SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $8 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR STATEN ISLAND COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Community Centers, Health Infrastructure, and More

Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $8 million in federal funding for critical projects on Staten Island in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding package that was signed into law yesterday. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending items.

"From enhancing newborn ICU facilities at Richmond Medical Center to supporting Staten Island's small businesses, these funds are boosting projects that will make a difference in the lives of New Yorkers," said Senator Schumer. "I won't stop fighting to deliver the resources needed to better our communities and support the incredible organizations that help Staten Island flourish."

"This year's funding will help support critical projects on Staten Island, from critical enhancements at community centers to hospital upgrades and services to better support small businesses," said Senator Gillibrand. "With tens of millions of dollars going directly to organizations across the five boroughs, I am proud to be delivering this much-needed federal funding to improve the lives of New Yorkers and to keep New York City flourishing."

A full list of funded projects on Staten Island is below:

$3 million for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation to support the NYC Small Business Resource Network

Launched in October 2020, the NYC Small Business Resource Network is a partnership between the five Chambers of Commerce representing the five boroughs of New York City. This funding will enhance the SBRN's ability to offer small businesses free, personalized support and connections to curated resources from both the public and private sectors.

$2.5 million for Catholic Charities of Staten Island to Upgrade Community Center

This funding will be used to renovate a 100-year-old community center that houses a senior center, community hub, and food pantry, and provides recreational programming, case assistance, eviction prevention, and educational classes to the North Shore communities of Staten Island.

$2 million for the Richmond Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) serves one of the highest-risk populations in the United States, with a significantly higher percentage of low-birthweight babies born compared to the national average. These funds will support capital enhancements to the NICU facilities to create a more efficient, comfortable, and family-centered care environment.

$500,000 for Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation Services for Small Businesses

This funding will be used to support the implementation and operation of the HR Services program. This funding will cover the costs of workshops, consulting services, AI tools, job board maintenance, and employee training programs.

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