In the News
LoHud: Westchester County offers free home energy assessments with federal stimulus money
September 1, 2010
OSSINING — Looking for ways to save on your home-energy bill?
Mid-Hudson News: Hall urges USPS to keep Bellvale Post Office open
August 31, 2010
BELLVALE – Congressman John Hall has asked the Postmaster General to reconsider his decision to close the Bellvale Post Office. The local post office has lost its lease and while several local businesses are willing to host the facility, the Postal Service is considering whether to consider a new location or not.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Solar business leaders discuss jobs, competition
August 25, 2010
NEW WINDSOR — There’s plenty the federal government needs to do to help the emerging American solar industry, a group of manufacturers and installers told U.S. Rep. John Hall, D-Dover, today.
LoHud: New protections enacted for credit cardholders
August 24, 2010
WHITE PLAINS — New protections for credit cardholders have gone into effect that prevent companies from charging excessive penalty fees and enable customers to adjust unfair interest rates.
Mid-Hudson News: Army unit receives medals after two decades
August 16, 2010
STEWART AIRPORT – In front of family and friends, members of the Army’s 336th Medical Detachment finally received their Air Medals 20 years after they originally earned them.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Hall to give medals to flight crew members
August 14, 2010
NEW WINDSOR: Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, will award the Air Medal to former flight crew members of the 336th Medical Detachment, an Army Reserve Helicopter Ambulance unit, today at Stewart International Airport.
LoHud: Hall taking Hayworth to court over Independence line
August 13, 2010
Dr. Nan Hayworth shouldn't have the Independence Party line in November, says Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, who is taking the matter to court.
Times Herald-Record: Hall's camp says 14 swear Hayworth petitions improper
August 13, 2010
The race for Rep. John Hall's seat heated up Thursday when Hall's campaign claimed that Republican challenger Nan Hayworth filed an election petition that was "permeated with fraud" and vowed to question her campaign manager and "at least 10" of her petition notaries in court.
Times Herald-Record: New federal law averts some layoffs, tax increases
August 11, 2010
Less than a month before schools reopen, a $26 billion bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday will send millions of dollars to Hudson Valley and Catskills school districts to rehire or replace employees laid off in the spring because of state aid cuts.
Mid-Hudson News: VA to convert to paperless claims processing
August 10, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Veterans Administration has announced it would convert to a paperless claims processing system.
LoHud: Congressman works at family-owned Peekskill gear manufacturer
August 6, 2010
PEEKSKILL — Rep. John Hall found out firsthand about how to make aerospace parts as he carefully smoothed out the sharp grooves of a small, metal gear — used for a bomb rack—with a vertical milling machine.
LoHud: Congressman works at family-owned Peekskill gear manufacturer
August 6, 2010
PEEKSKILL — Rep. John Hall found out firsthand about how to make aerospace parts as he carefully smoothed out the sharp grooves of a small, metal gear — used for a bomb rack—with a vertical milling machine.
Mid-Hudson News: Hall defends Castle Point VA funding
July 30, 2010
WASHINGTON – Funding for renovations for a facility at the Castle Point VA Hospital near Beacon is safe. An amendment to a Veterans Affairs appropriations bill would have removed that. But, Congressman John Hall, in whose district Castle Point lies and who is chairman of a House veterans’ subcommittee, justified the funding on the House floor on Wednesday.
New York Daily News: Dems Fire Back at 9/11 'Coward' Charge
July 29, 2010
If anyone is showing cowardice over tomorrow’s vote to pass the 9/11 health bill, it’s the Republican Party, said Democrats stung by allegations they are using a gimmick to bring the bill up that’s bound to fail.
Mid-Hudson News: HFFM school funding moves ahead in Congress
July 29, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Highland Falls/Fort Montgomery School District is one step closer to receiving $1.8 million in federal funding for education assistance programs.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Hall event explains financial oversight
July 27, 2010
For eight years, Doug DeMasi Sr. has been embroiled in the fight of his life — to keep the bank from owning his house in Beekman.
Times Herald-Record: Hall campaign makes deli stop
July 27, 2010
NEW WINDSOR — You might not expect to find anything connected to reckless Wall Street investments and global financial meltdowns amid the loaves of panella bread and aromas of pepperoni and provolone at Mama Theresa's Italian Specialties deli.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Feds loosen policy for vets with stress disorder
July 13, 2010
A new rule goes into effect today that makes it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to file for federal benefits.
Times Herald-Record: VA praises new rules for PTSD benefits
July 13, 2010
No one could say why it had taken so long, but officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs praised a new regulation that will make it easier for vets to claim and receive post-traumatic stress disorder disability benefits.
Times Herald-Record: Veterans welcome new regulations governing PTSD
July 12, 2010
KINGSTON — New government regulations that will make it easier for veterans to receive disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder are scheduled to go into effect Monday.
