Hinchey Farewell Tour

12/10/2012 (Updated 12/11/2012 2:39:36 PM)

After 20 years, Congressman Maurice Hinchey is saying goodbye.
He's making a final tour of his district before leaving office next month. he made stops Monday in Binghamton, Ithaca, and Owego.
 
While in Owego he took pride, stressing achievements such as securing funding for the conversion of Route 17 into Interstate 86, the Owego Riverwalk, and his relationship with Lockheed Martin. But Hinchey also expressed another emotion as well.

"It's regret. It's regret for not being a member of the circumstances here for at least another few years. I've loved this. I've loved this and I've loved the people here," said Hinchey.
 
Hinchey will leave office at noon on January 3rd.

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