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Delivered medals to WWII Veteran: Corporal Bernard Sanders, a Melville resident, bravely served during the occupation directly after WWII and in Korea. For his services he was awarded the Nation Defense Service Medal and the Army of Occupation WWII Medal. Despite earning these distinctions, the Army never issued Cpl. Sanders the physical medals. 60 years later, Cpl. Sanders asked Schumer if it would be possible to obtain these medals so that he can pass them down to his grandson. Within 2 weeks of Cpl. Sanders request, Schumer hand-delivered the medals to Cpl. Sanders and his grandson, Stephen. Pushed the FDA to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse and reschedule Hydrocodone to a Schedule II drug: This November, after Schumer introduced legislation, the FDA finally announced that they would recommend the dangerous opiate hydrocodone be moved to schedule II, which will limit its availability to addicts and criminals. Schumer had consistently pushed the FDA to recommend this change, and was an original cosponsor on the Safe Prescribing Act of 2013, which would have made this change legislatively. Hydrocodone is among the most widely prescribed drugs in New York and the country, has rapidly increased in abuse levels, and is highly dangerous. In 2011, over 240,000 hydrocodone prescriptions were filled in Nassau County and over 400,000 hydrocodone prescriptions were filled in Suffolk County. Long Island has seen far too many violent prescription drug thefts at local pharmacies. In 2011, a pharmacy robbery in Medford killed four innocent people. And a few months later, a Seaford pharmacy was robbed, resulting in the death of a federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agent. Expedited critical funding for new LIRR Station-a vital component of Wyandanch Rising: On March 28, 2013, Schumer urged the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reallocate $2 million in funding for the design and construction of a new train station in Wyandanch. The town experienced administrative hurdles preventing the reallocation of this funding prior to Schumers intervention. This $2 million is an integral part of Wyandanch Rising, a plan to revitalize the area surrounding the Long Island Rail Road stationa major hub for the community of Wyandanch. Schumer urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) and FHWA to clear the hurdles allowing the town to use the federal resources from the Transportation, Community, and System Preservation (TCSP) Program. Prevented dangerous bridge strikes by calling for sufficient GPS training: On September 24, 2012, Schumer called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to investigate the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) used by trucks hitting overpasses in NY and explore further federal regulations to prevent this from reoccurring across Long Island. There have been numerous bridge strikes on Long Island, as well as all of New York State, attributed to poor GPS units not intended for commercial truck use. On March 11, 2013 DOT, specifically the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, issued official recommendations to the commercial trucking industry which included use of commercial GPS devices and incorporation of GPS training into certification programs for operators. Prioritized watershed funding to protect Long Island Sound: Schumer secured $325 million over 5 years to help protect the Long Island Sound. After the push, funds were prioritized via the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) Long Island Sound Program. Through Schumers work, the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act combines two separate authorizations for funding dedicated to climate change adaptation, sea level rise, and resource management for the Long Island Sound. Protected Nassau County via PSE&G Emergency Plan: In July 2012, Senator Schumer called on the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) to create a comprehensive emergency storm response plan in conjunction with the Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) to ensure that Long Island has sufficient resources to assist during and after a storm. In June 2013, National Grid and PSE&G reached a deal to allow on-island National Grid workers to be available to PSE&G to help with storm restoration. Secured full Brookhaven National Lab Funding PILOT payment to Town of Brookhaven: Schumer urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to pay the full annual payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) of $1.4 million to the Town of Brookhaven. This payment goes to the Town and surrounding school, fire and library districts. DOE had not budgeted for the full BNL PILOT payment which would leave local taxpayers on the hook for the shortfall. Schumers action ensures local residents will not see a reduction in local services such as fire districts and education programs. 1

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Led fight for fair national fluke management standards, helping New York anglers: Schumer pushed the federal fishery management councils to lower fluke catch limits to 19 inches in 2013. This is a half-inch shorter than the previous years regulations. This change gave New York fishermen more parity with other state's regulations than in previous years, creating more revenue and boosting the fishing industry in Long Island. Schumer also introduced the first-ever "Fluke Fairness Act" in November, which would mandate that the fishery councils modify the fluke management plan permanently to bring New York's allocation in line with other states. Secured funding for ION collider at Brookhaven National Lab: Schumer called on the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Energy to increase funding to its Nuclear Physics program by an additional $50M. The Brookhaven National Laboratorys ION collider (BNL) was set to close under the flat -funding/declining budget scenario under the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. After Schumers efforts, the BNLs ion collider will remain open on Long Island further enhancing both the scientific and local community. Secured $400K from federal Workforce Investment Act funding for Long Beach Adult Learning Center for Literacy Zone Program: Schumer wrote to Commissioner John B. King Jr., of the New York State Education Department, in support of the grant applications made by the Learning Center, which was awarded $400,000 in federal funding through the Workforce Investment Act, administered by the New York State Education Department. Workforce Investment funding targets students who are 16 and older to help them achieve their goals. The Long Beach Adult Learning Center will use this funding to implement its Literacy Zone program, which will create a Family Welcome Center aimed at providing educational instruction and support services, as well as its Adult Basic Literacy program, which will employ multiple forms of media to ensure its students can learn English and literacy skills, as well as obtain a GED, and much more. Served a 2009 Merlot from Bedell Cellars winery at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served a 2009 Merlot from Bedell Cellars winery in North Fork, Long Island at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon alongside the second course. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Secured vital funding for First Responders: More and more, every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. I n 2013, Schumer secured $4,395,965 for fire departments on Long Island , including $910,530 for the City of Long Beach Fire Department in Nassau County and $600,000 for the Holbrook Fire District in Suffolk County.

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Led the Congressional effort to secure $60B in disaster funding in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. New York State will receive a large percentage of that, rescuing state and local budgets. The aid includes $16 billion in CDBG funds that can also be used to address damage caused by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. New York has already received $1.7 billion in the first tranche and additional allocations are forthcoming. It is this funding that has allowed the State of New York to launch its NY Rising program. Schumer also fought to include a $20 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers comprehensive study of coastline communities for flood mitigation measures, and made Hudson River communities eligible for the study. Fought for consumers rights during the Central Hudson/Fortis Merger and convinced foreign buyer to include a series of ratepayer protections in final terms of deal: When Fortis bought the Central Hudson Energy Group, Schumer demanded job security for employees, more than a one year freeze rate for consumers and called for more clarity of Fortis plans for infrastructure improvements, storm hardening measures and renewable energy investments. Although Fortis did not meet all of Schumers demands, leaving him opposed to the merger, CH Energy and Fortis responded to Schumers requests by making commitments to the existing workforce, and by increasing the financial incentives, economic development package and community benefits of the finalized deal. Fortis committed to freezing rates through July 1, 2015, a $50 million benefit package for customers to cover previously incurred storm costs and invest in economic development, and another $215 million in capital expenditures over the next two years to improve infrastructure. Fought to secure funding for the Gateway/Hudson Rail Tunnel, progress toward establishing One Seat Ride: Currently, Amtrak is completing a $185 million 800-foot segment of tunnel casing under the Hudson Yards in New York City, a right of way preservation project for the new Hudson River tunnels funded by the Hurricane Sandy federal mitigation grant program. Schumer fought to secure a $60 billion federal funding package for Sandy funding, through which this would be partially funded. This is major progress towards creating a One Seat Ride for Orange and Rockland County passengers on the Metro -North Port Jervis line directly to Penn Station without transfer. Schumer is now seeking additional funding from a variety of sources, including the MTA, for the next phases of this critically important project. Secured Highland Falls impact aid through Dept. of Defense: Schumer was originally successful in getting a temporary 2 year fix into the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 that was signed into law on January 2, 2013. This fix is set to sunset after 2 years. The language included in the new Senate HELP bill would make this fix permanent. Schumers solution would send the school district approximately $2 million more per year in federal aid. Though the ESEA bill must pass before the fix becomes permanent, the legislation has now cleared a major hurdle, passing out of the Senate HELP Committee. The school district is in a unique position, with the land within the district approximately 93% exempt from property taxation due to wholly exempt federal and state-owned land. Highland Falls therefore has a very small tax base and, to make matters worse, has been drastically and constantly shortchanged by the state and federal government. Worked to move FBI Headquarters to New Windsor: In July 2013, Schumer announced that a new FBI regional office will be built in New Windsor. Schumer has fought for the stations relocation from Goshen to New Windsor, so that the office would be in closer proximity to the City of Newburgh. Schumer announced that the FBI site will be on the corner of Avenue of Americas and Airport Center Drive. The FBI expects to break ground on the facility in early 2014 and to be operational by December 2014. Schumer highlighted that the new FBI facility will be a major boost to local law enforcement efforts to curb gang -related crime in the nearby city of Newburgh. Secured critical federal funding for Rockland Countys Homes for Heroes Project; Attended Grand Opening: In November 2013, the day before Veterans Day, Schumer joined for the grand opening of Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to building affordable housing for disabled and displaced veterans in Rockland County. This project thus far has provided eight veterans with permanent rental apartments, and will include handicapped accessible, garden -style apartments, a community center, and offices for other support to residents. Homes for Heroes still intends to build 52 units for homeless and disabled vets, and Schumer will continue 3

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to fight for funding. Due to the economic downturn and a variety of funding issues, Homes for Heroes had a tenth of the federal funding originally expected and the entire project was at risk. Whats more, Homes for Heroes was experiencing significant issues with obtaining a long-term lease from the federal government. With the full support of Schumer, the nonprofit was able to navigate bureaucratic red tape, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the General Services Administration heeded Schumers call and granted the organization a long -term lease extension. Helped secure $2.4 million grant for Newburgh to hire 15 new firefighters: Schumer announced that City of Newburgh will receive $2,400,000 to hire fifteen new firefighters. Although their grant application was initially denied, the Newburgh Fire Department will now receive this important investment through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) following an appeal. The grant will allow the fire department to return to daily staffing levels that were last seen in the 1970s and early 1980s. Not only will this grant improve the overall safety of the city's residents and firefighters, it will allow the fire department to further improve the quality of life in Newburgh through greater code compliance efforts. Secured vital funding for Hudson Valley First Responders: Every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2013, Schumer secured $3,259,765 for fire departments in the Hudson Valley. In addition to the $2,400,000 for the City of Newburgh Fire Department in Orange County, Schumer secured $236,360 for the Ulster Hose Company #5 in Ulster County, $108,175 for the Pelham Manor Fire Department in Westchester County, $76,292 for the Summitville Fire District in Sullivan County, $279,990 for the Village of Spring Valley in Rockland County, and $158,948 for the Fairview Fire District in Dutchess County. Fought to ensure Mediacom corporate headquarters stayed in Orange County and had necessary tools to expand in new $45 million building: Assisted with obtaining state economic development package and assisted with U.S. Postal Service issues that Mediacom needed resolved in order to market and brand themselves as a state-of-the-art high-tech corridor in Orange County. This helped to keep Mediacoms corporate headquarters and 400 employees in Blooming Grove, New York rather than moving to New Jersey. Schumer attended the grand opening in September 2013, which will mean 50-plus new jobs at the company. After securing $20 million in Race to the Top funding for Middletown City Schools, Schumer cut the ribbon to the newly opened Presidential Park Elementary School: Schumer supported the Middletown City School Districts in efforts to be awarded $20 million from the Department of Education for their hard work reforming their education system to make their students more competitive for college and their careers. In 2012, the Enlarged City School District of Middletown was recognized as one of only 16 winners nationwide for this Race to the Top District Grant, and the only winner in the state. In November 2013, Schumer cut the ribbon on the newly competed school and toured its innovative learning classrooms, with new technology and academic programs made possible through this federal funding. Secured $2.5 Million for Orange County Airport and $2 Million for Stewart International Airport; Department of Transportation Funding for Runway Improvements: Schumer secured $2.5 million for improvements on the Orange County Airport runway for construction of appropriate signage, lighting and drainage in order to ensure the success of the airport and economic growth in the Hudson Valley. The Department of Transportation is also giving Stewart Airport a grant of almost 2 million dollars to repair cracks in the runway pavement, making it less susceptible to deterioration and to lay new lines on the rehabilitated runway, all as a part of the Airport Improvement Program, in order to better serve residents, businesses and visitors to Hudson Valley and help boost the areas economy. Brought famous Hoboken Film Festival to Middletown: Schumer, joined by Mayor DeStefano & Festival Chairman, announced that Hoboken Film Festival would be held at the Paramount Theatre, and emphasized that Paramount Theatres storied history in the filmmaking industry and recent renovations make it the perfect location. Upon hearing rumors that the Festival Chairman was looking for new locations to hold the event, Schumer urged that he choose Middletowns Paramount Theatre. Schumer noted that The Paramount Theatre has stood as a Hudson Valley attraction for over 82 years, and is a Registered Historic Place, and recognized Mayor Joseph DeStefano for his leadership in recent years to help make important renovations and improvements to the facility. Successfully called on Feds to unlock millions in unused funds that could help bring broadband to Orange and Sullivan County: Schumer stood with Orange and Sullivan County business and home owners to call on the Federal Communications Commission to relax standards so that Hudson Valley telecommunications companies can access over $485 million in available funds to developed broadband across the county. Schumer stated that the FCC will only unlock this funding for companies that can provide broadband for under a certain amount of money and only in specific types of areas. There are Frontier customers in Orange County 4

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that have broadband access, Schumer noted, but that service is inadequate. Since that time, the FCC has unlocked a great deal of that critical CAF funding to deploy broadband in over 13,000 locations in New York. Presented Purple Heart medal to Vietnam vet Jim Smith in Rye Brook: At the Smith Family home in Rye Brook, NY, Schumer presented veteran Jim Smith with a Purple Heart award, earned due to injuries he suffered while on patrol over 40 years ago during the Vietnam War. Smith was denied the award until this May, when he contacted Schumers officethe Senator then launched an all -out offensive to approve Mr. Smiths long -overdue Purple Heart, by presenting new evidence to the Army, including additional witness testimony from Smiths Platoon Medic, Doc Lynch, and medical records from a Battalion Aid Station. This symbol of honor was pinned on Mr. Smiths uniform by the Senator, with friends of Mr. Smith and members of the Rye Brook and Westchester community in attendance. Featured Dutchess Countys Crown Maple Syrup in the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served Crown Maple Syrup from Dutchess County at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. Crown Maple Syrup was used in two different courses in the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. The first use was in butternut squash puree in the meals second course, featuring bison with red potato horseradish cake and a wild huckleberry reduction. The second use was in the dessert featuring Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream.

