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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday that Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Sensors in Owego has received a Navy contract award totaling over $13,516,318. The contract will extend a previous contract data and software systems upgrades of MH-60R helicopters.

Monday, March 18, 2013  At a press conference in front of the vacant Hotel Syracuse, Senator Schumer lends his support for a New Market Tax Credit program which would bring $10 Million in tax credits to revitalize the historic landmark.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Senator Chuck Schumer announced Monday that, at his public urging, two private loan companies have agreed to forgive the student loan debt of the late Andrew Prior.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Senator Schumer demands private loan companies that are forcing parents of Syracuse native, tragically killed by a drunk driver, to pay student loan debt.

Monday, October 01, 2012  The owners of the ShoppingTown Mall in Dewitt say they are now committed to talking with the town, Onondaga County Officials and local stakeholders about the long-term future of the mall on Erie Boulevard.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says New York's booming technology industries are threatened by a shortage of qualified engineers.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Senator to demand Florida owner of Shoppingtown Mall break silence and reveal a plan.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  State and federal lawmakers are speaking out against the dangers of bath salts, and some are working to strengthen laws that are currently on the books.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Firefighters in Camillus say their department has been reinstated as a not-for-profit agency, and now they can buy the life-saving equipment they need.

Sunday, February 19, 2012  After US Senator Chuck Schumer called on the FDA to review the caffeine inhaler AeroShot in December, the FDA has now decided to conduct a full review of the lipstick-sized product.

Monday, January 23, 2012  U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has assured him that she is "doing all she can" to find out about the apparent arrest of an American in Syria.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  The fight continues against the growing problem of methamphetamines. It comes amidst several meth busts recently in Oswego, Oneida and Madison Counties.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Upstate New York's metropolitan regions are set to lose a total of almost $10 million in anti-terrorism funding because of federal budget cuts.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for a 5 year moratorium on mandatory flood insurance for property owners who find themselves in newly designated flood plains.

Monday, February 22, 2010  Senator Chuck Schumer says the feds will help.