Thank you Cassandra for the letter of support in the OC Post!

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#WOMEN4SCHMITT COALITION HOSTS 2020 RALLY IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT

Women for Schmitt, a coalition of women in the community supporting the re-election of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, held a rally this evening in Chester at a well-known woman owned business, Bagel Girls Cafe.

The coalition and other guests attended the event to show their unwavering support for the re-election of Assemblyman Schmitt, the best advocate for women and all residents of the 99th Assembly District.

During his first term in office, Assemblyman Colin Schmitt has been a strong advocate for women in our state and will continue fighting for justice and equality for all women. Assemblyman Schmitt helped pass the equal rights for women constitutional amendment (A.271); Equal Pay for Equal Work: Assemblyman Schmitt helped pass equal pay legislation (A.08971); Domestic Violence Protection: Assemblyman Schmitt has supported, co-sponsored, and helped pass legislation to protect and ensure justice for women who are victims of domestic violence, including: A.3974, A.219A, A.09134, A.409, A.583 and A.7400; Women’s Healthcare Coverage: Assemblyman Schmitt helped enact “Shannon’s Law” so women have more accessible healthcare coverage (A.5502); Maternal Health: Assemblyman Schmitt cosponsors legislation requiring the Department of Health to establish a maternal depression awareness campaign (A.338). These highlighted bills are just some of the dozens of sponsored, co-sponsored and supported bills by Assemblyman Schmitt that have a direct positive impact on women and girls of New York State.

The women represented a diverse cross section of the region ranging in age, personal and professional background. The many attendees included local business owners, students, veterans, homemakers, retired professionals, elected leaders and more. Others not able to personally attend are dedicated members of the coalition. These women not only stood with Assemblyman Colin Schmitt today, but pledged to do all in their power to ensure he is re-elected on November 3rd.

Assembly District First Lady Nikki Schmitt stated, “Colin is a great advocate for everyone in the 99th Assembly District. I see first hand the work that he puts into this job and there is no one better suited for it. We love this community and getting to know so many people and so many small businesses has been so awesome. Small businesses are the backbone of our community and Colin’s advocacy for such is evidenced by his endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Today we are at Bagel Girls Cafe, an awesome cafe in Chester and also woman owned! Thank-you for having us! Colin is a strong advocate for women, I am not going to name every piece of legislation he helped pass but a few quick highlights are equal pay legislation, domestic violence protection legislation & Maternal health legislation. I am so humbled by the continued support from everyone here today, thank-you for believing in us! And Colin, I am so proud of you for fighting the good fight and standing unwaveringly in your convictions in order to best serve our community!”

Jill DiSalvo stated, “I am so proud of my son everyday as he serves the 99th Assembly District with integrity, honor and commitment. For as long as I can remember, Colin has been dedicated to helping others whether it is in the Army National Guard or as our Assemblyman. He is continuously looking for ways to improve our communities and give back. Women and families in his district know how committed he is and that is why we are all here today to support his re-election. I am honored to share my son with the community and look forward to a second term.”

Orange County Clerk Annie Rabbitt stated, “I am proud to support the re-election of our Assemblyman Colin Schmitt. Colin has shown dedication and commitment to serving the public and has been the strongest voice for women and the issues that matter to us all. During his first term in the Assembly, Colin has already shown that he is a powerful leader that can deliver real results . I wish him the very best during his campaign and fully support him!”

Orange County Legislator Kathy Stegenga stated, “I am so proud to support the re-election of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt with the Women for Schmitt coalition. This coalition and the turnout of individuals at the rally is so important because it speaks volumes to Colin’s record of standing up for women and families. Colin has ensured bills that are critical for economic empowerment of women in particular have passed. As a woman, a mother, a local business owner and County Legislator, I can promise you that there is no better representative for us than Colin Schmitt.”