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Led the Congressional effort to secure $60B in disaster funding in the wake of Superstorm Sandy: New York State will receive a large percentage of that funding, rescuing state and local budgets. The aid includes $16 billion in CDBG funds that can also be used to address damage caused by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. New York has already received $1 billion in the first tranche and additional allocations are forthcoming. It is this funding that has allowed the State of New York to launch its NY Rising program.
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After the rail disaster in Lac Megantic, Quebec, called on the USDOT to create a plan to retrofit or phase-out the DOT-111 rail tank car, which has been proven to be flawed, but is used to carry hazardous & flammable materials through New York each and every day. The Capital Region in particular has a high frequency of freight rail carrying crude oil and ethanol from the Midwest to the Port of Albany and refineries in New Jersey. After Schumers call, the DOT convened a safety advisory committee to work on new recommendations for the cars and has proposed a new rule that incorporates concepts pushed by Schumer it would consider retrofitting/phase out of the flawed DOT-111 design. In addition, after Schumers efforts the American Association of Railroads agreed to support necessary safety improvements or an aggressive phase-out of old tank cars carrying flammable liquids. Schumer remains engaged on the issue, and submitted formal comments as part of the process in Mid -October, that continued to press both DOT and the industry to meet a higher standard of car safety for the transport of hazardous materials. These necessary safety improvements are critical to helping protect com-

munities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Ulster, where hundreds of these cars travel through each day. The Port of Albany alone handles over 100 DOT-111 cars each day and over 395 million barrels of crude oil a year, and freight rail lines carry that crude oil across the state. An expedited federal rulemaking process should continue next year. Instrumental in bringing Apple chip manufacturing to Upstate New York: Schumer brought Apple CEO Tim Cook and GlobalFoundries CEO Ajit Manocha together for the first time in his Washington, DC office. Schumer and Manocha pushed Cook on GlobalFoundries belief that more chip design and manufacturing should be reshored here in America. Schumer urged Cook to look at opportunities with GlobalFoundries in Malta. In November, it was reported that GlobalFoundries will partner with Apple and Samsung to produce A-chips for Apples future generation iPhones. Cosponsored and led the passage of the Helium Stewardship Act reauthorization: The bill was the number one legislative priority of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and will ensure that the Federal Helium Reserve remains open. Helium is crucial to the manufacturing of semiconductors and companies like GlobalFoundries, IBM, Intel and those found on the CNSE campus need a reliable, steady supply at a stable cost. If the reserve had shut down, which was expected for early October, it would have caused the price of helium to skyrocket and cause a major market interruption for the industry. Secured millions in federal Public Assistance for municipalities following the late June 2013 storms and severe flooding that hit Fort Plain and the surrounding towns in the Mohawk Valley: FEMA denied Individual Assistance for homeowners and busi6

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nesses, and Schumer pushed for Governor Cuomo to appeal that decision so that he could lobby for funding for individuals and businesses, but that did not take place. Schumer noted that while this Public Assistance is only one piece of the puzzle for recovery and rebuilding, it is critical to state and municipal governments budgets, and mitigated impact on local taxpayers. Announced Federal grant for Fire Boat for Port of Albany Rensselaer: In March, 2013 Schumer and Mayor Jennings announced that the Albany Fire Department would purchase their first ever fire boat with a $327,000 Port Security Grant that Schumer had helped to secure in 2008. The boat was placed in to service in July, and will be used to provide emergency services to both large cargo and oil ships that come in to the Port of Albany/Rensselaer, the sightseeing tour boats that travel the Hudson and the myriad of pleasure craft that use the river. Successfully urged Sallie Mae to forgive the student loans of Laura Tanski, a deceased college student from Colonie: Laura Tanski was murdered in early 2013, leaving behind about $90,000 in private and federal student loans for which her mother Linda was being held responsible. Senator Schumer worked with Sallie Mae and those loans were completely forgiven. Served Saratoga Spring water at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer announced the Saratoga Spring Water Companys water would be available at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. The Saratoga spring water was a choice of beverage available throughout the Inaugural Luncheon courses. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Served Fage Greek Yogurt at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer announced Fage Greek Yogurt would be served to the President, Vice President and other special guests in the Capitol before the 2013 Inaugural Ceremonies. Fage USA, in Fulton County, provided vanilla and plain yogurt served with strawberries, pineapples, pears and granola toppings to Inaugural guests, including the President, the Vice President and their families. Brought Golden Harvest Farms apples to Washington for use in the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: The Golden Harvest Farms apples were served in the dessert course. Golden Harvest Farms in Valatie, NY, provided two different types of apples, Ida Red and Gala, both were used in the Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Introduced bill that will reopen door for relief for victims of McGinn -Smith ponzi scheme: Schumer introduced legislation that would give the Securities and Exchange Commission broader authority to seek relief from the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) for victims of fraud. The SEC has so far declined to do so in the case of McGinn -Smith, a Ponzi Scheme in which 900 investorsmany from the Capital Regionsuffered $136 million in losses, due to legal technicalities that limit their authority to seek such relief. The bill would increase the SECs authority to determine who is eligible for relief from SIPC, and to refer cases to SIPC on behalf of investors seeking relief. Schumer pledged that if the bill passes he will urge the SEC to use its expanded authorities to seek relief for McGinn-Smith victims. Secured Vital Funding for First Responders: More and more, every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2013, Schumer secured $1,443,048 for fire departments in the Capital Region, including $184,274 for the Albany Fire Department in Albany County, $228,000 for the Greenport Fire District in Columbia County, $104,025 for the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department in Montgomery County, $47,500 for the Hoosick Falls Joint Fire District in

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Announced $600 Million expansion & modernization of Alcoa after helping forge sensible EPA settlement ; Hundreds of new jobs for Massena: This summer, Schumer announced Alcoas $600 million dollar expansion and modernizationthat will create new and permanent jobsafter he successfully pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expedite a responsible but pragmatic cleanup plan for the Grasse River. The plan Schumer pushed with the EPA mandates Alcoa cleanup the river to EPA standards but does not go to an extreme that is both unnecessary and at the expense of more Massena jobs. In Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, 2007, Schumer fought for low-cost energy in St. Lawrence County and worked to convince Hamilton, Franklin, Clinton, state officials to work with Alcoa so that plants like theirs could continue to be an economic Essex, and Warren engine for all of St. Lawrence County.

Urged Amtrak to put more bikes on trains and get wheels turning for bicycle tourism: In June, 2013 Schumer joined State Senator Betty Little and the Capital Region Chambers of Commerce in calling for Amtrak to enable passengers to bring their bicycles aboard trains that travel from New York City to the Adirondacks. After Schumer's personal appeal to Amtrak President Joseph Boardman, Amtrak ran pilot test runs on both the "Ethan Allen" and the "Adirondack" lines. Schumers office remains engaged in talks with Amtrak, NYSDOT, and the Chambers of Commerce on how to make this a permanent accommodation. Extended Medicare Payment Programs Providing $750,000 to Lewis County General Hospital: In January, Schumer announced he preserved two critical Medicare programs, the Medicare -Dependent Hospital Program and the Low Volume Hospital Program, from being sacrificed in year -end fiscal cliff negotiations. These programs address hospitals with low numbers of overall patients but high rates of patients who utilize Medicare. The Lewis County General Hospital would have lost $753,000 annually had these programs been allowed to expire. Schumer will continue to fight for North Country hospitals because these funds help ensure access to quality healthcare in rural communities. Preserved Air Service for Massena International Airport : After uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Massena International Airports agreement with Cape Air to provide three daily flights to Boston -Logan International Airport, Schumer successfully pushed for Essential Air Service grants to incent the airline to continue serving the rural North Country market in February. These grants provided the additional boost needed for Cape Air to continue providing this critical service through 2015. Bringing $622,000 to Deferiet for Water System Improvements: In June, Senator Schumer announced he would bring $622,000 to the Village of Deferiet in Jefferson County to provide a new transmission line between the village and nearby Herrings, as well as making distribution system improvements, adding fire hydrants, well pumps, and constructing a 225 gallon elevated storage tank. The funding came from the Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Grant and Loan program Schumer has regularly supported. 8

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Secured Foreign Trade Zone Board approval for North American Tapes, in Jefferson County, to establish a foreign trade zone (FTZ) it needs to remain competitive with foreign manufacturers and grow in New York: Foreign-trade zones are designated sites in the United States, licensed by the FTZ Board under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Commerce, where companies can benefit from delayed or reduced customs duties. After Schumers push, the FTZ manufacturing designation for North American Tapes was granted and will save the company tens of thousands of dollars a year on the importing of textile input material. North American Tapes is poised to grown and plans to double production and increase its workforce by 50%. Announced $20 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Ogdensburg -Based Med-Eng for Bomb Disposal Suits: Schumer, who has long fought to create jobs in Northern New York, announced that Med -Eng, an Ogdensburg-based manufacturer, would be awarded a $20 million contract from the Department of Defense. The contract, which is expected to last through 2018, will supply Advanced Bomb Disposal Suits critical to keeping military personnel safe while disposing of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other explosives. These ensembles have been considered a critical part of saving American lives across war zones. This contract is expected to preserve 20 jobs at the plant. Announced $403K in Funding for Woodcrest Dairy Farm in St. Lawrence County: Schumer, who has regularly advocated for the funding of anaerobic digesters as alternative energy sources, announced $403,627 in funding for the Woodcrest Dairy to install a digester on their farm in November. The funding was provided by the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which Schumer continues to support. The digester is expected to significantly lower the farms energy costs and will also deliver put power back to the grid. Secured Vital Funding for First Responders: More and more, every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2013, Schumer secured $864,375 for fire departments in the North Country , including $40,945 for the Pilot Knob Volunteer Firefighters Association in Warren County, $112,792 for the Clifton Fire Department in St. Lawrence County, $65,583 for the City of Watertown Fire Rescue in Jefferson County, $115,173 for the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department in Herkimer County, $38,000 for the Bangor Volunteer Fire Company in Franklin County, $111,882 for the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department in Essex County, and $70,590 for South Plattsburgh Fire District in Clinton County.

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Stopped Lockheed Martin Corp From Axing 1,700 Syracuse Jobs: This October, Schumer learned of a secret plan hatched by Lockheed Martin Corp to move 1,700 jobs from Electronics Park in Salina to other U.S. locations, like New Jersey, Virginia and Florida. Schumer immediately dialed up Lockheeds CEO, Marillyn Hewson, and made the case for the Central New York operation and its workers, and she subsequently made clear that the secret plan was off the table for at least a year. Schumer is continuing to hold Lockheed accountable and will continue to fight for every Lockheed job in Central New York. As one of the areas largest for-profit employer, Lockheed employees can be found commuting from the Utica -area, as well. Fought For Families Like The Priors Of Syracuse Suffering from Loan Repayment Burden after Death of Child; Wrote Andrews Law: After the tragic hit and run death of their son, Andrew, the Prior family wrote Schumer. The family chronicled nearly a year of harassment they had endured by two private lending companieswhich despite the tragic death of their sonwanted the family to pay off his remaining student loan balance. While two other private lenders and the federal government had absolved the loans, these two companies, blaming each other, wouldnt even attempt to work with the family on a payment plan. Instead, they threatened to take their car and home if they didnt pay. After Schumer publically pushed the two companies to do the right thing and forgive Andrew Priors loan, it was announced that Andrews remaining loan would indeed be forgiven, ending more than a year of unrest for the Prior family. Schumer later introduced legislation called, Andrews Law. This proposed legislation would force the few private lenders who do not absolve student loan debt in the case of a tragic death to follow the common practice of forgiveness, like the majority of other companies. Pushed For Griffiss Airport, Hancock and Ft. Drum To Lead The Charge In Unmanned Aircraft Innovation: Earlier this year, Schumer brought together Central and Northern New Yorks best military assets: Griffiss, Hancock and Ft. Drum. Schumer worked with Centerstate CEO to lay the groundwork for what is now dubbed, NUAIR, a Centerstate CEO not -for-profit working to land an unmanned aircraft national test site designation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Schumer worked to have Griffiss in Oneida County lead the national application and has been pushing the highest levels of FAA to select team NUAIR as one of six national sites in 2014. The initiative would help land thousands of new jobs across Upstate and study non -military applications for unmanned air systems technology, like agriculture and logistics. While pushing for the designation, Schumer has remained a staunch advocate for safety and privacy rights. Pushed A New Plan With CNSE To Bring Nano Manufacturing To The Utica -Area, SUNYIT: In August, Schumer, long focused on assisting Mohawk Valley EDGE with acquiring an end user permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to develop a site for nano chip manufacturing, convened a meeting in Syracuse to develop a new end user plan for the Marcy site. In the past, Utica officials were unable to fully develop the site without naming an end user. In the meeting that Schumers office led with CNSE, Army Corps top brass and Mohawk Valley EDGE, a new end user strategy was launched, naming CNSE as the end user. This allows the Army Corps to fulfill their requirement to identify an end user before a development permit is considered. Just last month, Schumer got a confirmation from the Army Corpspending EDGEs submission of timely paperworkthat a final permit decision will be made in January. Since the August meeting, Schumer has been the only federal official acting as a direct intermediary between the Army Corps and Mohawk Valley EDGE, as he has made landing a nano chip manufacturer in Utica one of his top priories. Revived Job Numbers In Downtown Utica: After it was announced that Xerox-owned ACS on Bleecker Street was laying off over 100 employees, Schumer stepped in and worked to find a new tenant for the public side of the Xerox site. In October, Schumer announced that Maximus, a New York-based company would be pumping 150 jobs back into Bleecker Street to perform detailed loan processing work. He helped secure a $848.4 million contract from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid, that will allow the company to move into space in the Xerox Utica facility, and help administer the defaulted student loan debt program. MAXIMUS has committed to prioritizing the hiring of laid -off Xerox employees for this new work in public loan processing. The average salaries are good and the company has committed to a meeting with the locals in early 2014 to discuss future growth opportunities. 10

