports 21,000+ kids, moms, and babies in the Finger Lakes region alone is in limbo and how without action many could see empty tables after the holiday season. Schumer explained that this program is especially vital for Rochester’s Foodlink as the operator of the nation’s first and only WIC-eligible mobile curbside grocery store, and if this program were to not receive additional funds by mid-January it could have many families struggling to keep food on the table after the holiday season. “Every Finger Lakes family deserves access to nutritious and affordable food to put on their dinner tables. As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, it is more important, now than ever before, that Rochester and Foodlink can serve struggling families in our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “We must not leave the vital funding for this program off the dinner plate for the over 21,000 kids, babies and moms who need fresh and healthy food most. The recipe to successfully help families access the healthy food they deserve without the fear of funding running out is clear. Making this investment is the key ingredient needed, which is why I’m pushing to safeguard our Rochester families and the vital foodbanks like Foodlink that families here rely on to afford the nutritious food they … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-new-agreement-with-china-on-fentanyl-could-be-major-step-forward-to-curb-opioid-crisis-in-new-york-but-now-we-need-to-hold-china-accountable-and-make-sure-there-is-compliance-senator-details-new-deal-with-china-to-crack-down-on-illicit-fentanyl-and-vows-to-watch-like-a-hawk-for-progress | SCHUMER: NEW AGREEMENT WITH CHINA ON FENTANYL COULD BE MAJOR STEP FORWARD TO CURB OPIOID CRISIS IN NEW YORK, BUT NOW WE NEED TO HOLD CHINA ACCOUNTABLE AND MAKE SURE THERE IS COMPLIANCE; SENATOR... | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Led Bipartisan Delegation And Personally Met With China’s President Xi Last Month To Demand Immediate Action To Stop Fentanyl Coming To America Yesterday, President Biden — Citing Schumer’s Diplomacy — Announced New Deal To Crack Down On Chinese Companies Selling Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals, Increase Law Enforcement Cooperation With U.S., And Work At Senior Level To Directly Address Crisis Schumer: We Still Have To Watch China Like A Hawk As Part Of New Deal To Cut Flow Of Deadly Fentanyl In NY And Nation Following his personal meeting in China with President Xi Jinping last month, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today detailed how the new deal President Biden has struck with China to crack down on the scourge of fentanyl could be a major step forward to curb the opioid crisis in New York, but said now more than ever it is imperative to hold China accountable and ensure there is compliance with their commitments. “The agreement President Biden has announced with China is a long overdue step which has the potential to help cut off the supply of fentanyl at its source and stop this drug before it ever enters our country and hits the streets of New York, but now it is more vital than ever to hold China accountable for the commitments they have made,” said Senator Schumer. “Fentanyl has wreaked havoc in New York and across America, with this crisis stemming in large part in China, where large chemical companies openly and illicitly sell precursor chemicals to buyers in places like Mexico, where it is manufactured and illegally shipped to our most vulnerable communities here in NY. During my visit to China last month we were pointed and direct with President Xi, I told him the devastating impact I have seen the opioid crisis have on New York families. I am pleased to see China take what could be a major step forward to cut off the flow of fentanyl and I am going to be watching like a hawk for progress.” Specifically, Schumer explained China’s has said it will take new action to enforce its… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-syracuses-ppc-broadband-experiencing-major-growth-bringing-production-back-from-overseas-with-nearly-200-jobs-expected-by-the-end-of-2024-thanks-to-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law_building-americas-high-speed-internet-future-here-in-central-ny | SCHUMER REVEALS: SYRACUSE’S PPC BROADBAND EXPERIENCING MAJOR GROWTH, BRINGING PRODUCTION BACK FROM OVERSEAS WITH NEARLY 200 JOBS EXPECTED BY THE END OF 2024 THANKS TO THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW... | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Secured Billions To Grow Broadband And Included Critical “Buy American” Provisions To Boost Upstate NY Manufacturers, And Now Thanks To His Efforts PPC Broadband Is Growing In Central NY Bringing Production Back From Overseas Senator Says, Since President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Was Enacted, PPC Has Seen Major Growth And Is Now Investing In New Production Lines – Already Adding Nearly 120 Good-Paying Jobs, With 70+ New Jobs By End Of 2024 Schumer: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Boosting Good-Paying Jobs For Syracuse & Helping Cement CNY As Home To America’s Broadband Future! After visiting last year to highlight how the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs law would be a boon for the region’s growing broadband industry, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed how Belden’s Broadband Solutions Business, PPC Broadband in East Syracuse, is already experiencing major job growth and now is bringing production back from overseas to Central NY. Schumer explained that PPC, which makes components critical to broadband connections, is expecting to have nearly 200 jobs in Central New York with more than half already hired and applications open now directly, because of the “Buy America” requirements and billions in federal investment he secured to build out high-speed internet across New York and the nation. Schumer said this will take the business from nearly 350 employees in 2021 prior to the law to about 550 by the end of 2024. "When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, I made sure it super-charged high-speed internet build out and that it would do so with companies and components right here in the USA. And that has turned into job, jobs, jobs in Syracuse. PPC Broadband is bringing production back from overseas to Central NY, adding hundreds of new good-paying jobs, as they ramp up production of key components to supply the boom in broadband buildout sparked by my federal infrastructure law,” said Senator Schumer. “If we are building it in Amer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-statement-on-planned-resignation-of-congressman-brian-higgins | SCHUMER STATEMENT ON PLANNED RESIGNATION OF CONGRESSMAN BRIAN HIGGINS | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | New York, N.Y. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement on Congressman Brian Higgins’ planned resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives: “After over three decades of dedicated public service and steadfast commitment to his constituents, Brian Higgins has left an indelible mark on the Buffalo Niagara region. Brian has been a devoted leader, who fought every day to bring Western NY’s voice to Washington,” said Senator Schumer. “Brian has left an impressive legacy in his wake, and I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve accomplished over the past 19 years and wish him the best in this next chapter.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/with-national-milk-carton-shortage-hitting-ny-dairy-farmers-and-schools-schumer-calls-on-usda-to-investigate-work-with-industry-leaders-to-address-shortage_and-make-sure-upstate-nys-dairy-farmers-have-support-they-need-to-continue-providing-essential-milk-to-schools-across-ny-and-america | WITH NATIONAL MILK CARTON SHORTAGE HITTING NY DAIRY FARMERS AND SCHOOLS, SCHUMER CALLS ON USDA TO INVESTIGATE, WORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS TO ADDRESS SHORTAGE – AND MAKE SURE UPSTATE NY’S DAIRY FARMERS... | 2023-11-13 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | If Not Addressed, Current Milk Carton Shortage Could Have Negative Impacts On Our Farmers Or Create Challenges in Getting Milk To Schools – Senator Says USDA Is Uniquely Positioned To Investigate Problem From A National Level and Propose Solutions Schumer Wants USDA To Ensure Dairy Farmers Have Technical Support Needed To Get Through Shortage, Work With Industry Leaders To Find Any & All Creative Solutions To Get Milk To Our Schools, And Investigate Shortage To Stop Disruptions Like This From Happening In The Future And Minimize Downstream Impacts Schumer To USDA: Feds Can’t Skim This Problem, We Need Not 1%, Not 2% Of Their Help . . . But The WHOLE Agency’s Efforts To Investigate And Make Sure NY Dairy Farms And Schools Have Support They Need U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take action on the national milk carton shortage hitting dairy farmers and schools in New York and states across the country. Schumer urged the USDA to not only ensure NY dairy farmers have the technical support they need to get through the shortage, but also to work with industry leaders to devise creative solutions to get milk to our school lunchrooms and to investigate the shortage to stop disruptions like this from happening in the future and minimize downstream impacts. “Milk is an essential part of our students’ school lunches and the lifeblood of our Upstate NY agricultural economy, but with a national milk carton shortage looming over our schools, now is the time for the USDA to step up to ensure our farmers get more support to continue their essential work. That is why I am calling on the USDA to start to work with industry leaders to address this shortage we are seeing nationwide, and provide all the leadership and technical support needed to help our New York dairy farmers,” said Senator Schumer. “The USDA is uniquely positioned to investigate this problem from a national level and work with the dairy industry, our farmers, and schools to mitigate the i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-fifth-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Fifth Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a fifth AI Insight Forum focused on AI and its impact on elections and democracy. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Alex Stamos, Director, Stanford Internet Observatory, Stanford University Amy Cohen, Executive Director, National Association of State Election Directors Ari Cohn, Free Speech Counsel, TechFreedom Ben Ginsberg, Volker Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Hoover Institution Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Andy Parsons, Senior Director of the Content Authenticity Initiative, Adobe Jennifer Huddleston, Tech Policy Research Fellow, CATO Institute Jessica Brandt, Policy Director - Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Initiative and Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Institution Melanie Campbell, President and CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Matt Masterson, Director of Information Integrity, Microsoft Michael Chertoff, Executive Chairman, Chertoff Group (Former Secretary of Department of Homeland Security) Lawrence Norden, Senior Director - Elections and Government, Brennan Center for Justice Neil Potts, Vice President of Public Policy within Trust and Safety, Facebook/META Dave Vorhaus, Director, Global Elections Integrity, Google Yael Eisenstat, Vice President of the Center for Technology & Society, Anti-Defamation League Kara Frederick, Director of the Tech Policy Center, The Heritage Foundation Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, State of Michigan | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-sixth-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Sixth Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a sixth AI Insight Forum focused on the intersection of two key issues in AI policy: privacy and liability. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Arthur Evans Jr, CEO, American Psychological Association Chris Lewis, CEO, Public Knowledge Mackenzie Arnold, Head of Strategy and liability specialist, Legal Priorities Project Daniel Castro, Vice President, ITIF Ganesh Sitaraman, New York Alumni Chancellor's Chair in Law, Vanderbilt Law Tracy Pizzo Frey, Advisor, Common Sense Media Samir Jain, Vice President of Policy, Center for Democracy and Technology Mutale Nkonde, CEO, AI For the People Rashad Robinson, President, Color of Change Stuart Ingis, Chairman, Venable Stuart Appelbaum, President, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Bernard Kim, CEO, Match Group Zachary Lipton, Chief Science Officer, Abridge Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Mark Surman, President and Executive Director, Mozilla | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-helping-land-breeze-airways-in-plattsburgh-earlier-this-year-applauds-new-expanded-service-with-seasonal-flights-to-tampa | SCHUMER, AFTER HELPING LAND BREEZE AIRWAYS IN PLATTSBURGH EARLIER THIS YEAR, APPLAUDS NEW EXPANDED SERVICE WITH SEASONAL FLIGHTS TO TAMPA | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After his continued advocacy helped land Breeze Airways in Plattsburgh earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today applauded Breeze’s announcement of new expanded service out of Plattsburgh International Airport with seasonal flights to Tampa, Florida. "I am thrilled that Breeze Airways is spreading its wings and expanding its service in the North Country with additional seasonal flights to sunny Tampa, Florida,” said Senator Schumer. “Breeze Airways continued expansion in Upstate New York is blowing a gust of fresh air into new affordable air service for Plattsburgh and families across the North Country. The federal funds I have worked hard to deliver will keep Plattsburgh International in stellar shape, and I am glad that Breeze has decided to further expand its North Country service.” “The addition of Tampa service points to the strength of the Plattsburgh-Montreal market and continued opportunities for expanding air service in the region,” saidChristopher Krieg, Airport Director, Plattsburgh International Airport. “We appreciate Breeze Airway’s continued partnership with Clinton County and the ongoing support and advocacy our elected officials provide to the North Country.” Schumer has been a longtime advocate of Plattsburgh International Airport. Over the past few years alone, he’s secured over $9.8 million in federal funding for the regional hub, delivering $7.6 million in his Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, as well as $2.2 million in the American Rescue Plan. Schumer has long fought long and hard to bring affordable air services like Breeze Airways to Upstate New York. Last year, Schumer brought Breeze Airways to Upstate New York for the first time after launching a major push for the airline to establish service out of Syracuse Hancock International Airport to unserved, high demand areas. Additionally, Schumer helped Breeze land at its second Upstate NY airport earlier this year, launching the airline’s service at Plattsburgh International Airport. But Sena… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-ryan-prepare-for-takeoff_breeze-airways-will-launch-new-service-at-orange-countys-stewart-international-airport-with-direct-flights-to-orlando-and-charleston | SCHUMER, RYAN: “PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF”- BREEZE AIRWAYS WILL LAUNCH NEW SERVICE AT ORANGE COUNTY’S STEWART INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH DIRECT FLIGHTS TO ORLANDO AND CHARLESTON | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Schumer Helped Land Breeze’s First Service In New York In 2022, Reps Say Breeze Is Continuing To Expand Their Air Service Across New York, Adding Stewart International Airport To Its National Network With New Direct Flights To Orlando And Charleston Schumer, Ryan: Get Ready Orange County…Breeze Airways Has Landed In The Hudson Valley! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan today announced that Breeze Airways has agreed to expand and enhance its operations by launching new service out of Orange County’s Stewart International Airport with the addition of new round trip flights from Orange County to Orlando, Florida and Charleston, South Carolina starting in February. Schumer and Ryan said Breeze Airways has officially landed at its fifth NY airport, adding flights for Hudson Valley families to highly desired vacation destinations. “Hudson Valley: prepare for takeoff because new air service is coming to Orange County. For years I have fought to increase service at Stewart Airport and I am proud Breeze Airways has decided to take flight in Orange County. Their new service will help the local Hudson Valley economy soar and better connect the region with the key destinations for our families,” said Senator Schumer. “Breeze Airways’ continued expansion in New York is blowing a gust of fresh air into new affordable air service for Orange County and families across the Hudson Valley. The federal funds I have worked hard to deliver will keep Stewart International in stellar shape, and I am glad that Breeze has heeded my call to continue expansion within New York; the sky is the limit for Stewart International and I will keep fighting to help the airport grow and reach new heights.” “This is a huge win for not just Orange County, but the entire Hudson Valley,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “This exciting investment will stimulate tourism, bolster economic development and bring new jobs to the region. We worked hard to add these new routes, and I look forward to Hudson Valley fami… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-a-decade-of-relentless-advocacy-schumer-announces-launch-of-the-capital-district-transportation-authoritys-new-busplus-purple-line_connecting-ualbany-the-downtown-and-beyond---boosting-fast-accessible-and-affordable-transportation-across-the-capital-region | AFTER A DECADE OF RELENTLESS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S NEW BUSPLUS PURPLE LINE – CONNECTING UALBANY, THE DOWNTOWN, AND BEYOND - BOOSTING... | 2023-11-06 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says After A Decade Of Delivering Historic Federal $$$, CDTA Is Rolling Out Its Third Bus Rapid Transit Line – Allowing Riders Fast And Affordable Access To Downtown, College of St. Rose, UAlbany, Crossgates Mall And Other Destinations Across Capital Region In October 2013, Schumer Urged Feds To Support CDTA’s Application To Join The FTA Capital Investment Grant Program & Become Eligible For Federal Dollars; Since Then The Senator Has Delivered Tens of Millions For CDTA – Making Today’s Launch Of New BusPlus Purple Line Possible Schumer: New BusPlus Purple Line Will Keep CDTA And Capital Region Riders Rolling Into The Future! After launching his push almost exactly a decade ago to transform Capital Region bus transit with new service, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the launch of the Capital District Transportation Authority’s (CDTA) new BusPlus Purple Line, which will run from Downtown Albany along the Washington and Western Avenue corridors to Crossgates Mall. Schumer, who delivered the $60+ million to make the Purple line possible and tens of millions of additional funding, said CDTA’s third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line will provide limited stop service along the busiest corridors in the Capital Region, offering faster and more frequency than traditional bus operations. “Ten years ago, I stood with Carm Basile at the College of St. Rose and committed to building on the success of the BusPlus Red Line, with a vision for a 40-mile network of bus rapid transit in the Capital Region. After years of relentless advocacy, the BusPlus Purple Line has finally arrived for Capital Region commuters, and completes that vision! I’m thrilled to see that after delivering nearly $115 million in federal investment to help CDTA realize this dream, Albany riders will now have fast, accessible, and affordable access to destinations across the Capital Region,” said Senator Schumer. “Reliable transportation connecting key areas of the city will help to revitalize the local economy in an env… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-fourth-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Fourth Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-11-06 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a fourth AI Insight Forum focused on highest impact areas, including important topics like AI in the financial sector and health industry, and how AI developers and deployers can best mitigate potential harms. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Arvind Narayanan, Princeton University Alvin Velazquez, Service Employees International Union Cathy O’Neil, ORCAA Dave Girouard, Upstart Dominique Harrison, Brookings Institution Hoan Ton-That, Clearview AI Jason Oxman, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) Julia Stoyanovich, New York University Margaret Mitchell, Hugging Face Lisa Rice, National Fair Housing Alliance Prem Natarajan, Capital One Reggie Townsend, SAS Seth Hain, Epic Surya Mattu, Princeton University Tulsee Doshi, Google | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-third-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Third Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-11-06 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a third AI Insight Forum focused on the intersection of AI and the workforce. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Allyson Knox, Microsoft Ameenah Salaam, Communications Workers of America (CWA) Anton Korinek, University of Virginia Arnab Chakraborty, Accenture Austin Keyser, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Bonnie Castillo, National Nurses United Chris Hyams, Indeed Daron Acemoglu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology José-Marie Griffiths, Dakota State University Michael Fraccaro, Mastercard Michael R. Strain, American Enterprise Institute Patrick Gaspard, Center for American Progress Paul Schwalb, UNITE HERE Rachel Lyons, United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/governor-hochul-and-majority-leader-schumer-unveil-ttm-technologies-plans-to-invest-up-to-130-million-for-manufacturing-plant-in-the-town-of-dewitt-boosting-upstate-new-yorks-transformation-into-global-chipmaking-hub | GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND MAJORITY LEADER SCHUMER UNVEIL TTM TECHNOLOGIES’ PLANS TO INVEST UP TO $130 MILLION FOR MANUFACTURING PLANT IN THE TOWN OF DEWITT, BOOSTING UPSTATE NEW YORK’S TRANSFORMATION INTO... | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Proposed Manufacturing Facility Will Produce High-Tech Printed Circuit Boards to Enhance National Security, Creating an Estimated 400 Good-Paying Jobs in Central New York – Just One Week After Region Landed Prestigious Federal Tech Hub Designation for Semiconductors TTM Selects New York State Following Extensive Yearlong Site Assessment and Selection Process Involving 16 Other States Builds on Governor Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer’s Continued Progress Toward Growing New York’s Semiconductor Ecosystem and Attracting 21st Century Businesses and Jobs Governor Kathy Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer today announced that TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions, intends to invest up to $130 million to build a greenfield high-tech manufacturing facility in the Town of DeWitt, Onondaga County, creating an estimated 400 good-paying jobs. TTM will produce ultra-high density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, TTM’s most advanced PCBs that will be primarily used for U.S. military applications and crucial to the U.S. semiconductor industry, at its new facility, which will be co-located on 24 acres adjacent to TTM’s existing production facility in DeWitt. TTM’s new plant will be one of the first in the nation to specialize in manufacturing PCBs and advanced packaging. TTM will also invest in research and development that will further integrated-circuit substrate and HDI PCB technologies across the United States. “From Micron’s historic investment in the Town of Clay to TTM’s plans to invest up to $130 million for a new plant in the Town of DeWitt, a global chipmaking hub is rising in Central New York,” Governor Hochul said, “TTM’s printed circuit boards sit at the cutting edge of chip technology, and thanks to New York’s robust chips ecosystem, partnerships with the Majority Leader and other stakeholders, and a bold commitment from the state, TTM is ready to join our thriving chips sector and bring 400 good-paying jobs upstate. Companies like TTM are helping to strengthen N… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-nearly-983000-for-jamestown-through-the-inflation-reduction-act-to-help-lower-utility-costs-for-families-modernize-homes-in-underserved-neighborhoods-and-boost_affordable-clean-energy-in-wny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $983,000 FOR JAMESTOWN THROUGH THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO HELP LOWER UTILITY COSTS FOR FAMILIES, MODERNIZE HOMES IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS, AND BOOST AFFORDABLE CLEAN... | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Fed $$$ Will Allow City of Jamestown To Increase Number Of Energy-Efficient Homes In Underserved WNY Communities – Lowering Energy Costs With Ecofriendly Upgrades Like Heat Pumps And Improved Weatherization Schumer Secured Historic Investments For Environmental Justice In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Climate Investment In U.S. History – With Communities Like Jamestown In Mind; Now, Nearly $983K Is Heading To WNY To Help Tackle Climate Change And Lower Costs For Homeowners Schumer: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Building A Cleaner, More Affordable Future For Jamestown! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced nearly $983,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program to support the City of Jamestown’s efforts to increase energy-efficient housing in underserved neighborhoods. Schumer said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic investments he secured for environmental justice in the Inflation Reduction Act. This funding will help Jamestown ensure underserved communities have access to energy-efficient, upgraded housing to lower energy costs and help fight climate change. “More energy efficient housing and lower utility costs will soon be heading to homes across Jamestown thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. When I led the Inflation Reduction Act to passage, promoting clean energy for communities in Jamestown and across Western NY were at the top of my mind. I am proud to help deliver this major federal investment to power Upstate NY’s clean energy future,” said Senator Schumer. “Investments like these are a blueprint for how we can lower costs for families, all while fighting climate change, and making our neighborhoods cleaner for all. Jamestown, you’ll be saying home sweet home soon, with more modern energy efficient homes in neighborhoods that need it most.” “The alternative energy upgrades provided to the selected homes through this initiative will serve as a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-5-million_through-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law--to-complete-the-long-awaited-port-of-ogdensburgs-terminal-expansion-project | SCHUMER SECURES $5+ MILLION – THROUGH THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW – TO COMPLETE THE LONG-AWAITED PORT OF OGDENSBURG’S TERMINAL EXPANSION PROJECT | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Since 2017, Schumer Fought To Deliver Funding To Port Of Ogdensburg To Deepen And Expand This Vital Trade Artery For The North Country; Now Schumer Has Delivered The Final Piece Of The Puzzle To Complete The Expansion Schumer Says Major Fed Investment Will Allow Port To Expand Its Main Dock Terminal –Increasing Export Capacity, Dredging The Harbor, Improving Access To Global Markets For Local Businesses, And Boosting Resiliency Of The North Country Economy Schumer: With Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Investment, Port Of Ogdensburg Can Now Go Full Steam Ahead On Expansion – Strengthening Its Presence In The North Country For Decades To Come U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $5,107,649 in federal funding from the U.S Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) for the Port of Ogdensburg Terminal Expansion Project. Schumer said the major investment was made possible by the historic investments in his Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law and will fund an expansion of the Port of Ogdensburg’s main dock terminal, deepening the harbor, increasing export capacity, improving quality of the port’s infrastructure, and boosting economic activity at the Port for decades to come. “The Port of Ogdensburg is moving full speed ahead with expanding their vital operations as the economic engine of the North Country thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs law. This over $5 million federal boost will help complete the much needed expansion of the Port’s main dock terminal – increasing export capacity and enhancing its ability to serve the Upstate NY businesses,” said Senator Schumer. “The Port of Ogdensburg Harbor is seeing more hustle and bustle than ever before, and now with the expansion more business can boost our harbor and uplift communities across the North Country. I’m proud to deliver the federal dollars to complete the final phase of this long awaited project, so the Port of Ogdensburg can continue to play a vital role in the region’s econ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-400k-for-new-delaware-county-line-worker-training-program-senator-says-fed_will-power-workforce-training-for-hundreds-of-good-paying-jobs-across-the-southern-tier-and-upstate-ny | SCHUMER SECURES $400K FOR NEW DELAWARE COUNTY LINE-WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM; SENATOR SAYS FED $$$ WILL POWER WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR HUNDREDS OF GOOD-PAYING JOBS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN TIER AND UPSTATE NY | 2023-10-27 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Delaware County Electric Cooperative Provides Electricity To Thousands Of Rural Families & Small Businesses – Schumer Says This Critical Fed Investment Will Support Co-Op Efforts To Provide Affordable Utilities To Rural Communities Schumer Visited Delaware County Earlier This Year To Launch Push To Secure Fed $$$ For DCEC’s Advanced Line-Worker Training Program – With $400K From Appalachian Regional Commission’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Coming To Delaware County, DCEC Can Now Expand Training And Improve Access To Hundreds Of Good-Paying Jobs Maintaining And Modernizing Infrastructure Across The Southern Tier Schumer: Fed $$$ For DCEC Will Supercharge Good-Paying Jobs, Upgrade Infrastructure, And Bring Reliable Electricity To Rural Communities Across The Southern Tier! After visiting Delaware County earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $400,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Delaware County Electric Cooperative (DCEC) to develop training curriculum and acquire supplies for its advanced line-worker training program. Earlier this year, Schumer visited Delaware County to launch an all-out push for DCEC’s new line-worker training program, projected to help train hundreds of workers for good-paying, jobs in the Southern Tier. The senator said this critical funding will create and support high-quality American jobs improving electricity service in rural areas, expanding access to affordable clean energy, and upgrading telecommunications infrastructure needed to power the local economy. “Delaware County Electric Cooperative has long helped provide affordable electricity to our farms, families, and businesses in rural communities like here in Delaware County and across the Southern Tier. That is why after standing with our Delaware County linemen earlier this year I promised to fight to deliver resources to help grow their line-worker training program – not only helping to connect workers to good-paying jobs, but also supporting DCEC’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statements-from-the-second-bipartisan-senate-forum-on-artificial-intelligence | Statements From The Second Bipartisan Senate Forum On Artificial Intelligence | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), and Todd Young (R-IN) hosted a second AI Insight Forum with a diverse group of experts on AI Innovation. Below are the statements made at the forum: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Opening Statement Closing Statement Marc Andreessen – Andreessen Horowitz, Co-founder & General Partner Ylli Bajraktari – SCSP, President & CEO Amanda Ballantyne – AFL-CIO Technology Institute, Director Manish Bhatia – Micron, Executive Vice President Stella Biderman – EleutherAI, Executive Director Austin Carson – SeedAI, Founder & President Steve Case – Revolution, Chairman & CEO Patrick Collison – Stripe, Co-founder & CEO John Doerr – Kleiner Perkins, Chairman Jodi Forlizzi – Carnegie Mellon University, Professor Aidan Gomez – Cohere, Co-founder & CEO Derrick Johnson – NAACP, President & CEO Sean McClain – AbSci, Founder & CEO Alondra Nelson – Institute for Advanced Study, Professor Kofi Nyarko – Morgan State University, Professor Alexandra Reeve Givens – Center for Democracy and Technology, President & CEO Rafael Reif – MIT, Former President Evan Smith – Altana Technologies, Co-founder & CEO Max Tegmark – Future of Life Institute, President | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-that-following-his-all-out-effort-binghamton-wins-prestigious-federal-tech-hub-designation_from-his-chips-and-science-bill--to-become-the-nations-next-hub-for-battery-innovation-research--manufacturing | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES THAT FOLLOWING HIS ALL-OUT EFFORT, BINGHAMTON WINS PRESTIGIOUS FEDERAL TECH HUB DESIGNATION — FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE BILL — TO BECOME THE NATION’S NEXT HUB FOR BATTERY INNOVATION,... | 2023-10-24 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Championed Binghamton’s Proposal, Helping It To Become 1 Of Only 31 Regions Across Nation To Receive Highly Competitive Tech Hub Designation After Schumer’s Relentless Advocacy, Binghamton University Secured A Historic $113+M Last Year To Establish A Battery Technology & Manufacturing Hub In The Southern Tier; Now, Because Of Tech Hubs Competition Schumer Created In His CHIPS & Science Bill, Binghamton Has Been Officially Recognized As The Region To Lead the Nation in Battery Innovation Schumer: With Tech Hub Designation, Binghamton Has Been Officially Recognized As The Core Of Innovation For America’s Battery Belt After delivering an unprecedented federal investment to jumpstart Binghamton’s growing battery hub last year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced Binghamton University’s New Energy New York (NENY) project has just won the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation, which he created in the CHIPS & Science Act, accelerating the Southern Tier’s emergence as America’s next battery tech hub. Binghamton will now be part of an exclusive group, comprised of only 31 regions in America, with the opportunity to compete for significant federal funding to transform Upstate NY into the core of America’s battery belt. “For months you could feel the electricity and excitement in Binghamton over the growing battery industry, but today lightning has struck and I am proud to announce the region has officially won the prestigious federal designation as America’s next battery Tech Hub. Binghamton University, its partners, and I have worked hand-in-hand to bring this idea to life, and now the ultimate recognition of the Southern Tier as the home to the future of our nation’s battery innovation has become a reality,” said Senator Schumer. “I created the Tech Hubs program in my CHIPS & Science Bill, always with Upstate NY in mind, because I knew with federal investment we could write a new chapter for Upstate NY. With Tech Hubs we can breathe new life into our cities with the industries of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-following-his-all-out-effort-buffalo-rochester-syracuse-region-wins-prestigious-federal-tech-hub-designation-from-his-chips-and-science-bill-to-become-americas-semiconductor-superhighway | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES FOLLOWING HIS ALL OUT EFFORT, BUFFALO-ROCHESTER-SYRACUSE REGION WINS PRESTIGIOUS FEDERAL TECH HUB DESIGNATION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE BILL TO BECOME AMERICA’S SEMICONDUCTOR... | 2023-10-23 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Created Regional Tech Hubs Competition And Championed Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse To Help Them Become 1 Of Only 31 Regions Across Nation To Receive Tech Hub Designation Out Of Hundreds Of Applications– Opening Up Exclusive Opportunity For Significant Federal $$$ To Boost Semiconductor Workforce And Critical Supply Chains In Upstate NY Schumer Pulled Out All The Stops To Land Tech Hub Designation For Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse To Help Attract New Companies From Across America With National Spotlight On Upstate NY, Train Future Tech Workforce, And Advance Next Frontier Of R&D Schumer: With Official Tech Hub Designation, Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse Region Is Primed To Become America’s Next Semiconductor Superhighway! After years of relentless advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region has just won the prestigious federal Tech Hub designation he created in the CHIPS & Science Act, putting Upstate NY further on the road to becoming America’s semiconductor superhighway. Schumer pulled out all the stops to bolster the tri-city region to beat out hundreds of other applications in the nationwide competition. The proposal called the “NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub” will build on the historic investments Schumer delivered that have spurred a boom in semiconductor manufacturing and innovation across Upstate NY and with today’s designation, will now be in an exclusive group of only 31 regions in America to compete for potentially billions in federal funding to transform Upstate NY as a global hub for workforce training, innovation, and manufacturing of semiconductor technology. “Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse are officially on the road to becoming America’s semiconductor superhighway. I created this program with Upstate NY in mind, and now three of our own cities that helped build America, have not only won the exclusive federal Tech Hub designation for semiconductors, but also won a once in a generation opportunity to write a new chapter for Upstate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-national-grid-awarded-nearly-50-million-through-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law-to-improve-grid-resiliency-create-good-paying-jobs-and-integrate-more-clean-energy-into-electric-infrastructure-across-upstate-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NATIONAL GRID AWARDED NEARLY $50 MILLION THROUGH BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW TO IMPROVE GRID RESILIENCY, CREATE GOOD PAYING JOBS AND INTEGRATE MORE CLEAN ENERGY INTO... | 2023-10-19 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Supercharged The Department Of Energy’s Resiliency Programs With Billions In New Funding In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law So Communities Across Upstate NY Could Supercharge Electric Grid Resiliency And Reliability With New Funding, National Grid Plans To Implement New Digital Tech Across Upstate NY & Massachusetts To More Easily Integrate Clean Energy Resources While Boosting Resiliency Of Power Grid And Strengthening Workforce Training Programs Across The State Schumer: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Powering A Cleaner, More Resilient Power Grid Across Upstate NY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced $49,642,758 through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program for National Grid to supercharge the implementation of clean energy and boost the resiliency of Upstate NY’s power grid, as well as Massachusetts. Schumer explained that this major federal investment is powered by the historic funds he secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law and will help communities across NY implement new digital technology that improves electric system resilience, reliability, improving control over electric systems, and helping incorporate more clean energy into Upstate NY’s power grid. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law is about to supercharge National Grid’s efforts to modernize our electric infrastructure, helping integrate more clean energy, and making our power grid more resilient,” said Senator Schumer. “When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was the win-win-win of life-saving investments in grid resilience, creating good paying jobs, and that promoting clean energy that I had top of mind. I am proud to help deliver this major federal investment to power Upstate NY’s clean energy future and power the future of New York’s electric infrastructure.” “We’re excited to deliver The Future Grid Project to deploy innovative technology solutions for our New York customers,” said R… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-jamestown-awarded-17-million-through-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law-to-power-up-new-microgrid-for-reliable-affordable-electricity-downtown-create-new-good-paying-union-jobs-and-improve-grid-resiliency-for-broader-jamestown-community-in-extreme-weather | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JAMESTOWN AWARDED $17+ MILLION THROUGH BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW TO POWER UP NEW MICROGRID FOR RELIABLE AFFORDABLE ELECTRICITY DOWNTOWN, CREATE NEW GOOD PAYING UNION JOBS,... | 2023-10-18 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Supercharged The Department Of Energy’s Resiliency Programs With Billions In New Funding In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law So Communities Like Those In WNY Could Supercharge Their Power Grids To Better Withstand Extreme Snow And Weather With New Funding, Jamestown Plans To Build New Microgrid – Powered By Local IBEW Union Workforce – To Mitigate Power Outages, And Ensure Life Saving Electricity Can Continue To Flow In Emergencies To The Downtown, Hospitals, Schools, & More Schumer: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Powering A More Resilient And Reliable Electric Grid In Jamestown! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer today announced $17,377,945 through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program for the Jamestown Board Of Public Utilities (JBPU) to create a new microgrid system. Schumer explained that this major federal investment is powered by the historic investments he secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law and will help Jamestown improve their electric infrastructure to alleviate power outages and provide electricity for public services, schools, hospital and more during emergency situations like snowstorms. “Get ready Jamestown, because our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law is supercharging investment into the city’s energy resilience. Anyone in Western New York knows how snowstorms often pose a severe risk to our electric grids, knocking out power for days and putting lives at risk. This $17+ million federal boost will help Jamestown build a new microgrid so electricity can continue to flow for public services, schools, the city’s hospital and more during emergency situations,” said Senator Schumer. “When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was the win-win-win of life-saving investments in grid resilience – like those Jamestown has proposed – that simultaneously create good paying jobs locally, and promote affordable electricity that I had top of mind. I am proud to help delive… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-commitment-from-south-korea-president-yoon-for-korea-to-partner-with-ny-creates-albany-nanotech-complex-for-advanced-semiconductor-research-and-development | SCHUMER SECURES COMMITMENT FROM SOUTH KOREA PRESIDENT YOON FOR KOREA TO PARTNER WITH NY CREATES’ ALBANY NANOTECH COMPLEX FOR ADVANCED SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | 2023-10-13 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | While Leading A Bipartisan Congressional Delegation In Asia Earlier This Week, Schumer – Always With Upstate NY On His Mind – Met With The Korean President & Urged Korea To Expand Their Research At NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex – Which They Agreed To Do New Commitment Will Help Expand Advanced Chip R&D And Student & Faculty Exchanges With The Republic Of Korea; Schumer Says Global Recognition Strengthens Capital Region Even Further To Become Major Hub For The National Semiconductor Technology Center Schumer: NY CREATES’ Groundbreaking Research At The Albany NanoTech Complex Is Recognized Around The Globe, And Now Korea Will Join NY In Helping Make New Discoveries For The Future Of Chip Research U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, in a personal meeting in Seoul with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol earlier this week, secured a commitment that the Republic of Korea will partner with the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering, and Science (NY CREATES) on advanced semiconductor technology research & development at the Albany NanoTech Complex. This builds on the joint declaration signed earlier this year to promote collaboration and partnership between NY CREATES and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). Schumer said this new international collaboration with the Republic of Korea will further propel NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex as a premier global center for semiconductor research, and strengthen the facility as an ideal major hub for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) that was established in the CHIPS & Science Act. “Even halfway across the globe in South Korea, I always have the Capital Region and Upstate NY on my mind. During my meeting with South Korean President Yoon, I raised how important it was for our countries to work together on advanced technologies from semiconductors to AI, so our scientists and students could learn from each other to help spur innovation and take us to the next frontier,” said Senator S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-tragic-bus-crash-in-orange-county-schumer-gillibrand-ryan-push-federal-highway-administration-for-long-sought-crash-gate-for-emergency-vehicles-to-improve-safety-on-i-84 | FOLLOWING TRAGIC BUS CRASH IN ORANGE COUNTY, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RYAN PUSH FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR LONG-SOUGHT CRASH GATE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON I-84 | 2023-10-12 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Following the bus crash last month on I-84 in Orange County that tragically killed two adults and injured dozens of Farmingdale High School students, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and Representative Pat Ryan today called on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to assist New York State and local officials with the creation of an emergency vehicles-only access road, also known as a “crash gate” on I-84. The lawmakers explained that a crash gate for I-84 was first proposed over a decade ago, but the original proposal was never finalized. Now as New York State and community officials work to resubmit proposals for a crash gate, the representatives said it is imperative that FHWA work with stakeholder to improve safety of the road and ensure first responders have the support they need to save live. “The tragic bus crash in Orange County last week that took the lives of two beloved Long Island educators and seriously injured dozens of Farmingdale High School students rightfully has residents across New York concerned about the safety of Interstate 84 and the ability of first responders to quickly reach accidents in a more expeditious manner,” said Senator Schumer. “We are urging the Federal Highway Administration to support New York State, the Slate Hill Fire District and local officials in improving emergency response times on I-84 by greenlighting this long desired safety project to create an emergency vehicles-only access road. In an emergency every minute and second counts, and it is vital that our communities have every resources available so our first responders can save lives in Orange County and beyond.” “The Orange County bus crash was a horrific tragedy, and I’m committed to doing everything in my power to help emergency personnel respond more quickly to these types of accidents in the future,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m calling on the Federal Highway Administration to help New York State and the Slate Hill Fire District establish a ‘crash gate’ on I-84,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-and-higgins-announce-over-25-million-for-buffalo-river-restoration | SCHUMER AND HIGGINS ANNOUNCE OVER $2.5 MILLION FOR BUFFALO RIVER RESTORATION | 2023-10-10 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Investment Continues Great Lakes Cleanup in Erie County Supported by Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Erie County will receive $2,522,950 to support continued efforts to restore and revitalize the Buffalo River. The funding, awarded under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will build on work transforming Western New York waterways. “For years the Buffalo River, once a scenic gem of our Western NY waterways has been plagued by pollution, but thanks to the work of dedicated community leaders and the historic funding in the bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law we championed, we are turning the tide on this trend. I’m proud to help deliver this vital $2.5+ million in funding to restore critical habitat for wildlife in the Buffalo River,” said Senator Schumer. “This major investment will not only help clean up our waterways and restore wildlife habitat, it will also boost Buffalo, protect our environment and combat the impacts of climate change. Investing in the Buffalo River means investing in the future of Western New York, and I will continue fighting to ensure future generations can fully enjoy the natural beauty of Western NY’s waterways.” “The Buffalo River was once so polluted it was set ablaze,” said Congressman Higgins. “Thanks to years of work by community stewards and millions of dollars of federal investments today the Buffalo River is a destination for recreation, residential living, and private sector investment. This grant continues the progress we are making revitalizing Buffalo’s waterfront and waterways.” The Buffalo River was one of 43 locations within the Great Lakes region identified in the 1980s as an “Area of Concern.” In recent decades federal investments have been made to address industrial contamination and restore habitat and water quality. Schumer and Higgins supported a doubling of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding through increased annual budget allocations to the pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-10-million-to-boost-southern-tier-clean-energy-manufacturing-strengthen-existing-companies-and-attract-new-good-paying-jobs-in-clean-energy-supply-chains-in-upstate-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION TO BOOST SOUTHERN TIER CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING, STRENGTHEN EXISTING COMPANIES, AND ATTRACT NEW GOOD PAYING JOBS IN CLEAN ENERGY SUPPLY CHAINS IN UPSTATE NY | 2023-10-10 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | While Visiting A Clean Energy Company In Southern Tier Earlier This Year, Schumer Promised To Fight For Investment To Help Clean Energy Manufacturers Expand In Region Historic Fed Investments From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act Are Driving Clean Energy And Tech Manufacturing Back To Southern Tier And America – Now Senator Delivers $$$ To Help Attract More Employers And Help Upstate NY Companies Grow Schumer: Fed $$$ Will Help Upstate Manufacturers Compete In Clean Energy Economy, Bolster Domestic Supply Chains, And Create Good-Paying Jobs In Rural Communities! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $10,000,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to help manufacturers access new opportunities in the clean energy economy. Earlier this year, Schumer visited Ljungström in Allegany County to highlight how investing in clean energy can help Southern Tier companies grow and said he would push for this federal investment emphasizing to further bolster the Southern Tier clean energy industry. The senator said this funding will help provide support and technical assistance to clean energy companies looking to move to and expand in the Southern Tier, boost workforce training, and help strengthen supply chains to help this booming industry grow in Upstate NY. “From wind to batteries to solar, we are seeing clean energy breathe new life into manufacturing across the Southern Tier, and with the feds investing big to help bring this critical industry back from overseas I want Upstate NY’s powerhouse workforce be primed to land these good paying jobs building America’s clean energy future,” said Senator Schumer. “That is why I am proud to deliver this $10 million federal investment to help Southern Tier manufacturers pivot to clean, renewable energy, give our workers the skills they need, and grow new opportunities building out these in demand supply chains.” “Senator Schumer has been a steadfast champion for manufacturing acros… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-600000-for-the-saint-regis-mohawk-tribe-through-inflation-reduction-act-to-plant-thousands-of-new-trees-increasing-green-space-and-planting-the-seeds-for-a-brighter-cleaner-future-for-families | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $600,000 FOR THE SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PLANT THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES, INCREASING GREEN SPACE AND PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR A... | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Years, The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Land Has Suffered From Declining Tree Canopy, With Many Lost In Recent Years Due To The Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Senators Added Historic Funding To Forestry Program In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Nearly 2,500 New Trees Will Soon Line Roadways Across Region Thanks To Fed $$$ Schumer & Gillibrand Secured Schumer, Gillibrand: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener Future In The North Country ! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $597,248 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to plant thousands of new trees. The Senators said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic increases he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the USDA program to help increase equitable access to trees. This funding, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe hopes to be able to plant nearly 2,500 of new trees across the territory to help breathe new life into its urban forests and address long standing disparities in tree canopy cover. “North Country tree lovers get out your shovels and get ready to dig in because nearly $600,000 in federal funding is on the way to plant 2,500 new trees across the Saint Regis Mohawk territory to seed a brighter future for all. Restoring green spaces not only improves quality of life and air quality, it decreases temperatures, reduces health disparities and so much more. It is how you grow a greener environment and healthier future for families across the North Country,” said Senator Schumer. “I fought hard to plant this funding in the Inflation Reduction Act so that more of our communities could have access to the funding for critical improvement projects. Now, a greener, healthier North Country can take root with thousands of new trees, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-2-million-in-federal-funding-for-workforce-development-board-of-herkimer-madison-and-oneida-counties-to-train-and-prepare-mohawk-valley-workers-for-in-demand-good-paying-jobs_growing-the-regions-workforce-and-boosting-local-economy | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, ANNOUNCE NEARLY $2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF HERKIMER, MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIES TO TRAIN AND PREPARE MOHAWK VALLEY WORKERS FOR IN-DEMAND,... | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Senators Say New Funding Will Supercharge Mohawk Valley’s Workforce With New Training Program In Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties – Bringing Together Employers Who Make Products Critical To The Renewable Energy Sector With An Emerging Workforce That Needs Training To Fill The Jobs That Are Being Created Schumer, Gillibrand: DOL Investment In Mohawk Valley Is A Win-Win – Boosting Workforce Training While Strengthening Local Economy U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,999,341 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program for the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties Inc. to train Mohawk Valley workers for in-demand, good-paying jobs across the region. The senators said the funding will bolster the Workforce Development Board to design, develop and grow a training program that prepares local job seekers for high-demand, high-quality career pathways. “It is critical that the Mohawk Valley’s dedicated workers have the skills and resources needed to secure high-quality, good-paying jobs in high-demand fields like electric vehicles, renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and more. That’s why I am so proud to deliver this nearly $2 million federal investment to supercharge the workforce across Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties to get the hands on training they need to build America’s future right here in Upstate NY,” said Senator Schumer. “Investing in tomorrow’s workforce today is how we can breathe new life into the Mohawk Valley’s manufacturing legacy, all while ensuring people can get the good paying jobs to build a good life for them and their families.” “Investing in workforce training is vital to creating pathways to high-demand, high-quality jobs. This critical investment of nearly $2 million by the U.S. Department of Labor will help ensure that the Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties has the res… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-nearly-12-million-for-ithaca-area-economic-developments-direct-to-work-career-readiness-program-to-help-tompkins-county-residents-secure-good-paying-jobs-in-advanced-manufacturing-and-construction-trades | SCHUMER DELIVERS NEARLY $1.2 MILLION FOR ITHACA AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S DIRECT-TO-WORK CAREER READINESS PROGRAM TO HELP TOMPKINS COUNTY RESIDENTS SECURE GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING... | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Personally Wrote to Department Of Labor Secretary To Secure Fed $$$ For IAED’s Pathways To Employment Program – A Career Readiness Initiative Aimed At Preparing, Placing, And Supporting New Yorkers In Entry-Level Positions In Advanced Manufacturing And The Construction Trades With Federal Legislation Like Schumer’s CHIPS and Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act Spurring New Investments By Companies Like Micron And Menlo Micro Across Upstate New York, IAED’s Direct-To-Work Initiative Will Prepare The Next Generation Of Workers To Help Meet Current and Future Workforce Needs Schumer: This Funding Will Supercharge The Southern Tier’s Workforce And Help Drive The Region’s Continued Economic Resurgence U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $1,173,278 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative for Ithaca Area Economic Development’s (IAED) Direct-To-Work (DTW) Pathways to Employment program. Specifically, the funding will help expand and establish new career readiness programs to connect workers to good-paying jobs Tompkins County and the Southern Tier in both advanced manufacturing and the construction trades. Schumer said that because of this federal investment, IAED projects to be able to engage 18 employers – 10 manufacturers and 8 in the construction trades – and expects to place at least 135 workers in entry-level jobs across the two industry partnerships. “Ithaca and other Upstate NY communities are seeing major investments in advanced manufacturing, but to keep the momentum going, we need to help residents develop the skills they need and connect them with local employers to secure good-paying jobs in growing industries. This federal funding will help propel residents into careers with local manufacturers and the construction trades, empowering them to build a better life for themselves and their families here in Tompkins County,” said Senator Schumer. “Togeth… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-government-shutdown-would-hurt-every-corner-of-new-york-state-senator-calls-on-congress-to-pass-bipartisan-agreement-to-keep-government-open-and-breaks-down-impact-a-house-republican-caused-shutdown-would-have-on-families-local-economy-and-nys-federal-workforce-throughout-the-empire-state | SCHUMER: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN WOULD HURT EVERY CORNER OF NEW YORK STATE; SENATOR CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS BIPARTISAN AGREEMENT TO KEEP GOVERNMENT OPEN AND BREAKS DOWN IMPACT A HOUSE REPUBLICAN-CAUSED... | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Risking Government Shutdown Is Needlessly Playing With Fire – Not Only Hurting New York’s 50k+ Federal Civilian Employees And Military Service Members, But Also Hitting Main Streets And Families –Halting Federal Services For Small Businesses, Farmers, Longer Wait Times At Airports, Cutting Education, Housing Assistance, And More Schumer Says Public Needs To Put Pressure On House GOP And Calls On NY House Republicans To Take Charge And Work In Bipartisan Manner With Democrats And Pass Short-Term Agreement To Avert Shutdown Schumer: If House Republicans Choose To Ignore Bipartisan Solutions And Needlessly Shut Down The Government, New Yorkers Will Be Feeling The Pain With Lives And Services Disrupted With a potential and avoidable government shutdown looming, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today broke down how, if the House GOP does not set aside their differences to pass the Senate’s short-term agreement and prevent a catastrophic government shutdown, the ripple effects will be felt by families and local economies across New York. Schumer emphasized that all through the weekend, Senate Democrats and Republicans worked in bipartisan good faith to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution that will keep the government funded and avert a shutdown. He said that every single congressional Republican, but especially those serving New York, should think long and hard about the local communities and families they represent before ignoring the Senate’s bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open. If not, Schumer said the House Republicans will be the ones responsible for sending America down an easily avoidable and politically disastrous path that ends with New Yorkers paying the price. “We cannot afford to let the extreme fringe views of the House Republican Conference risk a government shutdown and needlessly hurt New York families. From Syracuse to the Southern Tier to Suffern, New York House Republicans have a responsibility to their constituents to stand up to Hous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-morelle-announce-over-5-million-from-the-department-of-defense-to-bolster-monroe-community-college-as-one-of-the-only-community-colllege-optics-and-photonics-training-centers-in-the-nation-and-give-finger-lakes-workers-the-skills-they-need-for-good-paying-tech-careers-vital-to-national-security | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE ANNOUNCE OVER $5 MILLION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO BOLSTER MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS ONE OF THE ONLY COMMUNITY COLLLEGE OPTICS & PHOTONICS TRAINING CENTERS IN... | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Monroe Community College, One Of The Only Community Colleges In The Nation Offering An Optics and Photonics Associates Degree, Needed Federal Funds To Strengthen Facilities, Meet Regional Need For Trained Photonics Workers Schumer Fought To Secure Critical Fed Boosts in the FY 23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill To Allow MCC To Strengthen Its World Class Optics & Photonics Degree Programs – Helping To Give Workers The Skills They Need For Major Local Employers And Build Up Workforce Vital To America’s Nation Security Schumer, Gillibrand, Morelle: MCC And The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region Are Catching Eye Of DoD With Major Fed Investment In Optics & Photonics Training U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle today announced a $5.1 million 3-year grant award for Monroe Community College’s (MCC) optics program from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Manufacturing Engineering Education Program (MEEP). Schumer, Gillibrand, and Morelle secured a critical increase for this program allowing MCC to tap this funding to help grow their program as previous funding was set to expire this month. The representatives explained this major multi-year grant will provide the critical resources to fund MCC’s optics and photonics associate degree programs, providing Rochester optics and photonics companies the skilled workforce to fill good paying jobs in the region that are vital to our national security. “Rochester has long been known for eye catching industries, and now after years of advocating for the growth of the vital optics and photonics industry, I was proud to secure the funding needed for the Department of Defense to double down on Monroe Community College as a major focus for training the optics workforce vital to our national security. The Rochester optics industry, which boasts well over 100 optics companies that employ 18,000 workers, relies on MCC to train the next generation of skilled optical workers it needs to grow. MCC is a proven leader … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-23-million-in-federal-funding-to-improve-railroad-safety-and-efficiency-in-central-ny-the-mohawk-valley-and-the-finger-lakes | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $23 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO IMPROVE RAILROAD SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN CENTRAL NY, THE MOHAWK VALLEY AND THE FINGER LAKES | 2023-09-26 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $23,297,293 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability across Upstate New York. The funding was allocated through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program and will be used to make significant improvements to passenger and freight railways in both Central New York and the Finger Lakes region. “All aboard for better rail infrastructure across Upstate NY! Over $23 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law is coming down the track to improve safety and efficiency of rail lines from Central NY to the Finger Lakes. Short line railroads that are vital connectors across Upstate New York will be able to make long overdue investments in infrastructure to ensure our railroads are safer and more resilient so both passengers and goods can get where they need to go on time,” said Senator Schumer. “Upstate NY has long been a hub for freight rail activity and this funding will help ensure communities from Oneida to Yates County have the 21st century rail network they need to move our local economies full steam ahead.” “Millions of New Yorkers rely on our railways for daily transportation, long-distance travel, and freight service needs,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will help increase the safety, efficiency, and reliability of these critical rail systems, and I’m proud to announce this important investment for rail infrastructure made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $5 billion over five years for the CRISI program. The program invests in various projects within the United States to improve railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability; mitigate congestion at both intercity passenger and freight rail chokepoints to support more efficient travel and goods movement; enhance multi-modal connections; a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-5-million-in-historic-urban-forest-funding-for-queens-secured-by-the-senators-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-these-funds-will-be-used-to-plant-trees-to-grow-urban-forest-in-underserved-neighborhoods-and-provide-training-for-good-paying-green-jobs | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER $5 MILLION IN HISTORIC URBAN FOREST FUNDING FOR QUEENS; SECURED BY THE SENATORS IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PLANT TREES TO GROW URBAN FOREST... | 2023-09-25 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | These Fed Funds Will Maximize Access To Urban Forest In Historically Disadvantaged Communities, Including Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona, Queens Schumer, Gillibrand Secured Historic Funding For Urban and Community Forest Program In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now New Trees Will Be Planted And Existing Trees Preserved Thanks To Fed Funding They Secured Schumer, Gillibrand: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener NYC! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5 million in federal funding for New York City Parks through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry grants program. Specifically, NYC Parks will maximize access to urban forest benefits for disadvantaged communities in Queens, NY. This includes expanding the urban forest by planting trees and preserving existing trees. The project also offers paid training and employment opportunities for youth and adults, with a focus on workforce development and green jobs. “I am proud to announce Queens is amongst the first in the nation to tap the historic funding I secured in the Inflation Reduction Act to expand urban forests,” said Senator Schumer. “This federal investment means cleaner air, a better environment, improved quality of life, and rooting out historic inequities that have been present in NYC neighborhoods. I fought hard to plant this funding in the Inflation Reduction Act so that New York City could have access to funding needed to breathe new life into underserved communities.” “Expanding access to trees and green spaces in New York City will give our communities a higher quality of life. I’m so proud to deliver this $5 million investment in Inflation Reduction Act funding, which will help combat extreme heat and improve air quality,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This money will help bring new life to the island where families can enjoy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-15-million-for-binghamton-university-to-supercharge-binghamtons-growing-battery-hub-expand-workforce-opportunities-and-help-attract-battery-supply-chain-companies-to-the-southern-tier | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES $1.5 MILLION FOR BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY TO SUPERCHARGE BINGHAMTON’S GROWING BATTERY HUB, EXPAND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND HELP ATTRACT BATTERY SUPPLY CHAIN COMPANIES TO THE... | 2023-09-21 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Helping Land Historic Funding For BU Last Year Through The Build Back Better Regional Challenge To Establish A Battery R&D Hub, Schumer Has Secured Another $1.5M For The Project, To Help Spark New Efforts To Bring Cutting-Edge Start Ups To The Region And Create New Good-Paying Jobs Schumer: Fed $$$ Will Supercharge This Project To Establish A Battery Manufacturing & Innovation Hub In The Southern Tier Building on long-standing advocacy to help bolster Binghamton’s emerging battery hub, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $1,500,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for Binghamton University for its New Energy New York (NENY) project. This funding, which is made possible by the historic funding boosts the senator secured for the ARC and matched with dollars from the $63.7 Million Build Back Better Regional Challenge award the senator secured last year, will bolster the growing NENY workforce and entrepreneurship programs. Schumer explained that this will help expand efforts to attract cutting-edge battery startups and supply chain companies to the Southern Tier, as well as supercharge workforce training programs to get local workers and students the skills and hands-on experience they need to secure good-paying jobs in the battery industry. “Another jolt of federal funding is on the way to further power Binghamton’s booming manufacturing, innovation and workforce development hub. I am proud to deliver this $1.5 million federal investment from ARC, matched with the major $63+ million in funding I secured for Binghamton through the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, to spark more growth for the New Energy New York project,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding will power the next generation of workers to get the skills they need to enter the battery industry, and connect innovative startups and cutting-edge supply chain companies with the resources they need to help make their home in the Southern Tier. Binghamton University is leading the charge … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-hochul-announce-new-york-receives-first-ever-department-of-defense-microelectronics-commons-hub-delivering-40-million-federal-investment_first-major-award-from-schumers-chips-and-science-act--to-bolster-new-yorks-booming-semiconductor-industry-and-train-next-generation-of-nys-tech-workforce-to-support-americas-national-security | SCHUMER, HOCHUL ANNOUNCE NEW YORK RECEIVES FIRST-EVER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS COMMONS HUB, DELIVERING $40 MILLION FEDERAL INVESTMENT – FIRST MAJOR AWARD FROM SCHUMER’S CHIPS & SCIENCE... | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | NORDTech, A Consortium Of NY Defense And Semiconductor Manufacturing Powerhouses Including NY CREATES, UAlbany, Cornell University, RPI, IBM And More, Is Among First In The Nation To Tap Major Fed Investment From Schumer’s CHIPS And Science Act Schumer Created DoD’s Microelectronic Commons Program To Encourage Commercialization Of Key Tech For U.S. Microelectronics And Designers, Bringing R&D From ‘Lab To Fab’— To Launch New Companies, Support The NY Semiconductor Workforce, And Secure This Critical Technology For National Security Schumer: We Are Building Future Of America’s Semiconductor Industry Here In NY— And Now First Major Award From CHIPS & Science Act Is Here To Supercharge New York’s Chip Companies And Workforce! