WASHINGTON, DC -- NY Congressman Michael Arcuri has teamed up with Maurice Hinchey in an attempt to force the natural gas industry to clean up it's act - and in the process, play by the same environmental rules as all other industries
LANSING, NY-- Two years ago Richard Hanna challenged Michael Arcuri for the 24th
District U.S. Congressional seat. Arcuri, a moderate Democrat who had
been Oneida County District Attorney for 13 years, had served one term
in the office. Hanna, a businessman and Republican, attacked Arcuri
without really saying what he stood for himself.
AUBURN, NY -- The biggest race in Central New York is the focal point of
today's campaign finance roundup as financial filings for Rep.
Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, and his Republican challenger Richard
Hanna are now available.
WASHINGTON, DC --Today, U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) voted to
reduce waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars by cutting out improper and
excessive payments from federal agency spending.
WASHINGTON, DC --U.S. Rep. Michael
A. Arcuri (NY-24) announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded
the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties
$374,376 in funding to continue the WIB’s YouthBuild Program.
WASHINGTON, DC--Rep. Michael Arcuri
(NY-24) applauded today’s announcement by Veterans Administration (VA)
Secretary Eric Shinseki that the federal agency will issue rules easing access
to care and the claims process for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD).
AUBURN, NY--When Rep. Michael Arcuri came to Auburn last week to talk to employees at Nucor Steel, he faced questions about the economy, jobs, unemployment and what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (or stimulus package) has done for the country.
UTICA, NY--Today, Governor David A. Paterson, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Rep Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24), New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC) President Matthew J. Driscoll, NYS Assemblywoman RoAnn Destitito (D-Rome), Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente and City of Utica Mayor David R. Roefaro joined together to announce $30.5 million in loans and $8 million in grants through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to Oneida County and the City of Utica.
ONEONTA, NY--Today, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri
(NY-24) was joined by local officials and environmental organization
representatives for a press conference at Oneonta City Hall to discuss
an amendment he successfully offered during the House Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure's consideration of the Oil Spill
Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 (H.R. 5629)
BINGHAMTON, NY-- U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Greater Binghamton Airport $3,895,937 in funding to make critical improvements to the terminal apron.
WASHINGTON, DC -- C-ongressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) and Congressman Michael A. Arcuri (D-NY) today announced that the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee has approved their request for $3.65 million to help construct a new state-of-the-art grape genetics researchfacility for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
COOPERSTOWN, NY -- An amendment authored by U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, to compel natural gas and oil drillers to comply with the federal Clean Water Act was approved in a voice vote Thursday by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
UTICA, NY -- A $2.8 million federal grant for Mohawk Valley Community College will help fast-track cybersecurity training opportunities for more than 2,000 people through a coalition of local colleges, economic development agencies and work force programs, according to news releases issued Tuesday from local federal representatives.
ITHACA, NY - The Cayuga County Democratic Committee endorsed Congressman Michael Arcuri for re-election to the House of Representatives for New York's 24th District during a full committee meeting Wednesday, June 9.
UTICA, NY – The Oneida County Democratic Committee has endorsed Congressman Michael Arcuri in his bid for re-election to the House of Representatives for New York’s 24th District.
ITHACA, NY – The Tompkins County Democratic Committee endorsed Congressman Michael Arcuri in his bid for re-election to the House of Representatives for New York’s 24th District during a full committee meeting on Tuesday, June 8th.
UTICA, NY– U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) honored Vietnam veteran Sgt. Michael Waskiewicz of Utica with several posthumous service medals at a ceremony held this morning at the Central New York Center for Veterans in Utica, NY.
GENEVA, NY – The Ontario County Democratic Committee is the third county Democratic committee to endorse Congressman Michael Arcuri in his bid for re-election to the House of Representatives for New York’s 24th District. The endorsement was voted on during a meeting of the Ontario County Democratic Committee on May 12, 2010.
BINGHAMTON, NY -- Last Thursday night, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) helped defeat an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) National Defense Authorization Act that would have cut funding for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s F136 Competitive Engine (built by General Electric and Rolls Royce), which includes sensors and other engine components produced by Unison Industries in Norwich, NY.
