MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution that will use tax payer money to subsidize commercial flight operations at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. The decision was made Wednesday night and comes as county … [Read more...]
Reed Discusses Airport, Tours YWCA During Recent Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County this week to meet with officials, including County Executive George Borrello, to discuss the county airport. In addition, he made time to stop by the YWCA in Jamestown to learn … [Read more...]
County Airport Denied EAS Funding
WASHINGTON - The federal government has denied an application seeking federal funding to help subsidize commercial air service at the Chautauqua County airport in Jamestown. County officials say the county and the city of Jamestown were notified … [Read more...]
Local Officials Offer Update on Passenger Service at County Airport
JAMESTOWN - Commercial air service could be returning soon to the Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport in Jamestown. On Monday Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello’s office sent out a media release updating the public on the status of air … [Read more...]
Essential Air Service Program gets 5-Year Extension, Increases Chance of Air Service Returning to Jamestown
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...]
[LISTEN] Borrello, Reed Share Details on Agreement to Bring Boutique Air to Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello is hoping residents who travel a lot for business and/or pleasure will consider using Boutique Air when it comes to the Chautauqua County Airport. Both … [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...]
Southern Airways Express Pulls out of Airport, Leaving Jamestown Without Commercial Air Service
JAMESTOWN - Commercial passenger air service is no longer available at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. Southern Airways Express, the sole provider of air service at the airport, halted service on Tuesday after federal subsidies were … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive George Borrello – January 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 11, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to learn more about his short term plans as he gets acclimated to his new role as the county's … [Read more...]
