Rep. Pat Ryan, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 18th district, used his social media account on April 7, 2026, to inform constituents about ongoing community initiatives and recent federal funding secured for local emergency services.
In a post made at 14:40 UTC, Ryan invited residents to attend local events designed to assist with various federal programs. He wrote, “Join my team at today’s CARES Van events for one-on-one assistance with Medicare, VA benefits, passports, & more! If you need help with a federal program, but can’t join a CARES Van event, please give my team a call at (845) 443-2930.”
Later that day at 17:37 UTC, Ryan announced new funding for regional first responders. In the post he stated, “I fought tooth & nail to secure $500,000 in funding for the Tivoli Fire Department to ensure that they remain fully equipped to keep Hudson Valley families safe. Huge thank you to Chief Hildebrand for showing me the latest updates at the firehouse yesterday!”
A subsequent tweet at 20:19 UTC included mentions of several congressional colleagues but did not contain further information or statements.
Pat Ryan has represented New York’s 18th district in Congress since replacing Antonio Delgado in 2022. Before his current role in Congress, he served in the New York House of Representatives. Born in Kingston in 1982 and now residing in Gardiner, Ryan is an alumnus of the United States Military Academy where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2004.