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Brought The Port Of Oswego Into The 21 Century With $1.5 Million In Crucial Upgrades: After learning the Port of Oswegos decaying rail line might prevent it from gearing up for a boost in shipping traffic and imports in valuable commodities, Schumer stepped in and pushed the Federal DOT to choose the Port for a highly competitive $1.5 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant. The funds will usher in a new era of productivity for the port, repairing rail lines in excess of 100 years old, as well as making improvements to other port infrastructures crucial for continued growth. Won the Fight to Save 1,000 Jobs at Cortlands Greek Peak; Pushed Plan to Keep the Doors Open in 2013 and Beyond: Cortland Countys Greek Peak Ski Resort was delivered a one -two punch after a warm winter in 2012 and a failed private lender rendered the resort strapped for cash and put its jobs at risk. Schumer stepped in and successfully urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to approve a short term loan financing deal that gave the peak time to recover and remain open for the 2013 ski season. New owners are currently off to a successful 2014 season. They have invested thousands into upgrades and will soon open a new restaurant. Targeted Sunoco And Their Abandoned Gas Stations; Bringing Company Executive To City Hall: In order to help the city clean up abandoned gas station sites being ignored by Sunoco, Schumer pushed the company publically to address all codes violations and meet with Mayor Miner on a redevelopment plan for two specific abandoned stations on East Brighton and East Seneca Tpk. In order to set the scene for redevelopment along the high -trafficked area these sites sit near, Schumer urged Sunocos CEO to step up and work with the community, as these gas stations are not only eyesores but also prevent the city from utilizing this valuable property for economic development. Sunoco heeded Schumers call, announcing a sale of the site and a promise to stay code compliant until closing. Successfully Pushed Federal Highway Dollars To Baldwinsville, Solving Dangerous Truck Traffic Conditions In The Village: Once alerted to a dangerous truck traffic condition responsible for numerous close -calls and pedestrian complaints of trucks turning on the sidewalks in the heart of Baldwinsville, Schumer stepped in to push the state Department of Transportation to use their federal highway dollars to place a sign on the westbound side of I-690, notifying trucks of an exit for Route 31 called Hencle Blvd, just past Baldwinsville. Prior to the sign alerting drivers of the exit, truck drivers were using Baldwinsville to reach Route 31. Today, truck traffic is down and Village officials say something as simple as the Schumer -secured sign will continue to make a difference. Won the Fight To Keep Griffiss Control Tower Open For Business: Noting Griffiss national security significance during the national control tower closure crisis, Schumer worked to pass the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013. The legislation authorized the FAA to spend $253 million to avoid delays and closures that were set to hit due to the sequester, and provided the level of flexibility needed to avoid devastating NY contract tower closures. Secured Vital Public Assistance Funds From FEMA After Recent CNY Floods: The July 2013 flooding that occurred in parts of Central New York devastated homeowners and tested local communities, costing millions in personal and public damages. Before the waters receded, Schumer was on the ground assessing damage and pushing FEMA to reimburse counties for public costs. After phone calls with FEMA Administrator Fugate, the agency heeded the Senators request and allocated $40 million to CNY in public reimbursements. These funds will help alleviate local taxpayers and fund much needed infrastructure repairs. Beefed-Up Security During Uticas Boilermaker Road Race In Wake Of Boston Bombing: After the tragic and frightening Boston Marathon bombing, Boilermaker officials reached out to Schumer, asking if he could help usher in new security measures for Uticas Boilermaker 15k race. Officials asked Schumer if he could push the U.S. Marshals to devote K -9 bomb sniffing dogs for the race. The U.S. Marshals heeded Schumers call and the dogs helped make this years Boilermaker another success. Ushered In Programs Like Syracuse Truce That Work To Eliminate Gangs: This past February, Schumer helped secure a $300,000 Federal Department of Justice Grant currently being utilized by the Syracuse Police Department and the U.S. Attorneys Office. Syracuse Truce zeroes in on a small group of people who are responsible for most of the violent crime in the city, in hopes of getting them back on the right track in life. Improved Uticas Law Enforcement Operations Through Federal Investment: Schumer worked directly with the City of Utica Police Department to ensure their 2013 grant application for Justice Assistance funds (JAG) was complete and supported. His efforts secured over $35,000 the UPD will use to purchase portable ballistic protection equipment. Kept The Syracuse Airport Safe, Secured over $4.5 Million For Needed Upgrades: Schumer worked to secure over $4.5 million in safety and improvement funds for Hancock International Airport. These funds will help defray the costs of a new 1,200 -foot taxiway that will be used for diverted planes. The funds will also help pay for a new, 180,000 square foot apron, which will allow planes to park overnight or assist in diversions. Each of these upgrades is in line with national standards and helps keep the Syracuse airport on par with other national airports competing for carriers and passengers. Protected National Security Interests and Lockheed Jobs By Saving MEADS: When certain elected officials and others in Washington D.C. attempted to arbitrarily axe funding for the pivotal MEADS missile defense radar system, Schumer successfully defended Lockheed Martins Electronics Parkway mission worth $625 million on the Senate Floor. As the largest radar contract at the Salina site, MEADS supports nearly 250 jobs and Lockheed's local workforce developed the surveillance radar system altogether. 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Expanded Hanford Pharmaceuticals; Ushering in Downtown Jobs: Hanford, located in downtown Syracuse since 1846, had been waiting for the FDA to approve a $176,000 drug rebate they needed to put towards a roughly $1,000,000 expansion. Knowing this, Schumer urged the FDA to expedite their request for a waiver because the company was unable to start the expansion without the rebate funds going towards certain project costs. With the Senators push this year, the FDA granted the waiver earlier than Hanford officials had actually hoped, allowing their construction plans for the expansion to move forward ahead of schedule, as well as the addition of new employees. Delivered Clean Drinking Water to The Town of Lenox in Madison County : After learning about the unacceptable water conditions in the Town of Lenox, due to a constant stream of complaints to the Madison County Health Department regarding the quality of water coming from Lenox-area wells, Schumer pushed for federal assistance for a new pipeline. He argued that a recent sampling of the area wells found that half were infected with coliform and other bacteria. Schumer, continually concerned about the serious health risks, visited Lenox and urged USDA Secretary Vilsack to approve the Town of Lenoxs request for federal assistance to construct a new water pipeline. Schumer delivered $3.5 million in funds this year to Madison County and the pipeline project is currently underway. Fixed The Flooding Problem In Minoa: When the Minoa Mayor reached out to Schumer, after failed attempts to get CSX to address flooding issues in the Village, Schumer called on CSX Transportation to work with Minoa to clear invasive plant species along their properties in the Village. Invasive brush, along the CSX right -of-way, was obstructing drainage areas along North and South Central Avenue and also caused water to pool in the roadway during heavier rain storms. This led to an increase in basement flooding of nearby homes, as reported by Village officials. Schumer successfully urged CSX to work with the Village and solve this problem. Drainage areas are currently being cleaned by CSX and the company has committed an employee to Minoas Critical Response Committee for the long-term. Getting The New Syracuse Symphony, Symphoira, Off The Ground: After the Syracuse Symphony declared bankruptcy in 2011, Schumer said hed push to get the music playing again. When the newly created Symphoria comprised of musicians from the nowdefunct Syracuse Symphony Orchestraneeded help in expediting their Not-For-Profit Status to perform this year, they turned to Schumer. Schumer was able to quickly secure an almost -immediate commitment from the Internal Revenue Service approving the request by Symphoria. This expedited tax exempt status will allow the group of professional musicians to perform again, and to continue to attract scores of classical music enthusiasts to Central New York. The official status will now allow Symphoria to collect donations that help with the purchase and maintenance of musical equipment, advertising, travel and more. Ensuring Military Steel is Made In The USA; Fighting For Auburns Nucor: In 2009, the DoD changed the definition of domestically produced steel to mean that only the secondary finishing process would have to be done in the U.S. This meant that foreign made steel could enter the supply chain for armor plates being used on U.S. military vehicles a threat to businesses like Nucor and to the integrity of the materials used to protect our military. However, after publically pushing the Department of Defense to require that all military steel be made in America once again, Schumer won the fight in 2013. Companies like Nucor in Auburn will benefit from the DoD-restored requirement that all U.S. military steel be 100% made in the U.S.A, boosting the strength of New York steel manufacturers across the board. Helped Secure $12 Million Lockheed Contract, Benefiting Workers In Salina: In March of this year, Schumer announced that the Department of Defense awarded a $12 million contract to Lockheed Martin in Salina to provide contractor support, including repairs and field support, to state-of-the-art Q-53 radar systems used by the U.S. Army oversees. Specifically, the Lockheed plant in Onondaga County will continue to service the eight Q -53 radars currently used in Afghanistan, the 24 that are used domestically, and in Germany and Hawaii. This contract will allow the Army to continue using these radar systems instead of suffering from large scale logistical changes. Helped Secure $221M SRC Contract To Protect Troops In Battle: Schumer, who has long worked with SRC, recently announced the company had been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army to begin full-rate production of the AN-TPQ-50 radar system, commonly referred to as the LCMR. This radar helps protect troops by disarming counter mortar from enemies. The contract, valued at $221M includes an immediate order worth $58M. Schumer has continually helped SRC in their effort to compete for these competitive DoD contracts and the company has locally manufactured and delivered more than 500 LCMR systems for the Army. Monitored Corporate Acquisitions in an Effort to Look Out For CNY Workers: Senator Schumer took note of an early 2013 acquisition of locally headquartered PPC in Dewitt, which employed roughly 300 Central New Yorkers. When Belden, the new owners of PPC, were silent on their plans for the current workforce, Schumer picked up the phone and asked Beldens CEO, John Stroup, to keep the employees right where they were and touted the CNY workforce. Stroup later agreed and a dialogue between Schumer and Belden is now ongoing. Ended a Year of Silence on the Future of Dewitts ShoppingTown Mall, which Generates Millions in Property Taxes: As officials in Dewitt and Onondaga County grew more and more anxious over the silence of ShoppingTown Malls owner, LNR, Schumer stepped in and urged the Florida-based company to give Central New Yorkers answers as to what the future might hold for the mall. Schumer was successful in getting LNR to come to the table and visit Dewitt, meet with the locals and better explain their role and the future. Later, he pushed the new owners, Moonbeam, just days after they closed their purchase deal, to visit DeWitt, meet with the locals and work towards a plan for eventual redevelopment. In the meantime, the mall is meeting short -term goals and locals continue to rely on Schumer for support. 12

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Secured Vital Funding for First Responders: Local fire departments often find themselves strapped for cash and yet still ensuring a strong fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray rising costs. Recently, Schumer secured over $950,000 for fire departments across Central New York including $72,000 for the Munnsville Volunteer Fire Department and the Tioughnioga Fire Department in Madison County; over $375,000 for the Skaneateles Fire Department and Auburn Fire Department in Cayuga County; $396,000 for Onondaga County including funding for the North Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department, Dewitt Fire Department and Belgium Cold Springs Fire Department, as well as $144,800 for the Dolgeville Volunteer Fire Department and the Schuyler Volunteer Fire Department in Oneida County and over $100,000 for New Haven Volunteer Fire Department in Oswego County. Schumer also secured $267,000 for the Association of Arson Investigators to provide professional development and training for 1,200 Central New York firefighters.

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Secured Valeant commitment to add 100 new jobs, manufacture the next generation Next Generation SiHy (Silicone Hydrogel) contact lens dubbed Zeus at the Rochester Bausch + Lomb (B+L) facility: During the process of Valeants acquisition of B+L, Schumer pressed Valeant to reconsider their plans to manufacture Zeus in Ireland, since the Rochester B+L manufacturing facility on North Goodman street was already developing the pilot line. Schumer announced after speaking with Valeant CEO J. Michael Person, that full-scale, commercial manufacturing of the Zeus line will take place at the Rochester B+L facility, creating 100 new jobs and $106M in new investment at B+Ls North Goodman Street manufacturing facility in Rochester. Secured a $17.7 million Federal TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant making the long sought Inner Loop East Reconstruction Project a reality: The Inner Loop Expressway is an underutilized and deteriorated highway that isolates Rochesters downtown from the rest of the City and its vibrant neighborhoods nearby, which creates an impediment to economic activity and business development in the area. Schumer personally met with Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to push his support of the project, which in 2011, was voted the regions highest priority TIGER application by the local metropolitan planning organization. This project will remove the southeast section of this obstructive, 12 -lane wide section of the Inner

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Secured Save Americas Treasure grant (SAT) extension from Department of the Interior (DOI) for the National Womens Hall of Fame (NWHF) in Seneca Falls that will allow the NWHF to move forward on construction : The Save Americans Treasure grant was awarded in 2008 and since then the NWHF has fundraised local matching funds in order to be able to access the grant to help fund construction this year. The grant extension had to be approved before the end of the year in order for NWHF to use the funding, but final approval to disburse the funds had been delayed, at which point the NWHF contacted Senator Schumer for assistance. Schumer, in a personal letter to officials at the Dept. of the Interior in June 2013, pressed for an approval of the NWHF application because if the funds were not allocated by 2014, the grant money would have been returned to the U.S treasury and remained unused. Pushed the Department of Defense to reverse course and now allow companies across the country, including Rochesters Harris RF to compete for 5-year multi-million dollar military radio contracts: Specifically, the Army has committed to a multi vendor, multi-award acquisition process set to be finalized by the end of the year that would not only allow multiple companies to compete for the contracts, it would allow the Army to select multiple contractors to each make a percentage of the radios. Prior to this decision, the Army was pursuing a single -vendor process for each of its next-generation radio contracts: the Manpack and Rifleman versions, leaving companies like Harris, with approximately 2000 local workers, without an even playing field to compete. Secured Foreign Trade Zone Board approval for Liberty Pumps, Inc., in Genesee County, to establish a foreign trade zone (FTZ) it needs to remain competitive with foreign manufacturers and expand production of pump products in New York: Foreign-trade zones are designated sites in the United States, licensed by the FTZ Board under the jurisdiction of the Dept. of Commerce, where companies can benefit from delayed or reduced customs duties. After Schumers push, the FTZ manufacturing designation for Liberty Pumps will potentially save the company thousands of dollars a month, which it can reinvest to grow its business. Successfully led push for FDA to reclassify Hydrocodone as a Schedule II drug: The moves came following data Schumer revealed in April showing a spike in hydrocodone abuse in Monroe County which also fueled a spike in other opiate abuse like Heroin. The Controlled Substances Act, passed in 1970, put hydrocodone drugs in the Schedule III class, which is subject to fewer controls. Now that the drug is reclassified to Schedule II, patients will only be able to receive one 90 -day prescription and all prescriptions must be signed by a doctor, similar to drugs like OxyContin. The drug could also not be prescribed by nurses and physician assistants. Schumer announced his efforts in March 2013 at the DePauls Addiction Prevention Center in the Town of Gates alongside representatives from Strong hospital treatment center, and local law enforcement. 14

