Congressional Candidates at Next Chamber Breakfast Meeting

    The Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its second Meet the Candidates Breakfast Meeting, Tuesday, October 15th, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, starting at 7:30 a.m.
    Candidates who will be appearing include incumbent U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan, D-Gardiner, (NY-18), and his opponent Republican Alison Esposito of Goshen. Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-Catskill, (NY-19) will also be appearing. His Democratic challenger Josh Riley of Ithaca has declined our invitation to attend.
    Ryan, a former tech entrepreneur, U.S. Army veteran and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point served as Ulster County Executive prior to his election to Congress in a 2022 special election.
    Esposito served in the New York City Police Department for nearly 25 years and rose to the rank of deputy inspector and commanding officer of the 70th Precinct. She ran for Lieutenant Governor on a ticket with former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin in 2022.
    Molinaro was elected to the Tivoli board of trustees at 18 and has had a long career in public service, including a run for NYS Governor in 2018. He also was mayor of Tivoli and served in the Dutchess County Legislature and state Assembly before becoming County Executive.
    Riley, an attorney, is a former staffer for the late U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey and ex-U.S. Sen. Al Franken. Prior to attending law school, he served as a policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor.
    Chamber Breakfast Meetings are a great way to stay on top of current events and connect with other local business leaders and are open to Chamber Members as well as the general public. Reservations are required. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door for Chamber members, $40 for non-members. Call (845) 338-5100 or register online at www.ulsterchamber.org.