Month: February 2023

February 4, 2023

Congressman Nick Langworthy released a letter addressed to Governor Hochul to call out her announcement during her “Stateof the State” address on banning on-site fossil fuel combustion for new construction in 2025. The governor’s hypocrisy on this issue is beyond the pale and will cost the third of New Yorkers who use gas and oil to heat their homes during the winter even more money and cause more of an economic hardship. Her proposal will also cut the cleanest source of energy at our disposal – natural gas.

Congressman Langworthy was joined by Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01), Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24).

“Of all people, Governor Hochul understands what Western New Yorkers face in the winter and her hypocrisy in using a gas stove in the Executive Mansion and at her personal residence in Buffalo is unacceptable for a leader. Forcing our state away from reliable sources like natural gas puts New Yorkers—particularly our rural communities—at greater risk of future, life-threatening power outages as our state’s grid struggles to meet basic energy needs. I call on the governor to reverse her position on accessing natural gas in the state and to develop an energy plan that puts economic prosperity and safety first,” said Congressman Nick Langworthy.

“Governor Hochul’s proposed ban on gas stoves and other fossil fuel combustion equipment is tone deaf and dangerous. Upstate New Yorkers are already facing historic energy costs and the Governor’s ban will make things even worse. I am proud to join my colleagues in opposing this costly proposal and call on the Governor to work with us to make meaningful infrastructure investments in Upstate New York,” said Congressman Marc Molinaro.

“President Biden’s decision to curb domestic energy production, sit on new oil and gas leases, and cancel the Keystone XL pipeline has dangerously hindered U.S. energy independence and led to higher gas and food costs for American families. With our Northeast Heating Fuel Supply at its lowest point since 1951, it’s imperative that our state invest in all types of reliable energy sources including clean energy and natural gas to protect our energy security. Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban on-site fossil fuel combustion for new construction is irresponsible and will only increase the price of energy for all New Yorkers,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.

“Kathy Hochul’s war on American energy has failed every family in Upstate New York and the North Country who are already facing skyrocketing prices. As one-party Democrat rule in Albany makes this the most expensive winter in over a decade, Hochul’s radical Green New Deal policies are making this energy crisis worse for hardworking families. Hochul must end her attack on natural gas, so we can lower the cost of rural New Yorkers’ electric and home heating bills,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

“With nearly three quarters of all homes in New York State fueled by oil or natural gas, Governor Hochul’s radically out-of-touch fossil fuel ban will severely constrict energy options and cause costs to skyrocket. As much of our state still faces more cold weather and snow, this could jeopardize not only the savings of New Yorkers, but their lives as well. Short-sighted proposals like this one show that Governor Hochul’s focus is on pandering, rather than common sense solutions,” said Congressman Mike Lawler.

“With New Yorkers still struggling under the financial burden of heightened oil and gas prices, we should be focusing on expanding access to affordable fuel sources, not restricting it. Increasing the use of renewable energy is an admirable goal, but now is not the time to set arbitrary deadlines for banning reliable energy sources like natural gas that will end up raising costs for New Yorkers. Instead, we should be implementing an all-the-above energy strategy that encourages the transition to renewables without ripping away the safety net that is our tried-and-true energy sources before newer technologies are ready to take their place in both reliability and affordability,” said Congressman Andrew Garbarino.

“One of the best ways to lower energy costs for New Yorkers is to allow the use of fossil fuels. Governor Hochul should be committed to delivering the best for our state, not flawed and ineffective policies to appeal to her base. We need an “all of the above” approach to energy, including wind, solar, battery, and fossil fuels to achieve energy independence and lower costs for New York families,” said Congressman Nick LaLota.

February 4, 2023

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA – Wlea News caught up with Hornell resident Dennis Wilson, who tells us that he witnessed the shooting down of the Chinese Balloon, that has been in the national news since Thursday.

February 3, 2023

The pandemic is over—but it’s time the federal government starts acting like it.

That’s why we’re taking action to put a stop to the big-government COVID-19 mandates.

The House passed the Freedom for Health Care Workers Act:
• Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers in federally funded facilities.
• Department of Health and Human Services cannot institute a similar vaccination mandate.

The SHOW UP Act:
• Requires federal workers to get back in the office.
• Many industries have returned to the office and your taxpayer-funded employees should not be the exception.

It’s time for the facts and common-sense to take over from the politicization and hysteria. I’ve been proud to help lead the fight on these issues from Day One.

Make no mistake: the House Republican Majority will fight to end the emergency declaration!

Sincerely,
Rep. Nicholas A. Langworthy
Member of Congress

February 3, 2023

ALBANY, NY – State Comptroller Tom Dinapoli says, he’s against the Thruway’s plans to raise tolls, next year. Dinapoli maintains, the Thruway officials caused their own problems, because the Thruway started doing things like Cashless Tolls, which Dinapoli says, went very badly and the state thruway lost a lot of money.

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
306 AM EST Fri Feb 3 2023

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/O.CON.KBGM.WC.Y.0001.230203T1200Z-230204T1700Z/
Yates-Seneca-Steuben-Schuyler-Chemung-Tompkins-Tioga-
Including the cities of Penn Yan, Seneca Falls, Corning, Hornell,
Watkins Glen, Elmira, Ithaca, Owego, and Waverly
306 AM EST Fri Feb 3 2023

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO NOON EST SATURDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as
25 below zero.

* WHERE…Yates, Seneca, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins
and Tioga counties.

* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to noon EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The coldest wind chills are expected to be
this evening into early Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

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February 3, 2023

BATH, NY – Dustin Drake is the Prattsburgh man who is accused of being the driver in the fatal DWI in 2019, in Pulteney, an accident that claimed the lives of four people in their 20’s, when the vehicle struck the tree.

The fatal accident victims were from Bath, Pulteney, Prattsburgh and Hammdondsport.

Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, says that the Dustin Drake Trial has ended and is now in the jury’s hands.

February 3, 2023

HORNELL, NY – Hornell Police are trying to find the suspect/suspects, responsible for the grafitti seen in the photos below. It was spray painted around James Street Park and the business district area in Hornell and anyone with any info, please call Hornell Police at 607 324 2860.

February 2, 2023

From Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Office:

Congressman Nick Langworthy Votes To Remove Rep. Illhan Omar Off House Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, February 2, Congressman Nick Langworthy voted to condemn socialism and to remove antisemite, Congresswoman Illhan Omar off the House Committee on Foreign Affairs due to her long history of antisemitic remarks that earned a demand of an apology from members of her own party.

“With her own words, Congresswoman Omar has repeatedly demonstrated that she not only lacks the judgment to serve as an effective member of Congress, let alone the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Allowing someone who openly shares anti-Semitic statements and dismisses the worst terrorist attack on our nation’s soil to serve on the committee that deals with other nations would be an outrageous affront to our credibility on the world stage and a slap in the face to one of our nation’s greatest allies, Israel. Shame on House Democrats for appointing her in the first place,” said Congressman Langworthy.

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York which includes Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. Visit langworthy.house.gov.