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The Burmese community of Utica marched from Oneida Square to Hotel Utica and back in solidarity with the millions in Myanmar living under a cloud of darkness.
The southeast Asian nation suffered a military coup in February as its army overthrew its democratically elected government. Over 800 civilians have been killed since, including numerous children.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joined the group following the march at Kopernik Park, and expressed her support for the thousands of Burmese refugees in Utica.
CHENANGO COUNTY (WBNG) -- Some counties in New York’s 22nd District have seen some of the lowest vaccine rates in the state. That is according to data from New York’s website for vaccine tracking.
Thursday Representative Claudia Tenney visited the village of Sherburne to discuss expanding broadband access in the state. While there she also discussed her take on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
COOPERSTOWN, NY (WSKG) — Joined by Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-22), officials and residents in Sherburne met to discuss options to expand broadband access to underserved residents in Chenango County and similar areas Tuesday.
The Village of Sherburne is pushing forward with plans to build out its own broadband infrastructure to provide residents with affordable internet connections with speeds far above the limited options that exist now.
BINGHAMTON, NY -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney met with local police officials today to discuss ways to support law enforcement.
Tenney says this past year, police officers have faced unprecedented challenges due to the pandemic and numerous violent crimes.
In 2020, 264 officers died in the line of duty, and so far in 2021, 49 officers have died.
Local police chiefs shard their concerns and what they would like to see change with Tenney.
She says her priorities are to support law enforcement and bring communities back together.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen incidentally inspired some bipartisanship in the House on Wednesday when she didn't appear to testify before the House Small Business Committee about COVID-19 relief funding. The pushback to the no-show, PBS' Lisa Desjardins notes, is "unusual."
Hamas, designated a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada, and Europe, has launched or coordinated the launch of more than 3,000 missiles from Gaza. Hamas is acting with direct support from Iran to advance their shared goal of destroying Israel. Senior Iranian officials have publicly endorsed the terrorist group’s offensive. Hamas, in turn, has praised the Iranian regime for providing it with the weapons and financing it needs to carry out these attacks.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney joins the podcast this week to talk about election security efforts with a focus on the newly-formed Election Integrity Caucus, which she co-chairs.
From the office of Congresswoman Claudia Tenney
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) testified today in support of expanding access to rural broadband during a Member Day hearing for the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. Tenney highlighted the challenges New Yorkers face as a result of Spectrum’s monopoly in upstate New York. She also urged the Subcommittee to support a funding request to expand access to reliable, affordable internet access in the Village of Sherburne.
On the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday, Central New York Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) defended the agreement he negotiated with Democrats to create an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The legislation passed the House with 35 Republicans joining the Democrats.