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➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-18T16:16:36+0000
News12 Video: Assemblyman Schmitt: re-open our schools for 5 day a week in-person learning.
News12 Video: Assemblyman Schmitt: re-open our schools for 5 day a week in-person learning.
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 18, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-18T14:13:11+0000
Going live on WVOX at 9:20 with Denise Ward and Julie Killian discussing the Cuomo Criminal Cover-up. Listen live 1460 AM or WVOX.com.
Going live on WVOX at 9:20 with Denise Ward and Julie Killian discussing the Cuomo Criminal Cover-up. Listen live 1460 AM or WVOX.com.
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 18, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-18T00:01:19+0000
News 12 Video: Assemblyman Schmitt calls out Appointment of anti-police ex-con by Rep. Sean Maloney.
Maloney’s senior advisor —->
-> called Capitol Police “white supremacists”
-> supported violent summer looting as “appropriate protests”
-> compared our police to Nazis
And more
News 12 Video: Assemblyman Schmitt calls out Appointment of anti-police ex-con by Rep. Sean Maloney. Maloney’s…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-17T21:39:34+0000
MidHudsonNews: State Assemblyman blasts Maloney’s choice for Dem senior advisor
The senior advisor
-> called Capitol Police “white supremacists”
-> supported violent summer looting as “appropriate protests”
-> compared our police to Nazis
And more
https://midhudsonnews.com/2021/02/17/state-assemblyman-blasts-maloneys-choice-for-dem-senior-advisor/
MidHudsonNews: State Assemblyman blasts Maloney’s choice for Dem senior advisor The senior advisor -> called Capitol…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-17T15:19:43+0000
𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Washingtonville, NY — Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM-New Windsor) released the following statement regarding 5 day a week in-person education:
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found it safe to return to 5 day a week in-person education for our students. Based on the CDC experts’ findings I am calling for the immediate resumption of full 5 day a week in-person education for our New York students following the prescribed safety protocols. There is no reason to further delay this return — our students need to be back to normal now. The Departments of Health and Education must get to work to expedite this.”
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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𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝟱 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗜𝗡-𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡Washingtonville, NY —…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-17T12:42:17+0000
Wishing you a blessed Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent.
Wishing you a blessed Ash Wednesday and beginning of Lent.
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Wednesday, February 17, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-16T18:55:47+0000
STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN SCHMITT REGARDING SEAN MALONEY HIRING OF ANTI-POLICE EX-GANG MEMBER
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM-New Windsor) released the following statement following reports that the new senior advisor to Rep. Sean Maloney at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is an anti-police ex-gang member who called the Capitol police White Supremacists and believes looting is a necessary form of protest:
“Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney has demonstrated incredibly poor judgment in appointing Dyjuan Tatro to serve as his senior advisor for diversity and inclusion at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
“Beyond Mr. Tatro’s violent, gang-related past for which he served a lengthy prison sentence, his public statements labeling Capitol Police officers “white supremacists,” calling the rioting and looting that occurred last summer “a VITAL form of social PROTEST” and equated police reform with reviving Nazism, evidence a clear hostility toward the brave men and women in blue who serve and protect our communities.
“While Congressman Maloney was once considered a moderate, he has become increasingly radicalized, to the point where his views no longer represent the values shared by Hudson Valley residents. While Maloney and his team may argue that Mr. Tatro is “a national leader in the bipartisan movement to reform our criminal justice system,” his disgusting statements are clearly and vehemently opposed by the residents of New York’s 18th Congressional District, who include thousands of men and women who serve or have served in the NYPD.
“The fact of the matter is that nearly 500 NYPD officers were shot, stabbed, struck by motor vehicles, assaulted with rocks, and otherwise injured during last summer’s riots, as they sought to protect others.
“While I certainly support giving a second chance to those who work hard, invest in themselves, and change their lives for the better, these statements and the context in which they were made, call into question both Congressman Maloney’s decision-making and the team he has assembled to advise Democratic Members of Congress.”
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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STATEMENT FROM ASSEMBLYMAN SCHMITT REGARDING SEAN MALONEY HIRING OF ANTI-POLICE EX-GANG MEMBERAssemblyman Colin J….
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Tuesday, February 16, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-16T12:45:03+0000
Catch me live on WRCR 1700 on the morning show at 8:15!
Catch me live on WRCR 1700 on the morning show at 8:15!
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Tuesday, February 16, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-15T20:52:51+0000
🚨Cuomo Criminal Coverup🚨Complicit Senator James Skoufis now faces a formal Senate request to be stripped of his investigations committee chairmanship. There are consequences for squashing subpoenas for Cuomo and withholding the coverup confession. A sad day for our district.