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Secured a major development for the future growth of Claims Recovery Financial Services (CRFS) in Orleans County the former Chase building in Albion will be the new home of CRFS: Schumer helped make important progress in the rehiring and transitioning of former JPMC Albion workers. Schumer has been a major advocate of CRFS, particularly following JP Morgan Chases unexpected and sudden announcement in June that it would close its Albion, NY mortgage service center by September. Schumer personally called on JPMC CEO Jamie Dimon to both give Albion workers top preference for available JPMC positions in Rochester and to work with CRFS in its plans to grow and add jobs in related fields of loan servicing and claims processing in order to help lessen the impact of JPMC closure. Schumer commended CEO Dimon, who agreed at Schumers recommendation to be flexible in the transition of employees seeking new positions at CRFS in a number of respects: by staggering separation dates, tasking top JPMC officials to coordinate with CRFS on a job fair, and by helping accommodate the transfer of the Chase building to CRFS, which paves the way for the addition of 150 new jobs. Secured a $1.5 million award for RIT through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), needed to begin the redevelopment of the historic former Rochester Savings Bank building at 40 Franklin Street in downtown Rochester into the home of RITs new Urban Entrepreneurship Center: Schumer announced the preliminary award in July 2013, which required further documentation from RIT, and has long fought to support RITs plan and help pursue this federal grant from the EDA Public Works Program. This funding is critical to plans to renovate the Historic Rochester Savings Bank and make it ready for new workers, start-up businesses, and entrepreneurs who will set up shop at the building, receive technical expertise and training from RIT, and add needed economic vibrancy to this part of downtown. Schumer aided RIT through the EDAs application process and arranged for agency officials to visit the historic site earlier this year. Successfully pushed the Federal Transit Administration to amend its policy and grandfather -in new regulations that will save an estimated 50 jobs at Penn Yan bus manufacturer Coach & Equipment: Coach & Equipment is a small bus manufacturer that had nearly doubled the size of its union manufacturing workforce this year by hiring 40 additional full time workers in order to meet the demand of new bus orders contracts over the remainder of 2013. But these contracts which had been immediately cancelled due to the new FTA regulations that took effect in July 2013. Before Schumers intervention, Coach & Equipment would have had to lay -off about 50 employees, nearly 50% of its manufacturing workforce, had the contracts remained cancelled. Schumer personally called and wrote FTA Administrator Rogoff to urge the FTA to grandfather in these contracts. The FTA agreed to Schumers request and revised its policy to allow Coach and Equipment to finish up already agreed -upon orders from bus authorities in states like Massachusetts and Maryland, and maintain their current workforce. Helped Secure Windstream as Midtown Rising Anchor: Windstream now occupies two thirds of the former Seneca Building creating an anchor in the Midtown Plaza redevelopment site that will help attract other tenants and new businesses to this redevelopment site in downtown Rochester. Windstreams decision means that hundreds of PAETEC jobs have been secured in downtown Rochester, and comes after Schumer personally lobbied Windstream CEO Jeff Gardner to make a major commitment to the Rochester region after the company announced its planned purchase of PAETEC. In addition Schumer secured more than $4.3 million in federal infrastructure investments to redevelop the Midtown site and make it shovel ready for Windstream. Helped Kodak emerge from bankruptcy after mediating negotiations with the EPA to establish an Environmental Trust Fund to clear the park to attract new tenants: Addressing the uncertainty about continuing existing environmental remediation work at Eastman Business Park is the primary barrier to future development of EBP and to its ability to attract new tenants. To resolve this matter, Schumer proposed an agreement framework by which the EPA would provide Kodak with a covenant -not-to-sue in return for Kodak funding a $49M Environmental Trust Fund, with any additional costs up to $99M covered by the state and any costs above that amount split by Kodak and the state. Urged President Obama to add a visit in Rochester to lunch at Magnolias Caf on Park Avenue: Schumer helped arranged a meeting for the President with local college students for lunch as he traveled through upstate New York. Although originally he was not planned to stop in Rochester, Schumer convinced the President that Rochester is showing how a community can make a transition fueled by small business job growth, which is exactly the kind of change the President says is necessary to kick start our economy, and is worth a stop on his tour. Successfully pushed the FDA sets new limits for arsenic in apple juice, bolstering a competitive advantage for local NY -grown apples: Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to put in place clear standards for imported fruit and vegetable juice concentrates from countries that use toxic, inorganic arsenic in their pesticides or with high levels of environmental contaminants. Many juice concentrates are now imported from China, a country infamous for lax standards and the rampant use of toxic additives and chemicals, including inorganic arsenic, in their food supply. Schumer noted that while clear standards for the level of inorganic arsenic allowed in bottled water have been established by the FDA, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricts the use of toxic, inorganic arsenic in pesticides used in the United States, the FDA had no standards for inorganic arsenic in juice and vegetable concentrates. Transformed the former Kodak facility in Greece into the home of Solar Rochester a high-tech photovoltaic development hub funded through the federal Department of Energy: Schumer secured $67 million in funding from the Department of Energy for New York and CNSE so that Upstate New York can lead the nation in photovoltaic manufacturing. Through that effort, CNSE purchased for former Kodak building and $19M in photovoltaic tooling from a DOE contractor in California to create this new $100 million solar-energy research and manufacturing center as a branch of SUNYs College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. The 15

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CNSE Photovoltaic Manufacturing and Technology Development Facility is expected to open later this year, and is expected to create 100 jobs at the 57,000-square-foot facility. They hope this will increase to 250 in five years. New funds into this effort include $10.4M in DOE funds and about $22.1M in cost share. Passed legislation bringing a statue of former Rochester resident, Frederick Douglass, one of the most influential African American leaders in American history, to reside permanently in the U.S. Capitol : Schumer introduced a measure last year that directed the Congressional Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue of abolitionist statesman Frederick Douglass for prominent display in the U.S. Capitol Building. Schumers legislation successfully cut through bureaucratic red tape that had kept the statue of Douglass, completed by sculptor Steven Weitzman in 2007, in a District of Columbia government building blocks away from the Capitol. Working closely with the House on this bipartisan effort, Schumer pushed to get the legislation passed and sent to the presidents desk. It was signed into law on September 20, 2012. Schumers legislation highlights that Frederick Douglass, a resident of Rochester, NY, for 25 years, was a leading voice for the emancipation of slaves, womens suffrage, and civil rights in Upstate New York and that his message of equality resonated throughout the country. The ceremony installing the statue in Emancipation Hall took place on June 19, 2013. Intervened to tear down graffiti-ridden bridges: After Schumers intervention, CSX awarded a contract to Rochester area -based construction company C.P. Ward, to remove three abandoned and graffiti -ridden railroad bridges in the Town of Ogden and Village of Spencerport, and the bridges have been taken down. In addition to the Union Street Bridge at the entrance to the Spencerport business district, two other low-hanging bridges over Manitou Road and Washington Street have been abandoned for decades. At Schumers urging, CSX agreed to fulfill its commitment to the Ogden and Spencerport communities to remove these unsafe and deteriorating structures. Secured federal funding for infrastructure development in Batavia : Schumer supported industrial growth in the Genesse Valley Agri-Business Park and encouraged infrastructure development in order to attract business to the region. He secured three separate grants in 2012 amounting to over $1.3 million for necessary improvements. One grant, awarded by the Department of Agriculture to the Town of Batavia, allowed for critical water infrastructure upgrades, such as upgrading an essential pump station. As a result, PepsiCo Inc. and the Theo Muller Group constructed the Muller Quaker Dairy yogurt facility in the GVAB, was able to open this year and added approximately 180 jobs. Secured from the Army a posthumous promotion to Specialist for Theodore Matthew Glende, a Rochester native killed in Afghanistan in July 2012 while assisting wounded fellow soldiers during combat: Furthermore, in honor of Spc. Glendes sacrifice and service to his home town community, Schumer introduced legislation to dedicate the Rochester Main Post Office as the SPC Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office. Secured a commitment from Delta Airlines that beginning in July it will expand daily non -stop service between Rochester and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport by upgrading their fleet to planes that will offer 33 more seats per day : After AirTran, the only other airline with non -stop service between Rochester and Atlanta, exited this regular route on April 14th as part of AirTrans merger with Southwest Airlines, Schumer directly asked Delta CEO Richard Anderson to add flights or capacity on the increasingly popular route. Delta agreed to Schumers request and agreed to upgrade their current Rochester fleet of MD -88s to MD-90s, which will increase current capacity by 8%. Expanded Rochester Finger Lakes industry by petitioning the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the availability of New York-made Greek yogurt in school meal programs in New York State and potentially across the country : As a long supporter of New York States dairy industry, Schumer seized the opportunity to help support this burgeoning industry, and expand the market for New York State -made product. Schumer developed a pilot program with USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon to study the feasibility and benefits of including greek yogurt in the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide. The USDA initiated this process this fall and will first increase schools access to greek yogurt on a pilot basis at schools in Arizona, Idaho, New York and Tennessee. If successful, this could become a permanent part of the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide, and could lay the groundwork to create a separate crediting standard for strained or greek yogurt which has a higher protein content. Adding Greek yogurt to the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide is a win for New Yorkers as it provides access to nutritious food for school children, an increase in business for New York yogurt producers and more demand for New York Milk. Urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to protect Upstate New Yorks dairy sector producers like O -AT-KA Milk in Batavia, and yogurt producers from newly discussed barriers to trade with foreign countries: Schumer called on the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the USDA to work towards an agreement during closing talks with the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) that would continue to grow U.S. dairy exports by ensuring that foreign countries dont impose new restrictive trade rules but rather honor their commitment to open borders to New York farmers. Canada had recently considered adding new limits on the amount of milk products that could be imported to Canada from companies like OAT-KA, which this year invested in a $16 million expansion specifically to ramp up production for the Canadian market. Since Schumers push, Canada has agreed to consult with the USDA before implementing any new nontariff barrier. Passed legislation extending a Federal Tax Credit that is critical to revitalization and rebuilding of landmarks throughout upstate New York: The New Market Tax Credit is a critical tool to developers that covers 39 percent of the investment costs for eligible development projects in urban areas. The New Markets Tax Credit program has been an important component of a number of rehabilitation projects, and its extension is key to continuing the progress on redevelopments like the Sibley Building in down16

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town Rochester. The NMTC expired at the end of 2011, and thanks to Schumers efforts during fiscal cliff negotiations is extended through 2013. Extended two Medicare payment programs that are critical to rural hospitals in the GLOW region, like Orleans Community Health Center: These programs, which are crucial to the hospitals, their employees and the rural communities that they serve, expired on September 30th. During a trip to Orleans County in 2012, Schumer vowed to hospital and public officials who depend on this vital funding that he would restore and extend this funding as one of his top end -of-year priorities. Thanks to Schumers efforts during fiscal cliff negotiations these payments were made in 2013. Shared Rochesters Seaway Trail Honey with guests at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served Seaway Trail Honey from Monroe County at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. Seaway Trail Honey is owned by Brighton, NY resident Pat Bono and its bees are located at the honeybee apiarys farm in Pultneyville, Wayne County. The honey was served during the third course which included a Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream and a cheese plate with aged cheddar. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Served Tierce 2010 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling wine at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served Tierce 2010 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling wine, created by three Upstate New York vineyards, at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. The three vineyards from the Finger Lakes Region, who collaborated to produce the 2010 Tierce, were Red Newt Cellars from Schuyler County along with Anthony Road Winery and Fox Run Vineyards, both from Yates County. The Tierce Riesling was served along with the first course. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Invited University of Rochesters Eastman School of Music to send a string quartet to perform at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer, as Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, invited University of Rochesters Eastman School to send a string quartet to Inaugural Ceremonies. The quartet performed at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon before a distinguished audience that included the newly Inaugurated President and Vice President of the United States, former Presidents, Senators, Representatives, and Cabinet Officials. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies.

