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Dairy farming is a time-honored tradition throughout upstate and a crucial part of our local economy. In New York’s 19th Congressional District – the 8th most rural in the entire country - over 500 dairy farms support more than 2,200 direct jobs, nearly $100 million in wages, and generate an economic impact of $500 million.
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll showed that half of Black Americans will not take a COVID-19 vaccine. Even some Black doctors and health care workers have refused the vaccine, citing safety concerns and the well-documented failures of the U.S. government to prioritize communities of color in medical research.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with its Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship for his work during the 116th Congress. The award recognizes members of Congress who, in their actions, have demonstrated a willingness to work across the aisle in support of common objectives. This is Rep.
Rep. Delgado Chairs First Hearing Examining Opportunities for Growth and Investment in Rural America
WASHINGTON – Today, Chairman Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held his first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. The hearing examined opportunities for growth and investment in rural America. Executive Director of the Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation Todd Erling testified during the hearing.
ATHENS, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Senator Michelle Hinchey, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters Julie Tighe, and Executive Director of the NYS Building and Construction Trades Al Catalano called for investment in upstate infrastructure. Rep.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, five of U.S. Representative Delgado's (NY-19) Member-directed infrastructure funding requests were included and passed within the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act.
RHINEBECK, NY – Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) voted to pass the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act and the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 through the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Rep.
Dairy farming is a time-honored tradition throughout upstate and a crucial part of our local economy. In New York’s 19th Congressional District – the 8th most rural in the entire country - over 500 dairy farms support more than 2,200 direct jobs, nearly $100 million in wages, and generate an economic impact of $500 million.
HOOSICK FALLS, NY – Tonight, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) honored and presented flags to three Rensselaer National Guard Members, Captain Maurice Catel, Staff Sergeant Ryan Sams, and Staff Sergeant Michelle Bradley, who were stationed in Washington, D.C. to protect the Capitol building following the insurrection on January 6.
SAUGERTIES, NY – Tonight, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) held his 57th town hall. During tonight's town hall, Rep. Delgado highlighted his successful legislative track record during Republican and Democratic administrations and his focus on local upstate issues.
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U.S. Reps Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, and Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, on Monday announced a $255,086 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission for DCMO BOCES.
The funding will help expand the Career Destinations — Connecting Students to Local Jobs and Careers program to 14 middle and high schools in Delaware, Otsego and Chenango counties, according to a media release.
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, joined a virtual panel of local child care providers and business leaders Tuesday, Oct. 6 to discuss the supplementary role of childcare to a viable local workforce.
“I am, before anything, a father,” said Delgado, whose twin sons, Maxwell and Coltrane, are 7 years old.
Congressmen Anthony Brindisi and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced that (DCMO) Delaware, Chenango, Madison, and Otsego BOCES is the recipient of a $255,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand the Career Destinations – Connecting Students to Local Jobs and Careers
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-Rhinebeck, last week announced a grant of more than $41,000 in federal funding for the Iroquois Indian Museum in Howes Cave. The grant was funded through the CARES Act and distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Today, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced Friday, Sept. 25, he will hold an information session for community members interested in learning more about U.S. Military Service Academies and ROTC programs. The virtual event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) released the following statement on National Small Business Week. Congressman Delgado, along with members of the House Committee on Small Business, co-led introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 22 to September 24 as National Small Business Week.
Democratic congressional lawmakers in New York have announced federal funding to support economic growth in the Hudson Valley’s low-income and distressed communities.
The U.S. House passed green jobs legislation that includes an amendment from a New York congressman.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Antonio Delgado (D, Kingston) has introduced the Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act that would extend debt relief for small businesses that is set to expire at the end of September.
The Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act would:
U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-19, yesterday joined U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Ben Cardin, Democrats from Delaware and Maryland respectively, in introducing the Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act to extend debt relief due to expire at the end of the month through next February.