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Tonko Announces $345K+ in Grants for Local First Responders

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WATERFORD, NY — Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding  of more than $345,000 in federal grants for two local first responder organizations. In this round of funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fiscal Year 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District No. 1 will receive $309,000 to acquire new…

Tonko Votes to Pass Federal Spending Bill & Avoid Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House to advance H.R. 6833, legislation that continues government funding through December 16th and provides disaster relief and additional support for Ukraine. The legislation passed by a vote of 230-201. “Today I stood with my colleagues to take urgently-needed action that will keep the doors of government open and deliver federal…

Tonko Announces $183K+ for Capital Region Fire Departments

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ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul D. Tonko today announced the awarding of more than $183,000 in federal funding for two Capital Region fire departments.  In this round of funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, the North Greenbush Fire District #1 will receive $122,380.95, and the Albany Fire Department will receive $60,909.09, all toward the purchase of…

Tonko Statement on Trump Administration Airstrike in Iraq

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WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko issued a statement following the deadly drone strike conducted by the Trump Administration at Baghdad International Airport. “There is no doubt that Qasem Soleimani was responsible for heinous acts against Americans and our interests, but I am deeply disturbed by the President’s reckless escalation with Iran, which occurred without an Authorization for…

Tonko, Delgado Announce $1.4 Million in First Responder Grants Awarded to Capital Region

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ALBANY, NY—U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) and Antonio Delgado (NY-19) announced today that Capital Region fire departments have been awarded a combined $1,449,010.38 through the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Programs. The funding will be used to purchase new equipment, promote recruitment, and…

Tonko Honors 9/11 Anniversary, Announces $109K Award to Amsterdam Fire Department

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ALBANY—Congressman Paul D. Tonko marked the 18th anniversary since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and called for full and continuous support for first responders, announcing today that the City of Amsterdam Fire Department has been awarded $109,904.76 through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The department will…

Schumer, Gillibrand, Tonko Announce $311,746 for New York State Fire Prevention

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“We know all too well that our firefighters are the last line of defense against tragedy for families, businesses and communities all across New York. Our first line of defense has to be prevention, and that starts with public awareness. These worthy projects will help ensure New York seniors are living in homes with smoke alarms that will keep them safe, and we all benefit from greater awareness of other available fire prevention measures. I want to congratulate the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs for spearheading these worthy projects to keep our families, businesses and communities safe.” - Rep. Paul Tonko

Tonko Announces $53,334 Award to Speigletown Fire District

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“Our Capital Region firefighters regularly put their lives on the line to protect the communities they serve. When our bravest are out on a call, the last thing they need to be worried about is the reliability and usability of their equipment. This award ensures that the brave volunteers in the Speigletown Fire Company have the tools they need to continue saving lives and safeguarding homes and businesses in their hometown community.” - Rep. Paul Tonko

Tonko Sponsors Legislation to Block Trump Executive Order on Climate Change

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"The President’s Executive Order on this issue is more than bad policy, it is a critical failure to respond to a real and proven threat to the lives and livelihood of millions of American families. This bill would stop it in its tracks.” - Rep. Paul Tonko

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