🚨Cuomo Criminal Coverup🚨Complicit Senator James Skoufis now faces a formal Senate request to be stripped of his…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Monday, February 15, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-15T16:43:49+0000
Don’t forget to visit the Veterans Traveling Wall of Honor at Chester Library as reported by OC Post!
Don’t forget to visit the Veterans Traveling Wall of Honor at Chester Library as reported by OC Post!
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Monday, February 15, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-15T13:18:03+0000
Happy Presidents Day! Stay safe in the Hudson Valley with the icy weather we are experiencing!
Happy Presidents Day! Stay safe in the Hudson Valley with the icy weather we are experiencing!
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Monday, February 15, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-14T12:05:21+0000
Happy Valentine’s Day to our First Lady Mrs. Schmitt!
Happy Valentine’s Day to our First Lady Mrs. Schmitt!
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Sunday, February 14, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-13T23:24:40+0000
🚨Cuomo Criminal Coverup🚨Complicit James Skoufis in transcript responds “Okay. Thank you” immediately after Cuomo admin states they covered up the deaths of more than 10,000 NY seniors&apologized 2 him 4political probs it caused while Assembly Health Chair would have none of it.
🚨Cuomo Criminal Coverup🚨Complicit James Skoufis in transcript responds “Okay. Thank you” immediately after Cuomo admin…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Saturday, February 13, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-13T12:14:36+0000
Me and several Assembly members quoted in this report —> Cuomo’s alleged nursing home cover-up draws the ire of NY lawmakers https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cuomo-assembly-reactions-nursing-home-coronavirus-deaths.amp
Me and several Assembly members quoted in this report —> Cuomo's alleged nursing home cover-up draws the ire of NY…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Saturday, February 13, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-13T01:49:27+0000
Many legislative offices reading this evening…
Many legislative offices reading this evening…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Friday, February 12, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T21:15:20+0000
Today I had the pleasure of speaking at the “We Are Dwyer” Virtual Press Conference with Congressman Lee Zeldin and other bipartisan officials to support fully funding the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program. The program provides peer support at no cost to veterans in need of assistance combating PTSD and other service related issues
Today I had the pleasure of speaking at the “We Are Dwyer” Virtual Press Conference with Congressman Lee Zeldin and…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Friday, February 12, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T16:43:42+0000
Criminal cover up. James Skoufis is complicit. Thankfully another brave fellow lawmaker leaked an audio recording of the private Skoufis/Cuomo Admin meeting so we now know what really happened and have the truth of the Cuomo COVID-19 nursing home death cover-
Criminal cover up. James Skoufis is complicit. Thankfully another brave fellow lawmaker leaked an audio recording of the…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Friday, February 12, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T14:22:21+0000
Happy Lunar New Year – The Year of the Ox!
Once again this year I co-sponsored the legislative resolution celebrating Lunar New Year and the contributions of our Chinese American neighbors.
Happy Lunar New Year – The Year of the Ox! Once again this year I co-sponsored the legislative resolution celebrating Lunar New Year and the contributions of our Chinese American neighbors.
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Friday, February 12, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T02:55:53+0000
Full statement on tonight’s breaking news —->
Full statement on tonight’s breaking news —->
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T02:47:15+0000
ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT CALLS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXPAND CUOMO NURSING HOME DEATH COVER UP INVESTIGATION
Washingtonville, NY — (2/11/2021) Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM- New Windsor) has released the following statement regarding the late breaking bombshell New York Post report that the most senior aide to Governor Cuomo admitted to hiding nursing home death data to prevent federal investigators from finding out. The admission was captured on audio recording during a private meeting featuring three Democratic State Senators and Assembly members.
“The Attorney General must immediately commence a criminal investigation and charges must be brought against anyone, including those at the highest level of state government, found to be involved in this conspiracy.”
ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT CALLS ON ATTORNEY GENERAL TO EXPAND CUOMO NURSING HOME DEATH COVER UP INVESTIGATION…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-12T01:00:03+0000
As I called for previously it is now clear we need an independent federal criminal investigation including for obstruction of justice. NYPost Breaking: Cuomo aide admits they hid nursing home data so feds wouldn’t find out https://nypost.com/2021/02/11/cuomo-aide-admits-they-hid-nursing-home-data-from-feds/
As I called for previously it is now clear we need an independent federal criminal investigation including for…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-11T20:28:14+0000
ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT QUESTIONS NYC MAYOR BILL de BLASIO IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE BUDGET HEARING
Video Link: https://youtu.be/I63M5QX6bAI
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM- New Windsor) today questioned New York City Mayor Bill de Blaso in the Local Government Committee Budget Hearing. In this hearing Assemblyman Schmitt asked Mayor de Blasio about concerns many Hudson Valley residents who are city commuters have raised about safety in the City and also about a lack of morale within the NYPD due to failed city political leadership.
