Monday, November 30, 2009
SCDC Holiday Party
Don't miss the annual Schenectady County Democratic Committee Holiday Party on December 10 from 5:30pm to 7:30 at the new Van Dyck, 237 Union St., Schenectady, NY! Pay online at our secure online contribution center.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
The Scotia Post Office Will Remain Open!
Congressman Paul Tonko announced that the US Postal Service has removed the Scotia branch on Mohawk Avenue from its list of retail stations and branches that remain under review for possible consolidation.
“I commend the review commission for recognizing that the Scotia branch provides a valuable service to its residents and is part of the very fabric of the community,” said Congressman Tonko. “This branch is vital to the integrity of the village. People move to the Village of Scotia because the services are so close -- within walking distance -- and reliable. It doesn’t make sense to drive to downtown Schenectady to mail a parcel.”
Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature, thanked the United States Postal Service for removing the Scotia Branch Post Office from their nationwide consolidation plan.
“We are very excited by the news that the US Postal Service has realized the historic significance and importance of the Scotia Branch Post Office to our Main Street business district,” said Chair Savage. “This branch will continue to provide a valued and vital service to the Village of Scotia and the surrounding community. It has been a community wide effort to save our post office, and I want to thank our Congressman Paul Tonko, the other members of our congressional delegation, and all those who fought so hard to preserve our Post Office and maintain the character of our community.”
As part of the effort to save the post office, Chairwoman Savage submitted testimony asking the USPS to consider the impacts the potential closings would have on local communities and joined with Congressman Paul Tonko in a video interviewing residents on the importance of the Post Office and showing the unique character of the Village of Scotia and. The video was forwarded to the USPS and can also be viewed below.
“I commend the review commission for recognizing that the Scotia branch provides a valuable service to its residents and is part of the very fabric of the community,” said Congressman Tonko. “This branch is vital to the integrity of the village. People move to the Village of Scotia because the services are so close -- within walking distance -- and reliable. It doesn’t make sense to drive to downtown Schenectady to mail a parcel.”
Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature, thanked the United States Postal Service for removing the Scotia Branch Post Office from their nationwide consolidation plan.
“We are very excited by the news that the US Postal Service has realized the historic significance and importance of the Scotia Branch Post Office to our Main Street business district,” said Chair Savage. “This branch will continue to provide a valued and vital service to the Village of Scotia and the surrounding community. It has been a community wide effort to save our post office, and I want to thank our Congressman Paul Tonko, the other members of our congressional delegation, and all those who fought so hard to preserve our Post Office and maintain the character of our community.”
As part of the effort to save the post office, Chairwoman Savage submitted testimony asking the USPS to consider the impacts the potential closings would have on local communities and joined with Congressman Paul Tonko in a video interviewing residents on the importance of the Post Office and showing the unique character of the Village of Scotia and. The video was forwarded to the USPS and can also be viewed below.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
CONGRESSMAN TONKO STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
Congressman Paul Tonko released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act:
“Today the House of Representatives took a giant step towards fixing our broken health care system by passing legislation that will provide coverage for millions of uninsured Americans, strengthen Medicare for our seniors, lower costs for businesses and individuals, and provide protections for those who already have health care coverage. In the 21st Congressional District alone, this bill will cover 22,000 of the uninsured and close the Medicare Part “D” donut hole that currently has 7,300 of our seniors paying out of pocket for prescription drug costs.
“As I traveled throughout the district over the past 10 months, I heard heartbreaking stories of families thrust into bankruptcy because they had been denied coverage when they became ill, heard from people who’ve had to decide between buying food and prescription drugs, and from small business owners who cannot provide coverage to their employees because it’s too expensive. The overwhelming number of voices have told me we need to fix the system, and that’s what we are doing today.
“To me, health care reform is about helping people, not politics. It’s about giving everyone access to affordable, quality health care. With this legislation, we bring quality health care within reach of millions of Americans, and enhance the care that those with insurance and Medicare already receive.”
“Today the House of Representatives took a giant step towards fixing our broken health care system by passing legislation that will provide coverage for millions of uninsured Americans, strengthen Medicare for our seniors, lower costs for businesses and individuals, and provide protections for those who already have health care coverage. In the 21st Congressional District alone, this bill will cover 22,000 of the uninsured and close the Medicare Part “D” donut hole that currently has 7,300 of our seniors paying out of pocket for prescription drug costs.
“As I traveled throughout the district over the past 10 months, I heard heartbreaking stories of families thrust into bankruptcy because they had been denied coverage when they became ill, heard from people who’ve had to decide between buying food and prescription drugs, and from small business owners who cannot provide coverage to their employees because it’s too expensive. The overwhelming number of voices have told me we need to fix the system, and that’s what we are doing today.
“To me, health care reform is about helping people, not politics. It’s about giving everyone access to affordable, quality health care. With this legislation, we bring quality health care within reach of millions of Americans, and enhance the care that those with insurance and Medicare already receive.”
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Thank you
Congratulations to all of our newly elected and re-elected Democratic candidates:
Our County Legislature Chairwoman Susan E. Savage, County Legislators Karen Johnson, Philip Fields, Dr. Brian Gordon, Marty Finn, and newly elected Holly Vellano,
Our new sheriff, Dominic Dagostino,
Our new Supreme Court Justice, Judge Barry Kramer,
City of Schenectady Council members Mark Blanchfield, Gary McCarthy, and Barbara Blanchard,
Niskayuna Town Supervisor Joe Landry, Town Board members-elect Jonathan McKinney and Denise Murphy McGraw, Recevier of Taxes Diane R. Percy, and newly reelected Town Justice Paul Zonderman
Rotterdam Town Supervisor-elect Francis Del Gallo, Town Board members-elect Robert Godlewski, Matt Martin, and Nicola G DiLeva, Town Clerk Eunice Esposito, Receiver of Taxes Dawn M Pasquariello
Duanesburg Town Board member Jean Frisbee
To all of our Democratic candidates, whether successful or not, thank you for your commitment and your efforts to bring about positive progressive change in our community.
Our County Legislature Chairwoman Susan E. Savage, County Legislators Karen Johnson, Philip Fields, Dr. Brian Gordon, Marty Finn, and newly elected Holly Vellano,
Our new sheriff, Dominic Dagostino,
Our new Supreme Court Justice, Judge Barry Kramer,
City of Schenectady Council members Mark Blanchfield, Gary McCarthy, and Barbara Blanchard,
Niskayuna Town Supervisor Joe Landry, Town Board members-elect Jonathan McKinney and Denise Murphy McGraw, Recevier of Taxes Diane R. Percy, and newly reelected Town Justice Paul Zonderman
Rotterdam Town Supervisor-elect Francis Del Gallo, Town Board members-elect Robert Godlewski, Matt Martin, and Nicola G DiLeva, Town Clerk Eunice Esposito, Receiver of Taxes Dawn M Pasquariello
Duanesburg Town Board member Jean Frisbee
To all of our Democratic candidates, whether successful or not, thank you for your commitment and your efforts to bring about positive progressive change in our community.
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