Paul Tonko Archives - The Gloversville Leader Herald

19 Jul

Rotterdam migrant situation leaves officials frustrated, Santabarbara calls for investigation

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ROTTERDAM — A day after those staying at a Super 8 motel along Carman Road in Rotterdam were ordered to vacate to make room for a group of asylum-seekers from New York City, details surrounding the situation were still unclear. The circumstances prompted local officials to criticize the lack of transparency from the city, with one state lawmaker calling for a formal investigation. Anthony Jasenski, chair of the Schenectady County Legislature, said Wednesday that county officials were not aware of the situation until reports began to emerge that the hotel at 3083 Carman Road was closed and those staying at the…

03 Jul

Congressman Tonko holds roundtable on Alzheimer’s disease as Baby Boomers age into elder care

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COHOES — U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, held a roundtable discussion in Cohoes recently with experts, doctors and family members of those living with Alzheimer’s disease to discuss best efforts to support families and combat the debilitating condition. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to the loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. As of 2020, nearly 6 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s and that number is projected to triple to 14 million people by 2060 as the baby…

11 Apr

Hochul, AG file redistricting amicus; assailed by Stefanik, Joy

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsEmail Newsletter, Fulton County, Local News, Montgomery County20th Congressional District, 21st Congressional District, Elise Stefanik, Liz Joy, Paul Tonko

ALBANY — Two high-ranking New York politicians have requested a court decision reversal which would tweak the regional political landscape.Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James recently filed a brief in support of allowing the state's Independent Redistricting Commission to flesh out new congressional maps before the 2030 U.S. Census.The bipartisan IRC failed to find common ground on draft proposals last spring, and thus prompted the state legislature to take over the process. But the Democratic supermajority's maps were rejected shortly thereafter in a court challenge on the basis of gerrymandering. Appointed to oversee the process before the general election…

19 Mar

Stefanik calls potential Trump arrest ‘dangerous new low’

Tyler A. McNeil1 CommentEmail Newsletter, Fulton County, Local News, Montgomery Countyarrest, Donald Trump, Elise Stefanik, Liz Joy, Mueller probe, Paul Tonko

21ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Saratoga, has condemned a potential indictment of former President Donald Trump this week, related to a grand jury investigation of alleged hush money payments made on Trump's behalf to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Stalwarts like Stefanik are rallying behind Trump while some critics of the 45th president are convinced that a potential arrest could build sympathy for him. Supporters are expected to protest the decision — something called on by Trump over his social media app Truth Social. "This is unAmerican and the radical Left has reached a dangerous…

21 Feb

Tonko ‘open to any discussion’ on sportsbook ad ban, faces industry backlash

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsEmail Newsletter, Local News, The Gloversville Leader HeraldAngelo Santabarbara, Draft Kings, Fan Duel, Paul Tonko, sports betting

ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko is open to hearing potential amendment recommendations put forward on a push to tame what has been a recent avalanche of sportsbook marketing across the digital sphere.The 20th District congressman earlier this month introduced a proposal to ban all electronic and online sports gambling advertising in hopes of mitigating potential harm towards vice-vulnerable audiences. “We're open to any discussion,” said the Amsterdam Democrat during a press conference at his Albany office earlier this week. “You know, I don't want to reject any kind of thoughts people would have on this, but our intent is to…

02 Feb

Stefanik invites Montgomery County sheriff to State of the Union address

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsEmail Newsletter, Local News, Montgomery CountyAntonio Delgado, Elise Stefanik, GOP, Jeff Smith, Montgomery County, Paul Tonko, Sheriff

FULTONVILLE - Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Smith will accompany U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Saratoga, to the annual State of the Union address in less than a week. This is the first year Montgomery County is a part of the 21st Congressional District, after the state congressional map was redrawn last year. The Republican sheriff and Fort Plain native was first elected to serve the county in 2018. “Sheriff Smith and countless other members of law enforcement are on the frontlines every day protecting our communities and fighting against the crises caused by Joe Biden’s failed policies,” Stefanik said in a statement. Smith, 54, received…