SCHUMER, MORELLE ANNOUNCE $5.3+ MILLION TO BOOST MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS ONE OF AMERICA’S ONLY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPTICS & PHOTONICS TRAINING CENTERS

Announced $5.3 million Department of Defense grant for Monroe Community College optics program.

“This substantial $5 million in federal funding is a win-win for our top-notch workforce and local businesses critical to our national security. The Rochester-Finger Lakes region has a proud history of excellence and innovation in optics and photonics.”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER $20+ MILLION FOR CRITICAL RAILWAY REPAIRS IN ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES REGION & SUPPORT MAJOR BUSINESSES THAT RELY ON RAILWAY

Announced $20.8 million in federal funding for railway repairs in Rochester-Finger Lakes region.

“This more than $20 million puts the Rochester-Finger Lakes region on track for a safer future.”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER $3.1 MILLION TO MODERNIZE CENTRAL NEW YORK FREIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR CONNECTING CORTLAND COUNTY TO ONONDAGA COUNTY

Announced $3.1 million in federal funding to modernize Central New York freight rail corridor.

“New upgrades to NYS&W’s Main Line just got the green light! I’m proud to deliver more than $3 million in federal funding from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law for critical rail improvements between Cortland and Virgil”

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SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.4 MILLION TO IMPROVE WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN CHEMUNG COUNTY

Announced $1.4 million for wastewater infrastructure improvements in Chemung County.

“I’m proud to deliver $1.4 million from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to improve wastewater infrastructure in Chemung County.”

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AS VERIZON PROPOSES TRANSITION AWAY FROM COPPER LANDLINES, SCHUMER DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY, NO COST HIKES, AND RELIABLE SERVICE FOR RURAL NEW YORKERS

Demanded Verizon ensure reliable service and no cost increases as it transitions from copper landlines.

“As Verizon moves to transition away from copper landlines, Upstate New Yorkers are concerned about losing a vital connection. They deserve clear answers about what this means for their ability to stay connected and make ends meet.”

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AFTER LEADING BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING DEPARTMENTS OF DEFENSE AND COMMERCE TO SECURE SILICON CARBIDE SUPPLY CHAIN FROM UNFAIR CHINESE COMPETITION, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES MASSIVE $1.5 BILLION FEDERAL...

Schumer announced $1.5 billion DOD investment for Wolfspeed silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing.

“I’ve been advocating for years for the federal investment needed for Wolfspeed to scale domestic production of silicon carbide chips, which this $1.5 billion DoD investment would supercharge.”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $10+ MILLION FOR WESTERN NY COMMUNITIES TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS FROM AGING HOMES; SENATORS SAY INVESTMENT WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF NY’S CHILDREN FROM...

Announced $10.3 million for Western New York communities to remove lead paint hazards from homes.

“No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for children. Today, I am proud to deliver more than $10 million for communities in Western New York to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $4+ MILLION FOR RENSSELAER COUNTY TO REMOVE LEAD PAINT HAZARDS FROM AGING HOMES; SENATORS SAY INVESTMENT WILL PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CAPITAL REGION CHILDREN...

Announced $4.4 million in HUD lead hazard reduction funding for Rensselaer County.

“No amount of toxic lead exposure is safe for children. Today, I am proud to deliver more than $4 million for communities in Rensselaer County to remove lead paint from homes to protect our children and public health”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13.2+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK

Announced $13.2 million in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York.

“Every day, our first responders risk everything to keep families safe and protect communities across Upstate New York.”

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SCHUMER CELEBRATES GE AEROSPACE $225 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER, CREATING 75 NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN CAPITAL REGION

Celebrated GE Aerospace's $225 million investment creating 75 jobs in Capital Region.

“GE Aerospace’s new $225 million investment in Niskayuna, along with 75 high-skilled, good-paying jobs, shows the sky is the limit for our top-notch workforce.”

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SCHUMER STANDS WITH NEW YORK CENTERS AGAINST PROPOSED FEDERAL CHANGES TO HEAD START THAT THREATEN PROGRAMS SERVING ROUGHLY 40,000 NEW YORK CHILDREN

Opposed federal proposal to weaken Head Start quality standards affecting 40,000 New York children.

“Roughly 40,000 children in New York benefit from access to Head Start and the early childhood education and comprehensive services it provides families. The proposed changes by the administration threaten the quality of these programs and put essential services at risk.”

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AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $300,000 FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO MAKE MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY

Schumer announced nearly $295,000 in federal funding for Hamden road repairs after Tropical Storm Debby.

“I’m proud to deliver nearly $300,000 in federal funding needed for the Town of Hamden to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Debby. This investment will help restore safe and reliable roads for residents”

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SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT-GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH

Announced $1 billion federal CHIPS funding for IBM quantum computing fab in Albany.

“I’m thrilled that IBM has finalized and fully secured up to $1 billion in federal funding to launch a brand-new, cutting-edge quantum business in the Capital Region.”

