Last December, Elite Airways created some major buzz in New Bedford by announcing flights from New Bedford airport to Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We covered their announcement on December 16, 2017:

And first flight to Florida that same day:

Four months later, at-Large City Councillor Gomes has filed a motion to see why Elite Airways has canceled these services:

WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes and Council President Morad, requesting, that a letter be sent to Elite Airways’ President and CEO John Pearsall, that Elite reconsider its decision to eliminate airline service from New Bedford to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and its service to Florida; and further that the New Bedford City Council go on record in support of the airline; further, that the City Council’s Special Committee on the Airport meet with John Pearsall as soon as possible to resolve and discuss the matter that led to their decision in eliminating airline service in New Bedford, in hopes that they will except the invitation in good faith on behalf of the City, our residents, the Fix Base Operators of the New Bedford Regional Airport and the airport’s future with Elite Airways; and further that the Special Committee on Airport call for that meeting with Airport management and a Representative from the Administration within the next 21 business days to discuss this matter so vital and urgent to the Airport and the continuing TSA security service located in the Airport.plan, or any plan at all?

Has addiction affected you? Chris Resendes talked to Wendy Tolley, a local Mother who lost her child to the opioid crisis.

We stopped by PACE to chat with Josh Amaral about PACE Fuel Assistance. They are accepting applications for help with your heating bills from this past winter through April 30th. It’s not too late to apply. Watch this video to hear more information and figure out if you might be eligible for assistance.

Call PACE at 508-999-9920 or visit paceinfo.org to make an appointment or to find out more. You can qualify for reimbursement going back to November, 2017.

Did you know that Representative Geoff Diehl is hoping to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren for her seat? With 2018 midterm elections approaching, get to know the candidates. RepDiehl sits down with Chris Resendes Live and discusses why he should be your next Senator from Massachusetts.

Here’s some original spoken word called ‘Rising up from the Ruins’ with a powerful message for our youth from New Bedford High School teacher and musician Craig DeMelo.

Southcoast Health+ Weekly’s Dr. John Podkowa and Hannah Raymond discussed weight loss surgery with Dr. Rayford Kruger, Medical Director of Southcoast’s Weight Loss Surgery Program.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker visited New Bedford this week and chatted with Paul Santos about what he loves about the City and the Portuguese Feast. 

Live with American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard who will be performing at the Zeiterion Theatre on April 27!

New Bedford Guide’s Michael Silvia sits down with Mary Rapoza, Director of New Bedford Parks Recreation & Beaches and Amy Getchell from the Friends of the Dog Park Committee as they provide us an update on the Captain Jack Peterson Memorial Dog Park in New Bedford.

Did you know that Sheriff Thomas Hodgson recently traveled to Washington D.C. and sat down with President Trump and his cabinet? Chris Resendes sits down and discusses some of the dangers we face and the solutions that he along with the President’s administration is working on.