Press Releases
- November 20, 2009: SCOTIA POST OFFICE REMOVED FROM CONSOLIDATION LIST
ALBANY, NY – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today that the US Postal Service has …More
- November 19, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES TO PROTECT SENIORS' ACCESS TO DOCTORS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today to preserve seniors' access to their …More
- November 18, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO ANNOUNCES WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR VILLAGE OF FORT PLAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today over $1.7 million for rural water …More
- November 18, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES TO BOOST RESOURCES FOR AMERICA'S FIRE DEPARTMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tonko (NY-21) voted today to provide local firefighters with the tools …More
- November 10, 2009: CONGRESSMAN PAUL TONKO'S VETERANS DAY SCHEDULE
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) will attend several events marking Veterans Day today …More
- November 7, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) released the following statement on the passage of …More
- November 5, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO HELPS PASS EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today to help those hit hardest by …More
- November 1, 2009: TOWN OF COLONIE RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANTS TO IMPROVE TOWN BUILDINGS
COLONIE, NY – Congressman Paul Tonko announced today that the Department of Energy has awarded …More
- October 30, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO ANNOUNCES $13.7 MILLION IN GEOTHERMAL GRANTS
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today that the Department of Energy has …More
- October 27, 2009: NYISO TO GET $37 MILLION RECOVERY ACT GRANT FOR SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko announced Tuesday that the New York Independent System Operator …More
- October 23, 2009: CONGRESSMAN PAUL TONKO TO ATTEND DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION RALLY IN ALBANY
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) will speak at the Day of Climate Action …More
- October 22, 2009: SOLAR ROADMAP BILL PASSES HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted in favor of the Solar Technology Roadmap …More
- October 8, 2009: House Approves Honorary Citizenship for American Revolutionary War Hero
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed H. J. Res. 26, to grant …More
- October 7, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, HELP STRUGGLING FAMILIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted for legislation that will protect Upstate New …More
- October 1, 2009: REP. TONKO, DAIRY CAUCUS, MEET WITH SECRETARY VILSACK
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) joined his colleagues on the Congressional Dairy Caucus …More
- September 24, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES FOR BILL TO PROTECT MEDICARE RECIPIENTS FROM PREMIUM HIKES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today in favor of a bill …More
- September 21, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO SAYS VISIT BY PRESIDENT OBAMA SHOWCASES THE REGION'S POTENTIAL
TROY, NY -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko welcomed President Barack Obama to the 21st Congressional …More
- September 17, 2009: President to Promote Hi-Tech Job Creation in Upstate New York and Building the Foundation for the 21st Century Innovation Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Paul Tonko (NY-21) and Scott Murphy (NY-20) announced that President Obama …More
- September 11, 2009: REP. TONKO STATEMENT IN REMEMBRANCE OF 9/11/01
ALBANY, N.Y. – Rep. Paul D. Tonko (NY-21) issued the following statement commemorating the tragic …More
- September 9, 2009: U.S. HOUSE PASSES CONGRESSMAN TONKO'S WIND ENERGY BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed the Wind Energy Research and …More
- August 14, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO ANNOUNCES HEALTH CARE TOWN HALL
ALBANY, NY -- Congressman Paul Tonko has announced the following public event to discuss health …More
- July 29, 2009: HOUSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE APPROVES TONKO R&D BILLS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Science and Technology Committee today voted to approve two research …More
- July 29, 2009: REP. TONKO JOINS CONGRESSIONAL DAIRY FARMERS CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced Wednesday that he has joined the revived …More
- July 28, 2009: TONKO: ALBANY, SCHENECTADY, TROY AWARDED FUNDS TO PUT MORE POLICE OFFICERS ON THE STREETS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today that Albany, Schenectady and Troy will …More
- July 24, 2009: REP. TONKO STATEMENT ON GLOBALFOUNDRIES GROUNDBREAKING
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko made the following statement on the groundbreaking this morning …More
- July 23, 2009: REP. TONKO SECURES INVESTMENTS IN LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING PROJECTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) joined the House of Representatives Thursday in approving …More
- July 22, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES TO RESTORE FISCAL DISCIPLINE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today in favor of the statutory PAYGO …More
- July 20, 2009: CONGRESSMAN TONKO HOLDS MEETING ON HISTORIC HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
ALBANY, NY – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) held a roundtable discussion Monday to debate the …More
- July 17, 2009: REP. TONKO ANNOUNCES EDUCATION AWARD FOR WMHT
WASHINGTON, D.C. & NORTH GREENBUSH, NY – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) and WMHT-TV President and …More
- July 17, 2009: TONKO AMENDMENT ADDED TO HEALTH REFORM BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An amendment offered by Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) to the historic health …More
- July 8, 2009: REP. TONKO VOTES FOR BILL TO BOOST SMALL BUSINESSES, SPUR JOB CREATION
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today to expand a popular and successful …More
- July 6, 2009: REP. PAUL TONKO URGES HOMEOWNERS TO APPLY FOR WEATHERIZATION FUNDS
TROY, NY – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) held a news conference Monday to get …More
- June 26, 2009: REP. PAUL TONKO VOTES TO SUPPORT LANDMARK ENERGY LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted in favor of the American Clean …More
- June 15, 2009: Rep. Tonko Announces New Lending Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new loan program that could help small businesses across the Capital …More
- May 28, 2009: REP. TONKO TO HOLD TELEPHONE TOWN HALL MEETING ON HEALTH CARE
