Pat Ryan: “Thank you for holding this hearing on the 'State of the Highway Trust Fund: Long-term Solutions for Solvency.'”

Hudson Valley farmers keep our community fed, and the harsh weather this year has decimated their crops.

The freeze this spring was absolutely devastating to our farmers and growers in the Hudson Valley. Many of our apple growers told me they lost nearly 100% of their crop. Hearing and seeing the damage firsthand made it crystal clear we…

I expect groups like AIPAC will not support me in my future elections and frankly, I don’t want their support.

Pausing this critical project, without warning or explanation, is a slap in the face to our Hudson Valley community.