Empire State Today

On June 16, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $23,455,963 in federal funding for 13 New York airports, including $9,294,391 for the Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will be used to revitalize airports and enhance airfield safety.

“This significant federal investment will allow New York’s airports make much-needed improvements and help our local economies take off,” said Senator Schumer. “From Buffalo to Binghamton to Syracuse to Long Island, our local airports are gateways to the world, and I am proud to deliver this $23-plus million in federal funding that will give New York travelers the modern facilities they deserve and to help our economies soar and reach new heights.”

“New York’s 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. I’m proud to be delivering these funds and I’ll keep fighting for resources to revitalize our airports.”

“Syracuse Hancock International Airport proudly serves as the safe, secure, and efficient gateway to Central New York and beyond,” said Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Jason Terreri. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of Senator Gillibrand, Senator Schumer, and all congressional leaders who continue to advocate for funding to maintain critical airport infrastructure such as our taxiways.”

A full list of recipients is below:

Recipient	Amount	Purpose
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field	$5,434,098	Construct/Extend/Improve Safety Area
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field	$1,000,000	Construct/Extend/Improve Safety Area
Niagara Falls International	$260,110	Conduct Airport Related Environmental Assessment/Plan/Study
Buffalo Niagara International	$1,485,109	Update Airport Master Plan or Study, Conduct or Update Miscellaneous Study
Syracuse Hancock International	$9,294,391	Rehabilitate Taxiway Lighting
Cattaraugus County-Olean	$137,484	Rehabilitate Apron, Construct or Improve Parking Lot
Canandaigua	$334,800	Obstructions Marking/Lighting/Removal
Joseph Y Resnick	$399,922	Rehabilitate Taxilane
Columbia County	$249,355	Rehabilitate Apron
Columbia County	$91,398	Reconstruct Taxiway Lighting
Long Island MacArthur	$2,711,717	Rehabilitate Terminal Building
Malone-Dufort	$90,640	Conduct or Update Miscellaneous Study
Massena International-Richards Field	$966,128	Reconstruct Taxiway Lighting, Install Runway Vertical/Visual Guidance System, Reconstruct Airfield Guidance Signs
Adirondack Regional	$175,048	Expand Apron
Ticonderoga Municipal	$825,763	Rehabilitate Runway

Original source can be found here.