Ulster County exec wants citizens to testify about Obamacare repeal impacts
“This is a fundamental issue of public health,” said Hein. “We need to be able to make sure there’s clear testimony on the impact of ACA repeal.”
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Faso conspicuous by his absence at packed town hall in Kingston
The event was organized by a local liberal activist group in response to the congressman’s decision not to schedule any town hall meetings of his own. While it was billed as an educational forum, the event had the flavor of a progressive rally, with songs, chants and action items.
Faso passes on invite to Kingston ‘town hall’ meeting; calls format ‘not productive’
Republican lawmakers are facing pointed questions and raucous crowds at town hall meetings across the country this month. Freshman 19th Congressional District Representative John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is not one of them.
Resolution calling for saving Affordable Care Act defeated in Ulster County Legislature
The resolution, which would expresses an opinion by the legislature and not affect any local laws, was defeated in a party-line vote.
Bill McKenna takes over supervisor role in Woodstock, Richard Heppner appointed to town board
In his first regular meeting as Woodstock town supervisor, Bill McKenna directed the Town Board in appointing Richard Heppner as councilman and Cathy Magarelli as deputy supervisor and in promoting mental health awareness.
Faso, new Hudson Valley congressman, appointed to Obamacare retooling committee
“In order to come up with a reasonable replacement, we’ll need to negotiate with Democrats. I think the biggest mistake made in 2010 was that legislation was enacted without any bipartisanship participation.”
Faso-Teachout tight as a race can get
In an era of gerrymandering, we have a true rarity: a competitive congressional district.
Letters: Irish center concerns; a ghost mall is born?
No vetting for cultural center? I’m a neighbor of the proposed Irish Cultural Center (ICC) on Abeel Street in the
Primary candidates stake out left and right
While the two Republican candidates for the 19th congressional district competing in the noon to 9 p.m. primary election next
Gibson, Cahill, Amedore win easily; Savona leads in Family Court
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson (R-Kinderhook) cruised to an overwhelming victory over Democratic challenger Sean Eldridge in the race for