During Visit to Alden, Congressman Langworthy Champions Tax Relief and Local Economic Growth Opportunities
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) on Thursday visited the Town and Village of Alden, NY to meet with residents and spotlight the real-world benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)—landmark legislation that is already making a difference in the lives of hardworking New Yorkers.
“Today in Alden, I saw firsthand how the work we are doing in Washington is already making a real difference in people’s lives,”said Congressman Langworthy.“From putting more money back in our seniors’ pockets, to letting tipped workers keep what they’ve earned, to protecting access to rural pharmacies—this is real, tangible relief for our communities. We’re restoring common sense, strengthening our communities, and proving that government can work for the people again.”
At the Alden Senior Center, Congressman Langworthy discussed the new Senior Tax Credit, a key provision of the OBBB that eliminates federal taxes on Social Security benefits. With 88% of American seniors qualifying for the deduction, the change means thousands more dollars will stay with those living on fixed incomes—money that can go toward groceries, prescriptions, and everyday essentials.
At the Marie Family Diner, Congressman Langworthy met with management and kitchen staff to highlight the elimination of federal taxes on tips—saving tipped workers nearly $1,500 a year. You earned tips, now you get to keep them.
At Alden State Bank, Congressman Langworthy sat down with President Steve Woodard to discuss the vital role community banks play in local economies, as well as attended the bank’s annual Community Appreciation Day afterwards.
At Alden Pharmacy, Congressman Langworthy outlined new reforms to Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the OBBB, designed to lower prescription costs and safeguard reliable access to medications—especially in rural areas where independent pharmacies are often the only lifeline.
At Zoladz Construction, which employs roughly 300 local workers, Congressman Langworthy discussed his Infrastructure Expansion Act - a reform to New York’s costly Scaffold Law on federally funded projects. The measure would reduce taxpayer costs, encourage more construction, and create more jobs across the state.
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