SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK AND THE SOUTHERN TIER

Greater Binghamton, Syracuse Hancock International, And Elmira/Corning Regional Airports Will Receive Critical Federal Funds 

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $5,422,871 in federal funding for three Central New York and Southern Tier airports: Greater Binghamton, Syracuse Hancock International, and Elmira/Corning Regional. The funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which was bolstered by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and will be used to revitalize runways and enhance airfield safety. 

“This federal investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, which I championed in the Senate, will help the Southern Tier and Central New York’s airports reach new heights,” said Senator Schumer. “Transportation connections to the wider world are essential for community development and economic opportunity, and I have long been a champion of bringing those connections to Syracuse, Binghamton, Elmira and beyond. The funding announced today means opportunities for more jobs, more growth, and more investment in the future. I will always work with the community to fight for the Southern Tier and Central New York’s economic take off.”

“Central New York and Southern Tier airports serve millions of travelers each year,” said Senator Gillibrand. “They need to be safe, modern, and efficient in order to facilitate tourism and spur local economic growth, and that requires continued upgrades. That’s why I fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is providing billions in funds for projects like these. It’s time to rebuild our state’s crumbling infrastructure and this is a critical step in the right direction. I’m proud to be delivering these funds and I’ll keep fighting for resources to revitalize our airports, roads, and bridges.” 

A full list of funding recipients is below: 

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