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a New York-based consortium has been awarded $40 million from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Microelectronic Commons Program. This funding is one of the first major CHIPS awards from Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act and will establish the infrastructure of the hub, allowing partners to bolster workforce training programs for the semiconductor industry and add new state-of-the-art microelectronics equipment. The consortium, known as the Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTech), led by NY CREATES, the University at Albany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE), Cornell University, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM, will bring together academia, industry, and government organizations to help supercharge New York’s booming chips industry to spur innovation, attract new companies, strengthen the workforce, and bolster this industry, which is vital to America’s national security. “This first-ever Department of Defense Microelectronics Commons Hub award is booster fuel for the rocket that is Upstate New York’s booming microchip manufacturing industry. With New York as one of the first major CHIPS awards recipients, it is clear the feds are recognizing what I hav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-new-report-on-binghamtons-rail-bridges-schumer-gillibrand-call-on-norfolk-southern-to-immediately-begin-work-with-city-to-address-disparities-in-conditions-and-on-feds-to-investigate-safety-concerns | FOLLOWING NEW REPORT ON BINGHAMTON’S RAIL BRIDGES, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND CALL ON NORFOLK SOUTHERN TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN WORK WITH CITY TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES IN CONDITIONS, AND ON FEDS TO INVESTIGATE... | 2023-09-18 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | A Recent Independent Engineering Inspection Commissioned By The City Of Binghamton Found Nearly A Dozen Binghamton Bridges Owned And Operated By Norfolk Southern Railroad To Be In Severe Or Poor Condition, But City Has Been Unable To Commence Substantive Engagement From Norfolk Southern To Address Safety Concerns In New Report Senators Personally Wrote To Head Of Norfolk Southern & The FRA To Immediately Work With The City To Address Safety Concerns; Schumer, Gillibrand Also Urged The FRA To Conduct Its Own Inspection Of Bridges In Question To Understand If These Structures Pose Greater Safety Threats To Binghamton Community Schumer, Gillibrand: Norfolk Southern Has A Responsibility To Comprehensively Address Concerns Over Binghamton’s Rail Bridges Citing concerns about the safety of several rail bridges the City of Binghamton identified in an independent engineering report, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on Norfolk Southern Railway to immediately work with local leaders to address these concerns, as well as share their own bridge inspection reports with the City, and comprehensively respond to the report. Given potential discrepancies between the City’s audit and Norfolk Southern’s reports of the bridges, Schumer and Gillibrand also called on the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to also meet with the City and conduct its own federal audit and review of the bridges in question to establish a more precise and detailed picture of the rail-bridge safety concerns that must be addressed. “After the City of Binghamton commissioned its own independent engineering report on the safety of Binghamton’s rail bridges, which raised many concerns, Norfolk Southern has a responsibility to comprehensively respond to the report to ensure the continued safety of the community. That is why I’ve personally written to both Norfolk Southern and the FRA to request they promptly meet with the City to address any and all infrastructure and safety issues in the rep… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-promising-to-make-rochester-one-of-the-first-to-tap-historic-urban-forest-funding-he-secured-in-the-inflation-reduction-act_delivers-3-million-to-greenlight-rochesters-urban-tree-transformation-and-plant-thousands-of-new-trees-across-rochester | SCHUMER, AFTER PROMISING TO MAKE ROCHESTER ONE OF THE FIRST TO TAP HISTORIC URBAN FOREST FUNDING HE SECURED IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, DELIVERS $3 MILLION TO GREENLIGHT ROCHESTER’S URBAN TREE... | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Decades, Rochester Has Suffered From Declining Tree Canopy – With Poorer Neighborhoods And Communities Of Color Having 30+% Fewer Trees – Creating Urban Heat Islands, Worsening Historic Inequities, Health Disparities, And More Schumer Stood In Rochester Earlier This Year And Then Personally Called USDA Secretary Vilsack To Advocate For Rochester To Be Among The First To Tap Historic Funding He Secured For Urban Forest Programs In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Nearly 6,000 New Trees Will Soon Line Rochester’s Streets Thanks To Fed Funding Schumer Secured Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener Rochester! After standing in Rochester earlier this year promising to help make it one of the first communities to tap this historic funding he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today delivered on his promise securing $3 million in federal funding for the City of Rochester to work toward the City’s goal of planting 6,000 new trees across the city through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry grants program. Schumer personally called USDA Secretary Vilsack to advocate for the Rochester project after meeting with community leaders on the importance of the funding. The senator said this federal investment will finally get to the root cause of the systemic economic and health inequalities that have resulted from inequitable tree canopy cover in Rochester by greatly expanding the city’s tree coverage and breathing new life into areas that currently lack green space. “I promised to help Rochester neighborhoods find their spot in the shade and plant the seeds for a brighter future, and now I am proud to say a promise made is now a promise kept with Rochester as one of the first in the nation to tap the historic funding I secured in the Inflation Reduction Act to plant thousands of news trees across the cit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-huge-11-million-for-the-hudson-valley-through-inflation-reduction-act-to-plant-thousands-of-new-trees-training-youth-for-good-paying-jobs-making-communities-greener-and-planting-the-seeds-for-a-brighter-cleaner-future-for-families-and-neighborhoods-across-the-hudson-valley | SCHUMER DELIVERS HUGE $11+ MILLION FOR THE HUDSON VALLEY THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO PLANT THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES, TRAINING YOUTH FOR GOOD PAYING JOBS MAKING COMMUNITIES GREENER, AND PLANTING... | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Years, Many Hudson Valley Communities From Yonkers To Mount Vernon Have Suffered From A Lack Of Trees – Creating Hotter Neighborhoods With Urban Heat Islands, Decreasing Air Quality, Worsening Public Health Outcomes, Lowering Property Values, And More Schumer Personally Added Historic Funding to the Urban Forest Programs In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Hudson Valley Communities Are Among The First In The Nation To Tap Funding To Plant Thousands Of New Trees And Expand Good Paying Jobs For Youth Revitalizing Their Communities With Greenspace Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener Hudson Valley! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $11,459,838 for eight projects across the Hudson Valley to plant thousands of new trees and expand youth education and job training programs to help make the community greener through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program. Schumer said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic increases he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the USDA program to help increase equitable access to trees. Schumer said the funding will help breathe new life into communities across the Hudson Valley, helping to directly address disparities like urban heat islands that have plagued Hudson Valley communities, as well as getting youth connected to good paying jobs that promote community improvement and climate resilience, making a cleaner greener environment for all. “From Yonkers and Mount Vernon, to Kingston and Port Jervis, it is time for the Hudson Valley to put on your work gloves, dust off your shovels and get ready to dig in because over $11 million is on the way to plant thousands of new trees and give our youth good paying jobs to make our communities cleaner and greener for all. Investing in helping green spaces grow not only improves quality o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-nearly-11-million-for-syracuse-and-central-new-york-through-inflation-reduction-act-for-thousands-of-new-trees-across-cny-creating-good-paying-jobs-for-youth-making-community-greener-and-planting-the-seeds-for-a-brighter-cleaner-future-for-cnys-neighborhoods | SCHUMER DELIVERS NEARLY $11 MILLION FOR SYRACUSE & CENTRAL NEW YORK THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT FOR THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES ACROSS CNY, CREATING GOOD PAYING JOBS FOR YOUTH, MAKING COMMUNITY... | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Years, Many Central NY Neighborhoods Have Been Concrete Jungles, With Severe Lack Of Greenery – Creating Hotter Neighborhoods Through Urban Heat Islands, Decreasing Air Quality, Worsening Public Health Outcomes, And More Schumer Personally Called And Wrote USDA Secretary Vilsack To Advocate For Syracuse In USDA Competition To Be Among The First To Tap Historic Funding He Secured For Urban Forest Program In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Thousands Of New Trees Will Soon Line Streets Across The Region Thanks To Fed $$$ Schumer Secured Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener In Syracuse & CNY! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced $10,945,000 for three projects in Syracuse, Auburn, and across Central New York to plant thousands of new trees and expand youth and job training programs helping make the community greener through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program. Schumer said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic increases he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the USDA program to help increase equitable access to trees. Schumer said the funding will help breathe new life into neighborhoods in Syracuse and across Central NY, and plant thousands of new trees, helping reduce extreme temperatures from ‘urban heat islands’ in places like Syracuse, while helping youth get connected to good paying jobs that improve the community and contribute to a cleaner greener environment for all. “Central NY, put on your work gloves, get out your shovels and get ready to dig in because nearly $11 million is on the way to help plant thousands of new trees and help youth make our communities cleaner and greener for all. Investing in helping green spaces in our neighborhoods grow not only improves quality of life and air quality, it increases property values, decreases temperat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-over-23-million-for-utica-through-inflation-reduction-act-to-transform-city-with-thousands-of-new-trees-increasing-green-space-and-planting-the-seed-for-a-brighter-cleaner-future-for-uticas-neighborhoods | SCHUMER DELIVERS OVER $2.3 MILLION FOR UTICA THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO TRANSFORM CITY WITH THOUSANDS OF NEW TREES, INCREASING GREEN SPACE AND PLANTING THE SEED FOR A BRIGHTER CLEANER FUTURE... | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Years, Many Utica Neighborhoods Have Suffered From Declining Tree Canopy – Which Can Contribute To Health Disparities, Create Urban Heat Islands, Lower Property Values, And More Schumer Personally Called And Wrote USDA Secretary Vilsack To Advocate For Utica To Be Among The First To Tap Historic Funding He Secured For Urban Forest Program In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Thousands Of New Trees Will Soon Line Utica’s Streets And Parks Thanks To Fed $$$ Schumer Secured Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener Utica! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced over $2.3 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grants Program for Utica to fund a major transformation of the city’s urban forests and green spaces. Schumer said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic increases he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the USDA program to help increase equitable access to trees. The senator personally wrote to and called USDA Secretary Vilsack to advocate for Utica to be among the first to be able to tap the funding. Schumer said that with this funding Utica hopes to be able to plant thousands of new trees across the city to help breathe new life into its urban forests and address long standing disparities in tree canopy cover. “Utica get out your gardening gloves and dust off your shovels because over $2.3 million in federal funding is on the way to plant thousands of new trees across the city and seed a brighter future for the community. For too long Utica residents have been left out of the shade, with parks and neighborhoods that lacked the lush trees that families love. But with this over $2.3 million investment now heading to Utica, we can grow a greener environment and healthier future for families across Utica,” said Senator Schumer. “The famous children’… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-tonko-deliver-over-7-million-for-albany-and-the-capital-region-through-inflation-reduction-act-to-improve-the-health-of-citys-vast-urban-forest-and-bolster-youth-leadership-in-environmental-initiatives-planting-the-seeds-for-a-brighter-cleaner-future-for-capital-region-neighborhoods | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, TONKO DELIVER OVER $7 MILLION FOR ALBANY & THE CAPITAL REGION THROUGH INFLATION REDUCTION ACT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CITY’S VAST URBAN FOREST AND BOLSTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP IN... | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | For Years, Many Albany, Glens Falls, And Capital Region Neighborhoods Have Suffered From Declining Tree Canopy – Which Can Lead To Increased Temperatures Known As Urban Heat Islands, Contribute To Health Disparities, Lower Property Values, And More Reps Fought For Albany And The Capital Region In USDA Competition To Be Among The First To Tap Historic $$$ In Urban Forest Program In The Inflation Reduction Act – The Largest Investment In Fighting Climate Change Ever – And Now Albany Will Have The Funding To Prune All 20,000 Of Its Trees Thanks To Fed $$$ Schumer: Inflation Reduction Act Is Planting The Seed For A Healthier, Cleaner, And Greener Albany, Glens Falls, And Capital Region! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko today announced a major $7,288,678 in federal funding to improve the care and upkeep of Albany’s urban forest and expand youth leadership programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program. The representatives said this funding was made possible thanks to the historic increases they secured in the Inflation Reduction Act, which included over $1 billion for the USDA program to help increase equitable access to trees. The lawmakers said the funding will help breathe new life into the Albany community, vastly improving the health of Albany’s urban forest, while connecting youth to more leadership opportunities in the community and making a cleaner greener environment for all. “Capital Region tree lovers, put on your work gloves, get out your shovels and get ready to dig in because over $7 million is on the way to keep our urban forest healthy and help youth make our communities cleaner and greener for all. Investing in helping green spaces in our neighborhoods grow not only improves quality of life and air quality, it helps increase property values, decrease temperatures and so much more, it is how you plant the seeds for a brighter future,” said Senator Schume… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-upstate-defense-consortium-and-cornell-university-projects-both-advance-as-finalists-for-highly-competitive-defense-manufacturing-community-support-program-projects-would-bolster-central-nys-semiconductor-and-microelectronic-workforce-boost-innovation-in-aerospace-engineering-and-strengthen-americas-national-security | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES UPSTATE DEFENSE CONSORTIUM AND CORNELL UNIVERSITY PROJECTS BOTH ADVANCE AS FINALISTS FOR HIGHLY COMPETITIVE DEFENSE MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM; PROJECTS WOULD BOLSTER... | 2023-09-08 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Continuing Advocacy For Upstate NY To Lead In High-Tech Manufacturing, Schumer Calls On DOD To Invest In Building Out CNY’s Tech Workforce Vital To Support Supply Chains & National Security Schumer Says Upstate NY’s Rapidly Growing Semiconductor Industry – Spurred By His CHIPS & Science Bill – Is Primed For Growth & Investment To Breathe New Life Into Defense Manufacturing– With A Focus On Workforce For Critical Microelectronic And Aerospace Supply Chains Schumer: With This Federal $$$, Upstate NY Cities Like Syracuse, Rome, And Ithaca Can Train The Workforce Of The Future, Strengthen Our National Security, And Unlock The Next Frontier Of Innovation U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has selected two Upstate New York-based projects: the NYS Microelectronics Defense Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Workforce (Upstate Defense) Consortium project, and Cornell University’s New York Consortium for Space Technology Innovation and Development (NYCST) as finalists for up to a $5 million investment each through its Defense Manufacturing Community Support (DMCS) program. Specifically, Schumer said, if selected for investment, “The projects would help train and connect workers to good-paying jobs in microelectronics and aerospace, boost research and innovation in these fields in Upstate NY, and strengthen supply chains in high-tech manufacturing vital to our national security.” “From innovation in aerospace technology to the smallest microchips, Upstate NY is leading America in building the workforce of the future critical to our national security and economic prosperity. Now with trailblazing proposals like the Upstate Defense Consortium and Cornell University Space Technology program in the final running for investment through the Department of Defense, we can breathe new life into Upstate NY’s legacy in manufacturing to take us to the next frontier in the technology of the future,” said Senator Schumer. “Upstate NY’s incredible network of defense manuf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-35-million-for-fire-departments-across-new-york-state-to-provide-critical-new-gear-training-and-emergency-supplies-to-help-protect-firefighters-and-keep-ny-communities-safe | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $3.5 MILLION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TO PROVIDE CRITICAL NEW GEAR, TRAINING, AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES TO HELP PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS AND KEEP NY... | 2023-09-07 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Helped Create The AFG & SAFER Grant Which Delivered Today’s Funding – And Says Boosts Like This Are Why He Fought To Pass The Fire Grants And Safety Act In The Senate To Save The Program From Being Eliminated This Year Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$$ Will Help Protect The Brave Firefighters That Keep New Yorkers Safe U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,558,183.01 in federal funding for several fire departments across New York State. Specifically, the funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across 33 fire departments. This critical federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “From Lockport to Waterford, our brave firefighters are always on the front lines risking their lives to protect our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “These courageous first responders deserve all the federal support possible to ensure they have the adequate training, protective gear, and equipment they need to keep themselves and New Yorkers across the state safe. I’ve fought my whole career to deliver resources for New York’s firefighters, and todays over $3.5 million will keep New York’s dedicated firefighters prepared to take on any emergency.” “New York’s firefighters work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide New York’s firefighters with the essential training, equipment and supplies they need to respond to emergency situations safely and efficiently. I will continue to fight to ensure New York’s fire departments are well-equipped to protect our communities and save lives.” Earlier this year, Schumer and Gillibrand led the charge to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 in the Senate, which would reauthorize funding for the U.S. Fire Adminis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-3-million-in-usda-funding-through-the-inflation-reduction-act-across-rural-new-york-for-farmers-ranchers-and-small-business-owners-to-invest-in-renewable-energy-and-energy-efficiency-improvements | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $3 MILLION IN USDA FUNDING, THROUGH THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, ACROSS RURAL NEW YORK FOR FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS TO INVEST IN RENEWABLE ENERGY... | 2023-09-05 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Major Fed Investment In Rural NY Producers And Small Business Owners Was Made Possible By Landmark Inflation Reduction Act That He Led To Passage As Majority Leader – Which Is Delivering Millions To Energize the Economy, Reduce Costs, Create Good-Paying Jobs, And Improve The Quality Of Life For New Yorkers In Rural Areas Schumer, Gillibrand: Our Inflation Reduction Act Is Supercharging Investment In Rural Communities Across Upstate NY To Lower Costs And Boost Clean Energy! