Oneonta airport receives $70K

More than $2.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to airports in the 19th congressional district, including Oneonta's Albert S.

Nader Regional Airport.

Federal funding for the albert s.

Nader regional airport in oneonta.

The funding was made possible through the department of transportation..... the federal aviation administration..... and the cares act.

In a statement.... representative delgado said in part, quote... "upstate new york's airports are critical economic drivers for rural areas, and these facilities play a key role in our communities' pandemic response.

The funding will help to support airport employees and our local economies."

Oneonta mayor gary herzig also released a statement saying.... quote... "this study will assist us in maintaining a strong plan to ensure safe air travel to and from the city of oneonta both now and in the future."

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