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...]
Gillibrand to Push for Increased Availability of Federal Loans for Small Manufacturers
BUFFALO - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in Buffalo Monday to push for bipartisan legislation known as the Investing in America’s Small Manufacturers Act. Gillibrand says the legislation would increase the availability of affordable loans for … [Read more...]
State GOP Announces Candidate to Run Against Gillibrand in November
NEW YORK - Chele Farley was chosen Friday by New York state GOP leaders to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in this fall's election. Chele Farley for Senate Webpage Farley is a private equity executive and Republican Party … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Jones Booker to Call for Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Wednesday to cosponsor a bill that would end federal prohibition of marijuana. Gillibrand and Booker announced their support for the Marijuana Justice … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls for Passage of FAMILY Act
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday and called on Congress to pass the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. According to New York’s Junior Senator, the United States is the only … [Read more...]
