THE ASSEMBLY 

STATE OF NEW YORK 

ALBANY 

JOHN CERETTO 

Assemblyman 138* District 

RANKING MINORITY MEMBER 

Cities Committee 

COMMITTEES 

Election Law 

Environmental Conservation 

Housing 

Tourism, Parlts, Arts, and 

Sports Development 

July 28, 2011 

Office of Aviation Analysis 

8*Floor,RoomW86-310 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Niagara County Center for Economic Development 

Small Community Air Service Development Program Grant Application 

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To Whom It May Concern: 

On behalf of the Company/Person, I am writing in strong support of the Niagara 

County Center for Economic Development (NCCED) application to the US Department 

of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP). The 

NCCED proposes to request funds designed to provide financial assistance to help 

enhance air service operations and marketing of the Niagara Fails International Airport 

(NFIA). 

The NFIA is an attractive alternative to currently congested major North 

American International airports. With its 10,825 ft. main runway, 24-hour operation (no 

curfews), 24 hr. operations services, excellent access to inspection agencies, and price 

competitive landing fees, the NFIA is ideally suited and strategically located to 

accommodate various types of aviation operations suited for business and leisure use. 

The close proximity of the airport to the Canada/USA border, its location just off a major 

highway, and its central location to the Canada and USA population base, offer great 

economic advantages. 

Significant developments and investment has been made at the airport. This has 

created private investment throughout the community and has secured additional 

transportation needs and opportunities. Grant funding from the SCASDP is needed to 

ensure that these new developments continue to grow. 

The local stakeholder community cannot completely fund their marketing airport 

initiatives and provide incentives to entice additional airline carriers. Federal assistance 

is needed to complete this important task. A SCASDP award will help expand the 

airport's existence, bring greater involvement to the community while enhancing 

economic competitive-ness. 

DISTRICT OFFICE: 1700 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NewYorl< 14301 '716-282-6062, FAX: 716-282-4226 

ALBANY OFFICE: Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • 518-455-5284, FAX: 518-455-5694 
THE ASSEMBLY 

RANKING MINORITY MEMBER 

STATE OF NEW YORK atlescommittee 

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Housing 

JOHN CERETTO Tourism, Parks. Arts, and 

Assemblyman 138'" District ' Sports Development 

I am confident that the NCCED grant request will greatly improve quality of life 

throughout Western New York and act as a model initiative that could assist future 

airlines to invest throughout our community that benefits stakeholders and tourist to our 

region. 

I ask that this grant application be given very careful consideration. Thank you for 

your time and attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 

Q^ ^ 

John D. Ceretto 

Member of NYS Assembly 

District 138 

DISTRICT OFFICE: 1700 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, New York 14301 •716-282-6062. FAX: 716-282-4226 

ALBANY OFFICE: Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, New York 12248 • 518-455-5284, FAX: 518-455-5694