Press Releases

Tague Attends Rally to Repeal Bail Reform

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) at a rally to repeal Bail Reform on Tuesday, February 4 in Albany.
Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) attended a rally in Albany today, standing with over 250 members of law enforcement, state senators and assemblymen, calling for a full repeal of bail reform. Tague echoes the message of the rally to prevent...

Triumph For Limo Safety

“These laws are going to make our roads monumentally safer for all New Yorkers. Ensuring that tragedies like what happened in Schoharie never occurs again will allow all of us greater peace of mind to go celebrate and enjoy our lives, friends and...

Tague And Seward To Host “Route 30 Listening Forum”

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) alongside Sen. James L. Seward (R/C/I/Ref-Oneonta) will be hosting a Route 30 Listening Forum to gauge the needs of the community and regular drivers of Route 30 and address safety concerns. The New York State...

Farewell Sen. Seward

“This weekend, our region received word that one of the most beloved, admired and respected public servants we will ever know has decided not to seek another term in the state Senate. Our Senator, James L. Seward, will finish out his current term...

Tague Calls for Bail Reform Repeal

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) attended a press conference this morning held by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) and the Assembly Minority Conference to call for the full repeal of the bail reform measures from...

Tague: Limo Safety Laws a Slam Dunk

“As a resident of Schoharie, the limo accident for me was a traumatic event that was felt by everyone in our community. To see the Legislature take such firm and comprehensive steps to ensure that such an event never occurs again is a huge relief...

Tague Named To Farm Bureau Circle of Friends

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has been named to the Farm Bureau’s Circle of Friends for his tireless championing of farmers, agriculture and agricultural businesses. Tague supports numerous farm bills to make rural, dairy, produce...

Tague: Heastie Doubling Down On Bail Reform

“I’m stunned by the Speaker’s stubbornness on this. But that’s New York Majority politicians for you, instead of keeping everyone up in Albany while the Legislature was in session and fixing or fully repealing the disastrous bail reform...

A New Decade: Same Old Story

“If I said I was surprised by the tone of Gov. Cuomo’s topics this year, I’d be lying. We start off with the biggest budget deficit since the Great Recession and he’s only given token solutions for it. You know, apart from taxing us...

Assemblyman Tague ‘Preview’ Statement of Today’s State of the State

“Everything the governor will say today is nothing but white noise until he fixes the public safety crisis he’s created across New York.”

Tague: Release of Baby-Killer Ojeda Crosses a Line, Creates Public Safety Alert for Capital Region

“It is absolutely sick and disturbing that a man responsible for killing a 6-week-old baby was set free from prison today. That poor child had prior skull injuries. He didn't deserve this. New York state is setting a poor example for our children....

Tague: Protecting Our Justice System

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has joined many of his colleagues in support of a new bill introduced by Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) to repeal the criminal justice package passed by the Assembly. The package of bills was condemned...

Rapists, Murderers, Pedophiles to Be Given Right to Vote

A statement by Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) on the newly proposed prison voting bill “This is frankly insane. While I’m usually in favor of granting voting rights to as many people as possible, a beyond the pale approach like...

Tague And Delgado Team Up For Cook Off

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is teaming up with Rep. Antonio Delgado on Sunday, November 3 at Schoharie ARC for a Celebrity Chef Dinner. The bipartisan culinary duo will showcase their award-winning meatloaf against other teams of celebrity...

Tague Hosts Upstate Farm Tour

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) hosted an upstate farm tour in Schoharie County to bring different legislators and ways of life together to see upstate’s unique agricultural economy. The tour focused on bringing legislators from all...

2019 Fall Farm Tour Schoharie & Greene Counties October 23rd & 24th

Lodging Super 8 by Wyndham955 East Main StreetCobleskill, NY 12043(518)254-6994 Itinerary All times are approximate Wednesday, October 23, 2019 10:00AM – Pick up at hotel 10 minutes travel 10:30AM-12:00PM – SUNY Cobleskill (106 Suffolk Circle,...

Assemblyman Tague to Host Upstate Farm Tour

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) will be hosting a farm tour in Schoharie in conjunction with Senator James L. Seward (R,C,I,Ref –Oneonta) on Wednesday, October 23and Thursday, October 24 starting at 10:30 a.m. at SUNY Cobleskill. The...

Tague Honors Fallen Firefighters

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) at the 22nd annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, October 8.
Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) recently gave his respects to 23 fallen firefighters at the 22nd annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, which is held every year at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. The ceremony is a...

Tague Announcing Home Energy Assistance Program Funding

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is pleased to announce $456.8 million has been allocated for the 2019-2020 heating season for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Eligibility for HEAP benefits is based on household income and if a...

No on Public Finance of Campaigns

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) spoke this morning at a public hearing in Albany to discuss public financing of political campaigns. Members of the press, local elected officials and concerned citizens raised their voices about a controversial...