Joseph Morelle, U.S. Congressman representing New York’s 25th district since 2018, posted a series of updates on November 18, 2025, addressing upcoming media appearances, educational opportunities for students, and concerns about federal law enforcement staffing.
In a morning post at 11:23 UTC, Morelle announced his participation in a televised interview: “I’ll be live on @CNNThisMorning with @AudieCornish in just a few minutes. Tune in!”
Later that day at 15:19 UTC, he reminded constituents about the deadline for Service Academy Nomination Applications: “Service Academy Nomination Applications are due Friday, 11/21! We’re looking for high school students interested in applying to one of our nation’s prestigious military academies. Visit my website for more information: https://t.co/SLKW1BSoLf”
At 17:16 UTC, Morelle addressed concerns regarding staff changes within federal law enforcement agencies: “I’m demanding answers from @TheJusticeDept, @ATFHQ, and @FBI on sweeping staff cuts and agent reassignments. ATF is losing critical investigators and diverting agents away from gun crime work. This is not how to make Americans safer. Read more: https://t.co/Ms4PsWFQzE”
Joseph Morelle has served as the representative for New York’s 25th District since succeeding Louise Slaughter in 2018. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018. Born in Utica in 1957 and currently residing in Irondequoit, Morelle graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a bachelor’s degree in 1986.
