Category: Politics

HARCKHAM ENDORSED BY FORMER HUDSON VALLEY CONGRESSMAN JOHN HALL

  HARCKHAM ENDORSED BY FORMER HUDSON VALLEY CONGRESSMAN JOHN HALL   Progressive Democratic Activist Says District 40 Race Can Help Turn NYS Senate Blue   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – John Hall, the activist, singer/songwriter and former member of the US House of Representatives from…

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Governor Cuomo Announces Plan to Protect SNAP Recipients’ Access to Farmers’ Markets

Inaction by the Federal Government Would Have Left 2.8 Million New Yorkers Unable to Use SNAP Benefits to Purchase Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Farmers’ Markets New York State’s Agreement with Novo Dia Ensures SNAP Participants’ Use of EBT Benefits…

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John Faso Still Failing Us on Healthcare

KINGSTON, NEW YORK – In a July 25 story in the Washington Post, John Faso continued to twist reality by saying he is “comfortable” with taking the “incremental” steps he and Washington Republicans have pursued since his vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act…

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Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood File Suit to Block Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Affordable Care Act

Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Underwood File Suit to Block Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine Affordable Care Act Association Health Plan Rule Expands Health Plans That Have a Long History of Fraud, Mismanagement, and Abuse – Part of an Effort…

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Robert Kesten Condemns Racist Signage in Croton on Hudson

  Robert Kesten Condemns Racist Signage in Croton on Hudson Praises Croton community members for their response CROTON ON HUDSON, NY: Robert Kesten, Democratic candidate for NYS Senate District 40, issued a statement in response to signs posted in Croton…

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Delgado Campaign Releases Two New TV Ads

  Delgado Campaign Releases Two New TV Ads Kingston, NY – Today, Delgado for Congress released two new ads, “Accountability” and “Forward.” The ads will air on television and digital throughout New York’s 19th District. In “Accountability” Antonio’s father said…

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Following Push from Schumer, Gillibrand, and Faso, Hinchey Post Office Bill Signed into Law

  Following Push from Schumer, Gillibrand, and Faso, Hinchey Post Office Bill Signed into Law Post Office at 111 Market St. in Saugerties Named After Late-Congressman Maurice Hinchey Washington D.C. – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Kirsten…

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Robert Kesten Endorsed by Protect NY Kids, Fighting for Children PAC

Robert Kesten Endorsed by Protect NY Kids, Fighting for Children PAC Gary Greenberg and Kesten hold joint event in Peekskill   PEEKSKILL, NY: Gary Greenberg, founder of Protect NY Kids and Fighting for Children PAC, joined the Kesten campaign in Peekskill…

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Faso Votes for Appropriations Measure to Fund Environmental Projects

  Faso Votes for Appropriations Measure to Fund Environmental Projects Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today voted in support of H.R. 6147, the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior and Environment, and Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bills. H.R. 6147…

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Recent Financial Filing Shows Strong Grassroots Support for Robert Kesten, Includes Contributions from Primary Challenger

  Recent Financial Filing Shows Strong Grassroots Support for Robert Kesten, Includes Contributions from Primary Challenger Governor Cuomo contributed $7,000 to Kesten’s primary opponent   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 18, 2018: Robert Kesten, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 40, released…

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Donald Trump’s brother is one of Molinaro’s biggest donors

Donald Trump’s brother is one of Molinaro’s biggest donors Donald Trump’s brother one of Molinaro’s biggest donors Republican gubernatorial candidate Marc Molinaro has said he didn’t vote for President Donald Trump and instead wrote in Republican ex-Rep. Chris Gibson for…

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Smythe Achieves Major Fundraising Success; Supporters Include Nearly 500 Individual Donors

  Smythe Achieves Major Fundraising Success; Supporters Include Nearly 500 Individual Donors (Red Hook, NY) Karen Smythe today unveiled her campaign figures for the past filing period in which she raised over $270,000 and has nearly $240,000 on-hand. Karen’s impressive…

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Faso Statement on Helsinki Press Conference

Faso Statement on Helsinki Press Conference Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) released a statement following today’s press conference between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki: “I do not agree with the approach taken by President Trump…

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NY-19 Unity Rally in New Paltz, with Antonio Delgado, Indivisible co-author Ezra Levin

NY-19 Unity Rally in New Paltz, with Antonio Delgado, Indivisible co-author Ezra Levin ​​Sunday, July 15 – Unity Rally Location: New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Drive, New Paltz, NY 12561 Community unity rally after a day of canvassing in…

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Amid Shortage of Truck Drivers, Faso Embraces DRIVE-Safe Act

  Amid Shortage of Truck Drivers, Faso Embraces DRIVE-Safe Act Washington D.C. – Congressman John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today announced his support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (H.R. 5358) to help alleviate the nationwide shortage of commercial truck drivers. The bipartisan bill would amend…

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