Category: Politics
Jeff Beals Receives First City Mayor Endorsement in NY-19 Democratic Primary ONEONTA, N.Y.: Oneonta mayor Gary Herzig stepped forward today to endorse Jeff Beals for Congress in the NY-19 primary, the first and only endorsement by a city…
Survivors and Advocates Rail Against Senate Republicans’ Child Victim “Fund” Survivors and advocates push for Child Victims Act With just six days left in the current legislative session, The Coalition to Pass the Child Victims Act (CVA) released a video pushing for the only legislation in New York that would provide real justice to…
Faso and Beals Face Off in First Confrontation of NY-19 Midterms WOODSTOCK, NY: Congressman John Faso attacked Democratic candidate Jeff Beals for speaking out for Medicare-for-All in the first direct confrontation between candidates in the 2018 Congressional midterms in NY’s 19th…
LHVPAN Endorses Progressive Candidates in Federal, State, and Local Primaries The Lower Hudson Valley Progressive Action Network, a chapter of the New York Progressive Action Network, has endorsed nine progressive candidates running for office. We have affirmed the choice of…
Faso Supports, House Passes WRDA Infrastructure Package WRDA Invests in Water Infrastructure Projects Across the Country Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) last night supported H.R. 8, the Water Resources Development Act on the House floor. H.R. 8 passed…
Democratic Political Groups In Putnam & Westchester Endorse Pete Harckham Initial Endorsements Indicate Rapid Momentum for Growing Winning Coalition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 7, 2018 – Four Democratic Party political groups in Putnam and Westchester counties have endorsed Democratic candidate and…
Faso Urges Leadership to Tackle Infrastructure Needs, Prioritize Significant Investment Package Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) urged Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to prioritize a significant legislative package that invests in America’s crumbling infrastructure. The…
Delgado Campaign Releases New TV Ad, “Love” Kingston, NY – Today, Delgado for Congress released a new TV ad, “Love.” The ad will air on broadcast and cable throughout New York’s 19th District. Click here to see the new ad, “Love” “I was raised…
Faso Presents Air Force Academy Appointment, Recognizes Congressional Silver Medal Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today attended a ceremony at Cooperstown High School to present Heidi Edmonds with a Congressional Recognition on the occasion of her appointment to…
Smythe Earns Endorsements From Putnam County Democratic Committee (Kent, NY) Karen Smythe today announced that she has earned the endorsement of the Putnam County Democratic Committee. This formal endorsement, together with the Dutchess County Democratic Committee endorsement, recognizes Karen…
Smythe Stands With Students Against Gun Violence (Poughkeepsie, NY) Karen Smythe stood with dozens of concerned students, parents, and advocates at the first Hudson Valley Stands Up rally against gun violence. This student-led movement urged action on a series…
Maloney Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop Case WASHINGTON — Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), a co-chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and lead author of an amicus brief in support of the Colorado Civil Rights Commission…
Dutchess Democrats Unanimously Endorse Robert Kesten! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – On May 31st, Robert Kesten received the endorsement of the Dutchess County Democratic Convention! The vote was Unanimous!! Robert said: “A big thank you to our friends in Beekman and Pawling….
Maloney Introduces Legislation to Prevent Funding Lapse for Critical Dam Safety Program “High Hazard” Dam Program Provides Support to Prevent Loss of Life from Dam Failure Hudson Valley Home to Nearly 100 of New York’s Most Dangerous Dams …
Faso Statement on New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) issued a statement following the Trump Administration’s announcement that it will place new steel and aluminum tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European…