Delgado Introduces Bill To Connect Small Farms, Schools Congressman Antonio Delgado, NY-19, has co-sponsored the bipartisan Small Farm to School Act, an eight-state pilot program where public schools would be reimbursed at a higher rate for sourcing school lunches from small farmers under the National School Lunch Program. “Our family farmers are essential to our way of life in upstate New York, and we should be looking for every opportunity to support our small businesses and farmers, while helping our…
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Cooperstown Rotary Applauds Delgado Detail In Congressman’s Remarks Lauded Introduced by Cooperstown’s Richard Sternberg, a state Democratic Committee member, Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, acknowledges applause at today’s noontime Cooperstown Rotary Club meeting at The Otesaga. At left are Cooperstown Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch and her predecessor, Jeff Katz; at right, Melinda Hardin, a Democratic activist. Delgado’s description of his legislative efforts ranged from aid to small farms, to combining all federal regulatory requirements on one website, to creating a Medicaid-…
CONGRESSMAN AT MLK GATHERING Delgado Honors Youth Who Lives By Micah 6:8 HUDSON – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, Sunday present the Micah 6:8 Award to Hudson High School senior Pierre S. Jeune, as an examplar of living by that Biblical tract: “act justly, love mercey and walk humbly with your God.” Delgado, who represents Otsego County, made the presentation at the Hudson Interfaith Council’s Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service at Shiloh Baptist Church.…
At SUNY, Delgado Hears Student Veteran Struggles SUNY Oneonta student Matthew Williams, an Army veteran who served for five and a half years and recently enrolled at the college, addresses his financial struggles at a meeting with Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19. Delgado met with student veterans today at the Morris Conference Center on campus to discuss methods to support them, both financially and in legislature. “My main grievances are with the V.A.,” said Williams, who told the Congressman he was…
DELGADO AT POVERTY SUMMIT Invest In Health Care, Housing, U.S. Rep. Says…
READ PROFILE OF GENERAL GERMAN Oneonta General Set To Challenge Delgado In 19th Recently Retired, Tony German Commanded All State’s Forces ONEONTA – An Oneontan, Maj. Gen. Anthony German, who retired as New York State’s top military officer Feb. 2, is planning to challenge freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, in next year’s election, county Republican chairman Vince Casale confirmed a few minutes ago. The Times Union is reporting that German planned to file his paperwork this morning with the state…
At Roots Town Hall, Delgado Stresses Unity By JENNIFER HILL • Special to ALLOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – Unity. Finding common ground. Bipartisanship. These themes ran through U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado’s packed Town Hall meeting Saturday evening at Roots in downtown Oneonta – his 17th since being elected last November. When he was asked twice if he supported impeaching President Donald Trump, he said no both times. “I can’t stand up here in this Town Hall and talk to you about how…
From SIGURD C. “ZIGGY” RAHMAS Impeachment Would Be Good For Nation; Delgado Shouldn’t Resist Initiating Steps To the Editor: This is a copy of a letter I sent to Congressman Antonio Delgado. • Dear Congressman Delgado, It was a pleasure talking with you at the Middleburgh Town Hall. I was the person who asked the first question. We have the same goals, just a different approach. I brought up the idea that an impeachment inquiry will prevent President Trump from…
Delgado: Medicare-X Is ‘What It Means To Deliver’ By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com During his recent campaign, U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado heard the same question, he told members of the 19th District press corps this morning, “No matter the county, no matter the party, individuals have asked me about rising health care costs and what we can do about the lack of affordable care,” he said during a 9 a.m. conference call, where he detailed Medicare-X, a middle-way…
Congressman Delgado To Open Oneonta Office ONEONTA – Congressman Antonio Delgado, D-19, will open his office in the Otsego Now offices at 189 Main St. on Thursday, Feb. 7. “Having an office in Oneonta was always going to be a key priority of mine. I’m very glad we’ll be opening the doors next week,” said Delgado. “Accessibility and transparency are key priorities of mine, and offices help ensure that we can make it as easy as possible for folks to share…