LoHud: Westchester County offers free home energy assessments with federal stimulus money
September 1, 2010
OSSINING — Looking for ways to save on your home-energy bill?
Mid-Hudson News: Hall urges USPS to keep Bellvale Post Office open
August 31, 2010
BELLVALE – Congressman John Hall has asked the Postmaster General to reconsider his decision to close the Bellvale Post Office. The local post office has lost its lease and while several local businesses are willing to host the facility, the Postal Service is considering whether to consider a new location or not.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Solar business leaders discuss jobs, competition
August 25, 2010
NEW WINDSOR — There’s plenty the federal government needs to do to help the emerging American solar industry, a group of manufacturers and installers told U.S. Rep. John Hall, D-Dover, today.
LoHud: New protections enacted for credit cardholders
August 24, 2010
WHITE PLAINS — New protections for credit cardholders have gone into effect that prevent companies from charging excessive penalty fees and enable customers to adjust unfair interest rates.
Mid-Hudson News: Army unit receives medals after two decades
August 16, 2010
STEWART AIRPORT – In front of family and friends, members of the Army’s 336th Medical Detachment finally received their Air Medals 20 years after they originally earned them.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Hall to give medals to flight crew members
August 14, 2010
NEW WINDSOR: Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, will award the Air Medal to former flight crew members of the 336th Medical Detachment, an Army Reserve Helicopter Ambulance unit, today at Stewart International Airport.
LoHud: Hall taking Hayworth to court over Independence line
August 13, 2010
Dr. Nan Hayworth shouldn't have the Independence Party line in November, says Rep. John Hall, D-Dover Plains, who is taking the matter to court.
Times Herald-Record: Hall's camp says 14 swear Hayworth petitions improper
August 13, 2010
The race for Rep. John Hall's seat heated up Thursday when Hall's campaign claimed that Republican challenger Nan Hayworth filed an election petition that was "permeated with fraud" and vowed to question her campaign manager and "at least 10" of her petition notaries in court.
Times Herald-Record: New federal law averts some layoffs, tax increases
August 11, 2010
Less than a month before schools reopen, a $26 billion bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday will send millions of dollars to Hudson Valley and Catskills school districts to rehire or replace employees laid off in the spring because of state aid cuts.
Mid-Hudson News: VA to convert to paperless claims processing
August 10, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Veterans Administration has announced it would convert to a paperless claims processing system.
LoHud: Congressman works at family-owned Peekskill gear manufacturer
August 6, 2010
PEEKSKILL — Rep. John Hall found out firsthand about how to make aerospace parts as he carefully smoothed out the sharp grooves of a small, metal gear — used for a bomb rack—with a vertical milling machine.
LoHud: Congressman works at family-owned Peekskill gear manufacturer
August 6, 2010
PEEKSKILL — Rep. John Hall found out firsthand about how to make aerospace parts as he carefully smoothed out the sharp grooves of a small, metal gear — used for a bomb rack—with a vertical milling machine.
Mid-Hudson News: Hall defends Castle Point VA funding
July 30, 2010
WASHINGTON – Funding for renovations for a facility at the Castle Point VA Hospital near Beacon is safe. An amendment to a Veterans Affairs appropriations bill would have removed that. But, Congressman John Hall, in whose district Castle Point lies and who is chairman of a House veterans’ subcommittee, justified the funding on the House floor on Wednesday.
New York Daily News: Dems Fire Back at 9/11 'Coward' Charge
July 29, 2010
If anyone is showing cowardice over tomorrow’s vote to pass the 9/11 health bill, it’s the Republican Party, said Democrats stung by allegations they are using a gimmick to bring the bill up that’s bound to fail.
Mid-Hudson News: HFFM school funding moves ahead in Congress
July 29, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Highland Falls/Fort Montgomery School District is one step closer to receiving $1.8 million in federal funding for education assistance programs.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Hall event explains financial oversight
July 27, 2010
For eight years, Doug DeMasi Sr. has been embroiled in the fight of his life — to keep the bank from owning his house in Beekman.
Times Herald-Record: Hall campaign makes deli stop
July 27, 2010
NEW WINDSOR — You might not expect to find anything connected to reckless Wall Street investments and global financial meltdowns amid the loaves of panella bread and aromas of pepperoni and provolone at Mama Theresa's Italian Specialties deli.
Poughkeepsie Journal: Feds loosen policy for vets with stress disorder
July 13, 2010
A new rule goes into effect today that makes it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to file for federal benefits.
Times Herald-Record: VA praises new rules for PTSD benefits
July 13, 2010
No one could say why it had taken so long, but officials with the Department of Veterans Affairs praised a new regulation that will make it easier for vets to claim and receive post-traumatic stress disorder disability benefits.
Times Herald-Record: Veterans welcome new regulations governing PTSD
July 12, 2010
KINGSTON — New government regulations that will make it easier for veterans to receive disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder are scheduled to go into effect Monday.
