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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.