Strengthening Jobs in New York's Military Sector, Ensuring Defense Department Uses Steel Made in Upstate New York, Restoring Faith in Congress, Protecting U.S. Mail Service

December 23rd, 2011 Unsubscribe WEBSITE | ABOUT | NEWS | ISSUES | AGENDA | SERVICES | CONTACT  As 2011 comes to a close, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been working hard on behalf of all New Yorkers. Over the past year, Senator Gillibrand traveled to all of New York’s 62 counties, holding more than 400 events, meeting with local business leaders, elected officials, community advocates, local law enforcement, educational leaders and everyday New York families. She strongly believes that hearing directly from her constituents is an essential part of doing her job effectively and results in a stronger legislative agenda. Senator Gillibrand looks forward to continuing her work on behalf of New Yorkers in 2012 and wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!   Gillibrand Jobs Agenda Strengthening Jobs in New York's Military Sector As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Gillibrand helped deliver millions of federal dollars to strengthen jobs in New York- including over $50 million for nanotechnology research, which the University at Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering could apply for, $20 million for a new Army Reserve Center in Schenectady, $57.5 million for construction and facility upgrades at Fort Drum, $1.1 billion for Naval Reactor programs, some of which would be overseen by Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in West Milton, and $18.55 million for an Army Reserve Center at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. The Senator also secured passage of a provision that will protect National Guard members' jobs while they are serving our country. Senator Gillibrand with members of the National Guard 42 Infantry Rainbow Division, Troy Photo courtesy of National Guard 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Ensuring Defense Department Uses Steel Made in Upstate New York This month Senator Gillibrand urged the U.S. Department of Defense to require military vehicles to utilize steel produced by American steel manufactures. This rule change would spur a boost of domestic steel production across the country and bring jobs to upstate New York. Click here for more information. News You Need to Know Restoring Faith in Congress Like millions of Americans all across the country, Senator Gillibrand was surprised to learn that insider trading by members of Congress, their families or their staff, using non-public information gained through their Congressional work, is not already clearly and expressly illegal. She believes the American people need to know that their elected leaders play by the exact same rules that they play by. They also deserve the right to know their lawmakers’ only interest is what’s best for the country, not their own financial interests. Nobody should be above the rules. To fix this, Senator Gillibrand introduced the bipartisan STOCK Act with the support of 24 cosponsors coming from both sides of the aisle. Momentum on the STOCK Act is growing swiftly, as it was recently passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, moving an important step closer to final passage on the Senate floor. To view Senator Gillibrand’s testimony on Congressional Insider Trading, click here. To read Senator Gillibrand’s Op-Ed on Congressional insider trading, click here. Senator Gillibrand Testifying in Front of the Senate Homeland Secutiry and Government Affairs Committee, Washington D.C. Protecting U.S. Mail Service Earlier this year, the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to review its mail processing network, including studying potentially shutting down 3,700 post offices and 252 mail processing facilities nationwide. At Senator Gillibrand’s urging, the U.S. Postal Service announced a five-month moratorium on closing these postal facilities to give Congress more time to enact postal reform legislation. In New York State, this gives a reprieve for 100 post offices and seven Area Mail Processing centers, keeping thousands of New Yorkers employed. Click here for more information. Gillibrand Staff Gives Back to Their Communities in the Holiday Spirit As New Yorkers celebrate the holiday’s this season, Senator Gillibrand and her staff took some time to give back to their communities throughout the state. For Thanksgiving week, the Senator joined the Southwest Community Center in Syracuse to help with their annual winter clothing drive where they passed out Thanksgiving turkeys to hundreds in the community. In Rochester, Senator Gillibrand read books to children and helped to sort food, clothes and other donations for Thanksgiving baskets at the Wilson Commencement Park. In Buffalo, she joined WNY Heroes Co-Founder, Chris Kreiger, representatives from the VA Hospice Center, and local youth to make holiday cards for soldiers and VA patients at the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo. Last week, Senator Gillibrand’s staff volunteered across New York State, spending time at local non-profits, food banks, and soup kitchens. New York City staff volunteered at City Harvest’s mobile market in Washington Heights, Long Island staff volunteered at 1 in 9, the Long Island Breast Cancer Coalition in Hewlett, Westchester staff volunteered at United Way’s Hudson Valley 211 in White Plains, Albany staff volunteered at Equinox Community Service Agency’s food drive, Syracuse staff volunteered at the Food Bank of Central New York, Rochester staff volunteered at St. Peter’s Soup kitchen, Buffalo staff