HERKIMER --The Herkimer County Democratic Committee has endorsed Congressman Michael Arcuri for re-election to continue representing the 24th District of New York. The vote was held during a county party committee meeting on May 12, 2010.
Utica, N.Y. --A bill to once again block an automatic congressional pay raise for 2011 is a good step at a time when America is wallowing in fiscal calamity, but Congress really needs to go further and abolish the automatic increase entirely.
Utica, N.Y. -- Today Congressman Michael Arcuri kicked off his re-electon campaign for Congress representing the 24th Congressional District in New York, surrounded by a large crowd of family, friends and supporters.
Rome, N.Y. -- The Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties will receive a $200,000 Brownsfields Job Training Grant from the Environment Protection Agency to upgrade the skills of local workers for environmental cleanup in Utica.
Utica, N.Y. -- If pending legislation becomes law, officials said the area will have more jobs, soldiers will have more innovative weaponry, and Remington Arms will have more business.
Cortland, N.Y. -- The Cortland County Democratic Committee had endorsed Michael Arcuri for re-election to Congress representing the 24th district of New York. The endorsement was voted on during the monthly meeting of the general and executive committees on Thursday, April 15 in Cortland.
Auburn, N.Y. -- Fellowship and camaraderie were key to the Auburn Rotary Club's 95th birthday celebration Friday night. The event was colored with humorous stories and banter, the gathering of about 60 people included about 13 former members, 23 current members, spouses and guests and four honorary members, Rotary president-elect Ed Helinski said.
Washington, D.C. -- United States Congressman Michael A. Arcuri, Wednesday, announced over $5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to assist 14 upstate New York communities – including the City of Norwich – to become more energy efficient.
Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, U.S Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) joined several colleagues in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack to come to the aid of farmers as prices for cheese and non-fat dried milk fall and threaten the industry once again.
Washington D.C. -- On Tuesday, Congressman Michael Arcuri and Daniel Maffei met with Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in an effort to advocate for additional federal funding for high speed rail development in Central New York and The Mohawk Valley.
Washington D.C. -- U.S. Rep Michael Arcuri (NY-24) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the LT. Warren Eaton Airport in Chenango County a total of $451,250 to acquire continue construction on an additional taxilane at the airport.
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Michael Arcuri and Senator Charles E. Schumer sent a letter to the state's acting Department of Transportation Commissioner Stanley Gee calling on the DOT to utilize almost $500,000 secured by them to be used on Route 12's County Route 32 bypass for through traffic and not be used for routine maintenance.
Rome, N.Y. -- On Tuesday, Congressman Michael Arcuri will address representatives from domestic copper and fabricators, including Revere Copper in Rome, NY, at the Copper Development Association's annual dinner in Washington, DC.
Washington, D.C. --The House today overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at building up the United States' cybersecurity arm and expertise, amid growing alarm over the country's vulnerability online.
Utica, N.Y. -- Local companies and Utica College could benefit from a bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday that aims to increase cybersecurity funding by about $500 million, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, said Thursday.
Norwich, N.Y. --Unison Industries, the Norwich aerospace systems manufacturer which employs roughly 280 local residents, had words of gratitude for Congressman Mike Arcuri during the New York Democrat’s visit to Chenango on Thursday.
Auburn, N.Y. -- Rep Michael Arcuri, D-Utica, announced a $300,000 appropriation for upgrading the emergency radio communication system in Cayuga County Monday afternoon.
Utica, NY – Today, Congressman Mike Arcuri released the following statement, now that 100% of precincts in the 24th congressional district are reporting.
Utica, NY -- Today, Congressman Mike Arcuri's campaign for re-election was endorsed by a number of local police benevolent associations (PBAs), including the Utica PBA, Whiteboro PBA, and Yorkville PBA.
Syracuse, NY- CUBPAC, The Central Upstate Business Political Action Committee, today announced their 2008 candidate endorsements in the 23rd, 24th and 25th Congressional Districts. CUBPAC is comprised of members from MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and members of the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. This is the first Congressional race CUBPAC has weighed in on, since its inception in 2007.