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Secured $2 Million for major Broome County hi-tech incubator project: Schumer successfully secured $2 million in US Economic Development Administration funding to help develop the first High-Tech Incubator in the County. This project infuses the City Urban Core with a multimillion development project, to promote economic activity in the heart of downtown Binghamton, capitalize on the strength of Binghamton Universitys research and high tech expertise, and provide a supportive environment to enable new companies to flourish and jobs to be created. Recognizing the value of the project and the strength of the partnership working to bring it to fruition, Schumer was a tireless advocate on its behalf to the EDA Acting Undersecretary Erskine, and even brought an EDA official to the region to meet with stakeholders and get a firsthand overview of the project. Aided Southern Tier Dairy and Greek Yogurt Industry by Petitioning the USDA to increase the availability of New York-made Greek yogurt in school meal programs in New York State and across the country: As a long supporter of New York States dairy industry, Schumer seized the opportunity to help support this burgeoning industry, and expand the market for New York State -made product. Schumer developed a pilot program with USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon to study the feasibility and benefits of including Greek yogurt in the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide. The USDA initiated this process this fall, utilizing Chobani yogurt, and will first increase schools access to Greek yogurt on a pilot basis at schools in Arizona, Idaho, New York and Tennessee. If successful, this could become a permanent part of the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide, and could lay the groundwork to create a separate crediting standard for strained or greek yogurt which has a higher protein content. Adding Greek yogurt to the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide is a win for New Yorkers as it provides access to nutritious food for school children, an increase in business for New York yogurt producers and more demand for New York Milk. Protected 1,000 Delaware County Jobs at Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney: After another devastating flood left the future of Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney in question, and over 1,000 jobs at risk, Schumer sprang to action working with local stakeholders to develop a plan of action. A new flood proof facility was in short -order, and Schumer working closely with the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency. Schumer worked first helped author a provision in FY 2012 appropriations mini -bus legislation that designated $200 million in disaster relief to flood-hit areas like the Southern Tier. The IDAs plan to acquire and prepare a shovel ready site, safe from future potential flood waters, to house a new Amphenol facility was just what was needed to retain these important jobs. Schumer lead the charge to secure funding from this disaster relief he helped author and successfully secured $3.8M to help pave the way for the development of this new IDA owned site, and a future for 1,000 Southern Tier workers. Fought to preserve FAA funding for Griffis Airport and Ithaca -Tompkins Airport control towers: Schumer called on the federal government to avoid closing the air traffic control tower at the Griffiss International Airport, which is critical to the local communities, businesses and economic growth, and national security. Schumer and Gillibrand wrote a letter to FAA Administrator Huerta to urge that he reverse course on plans to close the towers at Griffiss and Ithaca-Tompkins Regional on June 15, 2013, which are the only airport contract towers set for closure in the state. Schumer also worked to pass the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013. The legislation authorized the FAA to spend $253 million to avoid delays and closures that were set to hit due to the sequester, and provided the level of flexibility needed to avoid devastating NY contract tower closures. Helped secure over $450K for Binghamton University through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research Data Transfer Techniques, Cyber-Security, & Cloud Computing: Binghamton University received $468,259 from the NSF to fund the study of advanced data-transfer techniques and technology, including the encryption of data migration, to make cloud computing and large data centers more efficient and secure. Secured an $8.6M loan for Corning Community College from USDA to expand and renovate their campus: Corning Community College has received a Rural Development Loan totaling $8,635,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The terms of the loan are 25 years at 3.5 percent, and the funds will be used to expand and renovate the Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library, the Student Commons building, and the school gymnasium. Schumer has long fought to ensure that USDA Rural Development funding comes back home to New York and was thrilled to see it come to Corning. 18

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After personal push to FEMA, secured over $24 million for the reconstruction of a new building for the Owego Elementary School, which was destroyed in Tropical Storm Lee: FEMA initially denied the Owego Appalachin School Districts application to replace the school, but after Schumer directly pressed FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, FEMA agreed to reverse course in June 2012. This year, the $24 million was obligated to the school district, which allowed them to break ground on the new Owego Elementary School building this November. The old Owego Elementary School was flooded with approximately 18 inches of water as a result of rains associated with Tropical Storm Lee. This new building will save children in the area about 3 hours a day in unnecessary commuting times to nearby school districts and help improve their academic experience. Secured funding for 21 high-priority lake and steam gauges across Upstate, many of which were in the Southern Tier: Schumer heavily advocated for and secured funding from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to maintain lake and stream gaugues in Upstate New York that were slated to close in October. Stream gauges are important components in flood detection, prevention and evacuation planning and proved especially helpful in recent flooding during Hurricanes Lee, Irene and Sandy. With this additional funding 15 gauges will be funded infdefinitely and 6 will remain in use through 2014 at a minimum. Brought Cooperstown Cheese to Washington to be served in the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served two different chesses, the Jersey Girl Colby and the award -winning Toma Celena both from the Cooperstown Cheese Company of Otsego County, to guests at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. The cheese was used in the dessert, featuring a Hudson Valley apple pie with sour cream ice cream, aged cheddar cheese and honey. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Served Tierce 2010 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling wine at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer served Tierce 2010 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling wine, created by three Upstate New York vineyards, at the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. The three vineyards from the Finger Lakes Region, who collaborated to produce the 2010 Tierce, were Red Newt Cellars from Schuyler County along with Anthony Road Winery and Fox Run Vineyards, both from Yates County. The Tierce Riesling was served along with the first course. The Presidential Inaugural Luncheon was held in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol following the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies. Served Chobani Greek Yogurt before the Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies: Schumer served Chobani Greek Yogurt to the President, Vice President and other special guests in the Capitol before the 2013 Inaugural Ceremonies. Chobani Greek Yogurt, founded and produced in Chenango County, provided vanilla and plain yogurt served with strawberries, pineapples, pears and granola toppings to Inaugural guests, including the President, the Vice President and their families. Secured Vital Funding for First Responders: More and more, every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2013, Schumer secured $4,400,073 for fire departments in the Southern Tier, including $769,381 for the William P. Brooks Hose Company in Alleghany County, $1,259,490 for the Johnson City Fire Department in Broome County, $733,348 for the Elmira Fire Department in Chemung County, $40,850 for the Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department in Chenango County, $97,537 for the Delhi Fire Department in Delaware County, $136,856 for Cooperstown Fire Department in Otsego County, $53,200 for the Watkins Glen Fire Department, $75,288 for the Savona Fire Department in Steuben County and $119,462 for the Newark Valley Fire District in Tioga County.

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Ensured Kali, the Buffalo Zoo Polar Bear, would remain in Buffalo for at least 2 years: In November, Schumer led effort to keep beloved polar bear cub, Kali, in Buffalo. In the midst of rumors that other zoos were seeking to claim Kali, Schumer made a call to Director Ashe of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, successfully convincing the agency to allow Kali to remain at the Buffalo Zoo until 2015. Schumer cited that it was in the best interest of Buffalo, but most importantly for the bear, who will now remain safe and healthy, accompanied by his polar bear friend Luna, until he reaches adulthood. Helped Create 350 new jobs at the Ford Stamping Plant in Hamburg: After a personal call to Ford CEO Mullaly, Schumer successfully secured expansion of Hamburg Ford plant, creating 350 jobs for Western New York. Upon learning of a recent Ford investment in their Ontario assembly plant, Schumer saw potential to benefit the Hamburg stamping plant and strongly urged Mullaly to consider a joint investment in both the Ontario plant and Hamburg plant, which could be facilitated by the commercial traffic pre-inspection plan at the Peace Bridge, spearheaded by Schumer, and set to begin in 2014. Schumer argued the point that reliable cross-border travel from Canada to the U.S. would allow Ford to quickly and efficiently ship products between the two plants. Led the charge to finalize the two major remaining airline safety rules following the crash of flight 3407: After a long and hard fought battle, the FAA finally announced the long -awaited pilot safety and training rule changes that Schumer had worked to achieve alongside the families of the victims of Flight 3407, since the Colgan Flight crashed in Clarence, NY in 2009. These new rules changes are expected to greatly increase passenger safety as they include advanced training for emergency situations, such as stalls or flight upsets. These new rules represent the biggest change to pilot regulations in over twenty years. Delivered $30.5M in New Markets Tax Credits to build an 11-story expansion at Roswell Park Cancer Institute: In a push to secure critical funding for Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Schumer was able to bring $30.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits, which will generate the final $6.3 million needed to build the new Clinical Sciences Center. After making multiple phone calls urging several entities to prioritize Roswell Park in their selection process, the necessary funds were allocated and the new center will be completed by Fall 2015. The proposed center will include chemotherapy treatment chairs, additional breast cancer screening and treatment space, and new cancer research and clinical space. It will also eventually promote the creation of over three hundred jobs. Advocated for a Streamlined Federal Review Process to Expedite the Amherst -Buffalo Corridor Project: Schumer advocated for a streamlined review process that would save the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) up to $1 million and allow them to move more quickly towards building a light rail to connect the Amherst and Buffalo corridor, bringing students from UBs campus to the heart of the city. To develop the light rail, the NFTA has to study the best method to expand the system, which requires both an alternatives analysis and environmental review. However, the current process requires the NFTA to conduct each review separately, which pushes the construction of the rails further back. Senator Schumer pushed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the federal agency with jurisdiction over the process, to amend its procedure and allow the NFTA to conduct the review for both reports simultaneously to save money and time. Reduced the Amount Erie County Owed FEMA from $48M to $705,000: The 2006 October Storm devastated the Western New York region, causing 80 percent of those living in Erie County to experience damage and leaving 400,000 people without power. FEMA funds were necessary in order to rehabilitate the city and surrounding areas. Following an audit by the Inspector General it was determined that Erie County owed $48 million to FEMA, which, if paid, would cause financial crises in the county and trigger 20

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massive service cuts and tax hikes. Calling this action unfair, Schumer immediately reached out to FEMA Director Fugate and was able to persuade FEMA to decrease the amount owed to $705,000, approximately 1.45 percent of the original audit request. Successfully urged the VA to reverse its decision to cancel the Buffalo Golden Age Games and hold the Games as originally planned: In March, Schumer rushed into action upon learning that the highly anticipated 2013 Veterans Golden Age Games was going to be postponed. The Western New York community had been planning for the event since 2007 and it was projected to raise approximately $2 million with over 2,500 attendees, 1,000 of them veterans. After strong urging and many phone calls to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from Schumer, the VA reversed their decision and allowed the Games to continue as planned at the great relief of the community and many local officials. Secured $400,000 to expand the Erie County Senior Companion Program through People, Inc.: People Inc. distinguished as one of the most respected non-profits in the Western New York region, renowned for their work with seniors in relation to housing, healthcare and transportation, applied for federal funding to take over and expand Erie Countys senior companion program. Schumer offered support for the non-profit and worked diligently to secure the federal funding necessary to implement this program. The Senior Companion Program will provide approximately 150 new seniors with trained volunteers, allowing them to continue to live independently. Led the Charge to Designate Jericho Road Community Health Center (JRCHC) as a Federally Qualified Health Center: Jericho Road Community Health Center works on Buffalos west side to provide healthcare to the local community. Currently, they handle over 40,000 patient visits a year, and work to aid an underserved community. Schumer pushed to designate Jericho Road as a Federally Qualified Health Center, only the 3 rd of its kind in Western New York. This new designation will mean increased federal aid to the health center, which will allow them to continue to grow and meet the needs of the surrounding community. Delivered $13M in TIGER Funds to Return Cars to the 500 Block of Main St. in Downtown Buffalo: Schumer, working alongside Mayor Byron Brown, spearheaded the effort to return cars to Main Street in downtown Buffalo. Main Street was once one of the most economically successful and thriving sections of downtown, but since cars were removed twenty years ago, the area has slowly seen a downturn in economic activity and pedestrian traffic. Currently, most of the storefronts remain barren as residents find the area difficult to navigate. As part of the re-development of Buffalo, Schumer has pushed to once again open up the promising area of Main Street to vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the hopes of stimulating the surrounding businesses and attracting new investment. Pushed the Public Service Commission to Repower the Dunkirk Power Plant saving local jobs and tax payments: In September 2013, Schumer joined the fight to repower the NRG Dunkirk Power Plant. Accompanied by many local lawmakers and community members, Schumer announced his unyielding support for NRG to turn their coal plant into a natural gas plant, creating hundreds of jobs and producing a more environmentally clean form of energy in the process. Schumer also made a personal phone call to the head of the New York State Public Service Commission, Aubrey Zibelman to voice his support for the plan and explain the multitude of benefits associated with repowering. Repowering the plant will not only create nearly 500 jobs, but it will also prevent a massive tax hike and service reduction in the Dunkirk community. Secured a commitment from the EPA to relocate residents living along the polluted 18-mile creek in Lockport: At the urging of Schumer, the EPA finally agreed to relocate residents as a part of their clean-up plan. Working with residents of the Lockport, Niagara County area, Schumer argued that including relocation in the remedial action plan was the residents preferred option, the most cost-effective method and the best option for the health and safety of residents. The Eighteen Mile Creek area in question was labeled an EPA Superfund Site, after the soil was discovered to be severely contaminated with hazardous waste, heavy metals and PCBs from surrounding industrial sites. Currently 6 homes along the creek bed, that are experiencing high soil toxicity as a result of flooding, will be relocated as part of the clean -up plan at the insisting of Senator Schumer. Secured $6.5M in TIGER Funds for the City of Oleans North Union Street Project: In September, Senator Schumer announced a $6.5 million federal grant for Oleans North Union Street Project to help create a more walkable Olean. The project includes installing roundabouts, a tree lined median, bike lanes and two lanes of traffic, and aims to increase pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic while simultaneously increasing safety and aesthetic appeal. Schumer hopes that this plan will help revitalize Olean and give its businesses the economic boost it needs. This will enhance citizens quality of life, raise property values and encourage investment, 21

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as well as make the street easier and less costly to maintain. Construction is set to begin in late 2014 or early 2015. Secured the remaining $1.3M in FEMA Reimbursement for the Village of Gowanda from the 2009 Flood: Schumer announced that after several personal phone calls and letters written on behalf Gowanda, FEMA finally agreed to reimburse the remaining $1.3 million from damages incurred in the 2009 floods. After waiting years for the reimbursement money, the city of Gowanda had racked up $200,000 worth of interest but thanks to the efforts of Schumer, the delay on the financial assistance was ended and the residents of Gowanda were able to move forward without the burden of increasing debt. Led the Charge to Bring a New Remote Split Operations (RSO) Squadron to the Niagara Falls Air Base, Saving over 500 jobs: At the urging of Senator Schumer, the U.S. Air Force has implemented a Remote Split Operations Squadron program at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, which was previously under the threat of closing. With 845 positions currently occupied at this air base, the loss of this facility would be devastating to the Niagara Falls region. This program however is highly promising for the future stability of the base as drones are increasingly used and programs are rapidly expanding. The program hosts approximately 500 positions. Selected Niagara Falls painting to be displayed at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon: Schumer, as Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced he selected an oil painting of Niagara Falls to be prominently displayed during the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon. Danish artist Ferdinand Richardts painting of Niagara Falls from 1856 hung inside the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, which held the President and his special guests during the Luncheon. Secured vital funding for First Responders: It is increasingly common for local fire departments to find themselves strapped for cash and forced to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well -prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2013, Schumer secured $1,875,762 for fire departments in Western New York, including $82,251 for the Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company in Erie County, $63,734 for the Miller Hose Company in Niagara County, $394,268 for Hinsdale Fire Department in Cattaraugus County, and $4564,364 for the Jamestown Fire Department in Chautauqua County.