volunteered at the Response to Love Center, and North Country staff volunteered at the Lowville Food Pantry. Click here for more information. Members of  Senator Gillibrand's Staff Volunteering, New York City   Office Locations Albany/Capital District Office Leo W. O'Brien Federal Office Building 1 Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, NY 12207 Tel. (518) 431-0120 Fax (518) 431-0128 Rochester Office Kenneth B. Keating Federal Office Building 100 State Street, Room 4195 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel. (585) 263-6250 Fax (585) 263-6247 Syracuse/Central NY James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Room 1470 PO Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261 Tel. (315) 448-0470 Fax (315) 448-0476 New York City Office 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, New York 10017 Tel. (212) 688-6262 Fax (212) 688-7444 Buffalo Office Larkin At Exchange 726 Exchange Street, Suite 511 Buffalo, NY 14210 Tel. (716) 854-9725 Fax (716) 854-9731 Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Road Suite 250 North Melville, NY 11747 Tel. (631) 249-2825 Fax (631) 249-2847 North Country Office PO Box 273 Lowville, NY 13367 Tel. (315) 376-6118 Westchester Office Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tel. (914) 725-9294 Fax (914) 472-5073 Hudson Valley Office PO Box 893 Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel. (845) 875-4585 Fax (845) 875-9099 Washington, DC Office 478 Russell | Washington, DC 20510 | Tel. (202) 224-4451 | Fax (202) 228-0282 Unsubscribe - Privacy Policy

Fighting for Those who Fight for Us, Securing Federal Aid for Damage Caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, Upstate Works, Cutting the Red Tape for New York's Apple Producers

December 1st, 2011 Unsubscribe WEBSITE | ABOUT | NEWS | ISSUES | AGENDA | SERVICES | CONTACT U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been hard at work for New Yorkers. The number one issue is rebuilding our economy, and Senator Gillibrand is fighting to sustain and create jobs statewide as well as to secure aid for New Yorkers effected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Senator Gillibrand also fought hard on behalf of military servicemen and women, and veterans to make sure that they have full and easier access to all of the benefits they deserve.  Gillibrand Jobs Agenda Upstate Works In order to put New Yorkers back to work and create an environment for a strong and growing upstate economy, Senator Gillibrand announced the Upstate Works Act. The bill retools New York’s manufacturers for the clean energy economy, provides tax relief for family farms to diversify and expand their production, provides resources to assist students and working adults in getting the training they need for jobs in the future, connects upstate businesses with new markets by expanding broadband to every corner of the state and gets construction workers back on the job rebuilding New York’s highways and water infrastructure. Click Here for more information. Senator Gillibrand visiting Lumetrics Inc., Rochester Putting American Heroes Back to Work Senator Gillibrand has been hard at work on behalf of our veterans. At Senator Gillibrand’s urging, the President signed into law legislation to help veterans and servicemembers find jobs in these tough times.  The passage of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 gives employers a tax credit of up to $9,600 for unemployed veterans. Furthermore, the bill would improve current benefits for veterans which would include the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) mandatory, providing returning troops career counseling and equip them with better job search skills. The bill also provides additional training benefits for disabled veterans through the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. Click here for more information.  News You Need to Know Fighting for Those who Fight for Us New York State is home to approximately 25,000 full and part-time members of the National Guard and Reserves. These men and women serve bravely to protect Americans both home and abroad; however, these servicemen and women do not have the same access to military benefits as active duty service members. Senator Gillibrand recently announced her plan to protect civilian jobs of Guard members who have been deployed, and strengthen the network of support services including health care services, marriage and financial counseling, and substance abuse treatment among other services. Senator Gillibrand’s plan also fights for an increase in access to mental health benefits for those returning from deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand with members of the National Guard 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division, Troy Photo courtesy of National Guard 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Securing Federal Aid for Damage Caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee As many communities throughout New York State work to recover from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, Senator Gillibrand is fighting to secure disaster aid to help New rebuild. This month, Senator Gillibrand Announced over $2.5 billion in secured federal dollars for disaster relief. This includes $123 million for the Emergency Conservation Program, $216 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, $1.66 billion for the Federal Highways Administration Emergency Relief Program, $400 million for Community Development Block Grants, $200,000 for the Economic Development Administration. Nearly $40 million is reserved just for New York to assist small businesses and farmers get back on their feet. In addition, New York will receive a total of $7 million in emergency relief money from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to repair washed out roads and bridges, damaged roadway surfaces, remove debris deposits on roadways, and other issues that have plagued New York’s infrastructure caused by this past summer’s storms. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand speaking to reporters about storm damage in upstate New York, Catskill Cutting the Red Tape for New York's Apple Producers With New York State being the second largest producer of apples in the country, Senator Gillibrand fought to cut bureaucratic red tape for apple producers of New York State by easing their insurance regulations. Senator Gillibrand worked closely with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency to change the way that Approved Insurance Providers assess apple produces for insurance policies. Under the old system, farmers were required to keep track of their fresh apple crop in “Sales By Unit” terms. This was a process that proved to be highly complex, costly, and inefficient for many of New York’s farmers. Under the new regulations, apple producers will be able to be insured based on their records of total production rather than “Sales By Unit” which will ease the burden on many of New York’s apple producers. Click here for more information. The Gillibrand Agenda New Website for Service Members, Veterans, and Families This month, Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Service Committee, launched a new comprehensive government website to provide a one-stop shop for New York’s men and women in the military, veterans, and their families. The website aims to support those that serve and have served us bravely by locally equipping them with federal resources across a wide range of topics including federal job listings, career counseling, education benefits and scholarships, small business grants, housing assistance, health services, resources for women veterans, wounded warriors, and family and caregiver assistance. To assist New York military servicemen and women, veterans, and their families, Senator Gillibrand’s site maps resources in contacts in each of New York’s 62 Counties. Click here for more information. You may visit the website directly, here. Senator Gillibrand greeting soldiers at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn Celebrating the Holidays with Community Service To Kickoff the Thanksgiving Holiday, Senator Gillibrand made stops in Syracuse,  Rochester, and Buffalo to participate in events that gave back to the local communities. In Syracuse, the Senator joined members of the Syracuse community at the Southwest Community Center and helped them organize their annual winter clothing drive and pass out Thanksgiving turkeys to hundreds in the community that signed up. In Rochester, Senator Gillibrand read books to children and helped to sort food, clothes and other donations for the Thanksgiving baskets at the Wilson Commencement Park. Senator Gillibrand, joined by WNY Heroes Co-Founder, Chris Kreiger representatives from the VA Hospice Center and local youth to make holiday cards for soldiers and VA patients at the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand reading to children at Wilson Commencement Park, Rochester Office Locations Albany/Capital District Office Leo W. O'Brien Federal Office Building 1 Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, NY 12207 Tel. (518) 431-0120 Fax (518) 431-0128 Rochester Office Kenneth B. Keating Federal Office Building 100 State Street, Room 4195 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel. (585) 263-6250 Fax (585) 263-6247 Syracuse/Central NY James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Room 1470 PO Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261 Tel. (315) 448-0470 Fax (315) 448-0476 New York City Office 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, New York 10017 Tel. (212) 688-6262 Fax (212) 688-7444 Buffalo Office Larkin At Exchange 726 Exchange Street, Suite 511 Buffalo, NY 14210 Tel. (716) 854-9725 Fax (716) 854-9731 Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Road Suite 250 North Melville, NY 11747 Tel. (631) 249-2825 Fax (631) 249-2847 North Country Office PO Box 273 Lowville, NY 13367 Tel. (315) 376-6118 Westchester Office Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tel. (914) 725-9294 Fax (914) 472-5073 Hudson Valley Office PO Box 893 Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel. (845) 875-4585 Fax (845) 875-9099 Washington, DC Office 478 Russell | Washington, DC 20510 | Tel. (202) 224-4451 | Fax (202) 228-0282 Unsubscribe - Privacy Policy

Women's Economic Empowerment, Assistance for Laid-Off Workers, New Jobs through Upgrading Infrastructure, Enhancing Communication for First Responders