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,155,504 in federal funding to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers invest in energy efficient and renewable energy systems. The senators said the major investment was administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and was made possible by the historic investments in the Inflation Reduction Act, which is the nation’s largest-ever investment in fighting climate change and will help lower farms’ energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resilience of agriculture operations across rural New York. “Our Inflation Reduction Act is supercharging investment in rural communities across Upstate NY, boosting clean-energy projects to help our farms and small businesses lower costs -- all while helping build a cleaner future. From the North Country to the Southern Tier, this $3 million-plus in federal funding will deliver real cost-saving measures for Main Street businesses and farms across rural New York,” said Senator Schumer. “When I passed the Inflation Reduction Act last year, economy-boosting and cost-saving investments in clean energy like this were at the forefront of my mind – protecting our environment and helping rural small businesses’ and agricultural producers’ bottom lines to lay the foundation for a brighter future for our rural communities.” “Investing in small businesses and agricultural producers is vital to supporting our rural communi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-calls-on-csx-to-address-dangerous-runoff-diverted-from-railroad-bridge-over-main-coxsackie-street-to-sidewalks-and-resolve-ongoing-safety-concern-once-and-for-all | SCHUMER CALLS ON CSX TO ADDRESS DANGEROUS RUNOFF DIVERTED FROM RAILROAD BRIDGE OVER MAIN COXSACKIE STREET TO SIDEWALKS AND RESOLVE ONGOING SAFETY CONCERN ONCE AND FOR ALL | 2023-09-01 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Gray Liquid Substance Began Leaking From The Coxsackie Bridge Onto Cars Passing Below This Past March, CSX Failed To Find Permanent Fix, Diverting Liquid To The Sidewalk And Leaving It Wet And Slick To Cause Further Safety Concerns For Local Residents – Schumer Is Now Calling On CSX To Fix The Issue Once And For All Schumer: We Can’t Let Safety Of Coxsackie Go Off The Rails – It Is Time For CSX To Fast Track A Solution To This Hazardous Issue After meeting with frustrated community leaders at the CSX train bridge over Mansion Street in Coxsackie, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today called on CSX to immediately address the long-standing safety concern at the Coxsackie bridge, where earlier this year, local officials sounded the alarm over a potentially dangerous gray substance leaking onto cars passing below. Schumer said that although CSX initially responded by placing plastic culvert pipes cut in half to replace the original 1930s steel drains, the new installation only diverted the water to the sidewalk, leaving it wet and slick and creating yet another safety issue for residents in the Village. Schumer is now doubling down on his previous efforts, sounding the alarm and calling on CSX to fix this ongoing issue impacting Greene residents for good. “The potentially dangerous gray substance leaking from the Coxsackie bridge this past March – only to be diverted by CSX to the village’s sidewalks to cause further safety concerns on the main walking route – has increasingly become a hazard to the community. CSX’s so-called “fix” in April only put more residents in danger, setting off safety alarm bells around the bridge and the surrounding sidewalks,” said Senator Schumer. “That is why I am calling on CSX to immediately investigate this issue to quickly address this vital safety concern before more Coxsackie residents get hurt. CSX needs to be communicative, expedient and collaborative in their efforts to fix this increasing concern, and I’ll keep fighting until CSX takes action and ensures… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-higgins-announce-nearly-4-million_in-federal-funding-toward-the-buffalo-united-resiliency-center-to-provide-mental-health-resources-and-support-to-victims-and-those-impacted-by-the-tragic-tops-market-mass-shooting-on-buffalos-east-side | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, HIGGINS ANNOUNCE NEARLY $4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TOWARD THE BUFFALO UNITED RESILIENCY CENTER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS & THOSE IMPACTED BY... | 2023-09-01 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Partnered With BestSelf Behavioral Health Will Administer Counseling And Other Critical Support Services To Those Impacted By The May 14th Shooting Through The Buffalo United Resiliency Center U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins today announced $3,889,303 in federal funding toward the Buffalo United Resiliency Center, through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs’ Office for Victims of Crime (OVC). The representatives said this funding, awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and made available through OVC’s Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP), will provide counseling, support services, and assistance to victims and those impacted by the horrific May 14th mass shooting at the Tops Market on Jefferson Avenue on Buffalo’s East Side. “The pain of the, tragic hateful mass shooting at the Tops Market will never be forgotten in Buffalo. Since that day the Community Health Center of Buffalo, BestSelf, and their dedicated staffs have worked to tirelessly to provide the victims of this traumatic event the support and help they need to heal, and this nearly $4 million in federal funding will help them continue within this vital work to bolster mental health and support resources to get care to the people who need it most,” said Senator Schumer. “Buffalo is the City of Good Neighbors and nowhere is that truer than on the East Side and nowhere is that more evident than in neighbors coming together in projects like the Buffalo United Resiliency Center. I will continue to fight to deliver the federal resources Buffalo needs to heal, allow our neighbors on the East Side to help and take care of each other, and address the long held systemic inequities to lay the foundation for a better future for Western NY." “Ever since the tragic mass shooting that took the lives of 10 innocent people, the Community Health Center of Buffalo has helped provide victims of the trage… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-recommends-rochester-native-colleen-holland-to-serve-on-the-western-district-of-new-york-federal-court-in-holland-senator-picks-a-dedicated-public-servant-with-deep-legal-acumen-and-considerable-knowledge-of-the-wdny-district-court | SCHUMER RECOMMENDS ROCHESTER NATIVE COLLEEN HOLLAND TO SERVE ON THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK FEDERAL COURT; IN HOLLAND, SENATOR PICKS A DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT WITH DEEP LEGAL ACUMEN AND... | 2023-08-30 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Currently Special Counsel, Holland Has Already Served At A High Level On The Court For Over 6 Years; Born in Rochester, Holland Is A Top Graduate Of Cornell Law School & The University of Rochester; Schumer Says Holland Has Extensive Knowledge Of The Legal Issues That Most Frequently Arise In Federal Court Holland is the Second Woman Schumer Has Nominated To The WDNY Bench, Which Would Make The Formerly All-Male Court Half Active Female Judges Schumer: Upstate NY Born, Raised, And Trained, Holland Will Bring Tremendous Legal Acumen & Expertise To The Western District Federal Bench U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that he has recommended an exceptional Rochester native, Colleen Holland, to President Biden for nomination to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. Schumer said that Holland, who was officially nominated by President Biden this morning, would bring tremendous expertise, legal acumen, a love for the community, and deep institutional knowledge of the Court to the bench. “Colleen Holland, a true public servant and Rochester native, has already dedicated years of her career to the WDNY District Court – allowing her to gain vast expertise on the most important legal issues in Western NY while developing a rare and deep institutional knowledge of the Court that would make her transition to the bench seamless. Ms. Holland has a passion for the law and in ensuring the ongoing vitality of our democracy and truly understands the critical role that the federal judiciary plays in not only maintaining the rule of law, but also serving as a source of justice,” said Senator Schumer. “Ms. Holland is an accomplished lawyer, with profound integrity and legal intellect, the ability to command a courtroom, and a passion for the preservation of the rule of law that would bring dignity and honor to her post. She had very modest upbringing and forged her way to the very top of the graduating class at Cornell Law before dedicating herself to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-36-million-for-yates-county-for-final-piece-of-the-puzzle-to-complete-construction-of-brand-new-finger-lakes-museum-and-create-new-rural-community-outpatient-clinic-at-keuka-college-schumer-is-now-launching-an-all-out-push-to-deliver-this-shot-in-the-arm-for-the-finger-lakes-tourism-economy-and-public-health-across-yates-county | SCHUMER REVEALS $3.6 MILLION FOR YATES COUNTY FOR FINAL PIECE OF THE PUZZLE TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF BRAND-NEW FINGER LAKES MUSEUM AND CREATE NEW RURAL COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC AT KEUKA COLLEGE;... | 2023-08-30 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says $2M Is The Final Piece Of The Puzzle To Complete The Long Desired Finger Lakes Museum, Transforming An Abandoned Elementary School Site Into A Historic Tourism Destination; Plus, New $1.6M Boost For Keuka College To Train Students For Good Paying Healthcare Careers And Address Nurse Shortages In The Finger Lakes Senator Is Now Working To Deliver Funding In Final Appropriations Bill, Bringing Federal Dollars Home To Yates County Schumer: Critical Federal $$$ Will Provided Boost For Finger Lakes Local Economy Thrive For Years To Come! Standing at the planned site of the new Saunders Finger Lakes Museum, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed he has secured a new major $3.6 million boost in federal funding in pending legislation for two long desired Yates County projects. Specifically, Schumer announced that in the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Agriculture-FDA bill that was recently approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, he secured $2 million to complete construction of the long-desired Saunders Finger Lakes Museum that will transform the abandoned Branchport Elementary School into a new tourism destination for the Finger Lakes region. In addition, the senator also secured $1.6 million for Keuka College to create a new Rural Community Outpatient Clinic that provides low-cost healthcare for residents while training students to become desperately needed nurses and healthcare workers. Specifically, the $3.6 million will come from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Community Facilities Program as congressionally directed spending. Schumer said he is now launching an all-out push to deliver these vital investments for the Finger Lakes in the final FY 2024 appropriations package that will need to pass later this year. “Just three short years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Finger Lake’s bustling tourist economy hard and simultaneously left our healthcare system extremely vulnerable. I have fought to deliver historic investments to help New York reco… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-visits-ljungstroms-wellsville-plant-after-delivering-key-fed_to-power-companys-transition-from-coal-to-clean-energy-announces-company-adding-50-new-good-paying-jobs-in-next-year-following-anniversary-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-senator-details-how-fed-investments-he-secured-can-revitalize-upstate-ny-manufacturing-and-strengthen-americas-clean-energy-economy | SCHUMER VISITS LJUNGSTRÖM’S WELLSVILLE PLANT AFTER DELIVERING KEY FED $$$ TO POWER COMPANY’S TRANSITION FROM COAL TO CLEAN ENERGY, ANNOUNCES COMPANY ADDING 50+ NEW GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN NEXT YEAR;... | 2023-08-30 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Ljungström’s Plant, Which Previously Sold Parts To Coal-Fired Power Plants, Now Manufactures Components For Wind Turbines — Including Those That Will Be Used In NY Offshore Wind Projects — Showcasing How Fed Investment In Clean Energy Can Blow New Life Into Manufacturing Towns In Upstate NY Fed Investment Schumer Secured Is Supporting Ljungström’s Pivot To The Clean Energy Industry And The Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Fuel The Company’s Continued Growth For Years To Come — With More New Jobs Expected In The Next Year Schumer: Fed Investment In Clean Energy Is Blowing New Life Into Southern Tier & Western NY Manufacturing! Following the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today visited Ljungström’s Wellsville plant – after delivering a $1.5 million workforce development grant in 2021 to help power the company’s transition from coal to clean energy – to announce the company now projects to add over 50 new good paying jobs in Upstate NY in the next year. Schumer met with company executives to see firsthand how the federal investment he secured is supporting Ljungström’s pivot to the clean energy industry, train workers, and discussed how the Inflation Reduction Act can help fuel the company’s continued growth. “Powered by our Inflation Reduction Act, Ljungström’s Wellsville plant is blowing a gust of energy into one of Upstate NY’s most rural communities, breathing new life into the Southern Tier and Western NY’s manufacturing legacy and helping lead the way for a clean-energy economy. Thanks to the $1.5 million workforce development grant I secured, Ljungström has seamlessly pivoted from coal technology to clean, renewable energy, all while creating good-paying jobs and bolstering our domestic supply chains,” said Senator Schumer. “Now Ljungström’s Wellsville plant projects to add over 50 new good paying jobs in the next year, spurred by the demand from the historic investments we made to boost clean energy manufacturing here in America. With … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-visits-strand-theatre-as-it-celebrates-100th-anniversary-and-tours-historic-building-renovations-after-securing-critical-fed-funding-for-beloved-washington-county-theatre-to-keep-doors-open-for-hudson-falls-community-through-pandemic | SCHUMER VISITS STRAND THEATRE AS IT CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND TOURS HISTORIC BUILDING RENOVATIONS AFTER SECURING CRITICAL FED FUNDING FOR BELOVED WASHINGTON COUNTY THEATRE TO KEEP DOORS OPEN... | 2023-08-28 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Secured A Nearly $90k Save Our Stages Grant For The Strand Theatre That Served As A Lifeline During The COVID-19 Pandemic And Kept The Historic Venue’s Doors Open – Now, The Historic Theatre Is Celebrating Its Centennial Anniversary Schumer: After 100 Years, Save Our Stages Grant I Created Is Helping Ensure The Show Can Go On In Hudson Falls For Years To Come! Celebrating its 100th anniversary, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today visited the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls and toured recent building renovations, praising the progress that has been made since he last visited in 2017. Schumer said this revitalization would not have been possible without the nearly $90,000 Save Our Stages grant that he secured for the Strand Theatre at the height of the COVID-19, helping to keep this historic Hudson Falls venue alive through the pandemic and allowed it to reach its centennial anniversary. "As the Strand Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, I am thrilled to see all the great work that has been done to revitalize this historic venue for both residents and tourists in the southern Adirondack region,” said Senator Schumer. “The Strand Theatre is the beating heart of arts and culture in Washington County, but the COVID-19 pandemic hit it and other Upstate NY venues hard. I was proud to secure a nearly $90,000 Save Our Stages grant to keep the doors open and the lights on of this historic theatre. Over the last few years, these federal funds have been critical to the Strand and the broader Hudson Falls community to ensure the show can go on. Now as the Strand celebrates is centennial anniversary it is curtains up so this beloved theatre can be enjoyed by generations to come in Washington County.” First opened in 1924, Strand Theatre was a silent film/vaudeville theatre and a central feature of Hudson Falls' bustling downtown. Over the years, what would become known as 'The Strand' at times attracted over 100,000 visitors yearly and became a prime destination for tourists from thr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-deliver-largest-investment-ever-through-the-northern-border-regional-commission-for-upstate-ny-thanks-to-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-senators-announce-nearly-11-million-for-projects-across-the-north-country_expanding-childcare-creating-good-paying-jobs-strengthening-infrastructure-boosting-broadband-increasing-healthcare-and-accelerating-upstate-nys-economic-growth | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER LARGEST INVESTMENT EVER THROUGH THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION FOR UPSTATE NY THANKS TO THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW; SENATORS ANNOUNCE NEARLY $11 MILLION FOR... | 2023-08-23 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Schumer And Gillibrand Delivered Major Federal Funding For NBRC In The Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Upstate NY Receives Largest NBRC Investment To Date- With Major New Funding For Long Desired Community Projects Like Expanding Childcare In Lewis County & Ogdensburg, Bringing High Speed Internet Access To Hundreds Of North Country Homes, Improving Water Infrastructure And More Senators Are Currently Leading The Charge Reauthorize The NBRC In The Senate To Strengthen These Vital Programs Even Further Schumer, Gillibrand: Because Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law More Fed $$$ From The NBRC Are Flowing To The North Country And Upstate NY Than Ever Before! After delivering historic increase for the program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $10,858,128 in federal funding for twelve projects across the North Country and Upstate New York through the Northern Border Regional Commission’s (NBRC) the largest annual investment for Upstate NY in the programs history. Schumer and Gillibrand said these projects will help address critical needs across the region, including expanding childcare, fixing aging infrastructure, training workers for good-paying jobs, increasing access to high-speed internet, and accelerating the economic growth of Main Streets across the North Country and Upstate New York. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, more money is flowing to the North Country and Upstate NY through the Northern Border Regional Commission than ever before. I am proud to deliver this major nearly $11 million job creating, quality of life boosting federal investment to expand childcare, boost public health, strengthen our infrastructure, increase access to high speed internet, and help Upstate NY’s economy grow,” said Senator Schumer. “I fought to deliver historic increases for the NBRC because I knew that would deliver unprecedented funding for communities across New York,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-secures-4-million-in-fed-funding-for-port-of-oswego-to-expand-operations-purchase-new-equipment-boost-rail-infrastructure-and-strengthen-upstate-ny-businesses-access-to-global-markets | SCHUMER SECURES $4 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR PORT OF OSWEGO TO EXPAND OPERATIONS, PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT, BOOST RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND STRENGTHEN UPSTATE NY BUSINESSES ACCESS TO GLOBAL MARKETS | 2023-08-22 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Funding Will Allow Port To Expand Operations and Purchase New Equipment – Leading To 19 New Jobs, Increased Export Capacity, And Better Access To Global Markets For Local Businesses $4 Million EDA Grant Will Now Allow The Harbor Will Have Increased Export Capacity, Enhancing Its Ability To Serve Local Farmers, Food Producers, And Businesses Who Depend On The Port Schumer: With EDA Investment, Port Of Oswego Can Now Go Full Steam Ahead On Upgrades – Leading To More Jobs And Connecting Upstate NY To Global Markets U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Port of Oswego has been awarded a $4 million grant through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve rail infrastructure and purchase new cargo handling equipment. Schumer says this funding will provide the harbor with essential equipment and railroad upgrades, leading to 19 new jobs, increased export capacity, and better access to global markets for local businesses. “The Port of Oswego is vital to Upstate New York’s economy, connecting local businesses with markets across the world, and it is essential this economic engine has the necessary resources and equipment to help industry grow. This $4 million federal boost will help the Port of Oswego increase export capacity, enhancing its ability to serve local farmers, food producers, and businesses who depend on the Port,” said Senator Schumer. “The Port of Oswego can now go full steam ahead on purchasing new equipment and upgrading their site, leading to more jobs, better service to customers, and new business. I am proud to deliver the federal funding to help grow the Port’s operations in the region, ease our supply chain issues, and upgrading the Port’s infrastructure to keep their presence strong in Central New York for generations to come.” "This $4 million grant adds to the $513 million in economic momentum we’ve generated during the past five years, according to a just released joint U.S./Canadian study,” said William Scriber, Executive Director … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-36-million-for-fire-departments-across-upstate-new-york-to-provide-critical-new-gear-training-and-emergency-supplies-to-help-protect-firefighters-and-keep-ny-communities-safe | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $3.6 MILLION FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK TO PROVIDE CRITICAL NEW GEAR, TRAINING, AND EMERGENCY SUPPLIES TO HELP PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS AND KEEP NY... | 2023-08-21 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Helped Create The AFG & SAFER Grant Which Delivered Today’s Funding – And Says Boosts Like This Are Why He Fought To Pass The Fire Grants And Safety Act In The Senate To Save The Program From Being Eliminated This Year Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$$ Will Help Protect The Brave Firefighters That Keep New Yorkers Safe U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,638,904.22 in federal funding for several fire departments across Upstate New York. Specifically, the funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across 27 fire departments. This critical federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “From Black River to Buffalo, our brave firefighters are always on the front lines risking their lives to protect our communities,” said Senator Schumer. “These courageous first responders deserve all the federal support possible to ensure they have the adequate training, protective gear, and equipment they need to keep themselves and New Yorkers across the state safe. I’ve fought my whole career to deliver resources for New York’s firefighters, and today’s over $3.6 million will keep New York’s dedicated firefighters prepared to take on any emergency.” “New York’s firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This federal funding will provide New York’s firefighters with the essential training, equipment and supplies they need to respond to emergency situations safely and efficiently. I will continue to fight to ensure New York’s firefighters are well-equipped to protect our communities and save lives.” Earlier this year, Schumer and Gillibrand led the charge to pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 in the Senate, which would reauthorize funding for the U.S. Fire Administr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-secure-federal-agriculture-disaster-designation-for-31-counties-after-late-may-deep-freeze-devastated-vineyard-and-orchard-crops-across-upstate-ny_unlocking-critical-federal-funds-for-impacted-farms | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND SECURE FEDERAL AGRICULTURE DISASTER DESIGNATION FOR 31 COUNTIES AFTER LATE MAY DEEP FREEZE DEVASTATED VINEYARD & ORCHARD CROPS ACROSS UPSTATE NY – UNLOCKING CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDS... | 2023-08-18 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Late May Frost Wreaked Havoc On Orchards & Vineyards From The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region To The Hudson Valley, Southern Tier and Capital Region Destroying Grapes, Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, And Other Crops Key To Upstate Agriculture Economy Schumer Personally Called USDA Secretary Vilsack To Advocate For Upstate NY, And Working With Gillibrand Fought Non-Stop To Deliver Fed Disaster Funding For Farmers In 31 Upstate Counties, And 24 Contiguous Counties Who Experienced Major Losses Schumer, Gillibrand: Federal Disaster Designation Will Help Upstate Orchards & Vineyards Start On Long Road To Recovery After Devastating May Frost Following their repeated calls earlier this year, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the New York State Farm