Paul Tonko: “Well, there is a theme around here at times to cut research, which I oppose. I think it is the wrong path, but----”

I am proud to represent New York's Capital Region, a community and economy that is inextricably linked to the historic Hudson and Mohawk Rivers that flow nearby.

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

The Hudson River is the nation's largest Superfund site. Hazardous waste and legacy chemicals remain unacceptably high, threatening the health and safety of ecosystems, wildlife, and human health throughout the entire Watershed.

We must use every tool at our disposal to tackle the climate crisis; that includes removing harmful legacy emissions from our atmosphere.