LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We stand by Stefanik in her call for justice
Written by Jacob Gates in the Watertown Daily Times What happened on May 25 is absolutely tragic and unprecedented. George Floyd’s death has resonated with millions across our country and so many have come out to show their support in protests. And I am glad that U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has come out in support […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: NY-21 interests are Stefanik’s No. 1 priority
Written by Griffin Feeney in the Watertown Daily Times Over the course of this pandemic, a lot has been uncertain. But what has stayed constant is U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik fighting to ensure that the medical facilities in the north country got the help they needed. Many medical centers, more specifically in Glens Falls, needed […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Letter to the editor: Stefanik fights for small businesses
Written by Mary Grace Downey in the Post-Star Editor: I am often astonished by how invested Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is in her constituents. Time and again she has shown that she wants the absolute best for the North Country, and this has only become all the more evident since the start of the coronavirus. The […]
NEWS 10: Warren, Washington counties gain ownership of Hudson River PCB site access road
Written by News 10 on June 18, 2020 FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The office of NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced Thursday that the Warren and Washington Counties Industrial Development Agency (WWIDA) were finalizing ownership of an access road formerly used for PCB cleanup, for future redevelopment. The road, Lock 8 Way, is part of […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Reps in Action: June 18, 2020
Written by the Press-Republican on June 18, 2020 Jones pushes for nursing home visitation guidance ALBANY — On Monday, Assemblyman D. Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) pushed for creation and implementation of nursing home visitation policies. In a statement, Jones said it “seems only fair” to look for safe ways for people to visit their family members […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Trump order ‘an important first step, Stefanik says
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on June 17, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) called President Donald Trump’s executive order on police reform “an important first step” when asked if it went far enough given the outcry following the death of George Floyd. The order, among other measures, mandates that […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Extension of border restrictions met with criticism, disappointment
Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on June 17, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — The news that the U.S.-Canada border would remain closed to non-essential travel for yet another month was met with disappointment and criticism from local officials. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday that the two countries had agreed the restrictions — which […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Doesn’t like Andy
Written by Chris Kelley in the Press-Republican TO THE EDITOR: During difficult times such as these we need to work together more than ever. This is especially true for our elected officials. Unfortunately for our great state, Governor Andrew Cuomo appears to be more interested in getting his daily 15 minutes of fame and continuing […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik ranked high as bipartisan legislator
Written by Elizabeth Brady in the Watertown Daily Times With modern day politics so divided, what’s not to like about a representative in Congress who can get things done on both sides of the aisle? Someone with the poise to take smears and diversity head on yet still get the job done and pass legislation. […]
TIMES UNION: Cuomo will soon distribute a billion in Medicaid funding to counties
Written by Emilie Munson in the Times Union on June 16, 2020 WASHINGTON — After three Republican members of Congress charged that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was needlessly delaying distributing about $1 billion in Medicaid funding to New York counties, the governor’s administration announced it will soon hand out the money. Congress’s first coronavirus relief […]
