“These people were involved in the airport thing right from the very beginning, from step one. Member, Ogdensburg Bridge And Port Authority. Rainfall around a half an inch. Andrew M. Cuomo. Don't Threaten. Most recently, Davis served as executive director of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority in Ogdensburg, New York, and was instrumental in expanding Ogdensburg … Be Truthful. We'd love to hear eyewitness VICE PRESIDENT “This is a ‘wow’ feeling to have this honor,” said LaMacchia. Higher wind gusts possible.. Both men are considered to be key figures in the recent expansion of the Ogdensburg International Airport. Support local journalism — join now! “I look forward to working with you and chairman Burns to continue to improve the economy of Northern New York and quality of life for its residents.”. Low around 45F. Contact Person: John A. Rishe . The Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority is a New York State Public Benefit Corporation operating the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, the Port of Ogdensburg, the New York & Ogdensburg Railway, Commerce Park and the Ogdensburg International Airport. OGDENSBURG — A shake-up on the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority board of directors has resulted in two new members and a new chairman of the governing committee. Elliot Spitzer in 2008; and Douglas W. Loffler, who was nominated to the board in 2011 by Gov. Share with Us. [WSJ NY Blog] Although the ABO recommended otherwise, the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority decided to maintain a policy allowing current and former board members (and their spouses) to cross the Ogdensburg-Prescott bridge without paying the $2.75 toll. TRACY CHAMPION, Potsdam Specialty Paper, Inc. STEVE LAWRENCE, Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority, BEN DIXON, Associated Colleges/St. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Board of Directors name Samuel J. LaMacchia as new chair. STEVE LAWRENCE, Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Board Members; MENU. His most notable success in public service is undoubtedly the leadership and vision that he provided in lengthening the runway and new terminal at the Ogdensburg International Airport while serving as Chair of the OBPA Board. Commissioners serve five-year terms without compensation. Threats of harming another The Delaware River Port Authority is governed by a 16-member Board of Commissioners, eight from each state. person will not be tolerated. © 2020 St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. Andrew M. Cuomo’s appointment of four new members to the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority’s Board of Directors. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. LaMacchia has a unique perspective which will be beneficial as we continue to move forward with the authority’s mission” said authority’s Executive Director Wade Davis. Periods of rain. During his distinguished career, Sam served as an Ogdensburg City Councilor for 8 years, as an Ogdensburg City School Board member for 4 years, as Chair and on the Ogdensburg Zoning Board for 6 years, as Chair of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Board for 6 years and as a Board member for an additional 4 years.