“It is hard to believe that New York is in worse shape now than it was a year ago, but years into the COVID-19 pandemic our people are facing more uncertainty than ever. Even under a new governor, families and business owners continue to contend with...

“As legislators, our constituents look to us to lead during challenging times. We are elected to do the people’s work, and help families, small businesses and local governments contend with the rapidly changing circumstances they face in their daily...

“While I am relieved to a degree that this delay has temporarily distanced our farms from disaster, our farmers need certainty that they’ll be able continue their operations beyond the next few years, or even pass their farms to the next generation....

“Today’s decision is another good step toward making Andrew Cuomo face the consequences of his highly unethical actions. While I hoped this would have happened sooner and have called for him to return this money for months now, I am relieved that...

“Enough is enough. With vaccines and boosters readily available to those who want them, and contact tracing technology and testing being more accessible than ever, we do not need a statewide mandate to protect people’s health. More than that, it is...

“The vote of the New York City Council to allow 800,000 illegal immigrants to vote shows the true colors of the extremist Majority lawmakers who control our state government under one-party rule. While I am certain this legislation will not withstand...

For many farmers in New York state, the winter months are a time to unwind from the stresses of a challenging and demanding growing season. This year, however, our farmers remain with a great deal of apprehension as we await a decision that could threaten...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined other legislators, New York Farm Bureau Board of Directors Vice President Eric Ooms, and farmers from Grow NY Farms today in holding a press conference announcing the delivery of letters from hundreds of...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) announced that Tannersville will receive $10 million in funding as one of the Capital Region winners of the fifth round of New York state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The DRI investment will focus...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined Gov. Kathy Hochul, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Richard Ball, and a bipartisan group of legislators Saturday in Corona, Queens as the governor signed the Nourish...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is partnering with state Sen. Peter Oberacker (SD-51) and Sen. Pete Harckham (SD-40) to find a suitable location for a new drug-alcohol treatment center in Schoharie County. Tague, Sen. Oberacker, and Sen. Harckham...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is leading an initiative asking the state’s Farm Labor Wage Board, in consultation with the state Department of Labor and Department of Agriculture and Markets, to delay implementation of a planned farm worker...

“It is a relief to see that former Gov. Cuomo will finally face justice for his wrongdoings, after so many credible allegations against him came to light in the last year,” said Tague. “It is my sincere hope that the governor will be made to answer...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is joining his Minority Assembly colleagues in calling for the passage of the Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan, which would suspend state sales tax on gasoline, food, personal care products, housekeeping...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is asking his constituents to take a new survey issued by the New York State Public Service Commission to assess the availability, quality and pricing of broadband internet throughout the state for households...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is applauding the decision of the Greene County Legislature after they announced the 2.2-acre acquisition of land from the New York State Thruway Authority for economic development in the town of Catskill. The...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is demanding that Gov. Hochul take immediate action to hasten the formation of a limousine safety task force, which was supposed to be established following legislation passed in February of 2020. Per that legislation,...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is slamming Gov. Hochul’s decision to move forward with a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, which will force many who are unvaccinated to resign from their positions. Many of these healthcare workers have...

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is expressing relief following the announcement that state Health Commissioner Howard Zucker has resigned. While the resignation will not take effect until Gov. Hochul appoints another individual to take his place,...