Press Releases

Tague Renews Call for Hochul to End Mask Mandates for All New Yorkers, Including Students

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is urging Gov. Hochul to put New York state on a path to normalcy by ending her mask mandate in schools and public spaces, following announcements by leaders in states such as New Jersey and Delaware that their...

Congresswoman Stefanik Joins Tague For First Official Tour Of Schoharie County

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), who serves as both Assemblyman for New York’s 102nd Assembly District and Chairman of the Schoharie County, today joined the third highest ranking Congressional Minority member and Chairwoman of the Congressional...

Tague and Assembly Minority Write Letter To Hochul Requesting She Drop Appeal In Mask Mandate Case

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) has joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference in drafting a letter to Gov. Hochul to request she drop her appeal of the decision by Nassau County Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademaker which deemed New...

Tague Mask Mandate Letter

Tague Fears For The Future Of New York Farms Following Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision To Lower OT Threshold

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), the ranking Minority member of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, is voicing his concern for the future of agriculture in New York state following a 2-1 decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board on Friday...

Tague And Assembly Minority Call For Passage Of The Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) joined his colleagues from the Assembly Minority Conference at a press conference today calling for the passage of the Inflation Relief & Consumer Assistance Plan (A.8481). The proposal would suspend state sales...

Tague Distributes 1,000 COVID Test Kits and Kn95 Masks to Greene and Schoharie County Residents

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie), assisted by state and local officials such as Sen. Michelle Hinchey (SD-46), Greene County Sheriff Pete Kusminsky and local volunteers, distributed 1,000 rapid antigen testing kits and KN95 masks to residents...

Tague And Hinchey Deliver 1,000 Covid Test Kits And Kn95 Masks To Greene County Nonprofits

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) and Sen. Michelle Hinchey (SD-46) delivered a total of 1,000 COVID-19 rapid antigen testing kits and KN95 masks to Community Action of Greene County (CAGC) and the Hunter Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 20. The pandemic-related...

Executive Budget Address Misses The Point

“While there were some announcements to be applauded in today’s executive budget address, just as was the case with her State of the State speech, there was a glaring absence of direct solutions to critical problems. When confronting the issue of...

Tague Reiterates Necessity of Fair Pay For Home Care Workers

“Home care is something that affects all of us, whether directly impacting our personal well-being and independence or that of those we love. We are looking over the edge of a cliff in these coming years when it comes to retaining sufficient staffing...

Tague Calls for Increase in Amount of New York State Park Police Officers

“Our New York State Park Police force is critical to maintaining the safety, accessibility and enjoy ability of our state parks and the many events and gatherings they host. I am troubled by reports stating that the number of State Park Police officers...

Tague Concerned As NYC Non-Citizen Voting Law Is Enacted, Supports Lawsuit Against It

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is raising concerns following the enactment of a law in New York City allowing non-citizens to vote in the city’s elections, fearing it may be a sign of things to come from the Majority-dominated Legislature....

Tague Joins Minority Colleagues in Renewing Call for Passage of Anti-Crime Measures

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is joining his Minority colleagues from the Senate and Assembly in calling for the passage of anti-crime measures and the rollback of bail reform during this legislative session. The call for action comes in response...

Tague Asserts Gov. Needs to Focus on the Real Issues Facing State

“It is hard to believe that New York is in worse shape now than it was a year ago, but years into the COVID-19 pandemic our people are facing more uncertainty than ever. Even under a new governor, families and business owners continue to contend with...

Hochul Order to Hold Legislative Session Remotely Leaves Needs of New Yorkers On the Back Burner

“As legislators, our constituents look to us to lead during challenging times. We are elected to do the people’s work, and help families, small businesses and local governments contend with the rapidly changing circumstances they face in their daily...

Tague Expresses Concern for Future of Farming as Farm Laborers Wage Board Postpones Overtime Threshold Decision Until January

“While I am relieved to a degree that this delay has temporarily distanced our farms from disaster, our farmers need certainty that they’ll be able continue their operations beyond the next few years, or even pass their farms to the next generation....

Tague Applauds JCOPE Decision Ordering Cuomo to Return Money from Book Deal

“Today’s decision is another good step toward making Andrew Cuomo face the consequences of his highly unethical actions. While I hoped this would have happened sooner and have called for him to return this money for months now, I am relieved that...

Tague Against Gov. Hochul’s Decision to Reimplement Statewide Indoor Mask Mandate

“Enough is enough. With vaccines and boosters readily available to those who want them, and contact tracing technology and testing being more accessible than ever, we do not need a statewide mandate to protect people’s health. More than that, it is...

Tague Voices Concern After New York City Council Vote to Allow Non-Citizen Voting

“The vote of the New York City Council to allow 800,000 illegal immigrants to vote shows the true colors of the extremist Majority lawmakers who control our state government under one-party rule. While I am certain this legislation will not withstand...

A Do-Or-Die Moment For Our Small Farms

For many farmers in New York state, the winter months are a time to unwind from the stresses of a challenging and demanding growing season. This year, however, our farmers remain with a great deal of apprehension as we await a decision that could threaten...