Utica, NY -- Today, the Syracuse Post-Standard endorsed Congressman Mike Arcuri's re-election bid. The Post-Standard provides broad service across the 24th Congressional District.
UTICA, NY – Congressman Mike Arcuri was endorsed today by the Police Conference of New York, Inc., in his bid for re-election. The law enforcement organization highlighted his commitment to increased funding for public safety initiatives, including vital funding increases for the Community Oriented Policing Program (COPS) and legislation to fight gang violence in our communities.
UTICA, NY – Continuing to build on his overwhelming support from local working families, Congressman Mike Arcuri was endorsed today by the Empire State Regional Council of Carpenters in his bid for re-election based on his track record of middle-class tax relief and support for bipartisan energy solutions.
UTICA, NY – The Northeast Police Conference today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election citing his sustained support for local law enforcement, including vital funding increases for the Community Oriented Policing Program (COPS) and legislation to fight gang violence in our communities.
Utica, NY –Today, here in Utica, members of Citizen Action of New York, Central NY Citizens in Action, Inc., and Health Care for America Now (HCAN) assembled at the North Utica Senior Center where Congressman Michael Arcuri signed the Health Care for America Now statement declaring that he is on the side of quality, affordable health care for all and opposed to leaving Americans on their own with unregulated health insurance. Arcuri also committed himself to help raise comprehensive health care reform to the top of the Congressional agenda in 2009. Seniors were also on hand to thank Arcuri for his commitment
UTICA, NY – Highlighting his commitment to protect animal welfare, the Humane Society Legislative Fund today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
UTICA, NY – The Alliance for Retired American, with more than 587,179 members in New York State, today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election. The Alliance pointed to Arcuri's commitment to protecting Social Security and his work to expand local Social Security services for area seniors.
UTICA, NY – In a national announcement emphasizing his work towards comprehensive energy policy to help local families and protect Upstate New York's precious natural resources, the Sierra Club today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
UTICA, NY – Highlighting his track record of fighting for increased services for our nation's veterans, the bipartisan veterans' advocacy publication Veterans' Vision today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
Norwich, NY -- Today, Congressman Mike Arcuri affirmed his commitment to oppose the New York Regional Interconnect (NYRI) power line. Arcuri became the first elected official or candidate in 2008 to sign the STOP NYRI pledge to oppose development of the power line.
UTICA, NY – The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election, pointing to his repeated votes for middle-class tax relief and support for critical investments in education, health care reform, and his work with local law enforcement.
UTICA, NY – Citing his commitment to arts education and community development programs, the Americans for the Arts Action Fund PAC gave U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) an "A" in its 110th Congress Congressional Arts Report Card announced this month.
Utica, NY - Today, the campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri called on Republican Richard Hanna to return the campaign contributions of pro-Social Security privatization organizations.
Utica, NY - Today, the campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri called on Republican Richard Hanna to reverse his views on Social Security and not endanger the program relied upon by millions of New York seniors.
Utica, NY - Today, the campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri again called on Richard Hanna to come clean about his positions on critical issues important to voters in the 24th congressional district. Even Hanna's campaign website doesn't provide information about his views on vital policy positions.
Utica, NY - Today, the campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri again called on Richard Hanna to come clean about his positions on critical issues important to voters in the 24th congressional district. Even Hanna's campaign website doesn't provide information about his views on vital policy positions.
Utica, NY - Today the campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri called on Richard Hanna to come clean about his positions on critical issues important to voters in the 24th congressional district. Even Hanna's campaign website doesn't provide information about his views on vital policy positions.
UTICA, NY – Continuing to build his strong support from working men and women in Upstate New York, Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-Utica) announced today that a number of labor organizations have endorsed his bid for re-election based on his commitment to middle-class tax relief and support for bipartisan solutions to bring down energy costs.
UTICA, NY – With first-hand knowledge the challenges of our health care system, the American Nurses Association PAC, today endorsed Congressman Mike Arcuri's (D-Utica) bid for re-election, citing his commitment to health care reform and to providing quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
UTICA, NY – Highlighting his support for critical legislation to help middle class families access higher education and commitment to providing the best education for local children, the Board of Directors of New York State United Teachers today endorsed Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
Utica, NY - The campaign of Congressman Mike Arcuri today questioned Republican candidate Richard Hanna for his unflinching support of spending billions and billions more in Iraq, while local priorities go unmet.