Service Agency’s (NYS FSA) request for a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation following this past May’s deep freeze that destroyed thousands of acres of crops for 31 counties across Upstate New York. Schumer personally called USDA Secretary Vilsack to advocate on New York’s behalf, and working with Senator Gillibrand fought to deliver the disaster designation for NY. The senators said Upstate NY suffered major crop damage from the extreme cold weather this past May, destroying grapes, apples, strawberries, blueberries, and other crops vital to the Upstate NY economy, and that with harvest season just beginning, this relief will be critical to supporting impacted farmers on the long road to recovery. "From the vineyards of the Finger Lakes to the orchards of the Capital Region, family owned farms are the backbone of Upstate New York’s agriculture economy. But this past May they suffered from one of the most devastating deep freezes in recent memory, destroying thousands of acres of crops. I personally called Secretary Vilsack to emphasize how important a federal disaster designation is to providing critical relief to our Upstate growers, and now help is on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-visits-dharma-lea-farm-in-schoharie-county-to-see-firsthand-how-upstate-farmers-are-reaping-the-benefits-conservation-funding-he-boosted-in-the-inflation-reduction-act-schumer-vows-to-fight-to-protect-vital-conservation-grants-for-upstate-ny-in-upcoming-farm-bill | SCHUMER VISITS DHARMA LEA FARM IN SCHOHARIE COUNTY TO SEE FIRSTHAND HOW UPSTATE FARMERS ARE REAPING THE BENEFITS CONSERVATION FUNDING HE BOOSTED IN THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT; SCHUMER VOWS TO FIGHT... | 2023-08-17 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Last Week, Schumer Met With Capital Region Dairy Farmers At Dharma Lea Farm To See Up Close How EQIP, The USDA Program Supporting Producers Interested In Conserving And Improving Natural Resources on Their Farms, Is Helping Farms Across Upstate Schumer Delivered Major Fed $$$ For Conservation Program In Inflation Reduction Act, Which He Led To Passage As Majority Leader – Senator Now Says Protecting This Program Is A Top Priority In Upcoming Farm Bill Schumer: We Cannot Crop This Program’s Life Short – We Must Protect Our Hardworking Upstate Farmers By Making EQIP A Top Priority In Upcoming Farm Bill! Standing at Dharma Lea Dairy Farm in Cobleskill, N.Y., Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer met with Capital Region farmers last week to see how they are utilizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) conservation grants that he secured in the Inflation Reduction Act last year. Schumer explained that EQIP is a the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) flagship conservation program that helps farmers and ranchers integrate conservation practices on working agricultural land through financial cost-share and technical assistance. “After visiting Dharma Lea Dairy Farm this past week, I can confidently say that our hardworking farmers in the Capital Region and across Upstate are actively reaping the benefits of the billions in EQIP conservation funding that I secured in the Inflation Reduction Act last year. As the climate crisis worsens, it is important, now more than ever before, that we are supporting the critical conservation efforts of our farmers and working to solve on-farm resource issues to ensure the success of all farms in the empire state,” said Senator Schumer. “That’s why as we begin negotiations in the Senate on the 2023 Farm Bill, I will keep plowing ahead to prioritize this vital funding and convey to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that we cannot crop this program’s life short!” The senator helped deliver $19.5 billion for… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-major-6-million-in-federal-funding-to-remove-lead-paint-hazards-from-hundreds-of-homes-in-broome-county-senators-say-investment-will-protect-the-health-and-well-being-of-southern-tier-children-and-families-from-toxic-lead-poisoning | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE MAJOR $6+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS FROM HUNDREDS OF HOMES IN BROOME COUNTY; SENATORS SAY INVESTMENT WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING... | 2023-08-15 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Binghamton & Broome County Have Many Homes And Structures Built Before 1978 When Lead Paint Was Banned, Increasing Risk Of Exposure For Southern Tier Children & Families – New Fed Funding Will Help Remove Lead Hazards From Binghamton, Town of Union, Johnson City, and Village of Endicott Senators Have Long Fought To Get The Lead Out Of Broome, Securing An Additional $3.5 Million To Remove Lead Hazards From Homes In Broome County In 2018 Schumer: Federal Funding Is A Shot In The Arm To Protect Southern Tier Children And Public Health Across Broome County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $6,300,000 in federal funding for Broome County from Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The Senators explained that the funding will support lead and Healthy Homes efforts for remediation of lead-based paint hazards in at least 180 qualifying privately-owned pre-1978 homes across Broome County. “No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for the children of Binghamton and Broome County, and today I am proud to announce we have secured $6.3 million for Broome County to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health,” said Senator Schumer. “Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of their future. This major federal funding is the shot in the arm that Broome County needs to boost lead paint removal and prevention and protect the health and safety of families across the Southern Tier.” “Too many children in Broome County are exposed to lead paint, which jeopardizes their health, development and futures,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Residents of Broome County deserve to live in a home that is free of hazardous lead paint. That’s why I’m proud to announce this funding, which will help protect the health of countless children and families. I will continue to fight so our communities have the resources they need to keep our children healthy … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-4-million-for-utica-to-remove-lead-paint-hazards-from-aging-homes-across-the-city-senators-say-major-fed-investment-will-protect-the-health-and-well-being-of-utica-children-who-experience-one-of-the-highest-rates-of-lead-poisoning-in-new-york-state | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $4 MILLION FOR UTICA TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS FROM AGING HOMES ACROSS THE CITY; SENATORS SAY MAJOR FED INVESTMENT WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF... | 2023-08-15 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Utica Has Many Homes And Structures Built Before 1978 When Lead Paint Was Banned, Increasing Risk Of Exposure For Utica Children - With Oneida Among Counties With The Highest Levels Of Childhood Lead Poisoning In NYS Senators Have Long Fought To Get The Lead Out Of Utica – Securing Another $3.5 Million To Remove Lead Hazards From Homes In Utica In 2018- And Latest Investment Will Boost Efforts Even Further To Rid Utica Homes Of Toxic Lead Paint Schumer, Gillibrand: Federal Funding Is A Shot In The Arm To Protect Utica’s Children And Public Health U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,974,989 in federal funding for the City of Utica from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The Senators explained that the funding will create lead safe, healthy, and affordable housing units for low-income families with children under 6 years living in or frequently visiting pre-1978 properties in Utica. “No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for the children of Utica. For years, Utica has been among the highest for exposure to lead, but now I am proud to announce we have secured nearly $4 million for Utica to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health,” said Senator Schumer. “Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of their future. This major federal funding is the shot in the arm the Utica area needs to boost lead paint removal and lead poisoning prevention to boost the health and safety of families across Utica.” “Too many children in Utica are exposed to lead paint, which jeopardizes their health, development and futures,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Residents of Utica deserve to live in a home that is free of hazardous lead paint. That’s why I’m proud to announce this funding, which will help protect the health of countless children and families. I will continue to fight so our communities have the resources they n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-higgins-announce-33-million-for-niagara-to-remove-lead-paint-hazards-from-aging-homes-across-the-county-lawmakers-say-investment-will-protect-the-health-and-well-being-of-western-new-york-children-from-toxic-lead-poisoning | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, HIGGINS ANNOUNCE $3.3 MILLION FOR NIAGARA TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS FROM AGING HOMES ACROSS THE COUNTY; LAWMAKERS SAY INVESTMENT WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF... | 2023-08-15 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program Provides Federal Funding To Rid Homes And Communities Of Lead Hazards Reps Have Long Fought To Get The Lead Out Of Western NY – Securing Over $8 Million To Remove Lead Hazards From Homes In Erie & Niagara County In 2019 – And Latest Investment Will Boost Efforts Even Further To Rid Aging Niagara County Homes Of Toxic Lead Paint Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins: Federal Funding Is A Shot In The Arm To Protect Niagara’s Children And Public Health Across The County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins today announced $3,300,000 in federal funding for Niagara County from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program. The Representatives explained that the funding will help property owners with the burden of abating lead hazards in housing units built before 1940, with Niagara seeing particularly disproportionate deterioration in its least-served communities where the majority of residents are minorities. “No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for the children of Western New York, and today I am proud to announce we have secured $3.3 million for Niagara County to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health,” said Senator Schumer. “Lead poisoning is an irreversible, preventable tragedy that robs many families and children of their future. This major federal funding is the shot in the arm that Niagara County needs to boost lead paint removal and prevention and protect the health and safety of families across WNY.” “Too many children in Western New York are exposed to lead paint, which jeopardizes their health, development and futures,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Residents of Niagara County deserve to live in a home that is free of hazardous lead paint. That’s why I’m proud to announce this funding, which will help protect the health of countless children and familie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-delivering-critical-8-million-in-fed-funding-announces-construction-of-1400-new-broadband-passings-to-bring-full-broadband-access-to-wayne-county-servicing-every-unserved-address-and-helping-close-the-digital-divide-in-the-finger-lakes | SCHUMER, AFTER DELIVERING CRITICAL $8 MILLION IN FED FUNDING, ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF 1,400 NEW BROADBAND PASSINGS TO BRING FULL BROADBAND ACCESS TO WAYNE COUNTY, SERVICING EVERY UNSERVED ADDRESS... | 2023-08-14 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Led The American Rescue Plan To Passage As First Major Bill As Majority Leader, Providing Critical, Flexible State & Local Aid For Municipalities Like Wayne County To Recover From The Pandemic And Make Long-Term Investment To Improve Infrastructure, Including Broadband Because Of Funding Schumer Secured, Wayne County Was Able To Invest $8 Million In ARPA Funds To Finally Realize Multi-Year Goal Of Having 100% Broadband Coverage Across The Entire County Schumer: With This Vital ARPA Funding, We Are Well On Our Way To Closing The Digital Divide In Wayne Once And For All! U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the start of construction on 1,400 new broadband passings for Wayne County to bring full broadband access to the entire community and help close the digital divide in the Finger Lakes. Schumer explained that Wayne is utilizing $8 million of the $17 million he secured in local aid through the American Rescue Plan for the county to expand broadband access, so that for the first time ever, unserved locations of Wayne County will have high-speed internet access. “The pandemic laid bare what the people of Wayne County have known for far too long: that access to reliable, fast internet service is not a luxury, but a necessity. In my first major act as Majority Leader, I led the American Rescue Plan to passage with billions to help hard-hit communities recover from the darkest days of the pandemic and make long-term investments to strengthen their communities, including essential infrastructure like broadband,” said Senator Schumer. “I am proud to have delivered the $8 million in federal funding needed to finally close the digital divide in Wayne County and get Finger Lakes residents and businesses the service they require in the modern economy. Today is the start of connecting Wayne County to the future and a better quality of life for our rural families so that they can access the high-speed internet they need to succeed.” Schumer said that the broadband project will begin this … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-after-late-may-deep-freeze-destroyed-vineyard-and-orchard-crops-across-upstate-new-york-officially-submits-for-federal-agriculture-disaster-designation-senators-call-on-usda-to-quickly-approve-desperately-needed-aid-to-farmers-as-harvest-season-begins | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND: AFTER LATE MAY DEEP FREEZE DESTROYED VINEYARD & ORCHARD CROPS ACROSS UPSTATE, NEW YORK OFFICIALLY SUBMITS FOR FEDERAL AGRICULTURE DISASTER DESIGNATION; SENATORS CALL ON USDA TO... | 2023-08-14 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Late May Frost Wreaked Havoc On Orchards & Vineyards From The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region To The Hudson Valley, Southern Tier and Capital Region; Freeze Happened When Fruit Was Already Set – Resulting In As Much As 95% Crop Loss In Most Heavily Impacted Regions – Destroying Grapes, Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, And More With USDA Application Now Submitted for 31 Upstate Counties, Senators Are Calling On The USDA To Approve Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration To Unlock Emergency Funding For Growers Who Experienced Major Losses Schumer, Gillibrand: We Can’t Let Upstate Orchards & Vineyards Be Frozen Over –USDA Must Approve NY’s Disaster Application ASAP To Help Our Farmers As Harvest Season Begins After sounding the alarm earlier this year, and the New York State Farm Service Agency’s (NYS FSA) now officially requesting a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation following this past May’s deep freeze, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to quickly approve emergency federal funds for 31 counties across Upstate New York. The senators said the NYS FSA request for Secretarial Disaster Designation includes Albany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Columbia, Cortland, Dutchess, Greene, Jefferson, Onondaga, Ontario, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Washington, Wayne and Westchester and Yates. They said these areas suffered major crop damage from the extreme cold weather destroying thousands of acres of grapes, apples, strawberries, blueberries, and other fruits, and that with harvest season just beginning it is vital that USDA provide relief to farmers who suffered severe crop loss. "Upstate New York’s vineyards and orchards are the beating heart of our agricultural and tourism economy, but now as harvest season begins we are beginning to see the severe impacts of this past May’s deep freeze. From t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-almost-300-critical-drugs-from-cancer-to-everyday-generics-in-short-supply-in-the-mohawk-valley-central-ny-and-across-america-senator-details-legislative-plan-to-prevent-this-upcoming-epidemic-asap-and-calls-on-fda-to-continue-working-to-limit-shortages-hitting-communities-in-herkimer-and-across-upstate-ny | SCHUMER, WITH ALMOST 300 CRITICAL DRUGS FROM CANCER TO EVERYDAY GENERICS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY, CENTRAL NY & ACROSS AMERICA, SENATOR DETAILS LEGISLATIVE PLAN TO PREVENT THIS UPCOMING... | 2023-08-11 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Says Critical Cancer Drugs & Common Generics For Asthma, Antibiotics and More Are In Short Supply And Feds Need To Act Fast To Protect Central NY Patients And Help Doctors Across Upstate NY With Drug Shortages Rapidly Increasing by 30%, Schumer Reveals New 4-Prong Push To Repair Upstate NY’s Drug Supply Chains And Thwart Future Crises; Says Legislation Is Coming To Once And For All Fix Urgent Problem Schumer: Dire Drug Shortage Could Soon Delay Treatments In Herkimer & Across Upstate NY Unless FDA Acts & Congress Passes Legislation With nearly 300 critical drugs from cancer drugs to everyday generics needed to treat asthma and infections are in extremely short supply, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today called on Congress to address this issue with his new 4-point legislative solution, as well as pushed the FDA to keep working to limit the worst shortages right now and protect patients and doctors in the Mohawk Valley and across Upstate NY. Schumer detailed his legislative plan to repair the nation’s drug supply chains and thwart future crises, explaining that with drug shortages already impacting Herkimer patients, legislative action will be necessary to address systemic problems and avoid delay in treatments for patients who need them. “Mohawk Valley hospitals and medical providers across the country are currently suffering from some of the worst drug shortages they’ve ever seen, running low on critically-needed cancer drugs, as well as common generics, drugs used to treat asthma, and antibiotics used to treat infections. With this systematic issue already impacting Upstate NY patients, I am not only calling on the FDA to act immediately and do everything in its power to mitigate this shortage, but I am also urging Congress to take action and solve this issue for good,” said Senator Schumer. “We need long term legislative solutions that will repair the nation’s drug supply chains once and for all, that way we can thwart any threat of future crises and ensure that every New Yorker ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-attends-the-buffalo-bills-2023-training-camp-at-st-john-fisher | SCHUMER ATTENDS THE BUFFALO BILLS’ 2023 TRAINING CAMP AT ST. JOHN FISHER | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Helped Keep The Bills In Buffalo When Their Future Was At Risk, And Says Now The Team Is Stronger Than Ever For The Upcoming Season Schumer: GO BILLS! Rochester, N.Y. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today attended the Buffalo Bills’ 2023 training camp at St. John Fisher in Rochester and gave his thoughts on the Bills’ upcoming season: “I am thrilled to see the Buffalo Bills back in action on the field, and on behalf of all of Bills Mafia, wish this incredibly talented and dedicated team good luck as they prepare for the upcoming season. After a season of adversity last year, one of the best parts of being at training camp has been watching the return of Damar Hamlin, who has been practicing in full and even intercepted a pass for a touchdown. This year, the championship window is wide open for the Bills, and I have high hopes that if we trust the process, we’ll all be reunited down on Delaware Ave this February for a celebration like no other. I’m looking forward to watching the Bills light up the field as they return to Orchard Park and kickoff football season with their first preseason game at Highmark Stadium this Saturday. Go Bills!” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-historic-chips-and-science-law-he-championed_since-passage-bipartisan-law-has-driven-major-investment-across-upstate-ny-bringing-thousands-of-good-paying-jobs-back-from-overseas-and-bolstering-upstate-ny-as-a-national-hub-of-american-chip-manufacturing | SCHUMER CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW HE CHAMPIONED – SINCE PASSAGE, BIPARTISAN LAW HAS DRIVEN MAJOR INVESTMENT ACROSS UPSTATE NY— BRINGING THOUSANDS OF GOOD-PAYING... | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act Has Spurred A New Wave Of American Semiconductor Production – Bringing Back This Vital Industry From Overseas, Manufacturing Microchips Integral To Everyday Life And Vital To National Security, Strengthening American Supply Chains, Lowering Costs & Boosting U.S. Competitiveness Upstate NY Is Already Seeing Historic New Investment And A Manufacturing Boom From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act – Like Micron’s Landmark $100 Billion Investment In A CNY Memory Chip Fab – Senator Says This Is Only The Beginning, With Much More Investment On The Horizon & Upstate NY Primed To Lead The Way Schumer: My CHIPS & Science Law Was The Spark Needed To Ignite Upstate NY’s Leadership As A Global Innovation & Semiconductor Manufacturing Hub – And At Only One Year Old We Are Already Seeing The Benefits One year after his CHIPS & Science Act was signed into law, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today highlighted the billions in investments the semiconductor industry has already proposed thanks to this historic bill. Schumer crafted the CHIPS & Science Law with Upstate NY in mind to bring critical manufacturing in industries like semiconductors back from overseas to America, and over the past year, new investment sparked by the CHIPS & Science Act has breathed new life into Upstate’s manufacturing sector, making strides in Schumer’s goal of turning New York into a global hub for innovation. “Today marks one year since my historic bipartisan CHIPS & Science bill finally became law. This landmark legislation has already spurred major investment across Upstate New York, bringing thousands of good-paying jobs back from overseas, and breathing new life into Upstate New York’s manufacturing legacy. I crafted the CHIPS & Science law specifically with Upstate NY in mind, and one year later, from Syracuse to the Hudson Valley, industry is now recognizing what I have long known- that Upstate NY is the premiere destination for building the technology of the future, and this is only the beginning,” s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-nearly-1-million-for-city-of-syracuse-fire-department-to-train-firefighters-to-the-level-of-emt-and-parademics-to-combate-ongoing-shortages-and-keep-community-safe | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE NEARLY $1 MILLION FOR CITY OF SYRACUSE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO TRAIN FIREFIGHTERS TO THE LEVEL OF EMT & PARADEMICS TO COMBATE ONGOING SHORTAGES AND KEEP COMMUNITY SAFE | 2023-08-10 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Like Many Communities Syracuse Has Been Impacted By EMT Shortages, But Now Senators Have Delivered Critical Fed Funding To Help Syracuse Fire Department Train All Incoming Fire Fighters To The EMT Level And Several Current Fire Fighters To The Paramedic Level To Bolster Emergency Response Schumer Helped Create The AFG & SAFER Grants Which Delivered Today’s Funding – And Says Boosts Like This Are Why He Fought To Pass The Fire Grants And Safety Act In The Senate To Save The Program From Lapsing This Year Schumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$$ Will Help Increase Training For The Brave Firefighters That Keep Syracuse Safe U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $918,953 in federal funding for the City of Syracuse Fire Department to train all incoming fire fighters, as well as current certified first responders, to the EMT level and several current fire fighters to the paramedic level. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. Schumer and Gillibrand led the charge in the Senate to save these federal firefighting programs that are only authorized for funding through the end of this year, which delivered this funding to Syracuse. “Our firefighters in Syracuse risk their lives every day to protect our community, the least we can do is ensure they have the best training possible to keep themselves and our community safe. That is why I am proud to deliver this major nearly $1 million federal boost so firefighters in every corner of Syracuse have the skills they need to provide aid to the surrounding community,” said Senator Schumer. “I helped create and protect the AFG program because I know this funding is such a vital lifeline for communities in Central NY, and this is just the latest example of the program delivering for Upstate NY. I’ve fought my whole career to bring more federal resources to support our brave firefighters, including… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-major-push-to-upend-flow-of-fentanyl-in-north-country_revealing-new-federal-efforts-to-sanction-china-for-its-role-in-spreading-fentanyl-and-deliver-resources-to-combat-overdose-epidemic-which-has-tragically-impacted-plattsburgh--clinton-county | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MAJOR PUSH TO UPEND FLOW OF FENTANYL IN NORTH COUNTRY – REVEALING NEW FEDERAL EFFORTS TO SANCTION CHINA FOR ITS ROLE IN SPREADING FENTANYL & DELIVER RESOURCES TO COMBAT OVERDOSE... | 2023-08-08 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Several Recent Drug Busts In Plattsburgh, Where Law Enforcement Seized $24K Worth Of Illegal Drugs, And Over 2,500 Bags Of Fentanyl, Schumer Reveals A Bipartisan Push To Use National Defense Bill To Address Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis By Attacking Its Source Overseas, Far Before The Deadly Drug Reaches The North Country Schumer Says FEND Off Fentanyl Act, Which He included In Senate Passed Defense Bill, Would Place New Sanctions On China For Its Growing Role In America’s Fentanyl Epidemic And Declare International Fentanyl Trafficking A National Emergency Schumer: It Is Time Beat Back Deadly Fentanyl In The North Country By Attacking The Overseas Source Of This Drug Following several recent major fentanyl busts in Plattsburgh, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a major new push to upend the flow of fentanyl in Clinton County and the North Country. Schumer detailed the new bipartisan legislation, the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, he included in the Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would not only allow President Biden to place sanctions on China for its role in contributing to our nation’s fentanyl epidemic and declare international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency. Schumer is now demanding that the House pass the measure to combat the flow of fentanyl from China and Mexico before it reaches places like Clinton County and Upstate NY. “From Albany to Buffalo to right here in Plattsburgh, fentanyl continues to take the lives of far too many New Yorkers each and every day. We must make getting this deadly drug off of our streets and out of the U.S. a top priority, and the just passed Senate defense bill provides a rare window of opportunity to do just that,” said Senator Schumer. “That’s why I’m calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass this measure and help upend the flow of fentanyl overseas, far before it reaches places like Clinton County and the North Country. With the FEND Off Fentanyl Act we can ensure tough sanctions on places l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-at-ribbon-cutting-for-the-rome-air-force-research-labs-new-state-of-the-art-extreme-computing-facility-announce-they-have-secured-44-million-in-senate-defense-appropriations-bill-to-supercharge-mohawk-valley-as-leader-in-quantum-computing | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, AT RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE ROME AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB’S NEW STATE OF THE ART EXTREME COMPUTING FACILITY, ANNOUNCE THEY HAVE SECURED $44+ MILLION IN SENATE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS... | 2023-08-08 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer & Gillibrand Delivered Critical Funding To Build Rome Air Force Research Lab’s New Extreme Computing Facility For Vital National Defense Research Using The Most Cutting-Edge Quantum Computing Technology Working In Partnership With The Griffiss Institute Now Senators Reveal They Have Secured $44M In New Funding For Rome In Senate Defense Appropriations Bill To Grow Quantum Computing Programs Even Further – Helping Supercharge AFRL As America’s Leader In Global Quantum Computing Race Schumer, Gillibrand: Major New Funding Will Supercharge Rome Lab & Mohawk Valley To Take Us To The Next Frontier – And Ensure America Remains #1 For Quantum Computing After cutting the ribbon on Rome Air Force Research Lab’s (AFRL) new state of the art Extreme Computing Facility, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand revealed they have secured $44 million in new federal funding in the Senate Defense Appropriations Bill. Schumer and Gillibrand said this new major infusion of funds will supercharge the growth of quantum computing, critical to maintaining the U.S.’s competitive edge, and solidifying the Mohawk Valley as home to America’s premier cutting-edge military research facility. “The Rome Lab and powerhouse workforce of the Mohawk Valley are going to be the ones to take us to the next frontier and ensure America leads the globe in the quantum computing super race. The Extreme Computing Facility opening today is only the beginning, I am proud to announce that I have secured over $44 million in the Senate Defense Appropriations Bill to supercharge these efforts, bolster our national security, and make sure Rome Lab is America’s leader in quantum computing and UAS technology,” said Senator Schumer. “This funding means that the next generation of the most advanced computers and technological research for our most sensitive military applications will happen right here at the Rome Lab. Now more than ever, we need to ensure that our nation stays ahead of our international competitor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-with-southern-tier-and-mohawk-valley-rural-electric-co-ops-poised-to-benefit-the-inflation-reduction-act-schumer-launches-major-push-for-feds-to-invest-14-million-in-new-delaware-county-line-worker-training-program_helping-lower-energy-costs-for-farms-and-families-and-giving-200-local-workers-skills-needed-for-good-paying-jobs-across-the-southern-tier-and-upstate-ny | SCHUMER: WITH SOUTHERN TIER & MOHAWK VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OPS POISED TO BENEFIT THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT, SCHUMER LAUNCHES MAJOR PUSH FOR FEDS TO INVEST $1.4+ MILLION IN NEW DELAWARE COUNTY... | 2023-08-08 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Delaware County Electric Cooperative Provides Electricity To Thousands Of Rural Families & Small Businesses, And Now Schumer Wants To Help Them And Other Rural Electric Co-Ops In The Southern Tier & Mohawk Valley Expand Efforts To Provide Affordable Utilities To Underserved Communities Schumer Secured Major Fed $$$ In The Inflation Reduction Act That Rural Electric Co-Ops Like Delaware County, Otsego, Steuben, And Oneida-Madison Can Potentially Tap; Senator Reveals New Push To Expand Training To Hundreds Of Good Paying Jobs Maintaining And Modernizing Infrastructure In The Southern Tier And In Delaware County Schumer: Delaware County Is Ready For Fed Investment To Help Boost Good Paying Jobs, Lower Costs, And Bring Affordable Electricity To Rural Communities Across Upstate NY After leading the Inflation Reduction Act to passage with major investment to help boost rural electric co-ops like those in the Southern Tier and across Upstate NY, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launched a new push to secure over $1.4 million from the Department of Labor’s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) initiative for the Delaware County Electric Cooperative’s (DCEC) new line-worker training program, which would train at least 200 hundred workers for good-paying, union jobs right here in the Southern Tier. “Rural electric co-ops across Upstate NY have long helped fill the gaps and provide affordable electricity to our farms and families in rural communities like here in Delaware County, the Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley. That is why I fought so hard to secure historic investment in the Inflation Reduction Act, including ‘direct-pay’ provisions so our non-profit rural electric co-ops can finally access the clean energy tax credits that have transformed investor owned utilities, helping create good paying jobs, all while lowering utility costs for our rural families,” said Senator Schumer. “Now is the time to supercharge the tremendous work of these co-ops like Delaware County’s, which is why I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-higgins-announce-nearly-2-million-in-national-science-foundation-funding-to-set-wheels-in-motion-for-the-university-at-buffalos-stemcyclists-program-helping-underserved-students-learn-science-and-engineering-skills-and-build-a-strong-foundation-for-the-future | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, HIGGINS ANNOUNCE NEARLY $2 MILLION IN NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDING TO SET WHEELS IN MOTION FOR THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO’S ‘STEMCYCLISTS’ PROGRAM –HELPING UNDERSERVED... | 2023-08-07 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Reps Say STEMcyclists Summer Camp Has Sparked A Complete Transformation In STEM Learning – Providing Underserved 9th and 10th Grade Students With Opportunity To Explore The Intersections Of Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics Through Bicycles And Bicycle Riding UB Will Help Underrepresented Students Learn Science, Engineering, And Biomechanics – Laying The Ground Work To Get Kids Interested In STEM Careers Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins: With A Boost From The Feds, UB Is Helping Kick Young Students Interest In Science And Engineering Into The Next Gear U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Brian Higgins today announced nearly $2 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for SUNY at Buffalo to continue teaching historically underserved students about the field of STEM through a summer cycling program where students redesign, rebuild, and ride bikes. The lawmakers said this critical investment will help Western New York youth engage in STEM by creating spaces for them to explore topics like science, engineering, and biomechanics, giving them the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in STEM in the future. “The best way to help students get prepared for good paying STEM careers in the future is get the wheels in motion at a young age, and I am thrilled to help deliver nearly $2 million in funding for the University at Buffalo to help kick their beloved STEMcyclists program into the next gear,” said Senator Schumer. “Now students from across Buffalo will be able to have better access to critical STEM education programs, all while having fun and a strong foundation for science and engineering that can help lead to good-paying jobs down the road.” “The University at Buffalo has been a leader in introducing underserved students to the field of STEM, and with this funding, it will be able to continue spurring interest in STEM subjects,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This funding will help provide area students with the opportunitie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces_thanks-to-american-rescue-plan-upstate-nys-ufcw-local-one-to-receive-764-million--restoring-pensions-for-19000-members-and-their-families-across-upstate-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES – THANKS TO AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN– UPSTATE NY’S UFCW LOCAL ONE TO RECEIVE $764 MILLION – RESTORING PENSIONS FOR 19,000+ MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS UPSTATE NY | 2023-08-03 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | UFCW Local One, Which Represents Thousands Of Food and Commercial Workers At Major Upstate Employers Like Tops Supermarket, Were Victims Of A Pension System That Collapsed After 2008 Crash; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Paltry or Zero Pension Benefits Remaining As Schumer’s First Major Act As Majority Leader, He Secured Pension Fix So Union Members, Who Worked Their Whole Lives But Risked Losing Payments Through No Fault Of Their Own, Got Hard-Earned Pensions; Now 19,000 Union Members Across Buffalo, Syracuse, The Southern Tier, Finger Lakes And Upstate NY Have Finally Got The Relief They Needed Schumer: Upstate NY UFCW Local One Union Families Can Breathe A Massive Sigh Of Relief With The Full Pensions They Rightfully Earned Again Providing Economic Security After years of relentless advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local One, with 19,000+ members and their families across Buffalo, Syracuse, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, and Upstate NY, will receive $764 million pension-fix payout from the American Rescue Plan. Schumer said that this will ensure that UFCW Local One members and their families receive the hard-earned benefits that they paid into their whole lives, but lost through no fault of their own. The senator said with these hard-earned pensions restored, UFCW members and their families can finally have the financial security they deserve. “From Tops Supermarkets to making world famous products like Gianelli’s sausages in Syracuse and Sahlen's hot dogs in Buffalo, UFCW Local One workers are the beating heart of Upstate NY’s food and commercial industry. Upstate New York union members of UFCW Local One and their families could have lost the benefits they earned over a lifetime of work – through no fault of their own – putting their financial security, retirements, and families’ futures at risk. When I became majority leader, I promised I would not stop fighting unt… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-years-of-upstate-ny-hospitals-being-shortchanged-announces-he-has-secured-massive-nearly-1-billion-increase-in-payments-from-feds-for-hospitals_every-single-year--under-new-finalized-rule-to-medicare-wage-payments-schumer-breaks-down-region-by-region-major-fed--for-impacted-hospitals-across-upstate-ny | SCHUMER, AFTER YEARS OF UPSTATE NY HOSPITALS BEING SHORTCHANGED, ANNOUNCES HE HAS SECURED MASSIVE NEARLY $1 BILLION INCREASE IN PAYMENTS FROM FEDS FOR HOSPITALS – EVERY SINGLE YEAR – UNDER NEW... | 2023-08-02 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Has Fought For Years To Fix The Medicare Wage Index, Which For Decades Has Denied Hundreds Of Millions In Medicare Payments For Upstate NY Hospitals That They Rightly Deserved, Contributing To Financial Woes And Worsening Doctor And Nurse Shortages Across The State After Launching An All Out Push Earlier This Year, Schumer Says Finalized CMS Rule Will Have Game Changing $967+ Million Estimated Impact On Upstate NY Every Single Year– Touching Rural And Urban Hospitals In Every Region Helping To Improve Healthcare For All Schumer: Upstate NY Hospitals Receiving The Fair & Full Reimbursements They Have Been Denied For Far Too Long Means Better Healthcare For Communities And Families Across New York Following years of relentless advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially finalized a rule that will have an estimated nearly $1 billion impact for increased payments to Upstate New York hospitals every single year from the federal government. “This is one of the biggest shots in the arm for federal funding Upstate NY hospitals have seen in decades. This will be a monumental boost to healthcare for our families and to help our healthcare providers fix budget shortfalls, address doctor and nurse shortages and so much more. For years, our hardworking healthcare providers have faced unfairly low Medicare payments, receiving cents on the dollar for the care they provide, but now after over a decade of fighting I am proud to announce I have secured the rules change which will bring nearly $1 billion every single year to hospitals across Upstate NY,” said Senator Schumer. “Years from now, we will look back at today as a pivotal moment for our Upstate New York hospitals. From Albany to Buffalo, and Binghamton to Watertown, hospitals big and small, in rural and urban areas, will finally get the support and full reimbursements they have long deserved and have been denied for too long.” “CMS’ adjustment to the calculat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-major-push-to-upend-flow-of-fentanyl-in-western-new-york-and-finger-lakes-rochester-area_revealing-new-federal-efforts-to-sanction-china-for-its-role-in-spreading-fentanyl--deliver-resources-to-combat-overdose-epidemic-which-has-hammered-orleans-county-and-western-ny | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MAJOR PUSH TO UPEND FLOW OF FENTANYL IN WESTERN NEW YORK & FINGER LAKES-ROCHESTER AREA – REVEALING NEW FEDERAL EFFORTS TO SANCTION CHINA FOR ITS ROLE IN SPREADING FENTANYL & DELIVER... | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Several Recent Drug Busts In Orleans, Where Law Enforcement Seized $9 Million Worth Of Illegal Drugs, And 114 Fentanyl Pills Disguised As Other Drugs, Schumer Reveals Bipartisan Push To Use National Defense Bill To Address Fentanyl & Opioid Crisis By Attacking Its Source Overseas, Far Before The Deadly Drug Reaches Western NY Schumer Also Provides Update On New Federal Efforts To Combat Dangerous, Skin-Rotting Drug Xylazine, Also Known As ‘Tranq,’ That Is Spreading In Upstate NY & Across The Nation-And New Federal Action Being Taken After He Started Sounding The Alarm On The Rise Of This Drug In Upstate NY Schumer: It Is Time Beat Back Deadly Fentanyl In Western NY By Attacking The Overseas Source Of This Drug Following several recent major fentanyl busts in Orleans County, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today launch a major new push to upend the flow of fentanyl in Orleans, Western NY, and the Finger Lakes-Rochester area. Schumer detailed the new bipartisan legislation, the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, he included in the Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would not only allow President Biden to place sanctions on China for its role in contributing to our nation’s fentanyl epidemic and declare international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency. Schumer is now demanding that the House pass the measure to combat the flow of fentanyl from China and Mexico before it reaches places like Orleans County and Upstate NY. “From Buffalo to Rochester to right here in Orleans County, fentanyl continues to take the lives of far too many New Yorkers each and every day. We must make getting this deadly drug off of our streets and out of the U.S. a top priority, and the just passed Senate defense bill provides a rare window of opportunity to do just that,” said Senator Schumer. “That’s why I’m now calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly pass this measure and help upend the flow of fentanyl overseas, far before it reaches places like Orleans County and Western NY. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-at-schuyler-county-business-park-reveals-new-onshore-act_bipartisan-bill-to-create-critical-new-federal-investment-to-breathe-new-life-into-upstate-nys-industrial-sites-strengthen-infrastructure-and-train-workforce-to-bring-critical-supply-chains-and-good-paying-jobs-back-from-overseas-to-places-like-the-southern-tier | SCHUMER, AT SCHUYLER COUNTY BUSINESS PARK, REVEALS NEW ONSHORE ACT – BIPARTISAN BILL TO CREATE CRITICAL NEW FEDERAL INVESTMENT TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO UPSTATE NY’S INDUSTRIAL SITES, STRENGTHEN... | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Upstate NY Seeing Historic New Investment From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act – Senator Says Now Is The Time For The Feds To Double Down To Bring Jobs Back From Overseas, With The Southern Tier Primed To Lead The Way Bipartisan ONSHORE Act Will Give Municipalities Fed Assistance Needed For Workforce Development, Infrastructure, And Site Readiness For Complexes Like The Schuyler County Business Park, Wayland Business Park, And Former Chemung Foundry Site in Elmira To Land New Tenants Including Critical Supply Chain Companies Schumer: It Is Time To Bring Good-Paying Manufacturing Jobs Back From Overseas To The Southern Tier! Standing at the Schuyler County Business Park, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed new federal legislation, the bipartisan ONSHORE Act, that would create a new federal investment program to breathe new life into industrial sites across Upstate New York and bring good-paying manufacturing jobs back from overseas to places like the Southern Tier. Schumer said that this new bipartisan bill will provide much-needed federal support to help bolster site-readiness and workforce development efforts that America needs to onshore critical industries, including semiconductor and clean energy technology supply chains, being spurred from the CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Schumer explained that sites like the Schuyler County Business Park are primed to take advantage of this new program proposed in the ONSHORE ACT, and said that with this boost in federal investment, Schuyler County and the Southern Tier can lead the resurgence of American manufacturing in high-tech sectors. “The bipartisan ONSHORE Act is a vital piece of legislation that, when combined with the historic investment for domestic manufacturing I passed into law in the CHIPS & Science Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act, will help bring manufacturing back from overseas to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-with-critical-fed-program-in-limbo-dairy-cliff-could-hit-st-lawrence-county-farmers-and-consumers-halting-critical-monthly-payments-and-raising-milk-prices-senator-launches-new-push-to-ensure-ny-dairy-industry-isnt-put-out-to-pasture-and-vital-fed-dairy-program-for-north-country-is-protected | SCHUMER REVEALS: WITH CRITICAL FED PROGRAM IN LIMBO, DAIRY CLIFF COULD HIT ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY FARMERS AND CONSUMERS, HALTING CRITICAL MONTHLY PAYMENTS AND RAISING MILK PRICES; SENATOR LAUNCHES NEW... | 2023-08-01 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “Dairy Margin Coverage Program” Schumer Helped Enact In 2018 Farm Bill Will Expire This September, Meaning Without Fed Action Monthly Payments To Dairy Farmers Could Cease, Hitting North Country And St. Lawrence County – With 230+ Dairy Farms, NY’s #3 Milk Producing County – The Hardest Schumer Says Upstate Dairy Farms and Consumers Will Be First Impacted If We “Go Over The Dairy Cliff” – Reverting Back To 1940's Era Policy, Leading To Severe Supply Chain Disruptions, Doubling The Price Of Milk, And Causing Billions In Avoidable Fed Spending Schumer: We Cannot Afford To Let Fed Support For North Country Dairies Spoil, It’s Time To Churn Up Support To Protect This Program For Upstate NY Farmers and Consumers Standing at Keystone Dairy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed that the vital Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program North Country dairy farmers rely on is in limbo as the program is set to expire, which could have farmers facing a “dairy cliff,’ – an outcome that could double wallop farmers and consumers. Schumer explained that the 2018 Farm Bill enacted the DMC, which offers monthly price support payments from the feds to dairy farmers, will end in September and if no action is taken would lead to less support for our farmers, severe supply chain disruptions and an increase in the price of milk. Schumer is now launching a new push to protect this program, as Congress begins negotiations for this year’s farm bill, to ensure Upstate New York dairy farmers have the support and safety net they need. “St. Lawrence County is the heart of Upstate New York’s dairy industry, with over 230 dairy farms, and by the end of this year many could be looking over a ‘dairy cliff’ that threatens lifeline payments, puts the industry in limbo, and increases the price of milk,” said Senator Schumer. “The Dairy Margin Coverage Program is essential to support our farmers, like Twin Mills Farms, and to keep best quality milk made from New York farms flowing to families across America. I helped enact the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-following-major-push-announces-the-historic-john-d-mckean-fireboat-in-rockland-county-has-been-added-to-the-national-register-of-historic-places_securing-access-to-critical-funding-to-help-preserve-the-vessel-and-anchoring-the-retired-fdny-fireboats-place-in-history-for-generations-to-come | SCHUMER, FOLLOWING MAJOR PUSH, ANNOUNCES THE HISTORIC JOHN D. MCKEAN FIREBOAT IN ROCKLAND