Schmitt, who serves as Ranking Member of the Assembly Local Governments committee, got as many questions in as possible despite the majority unceremoniously reducing time allotted for ranking members to ask questions during the budget hearing. The time reduction was used to protect de Blasio from facing additional tough questions and happened without notice.
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt stated, “Many of my constituents are commuters to New York City working across all industries including countless who are first responders serving as members of the FDNY and NYPD. I have heard countless stories from local commuters about safety and security concerns in New York City with an explosion of crime and violence this is occuring. Just today I received an email from a constituent describing how her husband has commuted for 38 years from Orange County to NYC and this is the first time he has feared for his life. I also hear from many about morale issues in the NYPD. These heroes know how to keep our city safe but political leaders have handcuffed them from doing their job. I asked Mayor de Blasio about these concerns that he has created and how he needs to fix them. I will keep standing up for my constituents, all law enforcement, our safety and values in Albany and at the highest levels.”
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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ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT QUESTIONS NYC MAYOR BILL de BLASIO IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE BUDGET HEARINGVideo Link:…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-11T17:56:43+0000
ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT URGES GOVERNOR NOT TO ACCEPT ‘KASHMIR AMERICAN DAY’ RESOLUTION
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R,C,I,LBT,SAM- New Windsor) has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo urging him to not accept the Assembly resolution declaring February 5th as ‘Kashmir American Day’. Assemblyman Schmitt has been contacted by concerned constituents who feel this resolution is a slight to their Indian heritage. Assemblyman Schmitt stands with the members of the Indian American community by leading the charge to ask that the Governor not recognize this resolution.
Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt stated, “On behalf of many constituents and New Yorkers, especially those of Indian American heritage, I am urging the Governor to not accept, adopt or approve in any fashion the recent Assembly resolution seeking to declare February 5th as ‘Kashmir American Day.’ It is in direct defiance of the culture and people of India, both ancestral and immigrants, to recognize Kashmir as separate. Many Indian Americans are proud to have come from Kashmir and Jammu, and it is an insult to their heritage and culture to set them apart from their Indian roots as this resolution seeks you to do.”
Full text of the letter:
Dear Governor Cuomo:
I am writing on the behalf of my constituents and many New Yorkers who are concerned about a recent Assembly resolution calling for you to declare February 5th ‘Kashmir American Day’ in New York State.
The move to recognize this day is offensive to New Yorkers, particularly our Indian American neighbors. Indian Americans have played a crucial role in the fabric of our nation and continue to make a positive impact each and every day. Over 700,000 Indian Americans live in the New York City census region alone. Our nation shares strong ties with our allies and friends in India and New York should take no action that does not fully recognize Kashmir as an integral and enduring part of India.
It is in direct defiance of the culture and people of India, both ancestral and immigrants, to recognize Kashmir as separate. Many Indian Americans are proud to have come from Kashmir and Jammu, and it is an insult to their heritage and culture to set them apart from their Indian roots as this resolution seeks you to do.
I urge you to not accept, adopt or approve this resolution in any manner, in solidarity with our proud Indian American New Yorkers and friends.
For further assistance please contact my district office at (845) 469-6929.
Sincerely,
Colin J. Schmitt
Member of Assembly
99th District
Letter attached.
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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ASSEMBLYMAN COLIN SCHMITT URGES GOVERNOR NOT TO ACCEPT ‘KASHMIR AMERICAN DAY’ RESOLUTION Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt…
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-11T12:18:00+0000
OC Post: Schmitt renews call for oversight hearings of vaccine distribution
OC Post: Schmitt renews call for oversight hearings of vaccine distribution
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Thursday, February 11, 2021
➔ News from Assemblyman Colin Schmitt: 2021-02-11T03:15:25+0000
79 years! What a blessing! https://www.cny.org/stories/washingtonville-parish-couple-is-archdioceses-longest-married,21957?fbclid=IwAR0ZCjGLrefCTEJUjO1qaPKM8rRmD70Y4-udC4fG17n8ayb6k3ypIzDBvGk
79 years! What a blessing! https://www.cny.org/stories/washingtonville-parish-couple-is-archdioceses-longest-married,21957?fbclid=IwAR0ZCjGLrefCTEJUjO1qaPKM8rRmD70Y4-udC4fG17n8ayb6k3ypIzDBvGk
Posted by Colin Schmitt on Wednesday, February 10, 2021