News & Updates

While Hudson Valley Families Struggle, Millionaire Pat Ryan has Gotten Richer in Congress

Ryan’s disclosures show his estimated wealth rising by roughly $700,000 while maintaining a residence in Washington

Four Years of Nothing: Auringer Slams Millionaire Pat Ryan for Going from "Centrist" to "DSA Wannabe" on Election Anniversary

Four Years After Special Election, Ryan Still Hasn't Passed a Single Bill Into Law

Even More Questions Arise About Ryan's Stock Trading: Did His Wife Buy Stocks While He Was in Congress?

Ryan voted against bipartisan legislation restricting stock purchases by members of Congress and their spouses; Auringer calls for a complete ban.

Pat Ryan's Campaign Lies: His Campaign Said He Has Not Traded Any Stocks Since Becoming a Member of Congress.

His Own Financial Disclosure Says Otherwise. Ryan's own Periodic Transaction Report identifies a July 31, 2024 sale of OnSolve LLC shares while serving in Congress — filed over a year late. Did Pat Ryan pay the STOCK Act fine for his undisclosed OnSolve stock sale?

Auringer Calls on Pat Ryan to Stop Lying About His Record on Stock Trading

Ryan campaign claimed he "has not traded any stocks since becoming a member of Congress" but Ryan's own House disclosure reports an OnSolve stock sale which violated the STOCK Act.

Auringer: Ryan's Got "Zero Trust" in Elon Musk, So Why Does He Have a Quarter-Million Bucks Riding on Him?

Pat Ryan's newly filed 2025 financial disclosure shows he personally owns between $100,001 and $250,000 of Tesla stock — Elon Musk's company.

Auringer: Eight Simple Questions Pat Ryan Should Answer When His Financial Disclosure Is Filed

Ryan's disclosure due Thursday after maximum 90-day extension; questions remain about residency, family financial interests and AI investments.

Statement from Jackie Auringer on the Hudson Valley Affordability Crisis

Nearly 400,000 Hudson Valley households — 42.8% of the region — are struggling to afford basic necessities. This crisis did not happen by accident.

Auringer Officially Invites Mid-Hudson Valley DSA to Host Congressional Debate

Republican candidate asks organization to host public forum with DSA supporter Congressman Pat Ryan

Auringer Proposes TAFEE Financial-Literacy Plan to Help Nearly 34,000 Hudson Valley Children Claim and Grow New Investment Accounts

New York receives a "D" for financial-literacy instruction as young people enter adulthood unprepared to manage credit, debt and investments

Auringer Agrees to Multiple Debates, Invites Mid-Hudson Valley DSA to Host Another

Let's have an honest conversation about what the Democratic Socialist movement is actually selling

Auringer Calls on Pat Ryan to Return $700,000+ in AIPAC Contributions

Pat Ryan broke his promise to unequivocally support Israel, he should give back the money

Auringer: Shut Down AI Systems That Teach Users to Create Weapons of Mass Destruction

Blasts Pat Ryan's financial ties to AI companies and failure to take the growing threat seriously

Auringer: Pat Ryan Profits From Identity Verification Abroad but Opposes Voter ID at Home

Ryan says voter ID will disenfranchise millions of voters, so why is his company selling identity-verification services around the world?

Ryan rejects insider trading bill over ‘voter suppression’ component

U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan defended his opposition to the Stop Insider Trading Act, calling it a ‘Trojan horse’ for voter suppression legislation — a charge GOP candidate Jackie Auringer disputes.

Auringer Calls on Pat Ryan to Support Stop Insider Trading Act

Bill would stop Ryan and his family from buying more stock in publicly traded AI companies while he votes on laws affecting the industry

Ryan Caves to DSA - Flip-Flops on Israel, What's Next?

Ryan went from categorical support for Israel to running away from it the moment the DSA turned up the heat.

Crowd turns out for RCAL's Disability Awareness Parade in Kingston

Dozens participated in the Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL) Disability Awareness Parade on Saturday in Kingston, N.Y.

Pat Ryan pledges to refund AIPAC money — could cost him $790K

Congressman Pat Ryan pledged to return contributions from AIPAC, a move that could cost him nearly $792,000 in campaign funds.

GIVE IT BACK, PAT: Auringer Calls on Ryan to Return Every Dollar He Took Through AIPAC

Congressional candidate Jackie Auringer today called on Congressman Pat Ryan to immediately return the nearly $792,000 he pocketed through AIPAC - every dime of it - after Ryan publicly renounced the organization this week in a transparent bid to appease the radical DSA wing that now runs his party.

After vote to block aid to Israel, Ryan says he doesn't want AIPAC backing

U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan said his vote to block $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel will likely cost him AIPAC support — and he says he does not want it.

Auringer: Pat Ryan Changed His Vote. Now He Is Changing the Story to Court the Radicals in the DSA.

Jackie Auringer today accused Congressman Pat Ryan of saying whatever is politically convenient, then rewriting his record when his own words become a problem all while positioning himself for his next campaign.

Statement from Jackie Auringer on Proposed Ulster County Tax Increase

Last night, the Ulster County Legislature voted to advance authorization for what could become New York's first county income tax surcharge without the critical data needed to understand its impact on taxpayers, employers, investment, or the local economy.

Statement from Jackie Auringer Calling on Pat Ryan to State Position on Ulster County Income Tax

Pat Ryan's campaign has had nearly two months to answer one simple question: Does he support or oppose creating a new Ulster County income tax?