COUNTY HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES – SECURING ACCESS TO CRITICAL FUNDING TO... | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | As FDNY Marine Co. #1, The McKean Fireboat Rushed To Emergencies Including The 9/11 Attacks, Miracle On The Hudson, & The Staten Island Ferry Terminal Fire, Schumer Says Fireboat’s History Will Now Be Preserved For Generations To Come After Rallying Support To Secure This Fireboat’s Federal Place On The National Register of Historic Places, Schumer Said That This Critical Designation Will Unlock Critical Federal Funding To Help Preserve The Vessel And It’s Impactful Story Schumer: After 58 Years Of Serving New Yorkers, This Hardy Vessel Is Charting A New Course & Setting Sail Towards Preservation! Following his relentless advocacy and personal meeting with the Fireboat McKean Preservation Project’s David Rocco, U.S Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has approved the nomination of the historic John D. McKean Fireboat, a retired New York City Fire Department (FDNY) vessel, to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Schumer explained that the McKean Fireboat served the FDNY for 58 years, responding to countless emergencies including the 9/11 attacks, the "Miracle on the Hudson" in 2009, and the 1991 Staten Island Ferry Terminal fire. The historic boat, which now docks in Stony Point, NY, played a critical role in protecting New York’s waterfront communities, and this federal designation will now enshrine this vessel as a piece of America’s history and unlock access to critical federal funding to preserve the fireboat and its long-lasting legacy. "Today marks an exciting step towards anchoring the John D. McKean fireboat’s place in history – With the retired FDNY fireboat finally securing its well-deserved place on the National Register of Historic Places, this timeless symbol of the bravery and heroism of our first responders in the New York City Fire Department will be preserved for decades to come, honoring the important role the McKean played in our nation's history – including its critical emergency response to the 9/11 attacks… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-25-million-in-national-science-foundation-funding-for-syracuse-university-to-lead-research-institutions-from-across-upstate-ny-in-connecting-underserved-populations-to-good-paying-jobs-and-strengthening-americas-stem-workforce | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $2.5 MILLION IN NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY TO LEAD RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS FROM ACROSS UPSTATE NY IN CONNECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS TO... | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | With Upstate NY Seeing Historic New Investment And A Manufacturing Boom From Schumer’s CHIPS & Science Act – Like Micron’s Landmark $100 Billion Investment In CNY Memory Chip Fab – Senators Say Now Is Perfect Time To Invest In Upstate NY’s Universities That Are Molding Next Generation Of Tech Workforce Senators Say Major Investment Into Syracuse University, With Partnerships At Clarkson University, Cornell, Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, RPI, and RIT, Will Increase Support And Research Opportunities For Underrepresented Students To Give Them The Skills They Need To Get Connected To Good Paying Jobs Schumer, Gillibrand: Syracuse University And Schools Across Upstate NY Can Lead The Charge To Give Tools To Next Generation Of America’s STEM Workforce U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2.5 million in National Science Foundation (NSF) funding for the Upstate Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (“USLAMP”), led by Syracuse University, to help increase access for underserved populations and diversify the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce in New York and across America. This program will help institutionalize practices to attract and retain underrepresented populations of students with STEM majors, refine practices to increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers or graduate-level STEM degrees, and measure the impact of research experience for undergraduates. Schumer and Gillibrand said this investment will be integral to providing increased support and research opportunities to underrepresented students entering STEM careers or graduate-level programs and leading schools across Upstate New York to help underserved populations get connected to good paying jobs, spurred by the federal legislation like the CHIPS & Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. “Syracuse is already leading our nation in bringing high-tech and semiconductor manufactu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-25-million-hooked-to-restore-fish-habitats-across-the-great-lakes-in-upstate-ny_through-bipartisan-infrastructure-and-jobs-law--to-protect-the-enviroment-and-safeguard-aquatic-life-of-one-of-upstate-new-yorks-greatest-natural-beauties | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $2.5 MILLION HOOKED TO RESTORE FISH HABITATS ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES IN UPSTATE NY – THROUGH BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE & JOBS LAW – TO PROTECT THE ENVIROMENT AND... | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Senators Secured An Unprecedented $1 Billion, The Largest Ever Single Investment For the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative; Now This Funding Will Help Restore & Protect Fish Habitat From Lake Erie To Ontario, Preserving Tourism, Recreation & Fishing Industries Funding Will Help Restore Great Lakes Aquatic Ecosystems, Cleaning Up Waters And Environment To Support Native Fish & Wildlife Schumer, Gillibrand: $2.5 Million+ Investment Is A Great Catch For Great Lakes’ Fish Habitats U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced over $2.5 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) funding to restore fish habitat across the Great Lakes. This investment comes from the historic funding in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Senators Schumer and Gillibrand championed and which included $1 billion – the largest ever single investment in the GLRI – to breathe new life into one of the greatest natural beauties of Upstate NY. “For years the Great Lakes and its priceless aquatic life have been reeling from the impacts of pollution, but now thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law we championed, which included a historic $1 billion to restore the Great Lakes, we are turning the tide on this trend. I’m proud to have hooked the ‘catch of the day’ with this critical $2.5+ million in funding to protect and restore vital habitat for fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes,” said Senator Schumer. “From the shores of Lake Erie in Buffalo to the scenic rivers flowing from Lake Ontario in Oswego County, this funding will help clean up our waterways, restore fish habitat, and protect our environment. Investing in the Great Lakes means investing in the future of Upstate New York, and I will continue to fight to ensure that generations to come can continue to enjoy the full natural beauty and economic energy of the Great Lakes.” “The Great Lakes provide natural beauty and serve as a cornerstone of local economies, attracting tourists from acr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-over-4-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-rome-memorial-hospitals-covid-response | SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’S COVID RESPONSE | 2023-07-28 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Rome Memorial Hospital – Which Has Been Serving CNY Patients Since 1884 –Heroically Provided Medical Staff To Help With Increased Patient Loads, Severity And Length Of Stay During COVID Outbreak Senators Say New FEMA Funding – At A 100% Federal Cost Share – Will Reimburse Hospital For Costs Related to Pandemic Response Schumer, Gillibrand: Federal $$$ Will Help Rome Hospital Recover From Economic Impacts Of COVID-19 Pandemic And Keep Up Lifesaving Care U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a total of $4,314,895 for Rome Memorial Hospital from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cover costs associated with the hospital’s COVID responses. The funds reimburse the hospital for expenses related to temporary medical staffing to support a substantial increase in patient load, increased severity and length of stay, and backfill of employees moved to COVID-19 care units. This will help cover the cost of temporary staff hired at the height of the pandemic including registered nurses for medical care of COVID-19 patients in the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical Department, and ICU. This funding is provided at a 100% federal cost share, which Schumer fought hard to include for NY since the pandemic began. “During a time of crisis, Rome Memorial Hospital heroically stepped up to fight the pandemic on the front lines and provide lifesaving care to Covid-19 patients in and around Oneida County,” said Senator Schumer. “RMH stepped up to hire the additional registered nurses needed to support the increased load of patients, ripping holes in their budget while experiencing significant revenue losses, and undoubtedly saving lives. That is why I am proud to deliver this over $4 million federal boost to help reimburse those expenses and ensure that Rome Memorial Hospital has the resources it needs to bounce back from the pandemic and continue to provide critical care to CNY residents.” “Throughout the Covid-19 p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-delivering-historic-federal-investment-to-jumpstart-the-center-for-discoverys-childrens-specialty-hospital-schumer-delivers-over-620000-federal-grant-to-support-construction-for-400-job-project-to-bring-first-of-its-kind-hospital-for-children-and-families-to-the-hudson-valley | AFTER DELIVERING HISTORIC FEDERAL INVESTMENT TO JUMPSTART THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY’S CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, SCHUMER DELIVERS OVER $620,000 FEDERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION FOR 400+ JOB... | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Schumer Has Relentlessly Championed The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital In Sullivan County, Delivering Unprecedented $35M USDA Loan To Ensure The 400+ Job Project Could Begin Now Senator Keeps Delivering With More Fed $$$ To Deliver Sorely Needed Resources For New York’s Most Developmentally Complex Children Schumer: More Fed $$$ Will Help Turn Center For Discovery Into A Center Of Hope For NY Families and Children After securing an unprecedented $35 million federal loan to jumpstart the project, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced a major $622,954 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program to support the design and construction The Center for Discovery’s (TCFD) first-of-its-kind Children’s Specialty Hospital in Sullivan County. The funding will boost ongoing efforts to build New York’s first short-term inpatient assessment program for children with complex conditions, creating over 400 good-paying healthcare jobs and access to critical care for children and their families in the Hudson Valley and across New York State. "The Center for Discovery is a pillar of the Sullivan County economy, and now, thanks to this major federal investment I helped secure, we are boosting it as a beacon of hope for our most vulnerable people with complex disabilities," said Senator Schumer. "With the upcoming school year just around the corner, I am thrilled to announce this critical $620,000 USDA grant that will enable the Center to bring lifesaving care to our children and create new jobs that expand the world-class care provided at the Center and support the countless families who depend on its services. This first-of-its-kind hospital is not just about improving the lives of our most vulnerable individuals and their families; it is about paving the way for a healthier future for all residents in the Hudson Valley and across New York, ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible for generations to come." “We… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/governor-hochul-and-senate-majority-leader-chuck-schumer-announce-completion-of-renowned-clothing-manufacturer-tom-james-acquisition-of-former-hickey-freeman-facility-in-rochester | GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND SENATE MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF RENOWNED CLOTHING MANUFACTURER TOM JAMES ACQUISITION OF FORMER HICKEY FREEMAN FACILITY IN ROCHESTER | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Governor and Senator’s Intervention Ensures Continued Operations at the Storied Factory and the Creation and Retention of 245 Majority Union Jobs $ 7 Million NYS Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the completion of renowned clothier Tom James Company’s acquisition of the 112-year-old former Hickey Freeman manufacturing facility which will proudly be recognized and branded as Rochester Tailored Clothing. Tom James will utilize the highly skilled workforce to produce tailored suits for other brands as well as its own clothing line at the North Clinton Avenue facility in the City of Rochester. As part of the acquisition, Tom James will retain 200 jobs previously at risk had the factory closed and has committed to growing employment on site to 245 net jobs over the next five years. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “This agreement with the Tom James Company marks the start of a new chapter at the historic Hickey Freeman Building and will ensure that its legacy as an economic driver endures in Rochester. For more than a century, this facility has been Rochester’s gateway to the world of fashion and an important source of stable, union jobs. Now, thanks to state investment and the support of the Majority Leader and partners at every level of government, Tom James will continue to make the quality products and employ hundreds of workers in the heart of Rochester.” U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “It’s official Rochester will continue its long tradition of making high quality suits, powered by our top notch union tailor workforce! This 112-year old factory is a Rochester institution – woven into the very fabric of the community – and that is why I’ve fought time and again to keep it in business whenever it faced challenges. Last month, after I had personally called the CEO to urge him to look at Rochester, I announced To… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-verizon-breakthrough-utica-and-new-hartford-are-now-in-contact-with-company_a-plan-to-construct-a-new-cell-tower-is-in-the-works-senator-says-dead-zone-has-plagued-residents--businesses-for-years-and-he-is-watching-like-a-hawk-to-get-progress | SCHUMER REVEALS VERIZON BREAKTHROUGH: UTICA & NEW HARTFORD ARE NOW IN CONTACT WITH COMPANY & A PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CELL TOWER IS IN THE WORKS; SENATOR SAYS ‘DEAD ZONE’ HAS PLAGUED RESIDENTS &... | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | One Of Utica’s Busiest Streets — Oneida Street — Has Been Plagued By A Verizon Dead Zone For A Very Long Time; Residents, Small Biz & Public Officials Have Complained BUT Nothing Was Changing; Senator Stood With Locals & Publicly Called On Verizon To Investigate & Fix The Problem – Now Construction Plans For New Tower Is In The Works In April, Schumer Stood With A Baker, Pasta Shop Owner, Grocer, Hair Dresser, Dry Cleaner, Many Neighbors, Elected Officials & Public Safety Professionals To Make Case For Verizon To Fix This Dead Zone That Impacts A City Of 60,000 People & A Major Suburb Schumer: Verizon Can Hear Us Now! After standing side-by-side with local residents, small business owners, elected officials, and public safety professionals this past April to call on Verizon to fix the cell phone dead zone plaguing South Utica and New Hartford, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today revealed the company has heeded his calls and is officially taking steps to fix the mobile dead zone that stretches wide in the middle of Utica, impeding local residents from making calls, taking mobile payments and even risking public safety. “After meeting with South Uticans and New Hartford residents at their wit’s end with a cell phone dead zone that’s seemingly unfixable, I turned up the volume on Verizon in hopes that they would get the message and fix this longstanding issue. I am proud to say: Verizon heard me loud and clear and is already taking action to investigate the problem, meet with local officials, and develop a plan to generate a solution,” said Senator Schumer. “Plans are in place to build a new cell tower to bring high-quality mobile service to Utica and New Hartford, and I will not stop fighting until this dead zone is fixed for our local residents, Ridgewood business owners and first responders once and for all.” This past April, Schumer personally visited Oneida County, advocating for South Utica and New Hartford residents and small business owners, who were at their wit’s end after dealing wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-major-disaster-declaration-secured-unlocking-critical-federal-funds-to-help-impacted-hudson-valley-and-upstate-ny-communities-recover-from-historic-flooding | SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION SECURED, UNLOCKING CRITICAL FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP IMPACTED HUDSON VALLEY AND UPSTATE NY COMMUNITIES RECOVER FROM HISTORIC FLOODING | 2023-07-22 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | On July 9th and 10th, A ‘Once In A Thousand Year’ Flooding Event Ravaged The Hudson Valley and Several Other Communities Across Upstate NY, Devastating Homes, Bridges, Roads, And Tragically Resulting In The Loss Of Life Schumer Fought Non-Stop To Elevate New York’s Requests For Help To Highest Levels of Government, Personally Writing To Both The FEMA Administrator And President BidenTo Ensure Impacted Got The Help They Needed Schumer: Federal Dollars Will Provide Support Needed To Get Hudson Valley And Upstate Communities On Long Road To Recovery New York, N.Y. – Following his repeated calls and visit to Orange County earlier this week, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced that President Biden has approved New York’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for communities impacted by the severe flash flooding that rampaged through the Hudson Valley and areas across Upstate New York, officially providing the state and local municipalities with federal support needed to boost recovery efforts. While FEMA and New York continue to work through the Preliminary Damage Assessment process, the damage in some counties was so significant, the President was able to issue an initial Major Disaster Declaration while that process continues. This initial declaration will make critical federal funding available to support recovery and reconstruction efforts for the significant public infrastructure damage in Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland Counties. “The historic rainfall that battered communities in the Hudson Valley, and across Upstate New York from the Finger Lakes to the North Country earlier this month resulted in a once in a generation flooding event causing millions in widespread damage, and millions of dollars in expected repairs. I fought non-stop to elevate the voices of our impacted communities to the highest levels of government, personally writing to both the FEMA Administrator and President Biden, because I knew our state needed this funding, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-hochul-gillibrand-officially-break-ground-on-transformational-i-81-viaduct-project-in-syracuse | SCHUMER, HOCHUL, GILLIBRAND OFFICIALLY BREAK GROUND ON TRANSFORMATIONAL I-81 VIADUCT PROJECT IN SYRACUSE | 2023-07-21 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After More Than A Decade of Planning, Syracuse Is Breaking Ground For Game Changing $2.25 Billion Project to Build Community Streets, Bringing Thousands Of Good Paying Construction Jobs To Reconnect Neighborhoods And Improve Mobility Across The City Schumer Led Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law To Passage With Syracuse’s I-81 Transformation At Top Of Mind, And Now With Shovels In The Ground Fed $$$ Can Start To Flow To Help Realize Long Held Community Vision For A More Interconnected, Energized and Equitable Syracuse Schumer: Syracuse, Put On Your Hard Hats And Get Your Shovels Out, The Transformation Of I-81 Begins Today! Following years of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer joined Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh, and NYCLU Director of Racial Justic Lanessa Owens-Chaplin today to officially break ground on the transformational Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, formally launching one of the largest and most ambitious construction projects ever undertaken in Upstate New York. “Syracuse, put on your hard hats and get your shovels out, the transformation of I-81 begins today! Our infrastructure should connect, not divide our communities and the transformation of I-81 will lay the foundation for a brighter, more equitable future for all of Syracuse,” said Senator Schumer. “When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act to passage, I did so with projects like Syracuse’s I-81 transformation as my north star. Now, with shovels officially in the ground the federal funding can start flowing, creating thousands of good paying union construction jobs, hired from here in the community, to reconnect Syracuse and bring more opportunity to residents across the city. I thank Governor Hochul and Mayor Walsh for their partnership and leadership on this vital effort.” “With this groundbreaking, we are righting the wrongs of the past, creating jobs, and bringing a new era of opport… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-congress-and-the-us-army-to-invest-over-17-billion-in-watervliet-arsenal-over-next-20-years_the-largest-investment-in-the-history-of-the-facility--to-modernize-facility-upgrade-equipment-and-bolster-workforce-to-secure-watervliet-as-heart-of-army-cannon-manufacturing-for-generations-to-come | SCHUMER REVEALS: CONGRESS AND THE U.S. ARMY TO INVEST OVER $1.7 BILLION IN WATERVLIET ARSENAL OVER NEXT 20 YEARS – THE LARGEST INVESTMENT IN THE HISTORY OF THE FACILITY – TO MODERNIZE FACILITY,... | 2023-07-21 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Democrat | Senate | NY | Charles E. Schumer | S000148 | www.schumer.senate.gov | schumer | https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | After Years Of Advocacy For Historic Watervliet Arsenal, Schumer Will Reveal Largest Investment By Army In Arsenal’s History In Over 200 Years Of Operation, With More On The Way To Breathe New Life Into Watervliet For Centuries, Watervliet Has Played A Vital Role In America’s Defense, But That Has Not Always Translated Into Funding, With Cutbacks Often Putting Future Of Facility In Doubt; Now Schumer Says Congress And The Army Are Investing BIG To Breathe New Life Into Watervliet To Secure Its Long Term Future As An Essential Part Of The Army’s Mission Schumer: BOOM! Watervliet Arsenal Will Be The Heart Of The Army’s Cannon Production For Generations To Come Building on years of advocacy, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer today announced the Watervliet Arsenal will receive the largest investment in the facility’s two-hundred-year history, totaling over $1.7 billion to upgrade and modernize the facility over the next two decades. Schumer said the Arsenal has played a vital role in America’s defense as the nation’s sole producer of large-bore cannons and other critical artillery, but for nearly half a century that rarely translated into funding for the 800 civilian employee workforce, often putting the future of the Arsenal in doubt. Senator Schumer said, “BOOM! This record-breaking $1.7 billion – the largest investment in the history of the Watervliet Arsenal – will bring critical funding to modernize the Arsenal’s buildings and machinery over the next twenty years, promoting job retention and creation in the Capital Region, bolstering the base’s almost 800 civilian employees, and making this rare Army-operated industrial manufacturing facility in Upstate NY the heart of our nation’s cannon production for generations to come.” “Built during the War of 1812, the Watervliet Arsenal has been a pillar of America’s defense, producing cannons and artillery to support our troops and allies, but for nearly half a century the facility has changed very little with aging equipment and infrastructure, that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
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