Stefanik highlights differences during Watertown airport tour
WATERTOWN — U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, has walked a delicate balance on supporting President Donald J. Trump, sometimes backing his policies, other times vocally distancing herself from him.
Letter to the Editor: Stefanik drawing support from many voters
I am proud of my bipartisan Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
A few days ago, I heard that she was endorsed by more than 70 leaders in St. Lawrence County. While I was expecting all of them to be Republicians, I was encouraged that this was not the case and many New Yorkers, Democrats, independents and unaligned registered voters who were willing to come together, cooperate and support our congresswoman.
Letter to the Editor: Stefanik is working to enhance Fort Drum
Fort Drum is a strategic asset to our nation and an economic benefit to the north country community. With a new missile defense site proposed at Fort Drum, more than 1,000 high-quality jobs and a more than $2 million boost to our economy are up for grabs in the halls and offices of Washington D.C.
Letter to the Editor: Appreciative of Stefanik’s co-sponsorship of truck bill
The Sun Community News July 28, 2018 To the Editor: On Tuesday, May 15, I met with Joel Wood the regional director for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) about bill H.R. 2946, the repeal of federal excise tax (FET) on the sale of new trucks. Joel had done his homework before meeting with me as his […]
Stefanik announces funding from Northern Border Regional Commission, passage of bills
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro announced the funding that the 21st Congressional District will receive from the Northern Border Regional Commission.
STEFANIK HIGHLIGHTS RECORD OF RESULTS AT WATERTOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today highlighted her record of real results for Watertown International Airport and others across the North Country. Joined by a host of airport and Jefferson County officials, Congresswoman Stefanik toured the airport’s expanding facilities, and underscored its vital economic importance to Jefferson County and to the region.
Federal grants to boost Adirondack cell coverage, economic development projects
PLATTSBURGH | Improved cell phone coverage, new waste water treatment systems, job training programs and services to aid businesses as their aging owners transition out of the workforce are among the projects that will be funded through the latest round of Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) grants.
Fighting back against the Opioid Epidemic
In 2016, over 3,600 New Yorkers died of an opioid overdose. In some counties in our congressional district, overdose fatalities have doubled and tripled in recent years. We see the harmful effects heroin and opioids have on our communities almost every day when we open the local paper.
Since arriving in Congress, I have prioritized combating this tragic epidemic. I have met and visited with many of the local organizations focused on this crisis.
Molinaro visits St. Lawrence County, receives Stefanik endorsement
Marc Molinaro, Republican candidate for governor, had been bouncing around St. Lawrence County all day by the time he reached the Conservative Party Dinner at Between the Buns in Potsdam Friday night, but he seemed delighted by the packed schedule. “These are actually days you enjoy,” he said. “When you’re running for office, to be out all day meeting people is nice; it’s the way it’s supposed to be.”
Molinaro takes fight to Cuomo deep into farm country
Marc Molinaro has had a busy summer, alternating between news conferences excoriating state corruption and traveling upstate meeting with farmers and regular voters.
The Republican gubernatorial candidate stumped in Willsboro on Saturday, bringing his core campaign issues deep into farm country.