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SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JOB CORPS CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FULLY RESCINDS PLAN TO CLOSE ONE OF AMERICA’S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

Announced Trump administration rescinded plan to close 99 Job Corps centers nationwide.

“When the Trump administration announced that Job Corps was going to be eliminated, I got to work to protect it—traveling across Upstate New York to stand shoulder to shoulder with students, staff, and small businesses that have seen firsthand the benefits of this program.”

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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $33+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS

Announced $33.7 million in federal funding for Upstate New York airport infrastructure projects.

“Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. With winter approaching, it is more important than ever to ensure our airports are prepared for whatever winter storms come our way.”

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SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED $375 MILLION AWARD FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS

Applauded $375 million federal award to GlobalFoundries for quantum technology business in New York.

“Quantum technology will define the next generation of innovation, and Upstate New York is where that future is being built.”

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SCHUMER, AFTER SECURING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO RECOGNIZE HISTORIC “MIRACLE ON ICE” 1980 OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY TEAM, VISITS MT VAN HOEVENBERG OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO SHOWCASE POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE...

Secured Congressional Gold Medal for 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team; exploring 2042 Winter Olympics bid.

“Lake Placid holds a long and special place in Winter Olympic history – having hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Games. Last year, I was proud to sponsor the commemoration of the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic Ice Hockey Team with the Congressional Gold Medal to be displayed right here in Lake Placid.”

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AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TOWN OF PLATTSBURGH ADDED TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM—OPENING UP NEW FEDERAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE AT FORMER AIR FORCE BASE—AND LAUNCHES...

Announced Town of Plattsburgh added to Lake Champlain Basin Program for infrastructure funding.

“For decades, Plattsburgh Air Force Base played a vital role in protecting our country during the Cold War. Now, with Plattsburgh International Airport, it continues its service to the North Country as a travel hub for Northern New Yorkers.”

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SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.4 MILLION IN FED FUNDING TO PISECO AIRPORT AFTER FIGHTING EIGHT YEARS AGO TO KEEP FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING AND HAMILTON COUNTY AIRPORT OPEN

Announced $1.4 million in federal funding for Piseco Airport pavement rehabilitation.

“Sometimes, people ask me why I visit all 62 counties, and this is exactly why. Ten years ago, on my trip to Hamilton County, my good friend Rick Wilt, who was Supervisor of Arietta, told me that the Town needed help with the FAA.”

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AS FALLOUT FROM LAST YEAR’S MEDICAID CUTS THREATENS HEALTH CARE FOR NEARLY 60,000 IN THE NORTH COUNTRY, SCHUMER VISITS ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER TO PUSH BILL TO REVERSE MEDICAID CUTS, PROTECT RURAL...

Introduced bill to reverse Medicaid cuts and restore ACA tax credits for rural health care.

“The ‘Big, Ugly Betrayal’ and its huge Medicaid cuts is one of the most devastating bills for health care we’ve ever seen. Nearly 60,000 New Yorkers in the North Country are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage, with our rural communities and the hospitals that serve them hit the hardest”

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SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO “LAKE AMERICA”

Criticized Trump's Lake Ontario renaming as distraction from tariffs harming New York families.

“Instead of lowering costs and cancelling his damaging tariffs, Trump is doubling down on a juvenile effort to rename one of the Great Lakes.”

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AFTER STEADY DRUMBEAT OF ADVOCACY, SCHUMER DELIVERS FOR FORT DRUM, ANNOUNCES BASE HAS BEEN SELECTED BY ARMY FOR NEXT-GENERATION NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN ENERGY RESILIENCE AT DOMESTIC...

Announced Fort Drum selected for Army's next-generation nuclear microreactor program.

“As a steadfast supporter and fierce advocate of Fort Drum, I’m proud to announce that the Army heeded my call, selecting Fort Drum to spearhead the deployment of nuclear microreactor technology in the North Country.”

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SCHUMER, AFTER VISITING CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY TO LAUNCH PUSH TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER MAJOR CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, AND GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE USDA HAS AGREED TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN...

Announced USDA will purchase $20 million in surplus grapes from Western New York farmers.

“Everyone knows the best Concord grapes come from Upstate New York. But when Refresco cancelled contracts with many grape farmers earlier this year, growers were left in a lurch with nowhere to sell their harvests.”

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SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY TO REOPEN WEST KILL POST OFFICE

Called on USPS to reopen West Kill Post Office closed since January 2025 fire.

“The West Kill Post Office is more than a place to pick up and drop off mail. For nearly two centuries, it’s been a community hub for residents. Upstate New Yorkers rely on their local post office to receive medications, pay bills, and connect with the rest of the world.”

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SCHUMER CONVENES SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES FACING FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

Convened craft beverage industry leaders to address tariff costs and supply chain disruptions.

“New York’s craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries are a cornerstone of Upstate’s economy, and I have fought for years to help these small businesses grow and reach new markets.”

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