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Championed and Passed the $60 billion Superstorm Sandy Disaster Relief Appropriations Act: A little over a year ago, high winds and a massive storm caused widespread flooding, loss of life, temporary homelessness, and significant damage to private property, public infrastructure and health care facilities. In order to help homeowners, small businesses, and local governments recover and build back stronger from Superstorm Sandy, Senator Schumer championed and passed a $60 billion dollar relief bill within 90 days of landfall. This bipartisan relief law is helping millions of unfortunate victims of Hurricane Sandy. After taking the sequester cuts into account, the bill appropriated following funding to help the community rebuild stronger: $10.9 billion for the FEMA Disaster Relief Fund $15.2 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) $12.4 billion for transportation recovery and resiliency projects $5.08 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers to rebuild and construct coastal protection projects $441 million for the Environmental Protection Agency and Dept. of Interior to rebuild and construct critical green infrastructure $754 million to repair and rebuild New Yorks hospitals and health care facilities and to help the NIH restart medical research programs $235 million for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the repair and reconstruction of the Manhattan VA and other medical facilities, which sustained severe flood damage during the storm.

Extended FEMA proof-of-loss deadline: At Schumers urging, FEMA agreed to grant a six-month extension for thousands of Sandy-impacted homeowners to file flood insurance claims. Under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) managed by FEMA, Sandy-impacted homeowners must file a Proof of Loss (POL) form; a statement on the amount that the homeowner is claiming under his or her flood insurance policy was originally required by October 29 th in order to be eligible for coverage for flood damage. Many families, however, were unable to meet this deadline in time because they were still waiting for repair work to begin on their homes or only recently become aware of additional expenses as they start to repair and rebuild. Schumer personally lobbied FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate for an extension, which is now expanded to 18 months from Sandy landfall, giving families more time to make sure they have all the adequate paperwork submitted to receive the maximum payment they are entitled to. Expedited the Army Corps and U.S. Coast Guard replacement the Sandy destroyed light tower and Jetty at Jones Inlet to ensure safe passage for boaters: After Superstorm Sandy, the Jones Inlet navigational light and breakwater jetty were severely damaged. The jetty and light were not scheduled to be repaired until 2014. Jones Inlet is a heavily utilized waterway and the absence of a light, coupled with a destroyed jetty, made this passage treacherous for boaters, especially at night and in foggy conditions. In July, Schumer called upon the Army Corps and the Coast Guard to replace the beacon light and rebuild the jetty as soon as possible. In less than 4 weeks, the Army Corps and Coast Guard responded by with a commitment to rebuild the jetty and replace the light, starting in September 2013, eight months ahead of schedule. The Coast Guard also agreed to install a temporary buoy with a light affixed to the top to assist boaters navigating the inlet and prevent hazardous navigational conditions. Jones Inlet connects the Atlantic Ocean to numerous communities along the south shore of Long Island, and without proper lighting and broken rocks, the inlet had been treacherous for boaters and fishermen especially at night or in rough, foggy conditions.

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Secured $3M in FEMA funds for the repair and restoration of West Elementary School on Long Island: Schumer pushed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance to provide $3,121,398.09 in federal funds to the Long Beach City Schools for the repair and restoration of the West Elementary School building, which was flooded by storm surges generated by Hurricane Sandy. This also covers the removal of accumulated debris and flood remediation necessary to restore the building to its predisaster design. Protected homeowners from being penalized for rejecting SBA Loans : Schumer urged Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to waive a policy that deducts all SBA loans, accepted or rejected, from the total CDBG aid a homeowner is eligible to receive. Schumer made the case that Sandy victims should not be penalized if they were offered an SBA loan but turned it down so as not to incur more debt. In response to Schumer, HUD waived their policy. As a result, homeowners who declined an SBA loan will not have that amount counted as a duplication of benefits thus increasing the amount of eligible aid available via the NY Rising program. Called for Insurance Companies Abandoning Long Island After Sandy to Face Strict Penalties: When homeowners insurance providers started withdrawing coverage from Long Island following Superstorm Sandy, Schumer called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to penalize them by reducing any fees they receive for administering the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as a write-your-own carrier. Homeowners who lose primary homeowners policy are forced to purchase policies from the excess lines market, which is often two - to three-times as costly as policies in the standard market, and generally offer less favorable terms. Schumer urged FEMA to penalize insurers who drop coverage in flood -prone areas by reducing the fees they receive for participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, which can be lucrative and carry little risk for the insurers because all NFIP claims are paid by the government. Brought Verizon fiber optic cable to Fire Island: After Superstorm Sandy landline telephone cables were knocked out on Fire Island, residents asked Senator Schumer to help bring a land -line alternative to the island because the initial plan would have converted the island to wireless-only services. According to homeowners, this was not a viable option for communication on the island, raising concerns that in the event of another catastrophic hurricane they would be left without a means of contact. After Schumers push, Verizon officials unveiled a plan to bring fiber -optic cables to western Fire Island. Successfully pushed HUD to allow Federal Disaster-Aid Funding from FEMA for Co-op and Condo owners: After Superstorm Sandy, co-ops and condominiums were ineligible for Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) and were left with nowhere to turn for help. On February 13, 2013, Senator Schumer wrote to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) calling for the inclusion of Condos and Co-ops within the scope of community development block grants (CDBGs). Senator Schumer was crucial in attaining billions of dollars from the federal government in the Sandy Supplemental Bill that ultimately gave funding for CDBG. On March 6th, 2013, HUD announced it would allow CDBG- DR funding to help condominium and co-op owners who had damage from the storm. Pushed for LI farms to be eligible for funding to repair storm damaged levees: Schumer urged USDA to make LI farms eligible for Emergency Watershed Protection funds. After the push, USDGA determined that five Long Island farms are eligible for funding to repair 4.5 miles of levees that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. These levees had previously been excluded by the USDA under guidelines that only included freshwater projects. Schumer pushed for a waiver to allow the five farms to access the Emergency Watershed Protection program despite the fact that they are not freshwater projects, ultimately covering 75% of repair costs. USDA signed off on the proposal and now these two -hundred year old farms will be protected from future floods. Called on Department of Housing and Urban Development to Develop a Coastline Protection Project in Nassau County: Schumer encouraged the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to work with local experts to develop a resiliency plan for future storms in Nassau County. The Rebuild by Design competition, funded by the Sandy relief bill, has initiated projects in Suffolk County and the barrier islands in Nassau County, but no plans have been developed for Nassau County. Schumer advocated for the Reach for Design competition to include a plan for Nassau County and paid with the available Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Sandy relief bill. Secured $185 million in funding for Gateway Tunnel Project: Schumer secured $185 million in Hurricane Sandy Relief funding for a tunnel box that will allow for the construction of two flood -resistant tunnels under the Hudson River between New York Citys Hudson Yards and New Jersey. Superstorm Sandy caused tunnel flooding and demonstrated the need for modernized and improved tunnels. The tunnel box ensures the future construction of the tunnels, despite the developments in the Hudson Yard. Called for funding to expand the Staten Island Bluebelt: Schumer called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture for funding to expand the Staten Island Bluebelt and protect Staten Island from future flood damage, especially in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. The Bluebelt provides an effective storm water management system, but only for a third of State Island. The funding would expand the system and provide flood protection to vulnerable areas. Made rebuilding a reality for the Long Beach Boardwalk after Superstorm Sandy: In February 2013, Senator Schumer, Long Beach City Council president Scott Mandell, and Vice President Fran Adelson unveiled a plan to build a tougher more resilient Long Beach Boardwalk that would withstand serious storms in the future. Schumer called for a plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide funding to rebuild the destroyed boardwalk with improved materials and supplement any short fall with Sandy CDBG funds. 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After Schumer push, Obama Administration creates comprehensive database to help bring a stop to prescription drug related crimes: In response to the deadly pharmacy robbery on Long Island in 2012, Schumer asked the Obama administration to create a database to track and investigate prescription drug related crimes. Senator Schumer and Obama Administration officials announced the creation of a comprehensive database that now allows law enforcement officials to locate suspicious activity, monitor activity in high crime areas, and determine which drugs are most sought after for misuse and abuse. After the rail disaster in Lac Megantic, Quebec, called on the USDOT to create a plan to retrofit or phase-out the DOT-111 rail tank car, which has been proven to be flawed, but is used to carry hazardous & flammable materials through New York each and every day. The Capital Region in particular has a high frequency of freight rail carrying crude oil and ethanol from the Midwest to the Port of Albany and refineries in New Jersey. After Schumers call, the DOT convened a safety advisory committee to work on new recommendations for the cars and has proposed a new rule that incorporates concepts pushed by Schumer it would consider retrofitting/phase out of the flawed DOT-111 design. In addition, after Schumers efforts the American Association of Railroads agreed to support necessary safety improvements or an aggressive phase-out of old tank cars carrying flammable liquids. Schumer remains engaged on the issue, and submitted formal comments as part of the process in Mid-October, that continued to press both DOT and the industry to meet a higher standard of car safety for the transport of hazardous materials. These necessary safety improvements are critical to helping protect communities like Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Ulster, where hundreds of these cars travel through each day. The Port of Albany alone handles over 100 DOT -111 cars each day and over 395 million barrels of crude oil a year, and freight rail lines carry that crude oil across the state. An expedited federal rulemaking process should continue next year. Successfully pushed the FDA sets new limits for arsenic in apple juice, protecting children and families: Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to put in place clear standards for imported fruit and vegetable juice concentrates from countries that use toxic, inorganic arsenic in their pesticides or that have high levels of environmental contaminants. Many juice concentrates are now imported from China, a country with a history of food safety scandals. Schumer noted that while clear standards for the level of inorganic arsenic allowed in bottled water have been established by the FDA, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) restricts the use of toxic, inorganic arsenic in pesticides used in the United States, the FDA had no standards for inorganic arsenic in juice and vegetable concentrates. Pressured TSA to Reverse Decision to Allow Knives Onboard Airplanes: Schumer called on the acting Inspector General Charles Edwards to investigate and review the decision to allow small knives on commercial airlines, which were banned in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. After the TSA resisted, Schumer introduced the "Keep Knives Out of Our Skies Act" that would prohibit the TSA policy from taking effect. Schumer questioned the effect the policy would have on the publics safety, especially due to the lack of information and tools provided to TSA officers for this task. In early June, TSA Administrator John Pistole announced he would drop his effort to allow small knives on planes. Worked with consumer privacy groups to create code of conduct for including opt -out measure for cyber tracking in stores: This past October, Schumer along with The Future of Privacy Forum and a group of leading analytics companies announced they have agreed to a Code of Conduct to promote consumer privacy and responsible data use for retail location analytics. In July, Schumer warned that major retail chains were testing technology that would allow them to track shoppers locations through stores. The Code of Conduct includes requiring instructions for consumers to opt -out of the technology, a priority for Schumer. Expanded TSA pre-check to Upstate airports: After a significant push from Schumer, he TSA approved expansion of their pre check clearance program to airports across the state, including in Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton and Buffalo. Passed the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 out of Senate Commerce Committee: In 2004, sisters Raechel and Jacqueline Houck were killed driving a rental car that had been recalled for a power steering hose defect but had not 25

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been repaired. The car caught fire because of the defect while traveling on the highway, causing a loss of steering and a head-on collision with a semi-trailer truck. The young women died in the crash. Schumer ushered the bipartisan legislation out of committee. The bill would ban car rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer safety recall until the safety defect is fixed. The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013 is supported by all the major car rental companies Hertz, Enterprise, Avis Budget, Dollar Thrifty, and National as well as the American Car Rental Association together representing virtually 100 percent of the rental car market. Successfully urged the FCC to increase flexibility in the way Connect America Funds (CAF -I) are distributed: The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Connect America Funds are designed to help deploy broadband to unserved and underserved areas. The original rules limited how that money could be used such that much of it went unspent, and it was very hard for upstate New York to access. After Schumers push, the FCC agreed to increase flexibility of funds so they can be utilized by carriers in New York to deploy broadband in much needed areas. As a result, over $9 million will be spent in New York to deploy broadband to over 15,000 homes.

Law & Order

Led the push to secure $22 million in funding for the Department of Homeland Securitys Securing the Cities program in the FY13 continuing resolution. Critical anti terrorism funding helps protect the New York metropolitan area against the threat of a radiological or nuclear attack: The Securing the Cities Program, part of the Department of Homeland Securitys Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), is the nations only program designed to address the threat of a dirty bomb attack which combines radioactive materials with conventional explosives to disperse radioactive material over a large area an act of terrorism considered among the most extreme threats to global security. This funding ensures that law enforcement institutions will have the resources to prevent a terrorist attack, and that vital infrastructure, such as bridges and tunnels, will be protected from the threat of a nuclear attack. Assisted in the shutdown of the Silk Road, website, which was an anonymous way to purchase illegal items, including drugs online: This October, two years after Schumer called for its shutdown, the Department of Justice arrested Ross Ulbricht for his involvement with the website known as Silk Road, an anonymous way to purchase illegal drugs online. In coordination with the DEA NY Strikeforce, the original Silk Road website has been shut down. Ulbricht has been charged in the Southern District of New York with one count of narcotics conspiracy, one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking, and one count money laundering conspiracy. Schumer continues to fight against similar websites that allow the anonymous exchange of illegal drugs. Authored and led passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill in the Senate: As author and lead member of the bipartisan Gang of 8, Schumer led the charge for successful passage of comprehensive immigration reform with the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. The bill, S. 744, passed the Senate with tremendous bipartisan support, on a 68-32 vote this past June. The bill also has support from the business, labor, tech, agriculture and religious communities because it updates our antiquated immigration laws, grows our economy, and strengthens our borders. Senator Schumer continues to pay a key role as the debate has moved to the House. Urged the Supreme Court to overturn DOMA: In March, Schumer signed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court asking the court to overturn DOMA. It has long been one of Senator Schumers priorities to have marriage equality for all persons in the United States. This summer, after the oral argument given by New Yorker Roberta Kaplan representing another New Yorker, Edith Windsor, the Supreme Court of the United States finally agreed to one of Senator Schumers longstanding beliefs. They found Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional because it restricted the definition of marriage and spouse to apply only to heterosexual unions. Cosponsored VAWA and led the push for reauthorization: The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) became law this spring with overwhelming bipartisan support in both houses of Congress and gives law enforcement and various advocacy organizations the necessary tools to fight back against the scourge of domestic violence that continues to negatively impact communities throughout New York. The bill contains grants to help train cops and legal officers in stopping domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. It toughens federal anti -stalking laws to ensure that digital stalking and new forms of harassment 26

