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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined a bipartisan letter to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance demanding that it accelerate application processing and begin the immediate disbursement of funds through New York State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
The American Rescue Plan has helped us return to the places and people we love, kept cherished mom-and-pop shops open for business, provided K-12 education funding, emergency rent relief, and direct support to local governments. It has boosted our economy and created millions of jobs, making a direct impact on countless upstate families from across the political spectrum.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass the PFAS Action Act, legislation that would protect upstate families from exposure to dangerous PFAS chemicals.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as the eighth-most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives for his work during the 116th Congress. This ranking puts Rep. Delgado within the top two percent of members. Since 1965, the U.S.
COBLESKILL, NY – Today, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado’s (NY-19) bipartisan NY-19 Agriculture Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from all 11 counties in New York’s 19th Congressional District.
CAIRO, NY – Tonight, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held his 61st town hall in Cairo, New York. During tonight's town hall, Rep. Delgado highlighted his successful legislative track record during Republican and Democratic administrations, his focus on local upstate issues, and the urgent need to invest in infrastructure. Rep.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held a virtual Child Tax Credit Q+A event to highlight expanded Child Tax Credit payments and provide answers to constituent questions. The Congressman was joined by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Congressional District Liaison Susie Gainous.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) visited child care centers in New Paltz and Kingston to highlight the Child Tax Credit and our care economy. Starting July 15th, 38,900 households in New York’s 19th Congressional District are eligible to receive monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit of up to $300 per month per child.
BETHEL, NY – Tonight, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held his 60th town hall in Bethel, New York. During tonight's town hall, Rep.
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New York Congressman Antonio Delgado has introduced a bill to help retain young people in rural communities by offering student loan relief.
Representatives Abby Finkenauer (D-IA-1) and Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) introduced the Rural Revitalization Now Act (H.R. 8835) on December 2, 2020 to provide up to $50,000 in student loan forgiveness for borrowers who commit to living and working in rural areas for eight or more years.
KINGSTON, N.Y. – U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, has announced his "Holiday Cards for Heroes" program for the 2020 holiday season.
Residents of the 19th Congressional District can create holiday cards for active duty servicemembers and health care workers.
Cards are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020.
A bipartisan measure is calling for an interagency study on senior housing design to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases in assisted living communities, affordable senior housing, nursing homes and other congregate settings.
Neither a light drizzle nor the coronavirus stopped Lamouree-Hackett American Legion Post 72 in Saugerties from celebrating Veterans Day in its traditional fashion, but the ceremony was shortened, and the traditional lunch and invitation to the legion’s museum were dropped from the observance.
NEW YORK – US Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) recently introduced legislation that would allow seniors to “age in place” by providing a tax credit to cover 100 percent of the costs of any modifications older Americans make to their homes — such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps, walk-in tubs, and more – to allow for safe, independent living.
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) offered its support of HR 8540, the Keeping Seniors Safe from COVID-19 Through Home Design Act, introduced by Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.).
A New York congressman has introduced a bill to help senior citizens age in place by providing a tax credit.
HUDSON – The Treasury Department has awarded $124,075 in federal funding for the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation (HVADC), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) in the Hudson Valley.