WASHINGTON - New York’s representatives in Washington are calling on President Barack Obama to take swift action on a request for federal aid to help pay for damages caused by last month’s flooding. In a joint media release, Senator Charles … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Funding for Dunkirk Airport
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County will be receiving over $1.1 million in funding to help with renovations with the Dunkirk Airport, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. According to a joint-media release from U.S. Senators … [Read more...]
Feds Order Rail Companies to Notify Local Governments When Hauling Crude Oil
WASHINGTON - With the recent concerns over trains carrying crude oil derailing and exploding, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has ordered rail companies to warn state officials whenever they are hauling crude oil or other hazardous materials … [Read more...]
County Airport Will Continue to Receive EAS Funding
WASHINGTON - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown will continue to receive a federal subsidy that helps it to provide passenger service to local residents and businesses. On Monday, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that the Department … [Read more...]
Horrigan Says County Will Soon Seek RFPs for New Air Service Provider
MAYVILLE - The effort to find a new air carrier for the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown will soon be moving forward. That’s according to County Executive Vince Horrigan, who told WRFA earlier this week that his office is continuing to work … [Read more...]
Silver Airways to End Service in Jamestown in Mid-May
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County leaders have just under three months to find a new air service provider for the county airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, County Executive Vince Horrigan announced that United Airlines has notified the United States … [Read more...]
Schumer Addresses Potential Devestation of Grape Crops by Cold Weather
PORTLAND - The cold weather this winter has comprised the local grape industry in Chautauqua County for this year which, could cause financial hardship for area growers. As a result, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the U. S. Department of … [Read more...]
United Airlines to Eliminate Service Between Jamestown and Cleveland
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown are looking for a new air service provider. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that United Airlines has announced it will permanently cancel the majority of its … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on FDA to Ban Chemical Found in Fast-Food
ALBANY - Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the FDA to issue a nationwide ban on a cancer-causing chemical used in several fast food bread products. Schumer wants to make sure other fast food outlets follow Subway's lead in no longer using … [Read more...]
Schumer in Jamestown Friday Morning to Show Support for County Airport
JAMESTOWN - New York State’s Senior U.S. Senator will be paying a visit to Chautauqua County Friday morning to show his support for the County Airport in Jamestown. Senator Charles Schumer will be at the airport requesting the FAA grant a special … [Read more...]
