October 26, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko tours BullEx Digital Safety in Albany
BullEx CEO Ryan McDonnell demonstrates the company's fire safety trailer for Congressman Tonko.

Congressman Tonko announces grant for local farm
October 12, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko presents check to Schoharie Valley Farms owner Richard Ball (center) for a $152,678 USDA renewable energy grant to install solar panels that will provide 60% of the farm's energy needs.

Congressman Tonko at Poestenkill Elementary School
October 8, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko hands out bags at Poestenkill Elementary School following assembly on school nutrition with Congressman Scott Murphy and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Schenectady Teacher wins prestigious national education award
October 5, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko applauds teacher Heather O'Leary of Schenectady's Van Corlaer Elementary School. She won a $25,000 Milken Educator Award for her exceptional work at the school. http://tiny.cc/4ul9glyajp

Constitution Day
September 17, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko hands out copies of the U.S. Constitution to Students at Niskayuna High School to mark Constitution Day.

Breonics Grant Award
September 1, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko speaks with Breonics President Ernie Green (left) and chief science officer Dr. Lauren Brasile about $2.9 million grant they received to advance cutting edge organ transplant work at their Albany facility.

SuperPower Tour
August 31, 2010 --- Congressman Tonko tours SuperPower in Schenectady after announcing $4.2 million federal grant for work the comopany is doing with partners on groundbreaking energy storage solutions.

Beech-Nut Visit
August 24, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko tours the new Beech-Nut facility in the Town of Florida to highlight efforts to boost manufacturing in the region.

Make it in America
Congressman Tonko speaks with Matthew Cusak (center) and Zewu Chen of X-ray Optical Systems while touring the plant on August 17, 2010, to talk about the House's pro-manufacturing agenda.

Central Bridge Fire Department
Congressman Tonko poses with members of the Central Bridge Fire Department on August 4, 2010, after announcing federal grants which allowed the department to buy new equipment.

Rep. Tonko Calls on Senate Republicans to Move on Jobs Bills
Congressman Tonko speaks at a Washington, D.C. news conference on July 22, 2010, calling on Senate Republicans to pass critical jobs legislation that would create at least 1.5 million new jobs.

Rep. John Lewis Visit
Congressman Tonko listens as American civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis speaks at the Mount Olive Southern Missionary Baptist Church in Albany on July 9, 2010

Grant Announcement
July 7, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko announces $41,000 grant for the Westmere Fire Department in Guilderland to buy new safety gear for firefighters.

Heritage Area Study News Confererence
Congressman Tonko speaks during a news conference at the NYS Museum in Albany on Monday, June 21st, announcing the results of a study on the economic impact of heritage tourism in the region.

June 11th, 2010 -- Green Bus Shelter
Congressman Tonko and Assemblyman Jack McEneny watch demonstration of solar-powered trash compactor at one of CDTA's new green bus shelters.

Congressman Tonko speaks at NYS High Speed Rail Summit June 14, 2010
Congressman Tonko, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter

Tonko speaks about BP oil spill
June 9, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko joined colleagues at a news conference in Washington, D.C., calling on BP to suspend dividend payouts and a marketing campaign and direct all resources to the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Congressman Tonko speaks at the grand opening of the new Beech-Nut plant in the Town of Florida
June 1, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko participated in a news conference to mark the grand opening of the new Beech-Nut plant. As a NYS Assemblyman, Congressman Tonko was instrumental in bringing together the company, local and state government to keep Beech-Nut from leaving the Capital Region.

Flag Presentation
June 4, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko presents Joe Wilson with U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Washington. The Congressman honored Mr. Wilson for his many years of service to the community, during the annual Rose Queen Crowning in Schenectady's Central Park.

Tonko meets with dairy farmers
June 1, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko met with dairy farmers at the Feagles Farm in St. Johnsville to discuss the dairy crisis.

UAlbany's RNA Institute
June 4, 2010 -- Congressman Tonko speaks with UAlbany officials about the new RNA Institute.

Operation Free Veterans for American Power Tour
Congressman Tonko poses with veterans from the Operation Free Veterans for American Power tour, and Sch'dy Co. Legislature Chair Susan Savage.

Jason's Law
Congressman Tonko holds news conference in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 16 with Hope Rivenburg of Schoharie (at podium) to push for passage of Jason's Law.

Congressman Tonko attends groundbreaking at the Van Rensselaer Village in Watervliet, March 5, 2010
Congressman Tonko attended a news conference and groundbreaking for a project to rehabilitate the Van Rensselaer Village, a low-income housing complex in Watervliet. Funding for the project includes $3.8 million in Recovery Act funds, and will create 120 full-time jobs.

Congressman Tonko Tours Advanced Manufacturing Group in Green Island -- Jan. 11, 2010
Congressman Tonko tours plant and meets with workers. AMG manufactures and cuts steel parts, including armor used in military vehicles to protect troops.

Honor a Veteran Ceremony
Rep. Tonko attends an Albany County Honor a Vet ceremony.

Schenectady Town Hall
Rep. Tonko hosts an open house of his office in Schenectady.

Passage of Health Care Reform
Congressman Paul Tonko and Speaker Pelosi shake hands after signing the passage of health care reform in the House of Representatives, March 26, 2010.