Press Releases

Tague Slams Assembly Majority for Sustaining Funding for Gov. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Councils

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is railing against the decision by Assembly Majority to maintain $150 million in funding for Gov. Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) in their capital projects budget bill. The governor established...

Tague Calls on Gov. Cuomo to Release $1.3 Billion in Federal Housing Assistance

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined lawmakers today in calling on Gov. Cuomo to release $1.3 billion in federal CARES Act housing assistance to tenants and landlords. If the money goes unused by the end of September, it could be taken back...

Tague Opposes Bill Mandating Farmers Operate Own Recycling Programs

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), ranking minority member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, is lashing out against a proposed bill (A.5801) that would place responsibility on individual farmers and producers of agricultural foods to recycle...

Tague Joins Assembly and Senate Minority Members in Introducing Resolution to End 11 P.M. Bar and Restaurant Curfew

Today, Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) was joined by fellow Minority members from both the Senate and Assembly as they came together in calling for Gov. Cuomo’s 11p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants to be rescinded, introducing joint resolutions...

Tague Rails Against Proposed Cuts to Agritourism Funding, Advocates for Helping Both Farmers and Food Banks

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is vocalizing his concerns regarding proposals within the Assembly Majority’s one-house budget and the effects they will have on agriculture in New York state. As the ranking member of the Assembly Committee...

Tague Applauds Announcement That Impeachment Investigation Will Look into Past Scandals

“Hearing that this impeachment probe will be comprehensive and address possible acts of corruption and wrongdoing other than the sexual harassment scandals is encouraging news for the future of politics in Albany. Between the Moreland Commission and...

Tague And Assembly and Senate Minority to Introduce Joint Resolution to Overturn Gov’s Restaurant Mandates

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) and other Minority politicians in the New York State Assembly and Senate are introducing a joint resolution to overturn Gov. Cuomo’s arbitrary mandates on restaurants which have forced them to close by 11 p.m....

Tague Outraged by Report Gov. Cuomo Withheld Covid-19 Tests for Family and Allies

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is renewing his call for the governor to be removed from office following a bombshell report that the governor had secured exclusive access for himself, members of his family, and others personally and politically...

Tague Joins Congressman Delgado, Senator Oberacker, And Local Officials in Calling for Aid to Address Fox Creek Erosion

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined Congressman Antonio Delgado (NY-19), Senator Peter Oberacker (R/C-Schenevus), Town of Wright Supervisor Alex Luniewski, and Schoharie County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Federice on Monday in the...

Tague Calls Out Governor’s Weakness in Budget Process Following Massive Tax Hikes in Proposed Assembly Budget

“The proposed budget from Assembly Majority is nothing short of a progressive pipe dream and would stick our state with billions in new taxes, even as it appears the approximately $100 billion in federal aid our state is set to receive will wipe away...

Tague Insists Impeachment Investigation Move Forward Swiftly

“While I am glad my Majority colleagues have started to come around to doing what's right by launching an impeachment investigation against the governor, I hope they will work expeditiously and sincerely to ensure we can return to doing the work of...

Statement from Assemblyman Chris Tague (R-Schoharie)

“The only remaining press conference left to do at this point for the embattled governor is the one where he discusses transition of power to the next governor. “Gov. Cuomo is a sexual predator. For the safety of staff members in the executive branch,...

Tague Urges U.S. Attorney General Garland to Prioritize Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal Investigation

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R-Schoharie) today wrote to newly appointed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging him to make the nursing home cover-up by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration the singular top priority. Tague was passionate about...

Tague Urges U.S. Attorney General Garland to Prioritize Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal Investigation - Letter

Tague and Assembly Minority Demand Safety Investigation into Mario Cuomo Bridge Following Bombshell Report

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues in a letter to Inspector General Eric Soskin to bring to his attention an investigative report by the Albany Times Union which details an alarming potential cover-up of...

Tague and Assembly Minority Demand Safety Investigation into Mario Cuomo Bridge Following Bombshell Report - Letter

Tague And Assembly Minority Announce Intent to Introduce Impeachment Resolution Against Gov. Cuomo

“Today we set in motion an impeachment process that should’ve begun the moment we learned the governor lied about the thousands of deaths in our nursing homes and worked to cover them up. Our state needs a leader it can trust now more than ever, and...

Tague: Fake ‘Repeal’ Bill Rewards Embattled-Cuomo’s Actions & Behavior

“The fake repeal of Gov. Cuomo’s emergency powers is alarming and disgusting. “Less than 24 hours after the second victim of Gov. Cuomo’s sexual harassment went on national television with detailed and documented accounts of his perverted sexual...

Tague Demands Cuomo Administration Reverse Decision to Exclude Farm Workers From Phase 1B Of Vaccine Rollout

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is demanding that the Cuomo administration and state Department of Health reverse its decision to exclude farm workers from Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The decision to exclude farm workers from...

Tague Criticizes Governor’s ‘Apology’ During Daily Address, Slams Majority Deal on Emergency Powers

“I was wrong! After today’s performance by Gov. Cuomo, as he choked himself up and feigned tears for the cameras, it is clear he really does deserve the Emmy he won,” said Tague. “What New Yorkers needed to see today was the governor resign, and...