Orange County Republican Chairwoman Courtney Greene stated, “As a woman, I am proud to support the re-election of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt to continue representing the 99th Assembly District. Assemblyman Schmitt is a dedicated leader for our community who has a proven track record of standing up for all, especially women. His legislative record speaks for itself. Dozens of bills passed that empower women and girls across our state, that make it safer for all. Colin has made sure that all women in our community and state have equal opportunity to succeed and achieve. He is a leader on the issues that matter most for our communities and families.”

Former Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun stated, “It is a true honor to be here tonight to support our Assemblyman Colin Schmitt. I served in Albany and know how important it is to have Colin’s voice representing us. Standing up for the local issues that matter. In just his first term Colin has an outstanding voting record. Supporting and passing countless bills that have a direct positive impact on women across our district and across our state including bills that increase economic and personal opportunity and expand access to healthcare. I stand with Colin and fully support his re-election.”

Michele Young, Owner of Bagel Girls stated, “It is an honor to host the Women for Schmitt 2020 rally at our store. Assemblyman Schmitt has been a great supporter to our business during his term – honoring our store as small business of the month last year and providing guidance during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. I know that Colin Schmitt is the best choice to represent women, families and especially small businesses in the State Assembly and that’s why we are proud to host this rally in support of his re-election.”

Beverly Cannelli, resident of New Windsor, stated, “I am proud to stand here today as a member of the Women for Schmitt Coalition to support the re-election of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt. Colin Schmitt saved my life. He was there for me during one of the hardest and darkest times of my life and did not give up on me when I called on him for help. I was overwhelmed with bills from my breast cancer treatment and Assemblyman Schmitt did everything in his power to take care of me. I will be forever thankful for his efforts and proudly support his re-election campaign so he can continue to help others.”

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt stated, “I am honored by the outpouring of support I have received during my re-election campaign, in particular from the Women for Schmitt coalition. During my first term in the Assembly, I am proud of my advocacy for women in New York and have fought for justice and equality for all women. I have supported and helped pass legislation that empowers women including bills that increased economic opportunities, expanded healthcare access, and enshrined equal rights and protections. I appreciate all the support and will continue to fight for all women and families in the 99th Assembly District.”

To view the rally live, please click here.

Colin Schmitt is committed to public service. Colin is a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and Assemblyman for the 99th NYS Assembly District which includes the Town of Stony Point in Rockland County and The Towns of Wawayanda, Goshen, Hamptonburgh, Chester, Blooming Grove, New Windsor, Cornwall, Highlands and Woodbury in Orange County. Colin lives in the Town of New Windsor with his wife Nikki and their beloved adopted Catahoula puppy Quincy!

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ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT PRESENTS HORIZON FAMILY MEDICAL GROUP WITH ASSEMBLY PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORTS

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM- New Windsor) today presented Horizon Family Medical Group with a proclamation for their generosity and efforts in partnering to provide free COVID-19 antibody testing to first responders, teachers and essential workers in the 99th Assembly District.

The antibody testing program partnership between Assemblyman Schmitt, New Windsor Councilman Andrew Regenbaum, and Horizon Family Medical Group provided hundreds of free antibody tests to first responders, teachers, and essential workers during the month of August into September. Providing these tests has assisted many in their ability to return to work, continue working, and gain a better knowledge of their immunity.

Assemblyman Schmitt thanks all who were involved in this effort, particularly CEO James Olver, Dr. Arthur Klein, Eileen Bromm, and Shannon Wood, and highlights the importance of using safe protocols and following guidelines for safety during this time.

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt stated, “Horizon Family Medical Group has gone above and beyond to assist our district during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To thank them for their partnership to provide free COVID-19 antibody testing to first responders, teachers and essential personnel of our district I was proud to present a formal NYS Assembly Proclamation. This pandemic has impacted all of us, and I will continue to do all that I can do to ensure our district has the resources that it needs to overcome this disease. I thank New Windsor Councilman Andrew Regenbaum, Mr. Olver, Dr. Klein and all who worked with us to make this critical public health project a success.”

