WASHINGTON - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will be getting a major boost in operation aid thanks to the federal government. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.32 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Investigation on Flooring Tiles that May Contain Formaldehyde
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the safety of Chinese-imported wood flooring material from Lumber Liquidators, and to initiate recalls or other disciplinary action if … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on DOT to Approve New Rail Regulations in Wake of WV Derailment
WASHINGTON - Senator Charles Schumer is using a recent train derailment in West Virginia as evidence that more needs to be done to ensure proper safety for the transportation of oil across our nation’s railways. Schumer called on the Department of … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Legislation Notifying Renters, New Home Owners of Meth History
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Jamestown this week to announce new federal legislation that would require home sellers and landlords who know a home was used as a meth lab to alert potential buyers or renters. During a press … [Read more...]
Schumer to Appear in Westfield Thursday Afternoon
WESTFIELD - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer will be in Chautauqua County today to announce his plan to open the international market to local grape growers. New York’s Senior Senator will join with local concord grape growers this afternoon to push … [Read more...]
Application Period Starts for LIHEAP Funding
ALBANY - New York residents who need assistance to help pay for their home heating bills this winter can now apply for the latest round of federal funding. On Wednesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the release of … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $100,000 in Federal Funding for the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced Monday that the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board would be receiving $100,000 in federal funding. The funding was allocated through the … [Read more...]
Pegula, Trump, Golisano and Bon Jovi in Hunt for Ownership of Buffalo Bills
BUFFALO - The bidding contest over who will buy the Buffalo Bills from the estate of its founder, the late Ralph C. Wilson Jr. – is now underway. Preliminary bids to purchase the team were submitted on Tuesday and according to the Buffalo News, … [Read more...]
Sun Air Announced as New Air Carrier for Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A new air service provider with a familiar destination will soon be serving passengers flying out of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, county officials announced that Sun Air will provide the service for the … [Read more...]
Nine Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funding to Upgrade Communication System
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced more than $360,000 in federal funding for nine fire departments in Chautauqua County. The Lakewood Fire Department applied for this funding on behalf of the … [Read more...]