October 27th, 2011 Unsubscribe WEBSITE | ABOUT | NEWS | ISSUES | AGENDA | SERVICES | CONTACT As the month of October comes to a close, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been hard at work on behalf of New York State. The number one issue on everyone’s mind has without question been the economy, and Senator Gillibrand spent the past month fighting to save and create jobs across the state. Senator Gillibrand also renewed her call for enhancing the ways that first responders communicate, and highlighted the importance of the state’s military bases to both New York’s economy and national security. News You Need to Know Women's Economic Empowerment Summit Senator Gillibrand hosted her office’s first annual “Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit” at New York University. The summit was designed to provide the over 500 attendees with a valuable opportunity to build professional skills, network, and engage in a direct conversation about the many opportunities and challenges women face in gaining equality in the business world. With more than half of all U.S. households today relying on dual incomes, Gillibrand is committed to creating a new generation of “Rosie the Riveters” and ensuring women are empowered to lead the economic recovery and help rebuild the middle class. Gillibrand was joined by the Partnership for New York City and the Council of Urban Professionals to announce a new statewide mentoring program beginning next month aimed at helping young women professionals advance in their careers. Gillibrand was also joined by White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett for a keynote discussion with WABC News Anchor Diana Williams. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand at Her Office's First Women's Economic Empowerment Summit, New York, NY Photo Courtesy of Abdul Smith Assistance for Laid Off Workers     With more and more jobs being shipped overseas, Senator Gillibrand supported legislation that passed the Senate to extend Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The program assists those that have lost jobs as a result of trade or offshoring and ensures that hard working Americans who have lost their jobs and financial security through no fault of their own as a result of globalization have the opportunity to find and secure new jobs and transition into emerging sectors of the economy. The program also makes health insurance coverage more affordable to these workers who have lost their jobs. Click here for more information. Gillibrand Jobs Agenda Creating Jobs through Upgrading Infrastructure, Communities In an effort to create new jobs upgrading New York’s crumbling infrastructure and rehabilitating outdated homes and office buildings, Senator Gillibrand renewed her call for Congress to create jobs by making immediate investments in infrastructure upgrades that would inject nearly $3 billion for New York and support approximately 38,800 new jobs across the state. Senator Gillibrand is also working to establish a National Infrastructure Bank to leverage more private investment into infrastructure projects, along with jumpstarting renovations to homes and offices across New York, creating new construction jobs in the process. Click here for more information.   Job Creation through Tourism We have yet to tap the full potential of New York’s tourism industry which generates billions in revenues every year for federal, state and local governments. From the Finger Lakes’ world-class vineyards, to Niagara Falls, the beautiful Adirondacks, and the attractions in New York City, our state has so much to offer tourists from around the world. Senator Gillibrand introduced the Travel Regional Investment Partnership (TRIP) Act to sustain domestic tourism and help it flourish. The TRIP Act would promote domestic tourism by joining both public and private funding through a competitive grant match program with the U.S. Department of Commerce, allowing tourism promotion organizations to partner with other regional tourism entities to receive federal funding to market their destinations nationally. The TRIP Act would allow New York organizations and localities the opportunity to compete for more resources and leverage public-private partnerships to attract more visitors. This would ultimately help in retaining and adding to the more than 660,000 jobs statewide that the tourism sector supported last year. Click here for more information. The Gillibrand Agenda Enhancing Communication Tools for First Responders Senator Gillibrand urged the members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to include the “D-Block” for first responders in their proposal for deficit reduction. This legislation would create a nationwide communications system for firefighters, police officers and first responders to ensure they can effectively communicate with each other and share information in real time during a crisis. This proposal would fulfill a critical outstanding recommendation of the 9/11 Commission Report while also providing billions for deficit reduction. Click here for more information.   Senator Gillibrand Calling for the Passage of Legislation to Provide First Responders and Public Safety Officials with More Efficient Lines of Communicaion, Washington DC Strengthening Our Military Communities Over the next decade, the Department of Defense will need to cut at least $450 billion from the defense budget. Senator Gillibrand is working to ensure that New York’s military assets are strong and poised to reap the benefits of additional missions, assets, and troops. Facilities including Fort Drum, Hancock Air National Guard Base, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, the Watervliet Arsenal, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Fort Hamilton, and the United States Military Academy at West Point are all vital to our national security and state’s economy. Senator Gillibrand knows the unique strengths and value of these military installations and will be working hard to strengthen them as staples in our military communities. