KINGSTON, N.Y. — Central Hudson highlighted its existing programs for customers struggling to pay their bills in a letter sent to U.S. Rep Josh Riley, D-Ithaca, after the congressman called on utilities serving his district to suspend terminations for federal employees in a letter last week.

“Central Hudson has compassionately worked with customers for more than 125 years and we have an unwavering commitment to continue to help customers through difficult times with dignity and understanding—including our customers impacted by the federal government shutdown,” Stephanie R. Raymond, Central Hudson’s president and CEO, said in her letter to Riley. “Central Hudson provides assistance in many ways, including deferred payment agreements and by working closely with its partners at the local,

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