ALBANY, NY – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) will hold a live telephone town hall …More
- May 14, 2009: REP. TONKO SUPPORTS GREEN SCHOOLS ACT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) voted today in favor of the …More
- May 6, 2009: Rep. Tonko Announces $250 Economic Recovery Payments to Social Security Recipients to Start May 7th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) announced today that the government will …More
- May 5, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko Statement on Beech-Nut WIC Contract
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY-21) issued the following statement on Hero/Beech-Nut of …More
- April 30, 2009: Tonko Votes in Favor of Credit Card Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) today voted to approve the Credit Cardholders’ …More
- April 28, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko to Introduce 'Jason's Law' in the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) will introduce a bill in the …More
- April 27, 2009: Rep. Tonko Introduces Resolution Designating April 27th as "Healthy Schools Day"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced a resolution in the House of …More
- April 22, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko Statement on Earth Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY 21) made the following statement today regarding …More
- April 21, 2009: Rep. Tonko Joins President Obama at Signing of Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Paul Tonko was among members of Congress who joined President Barack …More
- April 15, 2009: Local Companies Receive Fuel Cell Money
ALBANY, NY – Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) announced today that MTI Micro Fuel Cells of …More
- March 26, 2009: Rep. Tonko Announces Recovery Act Energy Efficiency & Conservation Grants for Local Towns, Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than $2.5 million will be heading to several local communities from …More
- March 26, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko Announces Recovery Act Payments for Social Security Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko announced today that Social Security recipients will get …More
- March 25, 2009: Rep. Tonko to Hold Congress on your Corner Event Friday
ALBANY, NY -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko will host a Congress on your Corner event …More
- March 24, 2009: Tonko: Low, Moderate Income Tax Filers Need to Take Advantage of Free Tax Prep Program
ALBANY, NY – Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) today urged low income tax filers to use …More
- March 23, 2009: List of Sites in the 21st District for the IRS's Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
Vita Sites for 21st district of NY.docClick on link to view listThe Volunteer Income Tax …More
- March 19, 2009: Tonko Votes to Tax Executive Bonuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted today in favor of legislation (H.R. …More
- March 18, 2009: Rep. Tonko Votes to Boost Volunteerism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko joined a bi-partisan majority in the House of …More
- March 16, 2009: President's Plan Will Help Small Business, Says Tonko
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) said today that President Obama’s plan to …More
- March 12, 2009: Tonko: Agency Needs to Revisit NL Industries Study
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) is calling on the Agency for Toxic …More
- March 12, 2009: New York to Receive $517M in Weatherization & Energy Efficiency Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) said today that New York will receive $517,796,513 …More
- March 11, 2009: Tonko Amendment Added to GIVE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The House Education and Labor Committee today approved an amendment to the …More
- March 9, 2009: Tonko Praises Rail Plan
ALBANY -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko today praised Governor David Paterson's 2009 New York State …More
- March 5, 2009: Tonko Supports Plan to Keep Families in their Homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted in favor of a bill today …More
- March 5, 2009: Tonko Cites Cooperation in Reversing Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) today praised President Obama and New York …More
- February 26, 2009: Capital Region Projects Approved in House Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Funding for several Capital Region projects from across the 21st Congressional District …More
- February 24, 2009: Rep. Tonko Reacts to President's Message to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) said tonight that President Barack Obama is …More
- February 23, 2009: Tonko Calls on Federal Officials to Assist Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) sent a letter Monday to the Secretary of …More
- February 20, 2009: Tonko Meets with Constituents in Schoharie County
COBLESKILL, NY -- Residents of Schoharie County had a chance to meet with U.S. Rep. …More
- February 17, 2009: Tonko Discusses Details of Recovery Plan
TROY -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) held a news conference at Troy City Hall …More
- February 13, 2009: House Passes Economic Recovery Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted Friday in favor of the American …More
- February 13, 2009: Tonko Applauds Funds for Transit, High Speed Rail, in Recovery Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) said today that money included in the economic …More
- February 6, 2009: Tonko says Jobless Report Underscores Need for Urgent Action on Stimulus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) released the following statement after the Department of …More
- January 30, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko Meets with Local Leaders on Stimulus Package
ALBANY -- US Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) met with more than 30 local leaders from …More
- January 29, 2009: Congressman Paul Tonko Votes in Favor of Stimulus Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) voted Wednesday evening in favor of the American Recovery and …More
- January 27, 2009: Rep. Paul Tonko Joins New Energy and Environment Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Paul Tonko (D-Amsterdam) announced today that he has joined the new …More
- January 14, 2009: Congressman Paul Tonko Receives Committee Assignments
Tonko’s agenda includes ‘green’ innovations, research and development, providing a quality education for all and …More
- January 6, 2009: 111th Congress Convenes
Washington, D.C. - The Members-elect of the 111th Congress met in their Hall, and at …More
- January 6, 2009: A New Virtual Office
The office launches a new website for district residents. It is aimed to allow site …More