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand addressing a Crowd at LeMoyne College Regarding Strengthening Our Military Communities, Syracuse NY Office Locations Albany/Capital District Office Leo W. O'Brien Federal Office Building 1 Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, NY 12207 Tel. (518) 431-0120 Fax (518) 431-0128 Rochester Office Kenneth B. Keating Federal Office Building 100 State Street, Room 4195 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel. (585) 263-6250 Fax (585) 263-6247 Syracuse/Central NY James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Room 1470 PO Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261 Tel. (315) 448-0470 Fax (315) 448-0476 New York City Office 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, New York 10017 Tel. (212) 688-6262 Fax (212) 688-7444 Buffalo Office Larkin At Exchange 726 Exchange Street, Suite 511 Buffalo, NY 14210 Tel. (716) 854-9725 Fax (716) 854-9731 Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Road Suite 250 North Melville, NY 11747 Tel. (631) 249-2825 Fax (631) 249-2847 North Country Office PO Box 273 Lowville, NY 13367 Tel. (315) 376-6118 Westchester Office Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tel. (914) 725-9294 Fax (914) 472-5073 Hudson Valley Office PO Box 893 Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel. (845) 875-4585 Fax (845) 875-9099 Washington, DC Office 478 Russell | Washington, DC 20510 | Tel. 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Made in America Manufacturing, Strengthening New York's Rural Economy, Disaster Relief for Families, Businesses, Communities, 21st Century Communication For First Responders

September 28th, 2011 Unsubscribe WEBSITE | ABOUT | NEWS | ISSUES | AGENDA | SERVICES | CONTACT Everywhere U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand travels across the state talking to New Yorkers, the number one issue on everyone's mind is the economy. She spent the last month in every corner of the state discussing solutions to turn around the economy and create good paying jobs. The Senator also visited with families and businesses hit hardest by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to see the damage firsthand and help provide the federal assistance needed to rebuild. Gillibrand Jobs Agenda Made in America Manufacturing America was powered by New York manufacturing in the 20th century, but we’ve lost over 160,000 manufacturing jobs in the last decade alone. To renew the strength of our manufacturers and create new jobs, Senator Gillibrand is pushing her Made in America manufacturing initiative. The plan creates a “Made in America” competitive grant program to provide small and mid-size manufacturers with resources to retool their operations and retrain their workforce for advanced manufacturing, such as clean energy, computer technology, aerospace and biotechnology. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand at Ioxus on her Made in America Tour, Oneonta, NY Strengthening New York's Rural Economy   As we rebuild New York’s rural areas that were hit hard by heavy rain and flooding, Senator Gillibrand has also outlined a plan to strengthen the economies of New York’s rural communities for the long term. Senator Gillibrand’s plan increases access to credit and capital for rural small businesses, upgrades rural infrastructure and expands rural broadband. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand talking with a Constituent at the Delaware County Fair A Farm Bill that Delivers for New York   After holding more than 15 listening sessions with local farmers across New York State over that past year, Senator Gillibrand outlined her priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that affects every aspect of agricultural policy. The cornerstone of her proposal  would simplify and improve dairy pricing for farmers and consumers alike. As New York’s first member of the Senate Agriculture Committee in nearly 40 years, Senator Gillibrand is committed to ensuring the next Farm Bill delivers for New York.  Click here for more information on Senator Gillibrand’s priorities for the next Farm Bill.    Senator Gillibrand at Cobblestone Valley Farm, Cortland, NY on her Farm Bill Listening Tour   News You Need to Know Disaster Relief for Families, Businesses, Communities In the wake of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee that caused flooding and damage across New York State, Senator Gillibrand toured many of the affected regions, including Long Island, Westchester, Rensselaer, Greene, Schoharie and Broome counties.  Senator Gillibrand is working tirelessly to secure federal aid for those areas in New York.   Click here for information on federal disaster relief that you could be eligible for.    Senator Gillibrand visiting the Binghamton University Flood Shelter, Binghamton, NY   Safer Food for New York Families  Senator Gillibrand introduced comprehensive legislation to ensure the meat on kitchen tables across the country is safe to eat. After Senator Gillibrand’s push to regulate 6 deadly, unchecked non-0157 E. coli strands, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finally named these “Big 6” E. coli strands as dangerous adulterants that need to be tested. This new measure would make it illegal to sell ground beef tainted with these non-0157 strands. Click here for more information.   The Gillibrand Agenda 21st Century Communication For First Responders Ten years after September 11, a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission Report has yet to be fulfilled: arming our first responders with the technology they need to communicate effectively in real-time during an emergency. Senator Gillibrand is leading the charge in the Senate to bring our first responder technology into the 21st century by fighting to pass the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act.  