In The News
The latest news articles, interviews, and press releases from Blake.
NY-21:Gendebien hosts energy roundtable in Plattsburgh
September 23, 2026
PLATTSBURGH — Data centers, solar power and the state’s rising energy and oil bills were among the topics of conversation at NY-21 Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien’s energy roundtable in Plattsburgh last week.
Battle for NY21: Blake Gendebien focused on solving problems in North Country
September 19, 2026
North Country Congressional Candidate Blake Gendebien says lowering costs, protecting rural health care, supporting agriculture and small businesses, and maintaining a strong presence in the North Country would be among his priorities if elected to Congress.
NYSUT-ENDORSED CANDIDATE GENDEBIEN HOSTS POTSDAM ROUNDTABLE WITH LOCAL TEACHERS
September 18, 2026
POTSDAM, N.Y. - This past Tuesday, Blake Gendebien sat down with local educators to discuss critical issues affecting the North Country, including high poverty rates, the ongoing mental health crisis affecting communities, and population loss in rural regions of New York.
NY congressional candidate, Blake Gendebien holds round table to discuss high energy costs
September 18, 2026
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York's 21st congressional candidate, Blake Gendebien, held a roundtable event in Plattsburgh on Sept. 18 to discuss high energy prices in the North Country.
Deep-red seat in New York turns competitive
September 16, 2026
New York’s 21st District is turning competitive this fall, the latest sign that a blue wave may be sweeping up solidly red House seats outside of the traditional battlegrounds.
Gendebien meets with teachers union, weighs in on education tax credit
September 16, 2026
POTSDAM, New York (WWNY) - 21st Congressional District candidate Blake Gendebien is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s federal education tax credit program.
The Democrat met with members of the New York State United Teachers’ Union in Potsdam on Wednesday to understand teachers’ challenges, their needs, and what they would like to see from a member of Congress.
Who will replace Rep. Elise Stefanik in Congress?
September 15, 2026
President Trump's decision to impose 50% tariffs on many Canadian products before the midterms is reverberating across northern border states and congressional districts where cross-border trade and tourism are major economic drivers, including New York's 21st Congressional District.
New Gendebien-commissioned poll shows NY-21 congressional race is close
September 8, 2026
A new poll commissioned by Blake Gendebien’s campaign is showing that the Democratic candidate is trailing his Republican opponent Anthony T. Constantino by only 3 percentage points.
Massena Labor Day parade draws large crowds
September 7, 2026
“I want my friends and neighbors to understand that I’m going to fight for them and drive down costs because we always disproportionately pay the price for bad decisions in Washington. If they want lower prices from the farm gate to the dinner plate, it’s time to send a farmer to Congress,” Gendebien said.
Trump’s trade war with Canada sends shockwaves through New York
September 4, 2026
Gendebien also took to social media to criticize the escalation of tariffs in a series of posts last week.
“Up here in the North Country, Canada isn’t some distant trading partner; they’re our neighbors and customers,” Gendebien wrote. “Washington treats this relationship like a bargaining chip.”