West Hudson Valley News

Rep. Pat Ryan, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 18th district since 2022, shared several updates on his recent activities and initiatives through social media posts. These posts highlight his engagements with military traditions, community discussions, and legislative efforts aimed at addressing local economic concerns.

On December 11, 2024, Rep. Ryan expressed his honor in attending the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball as a representative of the Army. He extended his congratulations to the Marine Corps for their "249 years of always faithful service to our nation." "Honored to have brought the Army representation to the @USMC’s Birthday Ball. A huge congratulations & thank you to the Marine Corps on 249 years of always faithful service to our nation!"

Later that day, he acknowledged a meeting facilitated by Port Jervis Mayor Dominic Cicalese with members of his team. The discussion focused on leveraging federal grants and funding to benefit the local community. Rep. Ryan emphasized his commitment to supporting Port Jervis families through these efforts: "A huge thank you to @PortJervisNY Mayor Dominic Cicalese for meeting with Natalie & Maria from my team to discuss how we can uplift the community with federal grants, funding, & services."

On December 12, 2024, Rep. Ryan highlighted an initiative aimed at reducing grocery costs for families during the holiday season. He mentioned introducing legislation called the Lower Grocery Prices Act designed to alleviate financial burdens associated with food expenses: "With the holiday season here, our families will be gathering together around the table for meals with loved ones... I helped introduce the Lower Grocery Prices Act so Hudson Valley families can enjoy the holidays more and worry less about the cost of food on their plates."