Utica, NY -- Arcuri for Congress today announced that the campaign had raised over $1.3 million in contributions to support the Congressman's re-election.
UTICA, NY – Adding to his strong support from working men and women across the district, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) gained another labor endorsement today when the New York State AFL-CIO endorsed his bid for re-election citing his track record of middle-class tax relief and commitment to bring down energy costs.
UTICA, NY – The New York League of Conservation Voters today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election, highlighting his strong support for clean, alternative energy production to end American reliance on finite fossil fuels and bring prices down for local consumers.
UTICA, NY - After months of delays, Richard Hanna finally released his Personal Financial Disclosure report yesterday revealing over $3 million in oil stock holdings during the same period that local families saw gas prices rise to nearly $4 a gallon - lining Hanna's pockets and pushing area families and businesses to the breaking point.
UTICA, NY – Pointing to his voting record for middle-class tax relief and economic recovery, the New York State Public Employees Federation of the AFL-CIO and the Teamsters Local Union 182 today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
UTICA, NY – Citing his record of fighting for working families and the first increase in the federal minimum wage in over a decade, a number of labor organizations today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
UTICA, NY – Highlighting his proven commitment to education and the next generation, the National Education Association (NEA) today endorsed U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) in his bid for re-election.
UTICA, NY – Exceeding numbers needed and demonstrating broad political appeal, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) filed for re-election today with 4,033 election petition signatures on the Democratic line and 126 signatures on the Working Families line.
Yesterday, Rep. Arcuri voted for H.R. 6081, the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act, to give $2 million in permanent tax relief to military families.
Today, Rep. Arcuri led the charge to help develop alternative energy, supporting legislation to expand tax credits for renewable energies to individuals and business owners.
Yesterday, Rep. Arcuri voted for the bipartisan Farm Bill, which took major strides to improve assistance to dairy farmers and make significant investments in local alternative energy production.
Today, Rep. Arcuri and a bipartisan majority in Congress stood up to oppose continued supplemental funding for the war in Iraq, voting down the President’s most recent funding request.
Rep. Arcuri today joined fellow New York colleagues in adding his name to support the Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts (SERVE) Act, legislation that would provide a $1,000 annual tax credit to volunteer firefighters and emergency responders.
Today, Rep. Arcuri joined a bipartisan majority in Congress, passing a bill to benefit individuals seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and mental illness.
Today, Rep. Arcuri joined the House of Representatives in passing legislation to provide over $8 billion in clean renewable energy tax incentives to promote energy efficiency. The incentives in H.R. 5351 also reward wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower projects.
Rep. Arcuri today voted for legislation he had previously cosponsored to end shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), reducing demand for oil and bringing down its price.
Today, marking a historic day for college students and their families, the House passed legislation to provide more help than ever before for middle class families seeking higher education.
Today, Rep. Arcuri successfully amended H.R. 1401, the Rail and Public Transportation Security Act. His amendment requires the Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation to evaluate the risks associated with placing high voltage electric transmission lines along railroad routes, as NYRI has proposed to do in Upstate New York.
Today, Rep. Michael A. Arcuri joined fellow New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey and John Hall to introduce legislation to halt the New York Regional Interconnect project.
Today, Rep. Michael Arcuri joined a number of his colleagues in the Blue Dog Coalition to co-sponsor a resolution to improve oversight of the war in Iraq.
Today, Rep. Michael Arcuri voted for the CLEAN Energy Act, H.R. 6. The legislation repealed $14 billion in subsidies given to oil companies over a decade, and diverted these funds to an account to be used for research and development of renewable energy options.
Today, Rep. Michael Arcuri joined a bipartisan group of colleagues to support legislation that authorizes federal funding for critical stem cell research, H.R. 3.
Today, Rep. Arcuri supported an ethics package designed to restore public trust in government. Arcuri supported the plan, which also included language to require PAY-GO rules in federal budgeting. This provision ensures that federal spending does not exceed existing resources and was imposed to reduce the country’s growing debt.
