The New York State American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) announced its slate of endorsements for the 2018 election. For statewide offices, the union group chose all Democratic candidates, including … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Uses NCC as Backdrop to Announce Increase in Historic Preservation Funding
JAMESTOWN - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was in Jamestown Monday morning to use the National Comedy Center as a backdrop for her announcement of more federal funding for the federal historic preservation grant program. Gillibrand said federal … [Read more...]
Gillibrand to Appear at NCC Monday to Highlight Federal Historic Preservation Program
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center opens this Wednesday, Aug. 1 and all the last minute details are falling into place. As part of the NCC opening, several special guests are expected to make their way to Jamestown this week, starting Monday … [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...]
Federal Funding for Chautauqua Lake Moves Forward in Washington
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Congressman, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning), announced Thursday the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 which authorizes a study to evaluate the environmental and economic damage caused … [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...]
Chautauqua Opportunity receives $5.7 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Thursday announced $5,680,993 in federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs at Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The federal funding was … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls on U.S. Ag Secretary to Provide Emergency Relief Funding to Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants the federal government to do more to support dairy farmers across the country, including those in New York, who are struggling with below market milk prices. On Tuesday, Gillibrand announced that she … [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...]
