Celebrating the Erie Canal's Bicentennial |
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Much of our region's early economic growth is rooted in the Erie Canal, and in keeping our heritage alive, I am honored to have introduced the bipartisan Erie Canal Commemorative Coin Act this week in Congress. This bill directs the US Treasury to design and produce commemorative coins that celebrate our rich history and the Erie Canal's special role in our country's development.
Construction of the Erie Canal began on July 4, 1817, in Rome, New York. The first official voyage took place just two years later between Rome and Utica. Upon its completion in 1825, the canal crossed 363 miles of upstate New York from Albany to Buffalo. Its historical significance is unmatched in our history. It made New York into the Empire State. For the first time, goods could travel easily from New York City to the emerging settlements on the Great Lakes frontier, facilitating unprecedented westward expansion. Towns sprang up along the canal, and existing cities saw a major boost to their industries.
I'm fighting everyday to restore the same spirit of dynamism and innovation that gave us the Erie Canal to our region once again in order to build a strong economy for all. Thank you to Congressman Paul Tonko for partnering with me on this bipartisan initiative and many other members for supporting it!
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Expanding IRS Surveillance is Wrong |
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Included in the Democrats’ reconciliation package is a provision that would mandate banks, credit unions, and other financial service providers to report each time a customer makes a financial transaction of $600 or more. This includes virtually every bank account in the country.
I support straightforward measures to target and reduce evasion, but this move is an egregious step that violates our privacy. That is why I am cosponsoring the Protecting Financial Privacy Act, which will prohibit the IRS or other federal agencies from creating new mandates that require financial institutions to report data on routine transactions. Read more about the bill here.
The American taxpayers do not want Uncle Sam looking over their shoulder every time they receive a paycheck, have their cars serviced, or pay rent. This commonsense bill solves the problem. It is a simple, commonsense response to this proposed rule change, which represents a massive federal overreach.
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Let Me Travel America Act Introduced in Congress |
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The Biden Administration has repeatedly threatened the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for interstate travel. The Let Me Travel America Act that I'm supporting in Congress puts a stop to this. It reiterates what’s already clearly enshrined in our Constitution: the federal government has no legal authority to restrict an individual’s right to interstate travel.
I will continue fighting against federal overreach by the Biden Administration and ensure our rights are not trampled by a power-hungry President and his enablers. Read more about the bill here.
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Social Security Offices Must Resume Operations |
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This week I joined with many of my House colleagues in calling on the Social Security Administration to reopen shuttered field offices. More than 1,500 field offices remain closed across the country and throughout New York, greatly reducing services and contributing to a massive backlog. These offices must reopen, which they can do safely. Click here to read our full letter!
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Service Academy Nomination Deadline Extended |
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Due to strong interest in the application process, my office will be extending the deadline for a congressional nomination to a US Service Academy through November 1. To complete your application, please visit my website at the link here today. If you have any questions, please call 315-732-0713.
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Complete the Community Opportunity Survey! |
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There’s still time to complete my Community Opportunity Survey if you’ve not done so already. Thank you to the thousands who have already responded. This survey is gathering crucial perspectives from New Yorkers in our congressional district on the opportunities and challenges we face in our region. Make sure you fill out the survey at the link below before it closes at the end of this month!
Please click here or on the image above to complete the survey.
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Reaching the rank of Eagle Scout is no easy task, and I want to congratulate Zach from Chenango Bridge, New York for earning this promotion. His family and community are incredibly proud of his achievement, and I know he will continue to be a leader in our community. Congratulations, Zach! |
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Fountainhead Group Groundbreaking in Schuyler |
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Congratulations to the Fountainhead Group on the groundbreaking of their new distribution center in the Town of Schuyler in Herkimer County! So many from our community came out to mark the occasion. It is always great to see new opportunities and development right here at home. |
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I am pleased to announce that my office will be holding office hours in Oneida County this coming week. If you or someone you know are interested in attending, please contact my Binghamton District Office at 607-242-0200 or my Utica District Office at 315-732-0713 to schedule an appointment today.
Oneida County
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 11AM - 1PM
Village of Booneville Offices
13149 NY-12
Booneville, NY 13309
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Mosaic Health Grand Reopening |
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Mosaic Health in Utica has expanded access to medical and dental care in our community, especially for the most vulnerable. This week they celebrated their Grand Reopening, with so many from our community coming out to support them. I wish them continued success and thank them for all they do! |
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Tropical Storm Fred SBA Disaster Loans Available |
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I want to bring your attention to a recent announcement from the Small Business Administration. Any private non-profits (PNPs) that provide critical services of a governmental nature that were affected by Tropical Storm Fred may be eligible for a low-interest disaster loan. These loans can help with fixing damaged machinery, repairing real estate, and replacing other critical business assets.
PNPs in Oneida, Tioga, and Cortland counties may be eligible for this loan. Please contact my Binghamton or Utica District Offices for more information.
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Have news or updates to share? Email me! |
If you have updates regarding events in the community or other news to share from across New York's 22nd District, please visit the "Contact Me" page on my website to share it with me. My team will try to include as many of your updates from around #NY22 as we can each week.
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