U.S. Senator for New York, Kirsten Gillibrand reports on her progress.

Here’s what she’s been up to this week:

1. Federal $$$ –> New York

Kirsten, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured millions of federal dollars for New York projects and organizations in a series of recently-passed funding bills. This includes:

1. $90 million for cleanup of nuclear waste at the West Valley Demonstration Project site in Western New York. Read more.
2. Over $6.3 million for critical science and public safety projects in New York City, including quantum research at New York University, construction of a microelectronics nanofabrication facility at Queens College, and crime prevention programs. Read more.
3. Millions more to help bolster economic development, aid in efforts to protect our environment, and preserve historic sites for future generations in New York and across the country. Read more.

2. Helping New Yorkers get clean drinking water

Clean drinking water should be a right—not a privilege.

This week, Kirsten visited Cheektowaga to announce $1.6 million in federal funding for the Erie County Water Authority to replace lead pipes and improve water infrastructure. These federal dollars will help make sure that every New Yorker has access to safe, reliable drinking water, and Kirsten was proud to secure these funds.

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3.  Fighting to improve affordable housing

Every New Yorker deserves a safe place to live.

This week, Kirsten visited the Patterson Houses, a public housing complex in New York City. As the top Democrat on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she’s fighting to secure funding to improve overall living conditions there and at several other affordable housing buildings across the city.

Read more.

4. Visiting a community center in Harlem

This week, Kirsten had a blast helping pack food and meeting future basketball stars during the Catholic Charities basketball tournament at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem.

This week, Kirsten celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at National Action Network’s (NAN) Public Policy Forum.

Kirsten was honored to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy by speaking about the importance of faith and action with some of New York’s most prominent advocates for justice.

6.  Helping New Yorkers get the assistance they need

In 2025, Kirsten’s office helped over 7,600 constituents requesting assistance with federal agencies. In total, her team helped secure over $187 million in benefits for New Yorkers last year.

Kirsten’s successful casework includes:

• Over $1.3 million in Social Security benefits restored to seniors and Medicare bills covered for enrollees
• Over $600,000 in benefits reinstated to veterans from the VA
• Over $111 million for New York cultural organizations and businesses that were in danger of losing revenue without their top performers and staff
• Over $56 million released back to constituents and small businesses from delayed tax refunds

Individual casework continues to be Kirsten’s top priority. If you need help with any federal agency, contact her here. 

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