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made possible by the internet and social media are harshly punished. It also ensures that victims of domestic violence have the proper resources available, including legal assistance, counseling, a 24-hour hotline and emergency housing. Schumer was an cosponsor of the original bill when he was a member of the House of Representatives and helped lead the charge to ensure it was reauthorized this spring. Authored and led bipartisan effort to update media shield legislation, which passed out of Judiciary Committee: Schumers Free Flow of Information Act is a strong bill that balances the need for national security with that of a free press. The legislation sets up a legal process for approving the subpoenas that would guarantee consideration of the publics interest in protecting the freedom of the press. Prosecutors would have to convince a judge that the information at issue would prevent or mitigate an act of terrorism or harm to national security. In May, just two months after Senator Schumer introduced the Free Flow of Information Act, the Department of Justice announced new regulations giving certain protections to journalists. Schumers bill would codify these protections so they are not left to change with each new administration. The Free Flow of Information Act was successfully reported out of the Judiciary Committee in November. This legislation ensures that the tough investigative journalism that holds government accountable will be able to thrive. Called for review and limitations on use of solitary confinement in the US: In March, Senator Schumer wrote to John Morton, the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ask that he limit periods of solitary confinement for detainees and take steps to treat inmates in a humane way. In September, ICE announced that it would be conducting centralized review of all decisions to place detainees in solitary confinement for longer than 14 days, and requires heightened justifications to place vulnerable detainees, such as victims of sexual assault, in solitary confinement. Confirmed Lee Goodman and Ann Ravel as Members of the Federal Election Commission : Schumer, as Chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, helped to confirm Lee Goodman and Ann Ravel to the Federal Elections Commission. In years leading up to the confirmation the FEC seemed to be stuck in its own version of partisan gridlock. The confirmation of the two new commissioners sets the agency on a path to a fully -functioning independent federal watchdog for the nations campaign finance laws. Brought pre-clearance program to Buffalos Peace Bridge: In March, it was formally announced that American personnel may inspect Buffalo-bound trucks in Fort Erie, Ontario. Senator Schumer led the charge for the Peace Bridge site to become part of the pilot preclearance program after yearlong negotiations between Canada and the United States. Traffic along the Peace Bridge has been a major logistical problem for years, which Senator Schumer has worked to alleviate. Continued work to fill vacancies on Federal Bench: Senator Schumer recommended five judges to the federal bench that were confirmed this past year. Pamela Ki Mai Chen was confirmed to fill a vacancy in the Eastern District of New York, while Katherine Polk Failla, Nelson S. Roman, Vernon S. Broderick and Gregory Howard Woods all were confirmed to seats in the Southern District of New York. In addition, just last week Elizabeth A. Wolford was confirmed to fill a vacancy in the Western District of New York; she will be the first woman to serve on the Western District bench.

Agriculture

Authored the Maple TAP (Tapping Access Program) Act and oversaw its inclusion in the 2013 Senate Farm Bill which passed the Senate on June 10th: The Maple TAP Act would create a new $20 million a year grant program for research and education on maple syrup production. The bill will help New Yorkers tap the hundreds of millions of maple trees that sit unused for syrup production. Schumers legislation provides grants to help open up private lands for tapping, and for research and education in syrup production, further bolstering our efforts to make sure that New Yorks agricultural market can reap the benefits of its natural resources. Successfully petitioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to begin first -ever Greek yogurt school meal program in New York State and across the country. As a long supporter of New York States dairy industry, Schumer seized the opportunity to help support the booming Greek Yogurt industry, and expand the market for New York State -made product. Schumer developed a pilot program with USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon to study the feasibility and benefits of including greek yogurt in the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide. The USDA initiated this process this fall and will first increase schools access to greek yogurt on a pilot basis at schools in Arizona, Idaho, New York and Tennessee. If successful, this could become a permanent part of the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide, and could lay the groundwork to create a separate crediting standard for strained or 27

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greek yogurt which has a higher protein content. Adding Greek yogurt to the USDA Foods List for schools nationwide is a win for New Yorkers as it provides access to nutritious food for school children, an increase in business for New York yogurt producers and more demand for New York milk.

Education
Fought to maintain vital college tuition tax credit, saving students up to $2,500 per year in the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA): The American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC), was extended for an additional five years through 2017 as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. This college tuition tax credit, originally included in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), that passed in 2009, provides major aid to middle -class families trying to stretch their pay checks during tough economic times. This college tuition tax credit will continue to make college more affordable for middle class families, saving New York families millions for years to come. Called on the Department of Education to stop leaving Nurses, Teachers, Firefighters, and other Public Service Members in the dark and unaware of their Student Loan Repayment Options: Though multiple programs in place at the Department of Education benefit individuals working in the public sector, many of these individuals have previously been unable to take advantage of the cost-reducing benefits because of a lack of awareness. At Schumers urging, the Department of Education has increased their outreach efforts to those with federal student loans, informing them of the programs that could potentially reduce their monthly payments and may even eliminate their debt altogether. Successfully fought and changed the federal Impact Aid funding formula to expedite payments for our military and federally impacted school districts: Schumer fought for the inclusion of a new funding formula for impact aid 8002 federal payments in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. This new formula replaced the complicated Impact Aid Section 8002 formula with a simple, objective calculation. This has resulted in school districts like Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District receiving increased payments of approximately $2M a year. Helped secure over $450K for Binghamton University through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to research Data Transfer Techniques, Cyber -Security, & Cloud Computing: Binghamton University received $468,259 from the NSF to fund the study of advanced data -transfer techniques and technology, including the encryption of data migration, to make cloud computing and large data centers more efficient and secure. Secured a $8.6M loan for Corning Community College from USDA to expand and renovate their campus: Corning Community College has received a Rural Development Loan totaling $8,635,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The terms of the loan are 25 years at 3.5 percent, and the funds will be used to expand and renovate the Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library, the Student Commons building, and the school gymnasium. Schumer has long fought to ensure that USDA Rural Development funding comes back home to New York and was thrilled to see it sent to Corning. Helped secure a $7 Million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College Career Training (TAACCCT) grant for 2 CUNY Community Colleges: Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn will receive over $3.8 million and LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City will receive over $3.1 million to build STEM worker training programs. The grants are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant Program, which promotes skills development and employment opportunities in fields such as advanced manufacturing, transportation and healthcare as well as science, technology, engineering and math careers through partnerships between training providers and local employers. Supported MAXIMUS efforts and helped secure $850M loan servicing contract from the Dept. of Education, bringing 150 jobs to Utica: Schumer supported MAXIMUS efforts to obtain an $848.4 million contract from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid, that will allow the company to move into space in the Utica Xerox facility, and help administer the defaulted student loan debt program. MAXIMUS has committed to prioritizing the hiring of laid -off Xerox employees for this new work in student loan processing. MAXIMUS expects to hire roughly 150 individuals at first, and potentially more in the future. MAXIMUS will move into the building in early 2014. Secured $400K from federal Workforce Investment Act funding for Long Beach adult learning center for Literacy Zone program: Schumer wrote to Commissioner John B. King Jr., of the New York State Education Department, in support of the grant applications for educational instruction and support services made by the Learning Center, which was awarded $400,000 in federal funding through the Workforce Investment Act, administered by the New York State Education Department. Introduced legislation to forgive private student loans when the borrower dies: Following the tragic death of Syracuse native Andrew Prior, Schumer introduced Andrews Law requiring private student loan companies to forgive student loans in the event of the borrowers death. The bill would relieve grief -stricken parents from the additional financial burden of repaying their childs private student loans. Federal student loans are already forgiven automatically when the borrower dies, but only some private student loan companies provide similar relief. Schumers bill would ensure that all families are treated with the same dignity and compassion in the wake of the tragic loss of their child.

Energy & Environment

Led the push to secure $30 Million in clean energy tax credits for Corning Inc. from the Departments of Energy and Treasury to boost manufacturing of diesel emissions control products in Erwin, NY; a double win for the economy and the environment: At Schumers urging, Corning Inc. received a $30 million 48C Tax Credit from the federal Departments of Energy and Treasury. Specifically, Schumer fought to ensure Corning could access the Section 48C of the IRS tax code to apply to projects that 28

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reduce emissions of air pollutants, particularly black carbon, from diesel -powered vehicles. This major federal investment will allow the company to expand the manufacturing capacity of its diesel emissions control products facility in Erwin, N.Y. This tax credit is critical to Corning Inc.s ability to locate their planned heavy -duty diesel manufacturing plant in New Yorks Southern Tier. The site development and infrastructure enhancements support domestic and international demand for ceramic substrates and filters for heavy -duty diesel engine, truck, construction and agricultural equipment. This will result in a significant decrease in emissions. Cornings project will benefit the local economy with an estimated 200-250 permanent manufacturing and warehouse jobs and 275 temporary construction jobs. Cosponsored and led the passage of the Helium Stewardship Act reauthorization which is essential to ensuring a stable supply of helium for critical industries and applications in New York such as medical devices, semiconductor chip manufacturing, and scientific research: Without legislative action from Congress, the Federal Helium Reserve would have ceased production on October 7th, 2013, causing a severe disruption to the nations helium supply. Heliums unique physical and chemical properties have made it critical to the manufacture of broad range of technologies from semiconductors, medical devices, and fiber optics. It is also widely used in medical research. A disruption in the nations helium supply would have jeopardized jobs and economic growth. A stable supply of helium is critical to New Yorks booming semiconductor industry and allows companies like GlobalFoundries, IBM, and helium refiners like Praxair, to create good-paying, high-tech jobs in upstate New York. Other critical users include Corning Inc., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Dresser -Rand, and Buffalo based research engine CUBRC. Fought for consumers rights during the Central Hudson/Fortis Merger and convinced foreign buyer to include a series of ratepayer protections in final terms of deal: When Fortis bought the Central Hudson Energy Group, Schumer demanded job security for employees, more than a one year freeze rate for consumers and called for more clarity of Fortis plans for infrastructure improvements, storm hardening measures and renewable energy investments. Although Fortis did not meet all of Schumers demands, leaving him opposed to the merger, CH Energy and Fortis responded to Schumers requests by increasing the financial incentives, economic development package and community benefits of the finalized deal. Fortis committed to freezing rates through July 1, 2015, a $50 million benefit package for customers to cover previously incurred storm costs and invest in economic development, and another $215 million in capital expenditures over the next two years to improve infrastructure, including an estimated $50 million in "storm hardening" measures. Fortis also committed to protecting workers through a four year "no layoff" policy for all 875 Central Hudson employees and CH Energy will continue to operate as a standalone company, with its name, headquarters and staff all remaining unchanged to ensure effective local governance, responsiveness, and service. Lastly, Fortis committed to over $600 million in infrastructure during the next five years to promote renewable energy development in the Hudson Valley and reduce delivery costs. Challenged SUNOCO CEO to work with Syracuse officials and cooperate on a plan for the redevelopment of abandoned Sunoco gas stations: Schumer personally called the CEO of Sunoco to press on his push to redevelop dilapidated fuel sites in upstate New York. The company heeded Schumers call to cooperate with the city to swiftly fix code violations and develop a plan to remain code compliant over the long-term. Meetings between Sunocos VP of Company Operations & Real Estate and Syracuse City Hall will set the scene for redevelopment, as these stations are located on high -traffic streets, near commercial storefronts ideal locations that, if redeveloped, could act as anchors for more development in Syracuse. Secured a commitment from the EPA to relocate residents living along the polluted 18 -mile creek in Lockport: At the urging of Schumer, the EPA finally agreed to relocate residents as a part of their clean -up plan. Working with residents of the Lockport, Niagara County area Schumer argued that including relocation in the remedial action plan was the residents preferred option, it was the most cost-effective method and it was the best option for the health and safety of residents. The Eighteen Mile Creek area in question was labeled an EPA Superfund Site, after the soil was discovered to be severely contaminated with hazardous waste, heavy metals and PCBs from surrounding industrial sites. Currently 6 homes along the creek bed, that are experiencing high soil toxicity as a result of flooding, will be relocated as part of the clean -up plan at the insisting of Senator Schumer. Secured Critical Harbor Maintenance Funding Allocations in the WRDA Bill : Schumer secured funding provisions in the reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act that will benefit New York State. First, Schumer secured an increase in the authorized amount of annual funding for harbor maintenance for deep water ports like the Port of NY/NJ, which is preparing to handle new 50-foot cargo ships that will travel through the expanded Panama Canal. Second, the act increases funding for dam inspections and maintenance. Finally, Schumer co -authored the first-ever prioritization language for dredging in the Great Lakes by allocating at least 20% of the new revenue from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund for projects in the Great Lakes Navigation system. The act provides necessary enhancements and upgrades to the water infrastructure that is crucial to New York State.

Foreign Policy
Secured $480 million in the FY13 continuing resolution for joint U.S. Israeli missile defense programs, including $211 million for Iron Dome. This funding is critical to ensuring Israels safety and security from threats in the region and solidifying U.S. Israeli military collaboration. Schumer supported legislation that provides for $479.736 million in joint U.S. -Israeli missile defense programs, including $211 million for Iron Dome, $149.679 million for David's Sling, $74.692 million for Arrow III, and $44.365 million for Arrow II. U.S. military aid has helped transform Israel's armed forces into one of the most technologically sophisticated militaries in the world. U.S. military aid for Israel has been designed to maintain Israel's "qualitative military edge" (QME) over neighboring militaries. This missile defense funding provides critical capabilities to help Israel thwart a diverse range of threats, from short-range missiles and rockets fired by non-state actors, such as Hamas and Hezbollah, to mid - and longer29

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range ballistic missiles in Syria's and Iran's arsenals. Helped American volunteers bring electricity to a Haitian orphanage and school: In the still-ongoing aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, Senator Schumer worked with the Haitian Government and State Department to help volunteers working through the Solar Liberty Foundation deliver a solar-power system to Haiti, providing much-needed access to electricity for an orphanage school. Helped parents with in-progress adoptions bring children home from Russia: Schumer worked closely with the State Department in this past spring to help NY parents continue the adoption process of children from Russia after President Putin signed a federal ban on all American adoptions.

