Representative Josh Riley spent the day traveling across the Southern Tier, promoting federal legislation aimed at boosting rural infrastructure, according to WBNG. At a local Democratic meeting in Broome County, he discussed his plan to unlock $275 million annually to repair roads and bridges critical to agriculture.
Riley also voiced opposition to a proposed New York State bill that he says could ban large dairy farms. He criticized downstate lawmakers for overlooking upstate agricultural communities, defending local farmers as top environmental stewards.
The congressman emphasized his connection to the area and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting rural voices in policy decisions.
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