I wrote the Massa campaign and asked them if he had spoken to Rep. Engel. Here's the response I received from Eric Massa:
No. I have not had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Engel and I stand by my statement.
The real issue here is the fact that Randy Kuhl voted against home heating oil assistance for New Yorkers before he headed South to tour the waterfalls at Iguazu - his focus should be on helping middle class families right here at home. It's snowing here in Corning, and thousands of New York families are struggling to pay their bills and keep their homes warm through the coldest months of winter.
Kuhl spokesman Meghan Tisinger confirmed via email that the
press release quoted by the Ontario Republican was sent out by Rep. Kuhl yesterday morning.
Update: In case that
wasn't clear enough, Massa spokesman Jared Smith added this, "Eric Massa has made absolutely no apologies on this subject and stands by his previous statements."