Patricia Fahy

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Fahy fought Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2014-2015 education budget. [6]

She praised Cuomo's environmental efforts, but questioned the timing of delays to environmental review. [7]

In February 2017, Fahy, along with Albany mayor Kathy Sheehan and congressman Paul Tonko, were criticized by Bishop Edward Scharfenberger for being Catholic politicians who supported and attended a rally for Planned Parenthood. [8]

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  1. ↑ Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (September 13, 2012). "Official Results from Past Elections". Albany County Board of Elections. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (September 27, 2012). "Official Primary Statistics" (PDF). Albany County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  3. ↑ Matthew J. Clyne; Rachel L. Bledi (February 5, 2013). "SUMMARY REPORT OFFICIAL" (PDF). Albany County Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Fahy, Romero win seats in Albany state legislative shakeup". WAMC. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  5. ↑ Lucas, Dave (February 20, 2024). "Capital Region Democrats line up behind New York state Assemblywoman Pat Fahy's state Senate bid". WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
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Patricia Fahy
Patricia Fahy on 11 December 2023 - 8 (cropped).jpg
Fahy in 2023
Member of the New York State Senate from the 46th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2025
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly, 109th District
January 1, 2013 – present		Incumbent


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