Paul Tonko: “I hear from constituents across my district all the time on the need for broadband expansion.”

I rise today to honor the exceptional service of Mayor Kathy Sheehan as she prepares to retire at the end of this year after three impactful terms leading the city of Albany. Since taking office as Albany's 75th and first female mayor…

They say, ‘Well, she’s the future of the party.’ I say, ‘She’s the today of the party,’

Mr. Speaker, I completely understand that many State and local governments are dealing with severe air pollution related to wildfires, but as we approach Earth Day, it is important for us to recognize that efforts like the Clean Air Act…

Mr. Speaker, when we debated this bill in committee, I was reminded of the environmental history of the Adirondack Mountains, which are located just to the north of my district in upstate New York. The Adirondacks are known for their…