New Windsor Councilman Andrew Regenbaum stated, “COVID-19 has greatly impacted all of us. I was happy to partner with Assemblyman Schmitt who has been an incredible partner here in the district and county wide in terms of helping with the crisis. We reached out to the Assemblyman early on with Horizon Family Medical Group and he was right there to help us and our team, Dr. Klein and CEO Olver, and it’s been a privilege to get to work with all of these fine people and I am humbled to be a part of this”.

Dr. Arthur Klein stated, “It’s been a rough time for this county and this country and we at Horizon are doing our best to fight this thing and we haven’t missed a day. We’ve been here every day trying to do our best for all of our patients, and we’re continuing to fight hard.”

Colin Schmitt is committed to public service. Colin is a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and Assemblyman for the 99th NYS Assembly District which includes the Town of Stony Point in Rockland County and The Towns of Wawayanda, Goshen, Hamptonburgh, Chester, Blooming Grove, New Windsor, Cornwall, Highlands and Woodbury in Orange County. Colin lives in the Town of New Windsor with his wife Nikki and their beloved adopted Catahoula Quincy!

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Recognizing Horizon Family Medical Group for our partnership to combat COVID-19.

Tonight!

ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT ENDORSED BY PORT AUTHORITY PBA

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM- New Windsor) has been unanimously endorsed for reelection by the Port Authority PBA.

The PAPBA represents over 3,700 active and retired members of the 24th largest police force in the United States.

The PAPBA formal letter of endorsement stated, “We are extremely proud to inform you that the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, Inc. has endorsed your candidacy for re-election to New York’s 99th Assembly District.”

“Your commitment to public service is well demonstrated both as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and an Assemblyman. You are committed to fighting the heroin epidemic by prevention and law enforcement. You have been a staunch supporter of first responders and an outspoken voice on our behalf, regardless of the opposition. We wish you the greatest success in your campaign, as we know you have so much more to contribute to our state.”

Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt stated, “Keeping our communities safe and secure has been and will continue to be a top priority for me. I am grateful to the PAPBA for their faith and trust in me and urge everyone to go vote on November 3rd or through one of the early voting opportunities available.”

As a member of the New York Conference of Italian-American Legislators and Knights of Columbus I wish you a Happy Columbus Day!

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County Legislator, small business owner and Chamber President Kathy Stegenga supports our Assemblyman Colin Schmitt.

Kathy serves Blooming Grove, Hamptonburgh, and New Windsor in the County Legislature and has worked with Colin on a daily basis through her roles in the County and small business community.

Join us tomorrow!

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Our super awesome Assembly District First Lady Nikki out today on the campaign trail! Vote Schmitt on November 3rd to keep Nikki our First Lady!!!

A great day for the South Blooming Grove fire department car show!

Catching up with friends and fueling up at the AOH full Irish breakfast!

Big signs are popping up around the district!! Vote Schmitt November 3rd!

Dropped by the Twin View Stables Fall Festival in Hamptonburgh this afternoon!

Saying hello to voters in Cornwall! Vote Schmitt November 3rd.

Congratulations to Christine on the grand opening of Motivate Physical Therapy on Main Street in Cornwall. Pleased to be on hand to present an Assembly Certificate of Merit and be part of the ribbon cutting.

Started the morning chatting with voters in Woodbury!

Stony Point Supervisor Monaghan: Re-elect Colin Schmitt to state Assembly seat https://www.recordonline.com/story/opinion/2020/10/08/re-elect-colin-schmitt-state-assembly-seat/3592713001/

https://www.recordonline.com/story/opinion/2020/10/08/re-elect-colin-schmitt-state-assembly-seat/3592713001/

Good morning! Rise and shine! Team Schmitt is full steam ahead!!!!

This morning I was in Stony Point with Supervisor Jim Monaghan, Highway Superintendent Brissing and Chief Moore at Central Highway and Washburns Lane meeting with concerned residents at the dangerous intersection that has been the site of many accidents. I will work with Supervisor Monaghan to secure a fix to this dangerous section of road.

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Thank you to Legislator, small business owner and Chamber President Stegenga for this Letter to the Editor https://midhudsonnews.com/2020/10/07/letter-to-the-editor-chamber-president-endorses-schmitt/