WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $63,692,917.00 in new federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at Upstate New York airports. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grant Program (AIG). These grants will fund infrastructure projects including ones that enhance airfield safety, modernize and upgrade terminals, taxiways, and airport signage.
"Keeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. I'm proud to deliver $63+ million in federal funding ...