McHugh Delivers Keynote Address At Plattsburgh International Airport Opening

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McHUGH DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT PLATTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPENING

U.S. Congressman John M. McHugh (R-NY) attended the grand opening of the Plattsburgh International Airport Terminal facility today in Plattsburgh. McHugh delivered the keynote speech during the ribbon cutting ceremony. McHugh joined hundreds of New Yorkers, along with State Senator Elizabeth Little, Assemblywoman Janet Duprey, and Clinton County Legislature Chairman James Langley, Jr. to celebrate the opening of Plattsburgh International Airport. After the ceremony, McHugh issued the following statement:

"Today's event is a historic milestone for Plattsburgh and the surrounding communities. The redevelopment that has occurred in Plattsburgh since the Air Force lowered its flag in 1995 is a testament to North Country resilience. When faced with uncertainty, the people of Clinton County, displaying tremendous resolve, built a better future for their community.

"The Plattsburgh International Airport already services the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and numerous private companies, and the future looks extremely bright. With the help of federal funds, Plattsburgh International is opening debt-free and looking to grow. I know that as businesses continue to invest in Plattsburgh International Airport, they will find what is well known throughout New York: a community with a well earned reputation for hard work and ingenuity.

"A new era of economic growth is underway here in Plattsburgh, one filled with hope and possibility and I am very happy to be here to help mark the occasion."

Background:

The total cost of the terminal project is slightly more than $12 million, and Murnane Building Contractors of Plattsburgh won the bid to construct the terminal. The new terminal is expected to accommodate up to 400 passengers and will be approximately 30,000 square feet.

To date, approximately $25 million in Federal funding has been awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Clinton County for the construction of this airport, with the majority going toward construction of a new terminal. Congressman McHugh aided in securing much of this funding from the FAA in Transportation Appropriations bills over the last 5 years.

The airport features tenants such as Pratt & Whitney, DHS, Wood Group, Exelon Energy, Trans-Ed, PJM, and Laurentian Aerospace.

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