Langworthy Speaks at CHQ Chamber's 'State of NY-23' Luncheon

Chautauqua County's Congressman spoke about a wide range of issues during his first address to CHQ Chamber in nearly two years. Nick Langworthy was the featured guest at the chamber's "State of NY-23" event in the conference room at Wicked Warren's in downtown Jamestown on Thursday. Among the topics Langworthy spoke about were the "four pillars" that make up Chautauqua County's economy...

Nick Langworthy: manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, small business

Langworthy pointed to last year's "Big Beautiful Bill" that included changes to the tax code he feels are "reversing the curse" of manufacturing losses...

Nick Langworthy: regaining losses

However, the Western New York Republican says some of the biggest impediments to growth in the 23rd District are state legislation regarding energy, taxes, and regulations. He says tourism in the area is driven in large part by Chautauqua Lake, and he touted being able to secure $600,000 more for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue its ecosystem studies...

Nick Langworthy: want to see the lake thriving

Langworthy also spoke about artificial intelligence, which is calls "the moon race of our generation," and working to reverse population loss in the region.

Photo by Congressman Nick Langworthy's Office