Press Releases

Tague Announces Over $15k In Grants For Public Libraries Within 102nd Assembly District

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is announcing over $15,000 in grant funding that has been awarded to two different library projects within the 102nd Assembly District through the New York State Department of Education and the New York State...

Tague Issues Statement Following the Passing of Former Congressional Candidate Kyle Van De Water

“I am saddened to hear news of the passing of Kyle Van De Water, a man who took pride in serving his nation in the army, as well as his community, following his service. Having worked with Kyle, I got to know him as a man who put his family and his...

Tague Issues Statement after Nauman Hussain Takes Plea Deal in Schoharie Limo Crash Case

“I am extremely disappointed by today’s outcome. My heart breaks even more for the family members of the 20 wonderful and loving people who lost their lives that day almost three years ago. We are all not privy to the particulars or specifics of what...

Tague Rejects Reimplementation of Mask Mandate for Public Schools

“A child’s personal health decisions should be made by only one group of people, their parents. Gov. Hochul has stated her intention to renew a mask mandate for schoolchildren in New York, but I will continue to oppose such requirements and work to...

Tague Opposes Extension of State Eviction Moratorium as State Sits on $2.6b in Federal Funds for Landlords and Tenants

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is urging his fellow lawmakers not to pass a further extension on the state’s existing moratorium as they return to Albany today for a special legislative session. After hearing from small landlords who have...

Tague Slams Hochul’s Anti-Police Pick for Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin

“Gov. Hochul’s selection of the ‘defund-the-police’ supporter Brian Benjamin as her lieutenant governor shows us that our worst fears are becoming a reality: this governor has no intention of putting the people of New York before the desires of...

Cuomo Resignation Good For New York

“The governor has resigned, and while we should continue to seek justice for all he has harmed, today we can begin getting back to work for the people of New York. I again want to thank the women who came forward for their accounts and applaud them...

Tague Calls on Heastie to Convene Special Session to Impeach Gov. Cuomo Immediately

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is joining Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay in his call for Speaker Carl Heastie to convene a special session of the Assembly to remove Gov. Cuomo from office through impeachment. This call to action follows...

Tague Calls for Removal of Governor Cuomo Following AG Announcement That He Sexually Harassed, Retaliated Against Multiple Women

“What we learned today is sickening, and the fact that the governor has coldly lied about the terrible things he did to several women for months, including an incident with a State Trooper we are just now hearing about, should chill people to their...

Tague Presents Assembly Citation to Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame Inductee Chris Fain

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) presented a New York State Assembly citation to Middleburgh resident Chris Fain, who was inducted into the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame earlier this month. He also received the Chassis Builder award for his work...

Tague and Assembly Minority Draw Attention to EMS/Paramedic Licensing Issue in Letter

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is joining with his Assembly Minority colleagues in a letter to Gov. Cuomo and Commissioner of Health Howard Zucker bringing attention to an unexpected consequence of the end of New York’s state of emergency...

Tague and Assembly Minority Draw Attention to EMS/Paramedic Licensing Issue in Letter - PDF

Tague Decries Release of Man Who Raped and Killed 16-Year-Old, Demands Passage of Paula’s Law, Resignation of Parole Board

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is urging the swift passage of a bill known as Paula’s Law, which aims to ensure that persons who sexually assault and then murder a child under the age of eighteen will never be released from prison. This follows...

Tague Criticizes Gov’s Unilateral Declaration of Statewide Gun Violence Disaster Emergency

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) today lambasted the governor’s declaration of a “statewide disaster emergency” regarding gun violence in New York. Within the governor’s executive order, he unilaterally suspends numerous laws while earmarking...

Tague Lauds Passage of Bill Requiring Opioid Settlement Funds Be Used to Fight Addiction

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) is celebrating the signing of a bill (A.6395B) he co-sponsored requiring funds from opioid settlements to be used for the development of new services and supports for those struggling with addiction. Tague has...

Tague Joins Local Officials in Unveiling New Paramedic Fly Cars for Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services

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Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I-Schoharie) was joined by Director of the Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services Mike Hartzel, Chairman of the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors Bill Federice and Schoharie County EMS Director Edward Brandt in...

Statement from Assemblyman Chris Tague On End Of Covid-19 State Of Emergency

“After hampering our small businesses and restricting our rights, I am relieved the governor has finally relented and allowed the COVID-19 state of emergency to lapse. While this should have ended weeks ago, when Assembly Majority lawmakers refused...

Tague Announces Start of Youth Summer Reading Challenge

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) has prepared a Summer Reading Challenge for this year which recognizes children who read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the months of July and August. Tague believes reading during the summer, especially...

Tague: Ready to See Life Return to Normal

“Today, Gov. Cuomo announced that all state-mandated COVID-19 protocols would come to an end,” said Tague. “For many, it’s about time, as they’re ready to see life return to normal. For many others, there are still looming questions. Why are...

Session 2021: Helping Cuomo and Few Others

“This legislative session was the most disappointing of my career, yet. The Assembly Majority did nothing to hold our governor accountable for his actions, worsened our business climate by raising taxes and gave minimal assistance to the thousands of...