WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced he has delivered $500,000 in federal funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior spending bill, which just passed the Senate after passing the House of Representatives earlier this month, to help restore the historic mansion at Rochester's beloved George Eastman Museum, a world-renowned cultural institution and a primary tourist attraction in the Finger Lakes Region.
"The George Eastman Museum is the world's oldest photography museum, and a major cultural and tourism destination that attracts visitors to learn about Rochester's rich history. For more than 100 years, the historic house has been home to significant coll...