US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was in Syracuse Wednesday to announce a 2.5-million dollar investment to Syracuse Hancock International Airport to upgrade its security operations.
The funding will be used to centralize the airports security and communications operation as well as improve coordination between staff, security, and law enforcement.
“The Syracuse Hancock International Airport is the gateway connecting Syracuse to its future as a hub for economic growth in Upstate New York. I’m proud to have secured this $2.5 million investment to enhance security operations and ensure flights coming in and out of Syracuse remain safe and efficient,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This investment is part of the $10.76 million in federal funding I fought to bring home to Syracuse that will improve public safety and health, create new jobs in Central New York, help make transportation seamless, and prepare the region to take flight.”
“Syracuse is quickly becoming a global manufacturing hub, and Hancock International Airport is the gateway connecting our regional economy to the rest of the world. I’m proud to deliver this $2.5 million investment to keep operations running smoothly and ensure the airport can continue to reach new heights,” said Senator Schumer. “I will always fight to bring home the federal dollars to boost Central New York’s economic take off.”
“As Central New York flourishes, the creation of this dedicated Airport Command Center will help the airport continue to meet the needs of the community and support further growth,” said Syracuse Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Jason Terreri. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of Senator Gillibrand and all congressional leaders who continue to advocate for funding to support important projects such as the Airport Command Center.”
The funding comes from the 44-million dollars secured for Central New York in the federal bipartisan funding package.