LAKEWOOD - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-New York) was in Chautauqua County Wednesday to raise awareness for the need to expand federally subsidized crop insurance for a group of farmers in New York. The four-term Senator and current Minority … [Read more...]
With Failed Effort to Repeal Obamacare, Trump Turns to Moderate Democrats
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's aides opened the door to working with moderate Democrats on health care and other issues while Senate Democratic leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer quickly offered to find common ground with Trump for … [Read more...]
Despite Proposed Cuts by Trump, Horrigan Optimistic Essential Air Service Program will Remain
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown could be in serious jeopardy if congress decides to keep a cut in place that was presented last week in President Donald Trump’s “skinny” budget. The Administration's FY2018 budget proposes … [Read more...]
Trump Budget Increase Military Spending, Slashes Domestic Programs
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump released the first budget blueprint of his new administration on Thursday, and it appears he’s held to his promise to build up the U.S. military while slashing domestic spending - even for programs that benefit the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Supports Temporary Ban on Immigrants from Seven Middle Eastern Countries
Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he supports President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigrants from seven Middle Eastern countries. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who was an early … [Read more...]
Election 2016
The 2016 General Election is over. Here are the list of winners. All results are unofficial until voting canvasses take place. FEDERAL OFFICES PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WINNER - Donald Trump/Michael Pence (R, C) Hillary … [Read more...]
Schumer Appointed Minority Leader in U.S. Senate, Announces Democratic Leadership Team, Committee Rankings
WASHINGTON - Chuck Schumer is the next Senate minority leader. He will be the first New Yorker to ever hold the position. Schumer will replace the retiring Harry Reid when Congress convenes for its 115th session in January. State Democratic Party … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport Receives Federal Grant to Help Pay for Parking Lot Renovations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced nearly $750,000 in federal funding for Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed’s Office Monitoring Drought Situation Across 23rd District
JAMESTOWN - The rain we received overnight is a welcome sight for farmers and residents across the region, but it’s still not anywhere near the amount that is needed to help relieve drought conditions. Last week the State DEC declared a Drought … [Read more...]