Health
Successfully led push for FDA to fight against prescription drug abuse and reclassify Hydrocodone as a schedule II drug: This move came following data Schumer revealed in April showing a spike in painkiller abuse which also fueled a spike in abuse of other opiates like Heroin. The Controlled Substances Act, passed in 1970, put hydrocodone drugs in the Schedule III class, which is subject to fewer controls. Schumer had consistently pushed the FDA to recommend this change, and was an original cosponsor of the Safe Prescribing Act of 2013, which would have made this change legislatively. This November, after the bill was introduced, the FDA finally announced that they would recommend the dangerous opiate hydrocodone be moved to schedule II, which will limit its availability to addicts and criminals. When the drug is reclassified to Schedule II, patients will only be able to receive one 90-day prescription, similar to drugs like OxyContin. After Schumer push, FDA agreed to change drug labels to clearly warn pregnant women of prescription painkillers dangers: After a Schumer request, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring new labels on opiates that clearly warn pregnant women of the dangers of chronic opiate use during pregnancy, which can lead to a number of health problems in children. The FDA is instituting safety labeling changes, including a new boxed warning on neonatal abstinence syndrome and new post-market study requirements for all extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics intended to treat pain. The labeling changes will include new language to help health care professionals tailor their prescribing decisions based on a patients individual needs. The FDA is also requiring drug companies that make extended-release and long-acting drug products to conduct further studies and clinical trials. FDA is requiring a new boxed warning on these drug products warning that use during pregnancy can result in neonatal abstinence syndrome. Saved millions in funding for rural hospitals across New York: Senator Schumer led the effort to permanently extend the Medicare Dependent Hospital and Low Volume Hospital programs. These are two programs that provide additional payments to hospitals in rural areas due to their high volume of Medicare patients and low overall volume of patients. In the original SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access and Improvement Act that was offered by the Senate Finance Committee these programs were made permanent but significant cuts and changes were made. Schumer offered an amendment to the bill that made these programs permanent without any payment cuts or programmatic changes, saving millions of dollars for the 22 hospitals that qualify for these programs in NY. The bill was passed out of the Senate Finance Committee with Schumer's amendment included. Secured $118K in federal funding for Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service: The U.S. Department of Agricultures Rural Development Program awarded the Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service in Clayton, NY a $118,000 Community Facility Loan and Grant. Specifically, this $76,700 loan and $41,300 grant will go towards the purchase of a Type III ambulance to serve the local rural area and improve emergency response and safety. Helped secure $525K in Affordable Care Act funding for the Long Island Federally Qualified Health Center (LIFQHC): The funding will help support LIFQHCs primary care residency program and train residents during the 2013 -2014 academic year. LIFQHC will continue to provide critical medical services to patients in Roosevelt, Hempstead, Westbury, Elmont & Freeport areas. 30

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Helped ensure patient safety by keeping useful prescription information in print : Sen. Schumer successfully fought the provision of the House version of the Drug Quality and Security Act that would have eliminated paper inserts with important prescription drug information. Not only does this allow consumers easier access to information on their medications, but it also saved jobs in Glens Falls and Buffalo where these inserts are printed. Aided Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) in getting over $3M in back payments owed by CMS: Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) received over $3 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in federal reimbursements. Schumer worked as an intermediary to ensure that these reimbursements due to RUMC were processed in an accelerated manner, thereby averting an unnecessary cash flow burden. Secured over $40M for ambulance providers in New York State: Schumer ensured that add on payments for ambulance providers were included as part of the SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access and Improvement Act that passed out of the Senate Finance Committee. The bill adds on 2% to urban providers and 3% to rural providers payments from Medicare to ensure these services remain for all areas in New York. Pushed to include podiatrists as physicians in the Medicaid program: Schumer's amendment to allow Podiatrists to be defined as physicians in the Medicaid program, was included as part of the SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access and Improvement Act that passed out of the Senate Finance Committee. This allows greater access to these professionals for the millions of people on Medicaid especially those with diabetes that may need specialized foot care. Helped to ensure extension of the Special Diabetes Program: The Special Diabetes Program funds research for type I diabetes and supports diabetes treatment and prevention initiatives. This program will be extended for 5 years as part of the SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access and Improvement Act that Schumer helped to pass out of the Senate Finance Committee.

Military & Veterans

Successfully persuaded the Department of Defense (DoD) to restore the requirement that all U.S. Military steel be 100% Made in the USA: After Schumers push, the Department of Defense heeded his call and officially restored the requirement that all U.S. military steel be 100% made in the U.S., boosting the strength of New York steel manufacturers like Buffalo Amory LLC in Tonawanda. In 2009, the DoD changed the definition of domestically produced to mean that only the secondary finishing process would have to be done in the U.S., which has meant that foreign -made steel can enter the supply chain for armor plate being used on U.S. military equipment a threat to businesses like the Buffalo Amory LLC, an affiliate company of Klein Steel, which recently began producing armor at its Military Road facility in Tonawanda. It would also impact the integrity of the materials used to protect our military. By publishing a new amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations it alters the 2009 definition of produced to no longer include quenching and tampering of steel. Led the effort to get the VA to reverse its decision to cancel the Buffalo Golden Age Games and hold the games as originally planned: In March, Schumer rushed into action upon learning that the highly anticipated 2013 Veterans Golden Age Games was going to be postponed. The Western New York community had been planning for the event since 2007 and it was projected to raise approximately $2 million with over 2,500 attendees, 1,000 of them veterans. After strong urging and many phone calls made to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from Schumer, the VA reversed their decision and allowed the games to continue as planned at the great relief of the community and many local officials. Called on VA to alert veterans to property tax benefits: Schumer asked the VA to make veterans aware of property tax benefits they have earned. Many counties offer property tax benefits to veterans. These benefits can go unclaimed because veterans are unaware of them and the counties cannot directly contact the veterans. Schumer asked the VA to provide contact information for veterans to county administrators, so the county can reach out and make veterans aware of these benefits. Protected national security interests and Lockheed jobs by saving MEADS: When DC pundits attempted to arbitrarily axe funding for the pivotal MEADS missile defense radar system, Schumer successfully defended Lockheed Martins Electronics Parkway mission worth $625 million on the Senate Floor. As the largest radar contract at the Salina site, MEADS supports nearly 250 jobs and Lockheed's local workforce developed the surveillance radar system altogether. Thanks to Schumers pushing, the national security project continues its work today. Fought for Fort Drums selection as a candidate to be an east coast missile defense site : Schumer wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel urging him consider a site New York State for the future deployment of an interceptor capable of protecting the homeland against threat from Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Fort Drum was chosen as one of five candidates that will be studied as a potential test site. If chosen, the site would bring in $3.6B in development to the community. Secured posthumous promotion for Specialist Theodore Glende. Schumer fought to get Specialist Glende the posthumous promotion he deserved and his family had been promised. Additionally, Schumer introduced legislation to rename the Rochester Main Post Office the Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office, which passed in the Senate and now must pass the House. Pushed Defense Department to change acquisition strategy to allow Rochesters Harris Corporation to compete for Next Generation Radio Contract. Schumer made multiple phone calls and sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel pushing for the Army to change the acquisition strategy for the Rifleman and Manpack radios. The Armys decision to use a multiple vendor, multiple contract process will allow Harris to compete for this contract. 31

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Helped secure critical federal funding for Rockland Countys Homes for Heroes Project; Attended Grand Opening: In November 2013, the day before Veterans Day, Schumer joined for the grand opening of Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to building affordable housing for disabled and displaced veterans in Rockland County. This project thus far has provided eight veterans with permanent rental apartments, and will include handicapped accessible, garden-style apartments, a community center, and offices for other support to residents. Homes for Heroes still intends to build 52 units for homeless and disabled vets, and Schumer will continue to fight for funding. Due to the economic downturn and a variety of funding issues, Homes for Heroes had a tenth of the federal funding originally expected and the entire project was at risk. Whats more, Homes for Heroes was experiencing significant issues with obtaining a long-term lease from the federal government. With the full support of Schumer, the nonprofit was able to navigate bureaucratic red tape, and

Transportation
Secured a $17.7 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant for the City of Rochesters Inner Loop East Reconstruction Project. Schumer pushed for the project, which will convert the 8 -12 lanes of expressway and frontage roads into a single two -lane street, with parking, a separated, bicycle track and sidewalks. This project will remove this barrier to downtown revitalization and will enable residents to walk safely and conveniently on an appropriately -scaled city street. City officials have told him that the Inner Loop project would create or retain over 300 jobs initially and up to 1,000 jobs at full build -out, create nine acres of land for further development, and produce as much as $11.6 million annually in new property taxes. Delivered $13M in TIGER Funds to Return Cars to the 500 Block of Main St. in Downtown Buffalo: Schumer, working alongside Mayor Byron Brown, spearheaded the effort to return cars to Main Street in downtown Buffalo. After being removed approximately twenty years before, Main Street, previously one of the most economically successful and thriving sections of downtown, has slowly seen a downturn in economic activity and pedestrian traffic. Currently most of the storefronts remain barren as residents find the area difficult to navigate. As part of the re -development of Buffalo, Schumer has pushed to once again open up the promising area of Main Street to vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the hopes of stimulating the surrounding businesses and attracting new investment. Secured $6.5M in TIGER Funds for the City of Oleans North Union Street Project: In September, Senator Schumer announced a $6.5 million federal grant for Oleans North Union Street Project to help create a more walkable Olean. The project includes installing roundabouts, a tree lined median, bike lanes and two lanes of traffic, and aims to increase pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic while simultaneously increasing safety and aesthetic appeal. Schumer hopes that this plan will help revitalize Olean and give its businesses the economic boost it needs. This will enhance citizens quality of life, raise property values and encourage investment , as well as make the street easier and less costly to maintain. Construction is set to begin in late 2014 or early 2015. Brought The Port Of Oswego Into The 21st Century With $1.5 Million In Crucial Upgrades: After learning the Port of Oswegos decaying rail line might prevent it from gearing up for a boost in shipping traffic and imports in valuable commodities, Schumer stepped in and pushed the Federal DOT to choose the Port for a highly competitive $1.5 million TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grant. The funds will usher in a new era of productivity for the port, repairing rail lines in excess of 100 years old, as well as making improvements to other port infrastructures crucial for continued growth. Re-establish parity between the parking and transit benefits at $245 per month for 2013: Through Schumers efforts to bolster investment in mass transit systems, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (HR. 8), included a provision that re -established parity between the parking and transit benefits at $245 per month, up from $125 per month. This credit has put more money into the pockets of New York commuters across the state and will boost needed funds for New Yorks mass transit system.

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Pushed DHS to approve the installation of 40 automated passports kiosks at JFKs Terminal 4. At Schumers urging, DHS moved to make immediate short-term changes to substantially reduce the unprecedented wait times at the new Delta terminal. The kiosks allow international travelers to use an automated machine to begin the process of moving through customs upon arrival, removing many of the basic administrative tasks normally performed by a CBP officer. Fought to preserve FAA funding for New York's contract air traffic control towers at airports like Griffiss Airport and Ithaca-Tompkins Airport. Schumer passed legislation to avert funding cuts that would have led to the closing of the air traffic control towers at the Griffiss and Ithaca Airports, which is critical to the local communities, businesses and economic growth, and national security. Schumer and Gillibrand also wrote a letter to FAA Administrator Huerta to urge that he reverse course on plans to close the towers at Griffiss and Ithaca-Tompkins Regional on June 15, 2013, which are the only airport contract towers set for closure in the state. Secured $18 Million for BusPlus Rapid Transit line on Route 5 in Albany; Success paves the way for expanded lines connecting Albany to Watervliet and Troy: Schumer announced a 40-mile BusPlus Rapid Transit network expansion that will include a Washington and Western Avenue line and a Hudson River corridor made possible in part by $18 million in federal funding that Schumer had previously delivered. The annual ridership on the four lines along the Route 5 corridor has just surpassed 4 million riders annually, of which 1.6 million were BusPlus riders last year. Thanks to these funds BusPlus will continue to reduce traffic congestion, spur new economic growth, and save time for commuters in the Capital Region. Secured a commitment from Delta Airlines to expand non-stop service to Upstate cities: Early this year, after AirTran, the only other airline with non-stop service between Rochester and Atlanta, stopped offering this regular flight, Schumer directly asked Delta CEO Richard Anderson to add flights or capacity on the increasingly popular route. Delta agreed to Schumers request and upgraded their current Rochester fleet of MD-88s to MD-90s, which will increase current capacity by 8%, or 33 more seats, per day. This December, Anderson heeded Schumers call to continue to expand upstate service and has agreed to add two direct flights per day from JFK to Syracuse Hancock International, two round trip flights from JFK to Rochester International and one extra flight from Rochester to LaGuardia. In addition, Delta will increase traffic to the mid west by starting a new non-stop flight from Albany International to Minneapolis and by flying larger planes between Syracuse Hancock and Minneapolis. Initiated federal crackdown on commercial trucker "bridge strikes" due to faulty GPS training. On September 24, 2012, Schumer called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to investigate the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) used by trucks hitting overpasses in NY and explore further federal regulations to prevent this from reoccurring across the state. There have been numerous bridge strikes attributed to the commercial use of "standard" GPS units that do not detect low overpasses and are not intended for commercial truck use. On March 11, 2013 DOT, specifically the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, issued official recommendations to the commercial trucking industry which included guidance on the proper use of GPS devices in commercial vehicles and a commitment to regulations that would incorporate mandatory GPS training into certification programs for operators. Secured Landmark Infrastructure Improvement Agreement with Amtrak for East River Tunnel Maintenance. Schumer pushed Amtrak to develop short and long term plans to improve the infrastructure of the East River Tunnels that are used by the Long Island Rail Road to transport hundreds of thousands of LIRR commuters each day. The Amtrak Chairman committed to replacing all the broken rail in the tunnels by 2014, bring the tunnel conditions into a state of good repair within the next 3 5 years, and increase daytime track inspections. As a result of this agreement, commuter delays due to malfunctions should be significantly curtailed. Pushed for Bring Your Bike On Board Demo Program on Amtraks Ethan Allen Line: Due to Schumers efforts, Amtrak instituted a Bring Your Bike on Board demo program that would allow passengers to bring their bikes on board. Recreation and tourism has grown in the capital region over the past several years, and this new program will encourage riders to try the thousands of miles of trails and scenic roads in Upstate New York.

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