Posts from the Campaign Trail
Jen Metzger for NY Senate9 hours ago
https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2019/01/20/ernest-klepeis-takes-metzgers-seat-on-rosendale-town-board
Jen Metzger for NY Senate1 day ago
Here is just one example: the UlsterCorps Farm to Food Pantry Collaborative has provided hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh produce to those in need, playing an important role in addressing hunger in Ulster County. This program is driven by Family of Woodstock Inc, RVGA Rondout Valley Growers Association, and the Bruderhof Communities, with Ulster Corps fielding 75 volunteers.
Thank you, local workers, volunteers, and farmers!
Jen Metzger for NY Senate shared Senator Jen Metzger's post.2 days ago
- For furloughed federal workers or federal employees who are working but not receiving a paycheck – you may be eligible to receive public assistance benefits for basic needs such as rent, groceries and utilities.
To learn more about these programs, please visit: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/
You can also go to your local department of social services: http://otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies/dss.asp or find the New York City Job Center nearest you: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/locations/job-locations.page
- To find out if you qualify or to apply for unemployment insurance benefits through the NYS Department of Labor, call: 1-888-209-8124.
Online applications are available through the Department of Labor’s website: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/how_to_file_claim.shtm
- To find temporary or part-time job opportunities, visit the Department of Labor Career Centers in your area. Call: 1-888-469-7365 or visit the DOL’s website at: www.labor.ny.gov to learn more.
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If you are a federal employee who banks with Orange Bank & Trust Company, please be aware of the initiatives that have been put in place to provide relief for those experiencing hardship from the government shutdown.
- Orange Bank & Trust will defer both mortgage and loan payments for up to 6 months or until the end of the government shutdown.
- Credit reporting requirements have been suspended during the government shutdown.
- Deposit account charges have been waived as well as late fees or early withdraw penalties.
For more information visit: orangebanktrust.com or call your local branch.
Jen Metzger for NY Senate shared Senator Jen Metzger's post.3 days ago
As I said in my remarks last night, the Hope Not Handcuffs - Hudson Valley program is rooted in compassion, partnership, respect, and community. Those are the necessary ingredients for success.
Jen Metzger for NY Senate3 days ago
Last year, the Governor's budget proposal included $7 million to fund early voting -- when early voting had no chance of reaching the floor of the Republican-controlled Senate.
This year, the Governor's budget proposal, presented the day after we passed the early voting law, includes no funding for early voting. In my view, this is a serious mistake.
Good government is about both vision and execution. If we pass the burden of funding early voting down to the counties, we will be adding to already stressed budgets, especially in rural upstate counties, and the implementation of early voting will suffer.
I urge the governor to amend his budget proposal to include funding for early voting. If we want to improve participation in our democracy, we have to get this right!
