CORNING - Republican Congressman Tom Reed has been reelected to his fifth term in Office. The former mayor of Corning, NY who was first elected to congress in 2010, held off Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano of Penn Yann with a margin of victory … [Read more...]
Local Republicans Win Respective State Offices, But Democrats Win Big in Albany
ALBANY - The two Republican incumbents representing Chautauqua County in the New York State Legislature easily won reelection, but Democrats had big victories in all areas of state government, including taking control of the State … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Proposed Trade Deal with Mexico
WASHINGTON - Even though details are short, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he's optimistic about the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and Mexico. On Monday President Donald Trump announced a new “handshake” … [Read more...]
New York State Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance in Response to EPA’s Pro-Coal Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of governments, businesses, and other organizations committed to leading the rest of the world in ending the use of … [Read more...]
Reed Supports $12 Billion Ag Relief Package as Farmers Struggle with Retaliatory Tariffs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on the $12 billion farm relief package being proposed by the Donald Trump administration through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The aid is intended to provide short … [Read more...]
Mitrano Critical of Reed for “Weak” Statement in Response to Helsinki Summit
PENN YAN - The candidate who will challenge Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in the November General Election said his statements from earlier this week regarding the issue of Russia and President Trump falls short. Democratic challenger Tracy … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Discusses Syrian Missile Strikes, Trump Investigation During Saturday Town Hall
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE GERRY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) offered his thoughts on Saturday's missile strikes in Syria, as well as the on-going investigations tied to President Donald Trump during an appearance in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Chinese Tariffs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) said that he’s not overly concerned with a trade war brewing between the United States and China. During Monday’s conference call with regional media, WRFA ask the congressman his reaction to … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Administration to Release Funds to Help with Opioid Epidemic
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer on Friday addressed the need for more support by the federal government to help communities struggling in the battle against Opioid Addiction. On Friday afternoon Schumer was at the Alcohol and Drug … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Call for Stricter Penalties, Including Capital Punishment, for Opioid Trafficking
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is again backing President Donald Trump, this time in regards to stricter punishment – including the death penalty – for those who are involved with drug trafficking that ends up taking the life of … [Read more...]