Election 2026: On immigration, Auringer says focus should be on 'criminal illegals'

Jackie Auringer says “looking the other way” at illegal immigration is unfair to those who went through the system properly, and that enforcement should focus on criminal illegal aliens.

Election 2026: On immigration, Auringer says focus should be on criminal illegals

Congressional candidate Jackie Auringer says immigration enforcement should focus on those who have committed crimes.

Statement from Jackie Auringer on Possible Newburgh ICE Facility

Congressman Nick Langworthy Endorses Jackie Auringer for Congress

Congressman Nick Langworthy cites her small-business background, commitment to lowering costs, and focus on restoring common sense in Washington.

Jackie Auringer Opposes Proposed ICE Facility in Newburgh, Blasts Albany Policy That Helped Create the Crisis

Auringer says Albany's ICE cooperation ban made Newburgh warehouse facility more likely

Ryan, Auringer offer up possible campaign pledges in congressional races

Pat Ryan and Jackie Auringer outline their positions and possible campaign pledges ahead of the NY-18 congressional race.

NY GOP endorses Auringer

The New York Republican Party has endorsed Jackie Auringer in the NY-18 congressional race.

Auringer counters Ryan with Hudson Valley Accountability Pledge

Jackie Auringer counters Congressman Pat Ryan with a Hudson Valley Accountability Pledge ahead of the NY-18 congressional race.

Auringer Invites Ryan to Celebrate America 250

Honor our remarkable American experiment in self-government. This Fourth of July, Jackie Auringer extends an invitation to Congressman Pat Ryan to join her at the Independence Day Fireworks in Kingston.

Auringer Responds With Stronger Accountability Pledge After Ryan Turns Pledge Offer Into Political Attack

Auringer never rejected the concept of a Hudson Valley Pledge - she strengthened it. Jackie Auringer released a stronger Hudson Valley Accountability Pledge after Congressman Pat Ryan turned what he claimed was a good-faith proposal into a politics-as-usual attack.

Pat Ryan Votes Against AI Safeguards for Children While Holding Stock in Private AI-Driven Technology Company

KIDS Act included protections requiring AI chatbots to tell minors they are not real people and provide suicide/crisis resources. More than 100 Democrats voted yes — including Hakeem Jeffries, Josh Riley, Tom Suozzi, Paul Tonko, Joe Morelle, Jerry Nadler, Tim Kennedy, Laura Gillen, John Mannion, and Gregory Meeks. Pat Ryan voted no.

Ryan Floats Positive Campaign Pledge in Race Against Auringer

Pat Ryan is proposing a positive campaign pledge in his race against Jackie Auringer for New York's 18th Congressional District seat.

NY GOP Endorses Auringer

The New York Republican Party has officially endorsed Jackie Auringer in her race for New York's 18th Congressional District.

Auringer Accuses Ryan of Conflict in Fight Against Optum

Jackie Auringer is accusing Pat Ryan of a conflict of interest in his fight against Optum, raising questions about his record on healthcare in the Hudson Valley.

Statement from Ulster County Minority Leader Kevin Roberts Endorsing Jackie Auringer for Congress

Ulster County Minority Leader Kevin Roberts endorses Jackie Auringer, citing her energy, determination, and common-sense leadership to fight the affordability crisis facing Hudson Valley families.

Auringer Challenges Pat Ryan on Massive Healthcare Conflict of Interest

Calls out Congressman's legislative crusade against Optum while spouse lobbies for competing hospital association

Blakeman calls county tax surcharge ‘lunacy’ at GOP rally in town of Ulster

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman called Ulster County’s proposed income tax surcharge ‘lunacy’ at a campaign rally alongside Jackie Auringer and other Republican candidates.

Ulster’s income tax surcharge for wealthy plan draws backers, opponents to Legislature

More than 50 county residents attended a Legislature meeting to voice opinions on a proposal to levy a surcharge on high-income earners in Ulster County.

Statement from NYGOP Chair Ed Cox Endorsing Jackie Auringer for Congress

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox: "Jackie Auringer is exactly the kind of candidate Republicans need to win in the Hudson Valley. She brings energy, common sense and a real understanding of the challenges facing families across the district."

Statement from Jackie Auringer on the Iran Ceasefire Framework

America cannot afford open-ended conflicts or blank checks. What is within our control is returning our focus to lowering the cost of living for American families.

Auringer Joins Skoufis in Demanding Answers on Hochul Home Care Scandal

Ryan demanded DOJ action when Optum disrupted Hudson Valley health care, now he should demand answers from Hochul and her state-selected home-care vendor

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec Endorses Jackie Auringer for Congress

Brabenec: "Jackie is one of us."

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis Endorses Jackie Auringer for Congress

Malliotakis: "Jackie has the kind of common-sense experience Washington needs."

Statement from Jackie Auringer on Iran Framework Agreement and the Need to Refocus on Affordability at Home

We should all be relieved by reports of an agreement with Iran that could bring this conflict to an end. We honor the 13 service members who gave their lives.

Orange County Federation of Republican Women Welcomes Congressional Candidate, Announces New Leadership

Members of the Orange County Federation of Republican Women welcomed NY-18 congressional candidate Jackie Auringer during their June meeting at Pasta D'Oro, where the Federation also announced its newly elected officers.