Delgado Dispatch: ❤️ for 🇺🇦

#DelgadoDispatch [Image] {NAME}, At the start of this Delgado Dispatch, I want to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you for supporting a cause much greater than what is happening in our own communities. My heart hurts for all of the families broken apart by the carnage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We cannot stand still and watch death and destruction proliferate in Europe, which is why a few days ago I had asked you to contribute so that we can purchase hot meals and clothing, meet medical needs, find shelter and housing, and more for Ukrainian refugees. Millions are displaced by Russia’s invasion, and we’ve seen more clear crimes against humanity than imaginable within this month alone. Right now, we need to send love, compassion, and an abundance of resources to Ukrainians whose homes have become caught in the crossfire. [If you have not already, please consider making a donation to directly support Ukrainian refugees in this crisis.]( Ukraine has been on the minds of my family and many folks around the district. Multiple times at visits with communities I’ve been asked, “what should we do to help?” Russia’s actions in Ukraine are clear violations of international law and Putin must be held accountable. The United States must use its leadership role on the world stage to move this conflict closer to negotiating peace in Europe. It’s on all of us to take a stand to denounce Russia’s actions and to provide aid to Ukrainians affected and displaced by this war. More conflict will only tear families further apart and displace loved ones across the globe. Please keep Ukraine in your hearts and minds during this troubling time for humanity. With love, Antonio [DONATE TO RELIEF EFFORTS](   IN THE NEWS [Binghamton Homepage]( [Delgado hosts manufacturing roundtable]( [Daily Freeman]( [U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado asks Biden to help lower energy costs]( [The Daily Star]( [Delgado: House bill includes funds for region]( [WKTV]( [Delgado talks pandemic recovery with small businesses in Cooperstown]( [HudsonValley360]( [Work underway to transform broadband picture]( [Times Herald-Record]( [Hudson Valley projects get $38M in grants from Congress]( [The Daily Star]( [In Your Opinion: Reelect Delgado to continue to build on what he’s done]( [HudsonValley360]( [Working hard to bring about positive change]( [HudsonValley360]( [Re-elect Rep. Delgado]( [The Daily Star]( [In Your Opinion: Gateway Act to boost community colleges needed](   AROUND THE DISTRICT [Thinking about all of the energy and excitement at Binghamton and Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day events I was able to attend this Irish-American Heritage Month. To all celebrating, I wish you a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day.]( [Income disparities for women in 2022 are shameful. The Paycheck Fairness Act must be made the law of the land— time is money, and women deserve equal pay for equal work. #EqualPayDay]( [Great to see the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Expansion Project that I submitted for omnibus funding green lit to move forward. Outdoor recreation opportunities like these transform communities for the better, & help deliver much-needed economic impact locally.]( [Congress has reauthorized the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct, ensuring survivors of domestic abuse & sexual assault have the protections they deserve. It also now includes resources for rural & underrepresented communities, & college campus prevention programs.]( [Good to see #NY19 communities discussing the use of the local funds secured through my Direct Support for Communities Act. My bill’s inclusion in the American Rescue Plan ensured that every town & county got direct relief to recover from COVID's impact.](   [DONATE]( Paid for by Antonio Delgado for Congress Delgado for Congress P.O. Box 802 Rhinebeck NY 12572 United States If you would like to receive fewer email updates from Antonio Delgado for Congress, please [click here.]( To unsubscribe from all campaign updates, please [click here.]( Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Antonio Delgado for Congress, please [click here](.