LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik backs COs as essential workers
Written by Chris Kyea in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise To the Editor: The correctional officers in the North Country are essential workers during the COVID-19 outbreak and, due to the nature of their work, are especially vulnerable. However, the correctional officers in the North Country prisons didn’t even have necessary precautionary health and safety measures […]
POST-STAR: Stefanik seeks extension of Paycheck Protection Program, more funding for hospitals
Written by Michael Goot in The Post-Star on April 13, 2020 More funding for a program to allow small businesses to retain workers and to help hospitals to fight COVID-19 should be including in the next federal legislative relief package, according to U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said she anticipates there would be additional […]
CBS 6: Bill seeks to give student loan relief to graduating college students during COVID-19
Written by WRGB Staff for CBS 6 on April 10, 2020 SARATOGA, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is trying to reduce the strain on graduating college students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Congresswoman Stefanik introduced the COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that allows 2020 college graduates to defer their student loans for up to […]
SPECTRUM NEWS: Stefanik: More Transparency Needed For Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases
Written by Nick Reisman for Spectrum News on April 10, 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik on Thursday called for more transparency surrounding coronavirus cases at nursing homes after the Clinton County Department of Health placed all residents at a Plattsburgh senior living facility under quarantine. “I strongly believe that transparency is critically important to inform our […]
WAMC NORTHEAST PUBLIC RADIO: Officials Discuss Impact Of Pandemic On Dairy Industry
Written by Pat Bradley for WAMC Northeast Public Radio on April 9, 2020 Agriculture is being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic as markets for all products tighten. Dairy farmers in particular have been hurt. Vermont Congressman Peter Welch discussed the situation with farmers and co-ops Thursday afternoon. Cows must be milked every day and […]
7 NEWS: Local small businesses voice frustration in getting financial help
Written by Abbey Buttacavoli for 7 News on April 9, 2020 WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – Help for small businesses from the federal government is challenging to get. Owners are waiting, banks are swamped, and lawmakers are looking for solutions. Small businesses are in need of help to weather the storm brought on by COVID-19. “I […]
NBC 5: North Country officials give COVID-19 update in tele-town hall
Written by Elena Barilla for NBC 5 on April 9, 2020 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Thursday’s tele-town hall, hosted by the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was an opportunity for local officials to talk about keeping track of where COVID-19 is in the community, and how to prevent it spreading further into the region. Congresswoman Elise […]
FOX NEWS: GOP Rep. Stefanik claims victory after Cuomo softens order bringing medical equipment downstate
Written by Tyler Olson for Fox News on April 8, 2020 Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., claimed victory Tuesday after raising objections to a plan by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would have used the state’s National Guard to take 20 percent of unused ventilators and other medical equipment in upstate New York and bring them […]
NEWSCHANNEL 13: New York farmers seeking federal assistance
Written by Emily DeVito and WNYT Staff for NewsChannel 13 on April 8, 2020 Restaurants and small businesses are not the only industries taking a hard hit during the coronavirus pandemic. Farmers and growers have also been feeling the impact. The New York Farm Bureau is asking for immediate help for farmers who are facing […]
NBC 5: Stefanik weighs in on stimulus check distribution, COVID-19 testing
Written by Brandon Menard for NBC 5 on April 8, 2020 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Rep. Elise Stefanik says help is coming to the North Country. Many are at home waiting for a one-time stimulus check payment issued by the federal government, which is expected to arrive within the next two […]
