Press Releases
Feb 20, 2014
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Invites Families to FEMA Flood Map Information Session
After working with FEMA to reevaluate an entire section of households near Fishkill Creek, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney announced an information session in Fishkill that will help residents understand the new changes made in late 2013 that removed 125 households from the inclusion in the flood plain. Rep. Maloney has assisted dozens of constituents with FEMA issues. Constituent advocates are available to help constituents work one-on-one with FEMA if their property has been designated in a flood plain.
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Feb 18, 2014
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Continues to Urge Passage of Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) commended the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) initial recommendations following the December Metro-North accident. Specifically, the NTSB had three recommendations including installing inward and outward facing video and audio recorders, regularly reviewing recorder data and installing permanent speed restriction signs. Currently, the Federal Railroad Administration is nearing the conclusion of Operation Deep Dive, a 60-day safety review of Metro-North's protocols and procedures, including track and signal maintenance, inspection and repair, communication, and oversight of engineers.
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Feb 18, 2014
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Encourages Neighbors to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit
Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) joined Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, Hudson Valley CASH Coalition and the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide to introduce a free tax preparation program available throughout Orange and Dutchess for middle class families and senior citizens. Rep. Maloney also encouraged his neighbors in the Hudson Valley to claim their Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is a refundable federal and state income tax credit available to middle class workers and their families. Although 1.6 million New Yorkers qualified for the EITC, one fourth of those eligible nationwide for the tax credit didn’t claim it.
Feb 14, 2014
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$2.4 Million Federal Investment Supported by Maloney Helped Hire New Firefighters
Twelve new recruits graduated today from the Newburgh Fire Academy in addition to two firefighters from Middletown. Newburgh Fire Chief Michael Vatter, Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy, and Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) presided over a graduation ceremony for a new class of firefighters in Newburgh. Graduates worked 520 hours and received training in rescue, fire extinguishment, hazardous materials response, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, electrical safety, and care of hoses, ladders and other equipment.
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Feb 12, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) supported the Repealing the Reduction in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Retired Members of the Armed Services, which passed the House with a vote of 326-90.
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Feb 11, 2014
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Newburgh, NY — Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will continue his “Speak with Sean” series by holding Neighborhood Office Hours in Village of Florida and Town of Wallkill. Neighborhood Office Hours are an opportunity for constituents to share any questions, comments and concerns one-on-one with Rep. Maloney. In addition, Rep.
Feb 11, 2014
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On a telephone town hall with thousands of participants, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced his plan to “Expand Women’s Economic Opportunities.” His agenda focuses on policies that address the real economic needs of women and families, including equal pay for equal work, paid leave, supporting women entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, and expanding access to affordable child care.
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Feb 10, 2014
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Representative Sean Patrick Maloney will hold a telephone town hall this year on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 PM, continuing his efforts to speak directly with neighbors across the Hudson Valley. Rep. Maloney will answer questions for constituents as well as discuss his initial legislation to study impact of shipments of crude on the Hudson River.
Feb 6, 2014
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Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney introduced an amendment that would require corporations that produce chemicals with the potential to contaminate water supplies to disclose the health and environmental hazards of these chemicals. Although supported by both West Virginia Republicans, Rep. Maloney’s amendment failed on party lines by a vote of 187-231. Below are his remarks and a link to the video:
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Feb 6, 2014
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New Federal Legislation Modeled on Successful New York City System
Washington, D.C.— Days after the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced support for legislation that would create a public matching fund for campaigns to help reduce the influence of secret, big money donors in political campaigns.