Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney

Two Hudson Valley Congressmen Explain Their Farm Bill Approach

Allison Dunne — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:01:18 +0000

The Farm Bill, which contains the nation’s food stamp program, is slated to be voted upon this week in the House of Representatives. Two Congressmen from the Hudson Valley say their approach to the bill is for the greater good of agriculture in their region. However, their views do not sit well with many in their parties.

Two Congressmen Reach Across The Aisle In The Hudson Valley

Allison Dunne — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:09:07 +0000

Two New York Congressmen from the Hudson Valley engaged in a discussion of regional issues, just the two of them, earlier today in Poughkeepsie. It was the first such joint event for them outside Washington, D.C.

Two Congressmen Will Reach Across The Aisle During A Poughkeepsie Event

Allison Dunne — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:19:43 +0000

Two New York Congressmen from the Hudson Valley will share breakfast and talk about a number of regional issues Monday morning. The idea is that they’ll do so casting party affiliation aside.

Residents Form Soup Line At Congressman's Office, Protest A Vote

Allison Dunne — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:52:18 +0000

Some two dozen low-income Hudson Valley residents showed up outside the office of their Congressman Thursday to express disappointment and anger over his recent vote concerning a national food stamp program.

Federal Elected Officials Eye National Park Designation For The Hudson Valley

Allison Dunne — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:50:59 +0000

A U.S. senator and two congress people from New York say they are working to protect the Hudson Valley as well as promote tourism and recreation. And they’re hoping to garner support to study the area for the potential to be designated as a national park.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and congressional representatives Nita Lowey and Sean Patrick Maloney, all Democrats, are behind three pieces of legislation they say would continue to shine a national spotlight on the Hudson River Valley region, from Saratoga to Westchester Counties.

Federal Elected Officials To Announce National Heritage Plans In The Hudson Valley

Allison Dunne — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:58:38 +0000

A U.S. senator and two congressional representatives from New York will be in the Hudson Valley later today to announce plans to harness the economic development, recreation, and tourism potential of the area.

NY Congressman Surveys District Businesses

Allison Dunne — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:51:40 +0000

A New York Congressman has launched a survey to assess the needs of businesses in his district.

Federal Union Members Picket Furlough At West Point

Allison Dunne — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:03:58 +0000

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Tuesday announced a plan to furlough some 750,000 Department of Defense civilian employees because of across-the-board budget cuts known as sequestration. In the Hudson Valley, more than a dozen civilian employees at West Point picketed today, saying the impending furlough is already hurting local families and businesses.

Culinary Institute Receives Grant To Help Farmers Impacted By Storms

Allison Dunne — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:57:00 +0000

Two New York congressional representatives have announced a grant that will help an acclaimed culinary institute in the Hudson Valley develop a training and workforce development center.

NY Congressman Aims to Help Veterans Cut Through Red Tape

Allison Dunne — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:10:00 +0000

A Congressman from New York’s Hudson Valley is trying to cut down on red tape when it comes to processing disability claims from veterans. He is announcing legislation today to address the issue.