The bipartisan legislation would create a public safety communications network. Click here for more information. Senator Gillibrand Discussing the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovations Act with New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano, Staten Island, NY Office Locations Albany/Capital District Office Leo W. O'Brien Federal Office Building 1 Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, NY 12207 Tel. (518) 431-0120 Fax (518) 431-0128 Rochester Office Kenneth B. Keating Federal Office Building 100 State Street, Room 4195 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel. (585) 263-6250 Fax (585) 263-6247 Syracuse/Central NY James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Room 1470 PO Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261 Tel. (315) 448-0470 Fax (315) 448-0476 New York City Office 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, New York 10017 Tel. (212) 688-6262 Fax (212) 688-7444 Buffalo Office Larkin At Exchange 726 Exchange Street, Suite 511 Buffalo, NY 14210 Tel. (716) 854-9725 Fax (716) 854-9731 Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Road Suite 250 North Melville, NY 11747 Tel. 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Supporting Local Growers and Nutritious Produce, Bringing 21st Century Technology to First Responders, Ensuring Employment Opportunities for Women and Veterans, STAND UP Act: Protecting Teen Drivers

August 4, 2011 Unsubscribe WEBSITE | ABOUT | NEWS | ISSUES | AGENDA | SERVICES | CONTACT It's been a busy summer already, as Senator Gillibrand continues to travel throughout New York State discussing proposals to create jobs and get the economy moving again. Too many New Yorkers are still out of work or worried about keeping the job they have. Senator Gillibrand is committed to working in Washington to forge solutions to the many challenges New Yorkers face. Here are some of her latest efforts: The Gillibrand Jobs Report Ensuring Higher Wages and Employment Opportunities for Women  With women still facing gender inequality in the workforce, Senator Gillibrand is pushing the Women WIN Jobs Act, which would provide women with a pathway to higher paying job fields in which they are currently underrepresented. Through a federal grant, this legislation would help women earn more and boost our nation’s economy. Read More. Employment for Returning Troops With unemployment among young veterans in New York topping 13.3 percent, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing the Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 legislation, which would equip troops with proper job training, and ensure more job opportunities for veterans when they return home from serving our country. Read More. Senator Gillibrand greets recent veterans. News You Need to Know Bringing 21st Century Technology to First Responders Despite the recommendations made in the 9/11 Commission report, first responders are still operating with outdated communications technology. Senator Gillibrand is urging the passage of legislation that would allow first responders across the country to operate on the same radio frequencies and enable them to exchange critical information in real time during a crisis. Read more.  Senator Gillibrand meets Rochester first responders at the Public Safety Training Facility Supporting Local Growers and Nutritious Produce Senator Gillibrand continues her commitment to the promotion of healthy nutrition for families and children through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) bill. The bill would create a competitive grant program to support local growers (giving preference to farms who are operated by or employ veterans) and facilitate the delivery and distribution of nutritious, locally grown produce while connecting customers to the farmers who grow their food. Click here for more information.  The Gillibrand Agenda STAND UP Act: Protecting Teen Drivers As a mother of two young children, Senator Gillibrand is pushing an effort to keep teens safe while driving. The STAND UP Act calls on states to implement graduated drivers license programs for teen drivers, giving them more experience behind the wheel before getting an unrestricted driver's license. The bill sets minimum standards of 16 years-old for a driver’s license, and 18 years-old for an unrestricted license to help protect our children from the number one killer of teens nationwide, car crashes. Click here for more information on Senator Gillibrand’s STAND UP Act.  Senator Gillibrand and Families of Victims Promote STAND UP Act   Office Locations Albany/Capital District Office Leo W. O'Brien Federal Office Building 1 Clinton Square, Room 821 Albany, NY 12207 Tel. (518) 431-0120 Fax (518) 431-0128 Rochester Office Kenneth B. Keating Federal Office Building 100 State Street, Room 4195 Rochester, NY 14614 Tel. (585) 263-6250 Fax (585) 263-6247 Syracuse/Central NY James M. Hanley Federal Building 100 South Clinton Street, Room 1470 PO Box 7378 Syracuse, NY 13261 Tel. (315) 448-0470 Fax (315) 448-0476 New York City Office 780 Third Avenue Suite 2601 New York, New York 10017 Tel. (212) 688-6262 Fax (212) 688-7444 Buffalo Office Larkin At Exchange 726 Exchange Street, Suite 511 Buffalo, NY 14210 Tel. (716) 854-9725 Fax (716) 854-9731 Long Island Office 155 Pinelawn Road Suite 250 North Melville, NY 11747 Tel. (631) 249-2825 Fax (631) 249-2847 North Country Office PO Box 273 Lowville, NY 13367 Tel. (315) 376-6118 Westchester Office Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Tel. (914) 725-9294 Fax (914) 472-5073 Hudson Valley Office PO Box 893 Mahopac, NY 10541 Tel. (845) 875-4585 Fax (845) 875-9099 Washington, DC Office 478 Russell | Washington, DC 20510 | Tel. (202) 224-4451 | Fax (202) 228-0282 Unsubscribe - Privacy Policy