WASHINGTON - Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say a new, five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill has been passed in congress and signed into law by the president. The new bill includes funding for both the … [Read more...]
House Unanimously Passes Legislation Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congress has officially recognized the National Comedy Center for being the first and only museum of its kind dedicated to the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy. Congressman Tom Reed announced on Tuesday that the House of … [Read more...]
Trump Stands Besides Russian President and Questions U.S. Intelligence on 2016 Election Meddling
HELSINKI - Standing next to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump openly questioned his own country's intelligence agencies’ conclusions that Moscow was to blame for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election to Trump’s benefit. In addition, the … [Read more...]
Congress to Vote on Bill Recognizing National Comedy Center
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced Thursday that his bill to officially designate the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, and recognize it as the only museum of its kind that exists for the exclusive purpose of celebrating … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, Schumer Announced Proposed Funding for Chautauqua Lake Feasibility Study
WASHINGTON - A provision within the proposed America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 includes a provision impacting Chautauqua Lake. That’s according to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who say they are seeking funding to … [Read more...]
Reed, Borrello Announce Boutique Airways to Provide Passenger Air Service in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Commercial air service will soon be returning to the Chautauqua County Airport. On Friday, Congressman Tom Reed and Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello announced that Boutique Airways has submitted a proposal to the U.S. … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on DOT Officials to Help Return Air Service to County Airport
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao to urge her to provide the necessary waivers and approvals that could allow for a new air service provider to land at … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Ban of Kid-Friendly E-Cigarette Flavors
NEW YORK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use a law on the books to immediately ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors. According to Schumer, an e-cigarette warning letter to the FDA was signed … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Federal Recognition of National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - Senator Charles Schumer was in Jamestown Friday to announce his plan to introduce a congressional resolution designating Jamestown’s National Comedy Center as the official National Comedy Center of the United States. According to … [Read more...]
