THE SUN: Federal grant to help North Country Chamber trainings
August 31, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $26k federal grant to provide leadership and e-commerce trainings locally. The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the North Country Chamber with a $26,500 grant to help further their local small business training offerings. The Rural Business Development grant will […]
NEWS 10: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik welcomes baby
August 30, 2021 by Delaney Keppner SARATOGA, N.Y. (WWTI) — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her husband Matt Manda announced the birth of their son, Samuel Albritton Manda, on Monday. According to a press release from the couple, Sam was born Friday, August 27 at 8:21 a.m. at Saratoga Hospital, weighing 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Politicians are taking us in wrong direction
August 26, 2021 by Charles Lake My name is Charles Lake. I am a 90-year-old Korean War veteran. I was the first wounded soldier from this Korean War to return to my community in Ogdensburg where I still reside. My recovery was long; I lost an eye, and I am lucky to be alive today. […]
FOX NEWS: Rep. Elise Stefanik: Andrew Cuomo is finally gone. Here are 4 things Gov. Hochul needs to do right now
August 26, 2021 by Rep. Elise Stefanik While long overdue, this week the Worst Governor in America—Andrew Cuomo—left the New York Governor’s office in disgrace. Sadly, this was just the first step toward cleaning up Cuomo’s horrific legacy of corrupt leadership and failed policies that hurt everyday New Yorkers. Cuomo’s office was known for its […]
FOX NEWS: Republicans slam Biden after suicide attack at Kabul airport: ‘Blood on his hands’
August 26, 2021 by Emma Colton and Houston Keene Republicans are slamming the Biden administration’s handling of Afghanistan after a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport killed at least 10 U.S. service members and wounded dozens more. “Mr. President, fix the mess you created. Stop running from it. We are still at war. You didn’t […]
THE SUN: Nearly $1 million to North Country substance abuse treatments
August 23, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded Franklin County nearly $1 million to help combat local substance abuse and bolster the region’s mental health services. U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik announced the federal grant of $997,966 Aug. 23, saying the funds would help improve treatment access and care […]
THE SUN: $2.2 million for Adirondack Regional Airport
August 22, 2021 ARANAC LAKE | The Department of Transportation will soon award Adirondack Regional Airport more than $2 million for runway rehabilitation work, including the installation of runway sensors. “I am proud to announce over $2 million will be returned to our district in the form of this grant,” U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik said […]
THE SUN: Improvements to USDA pandemic relief program for farmers
August 22, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced two updates to a $350 million U.S. Department of Agriculture pandemic assistance program that will now help prioritize North Country farmers. The Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program was passed by Congress in December to support dairy farmers impacted by COVID-19 and improvements to […]
Letter to the Editor: Stefanik is holding Cuomo accountable
August 21, 2021 by Claire Pelletier-Hoblock Rep. Elise Stefanik is continuing her efforts in taking down Gov. Andrew Cuomo after the recent independent investigation found him clearly violating his own sexual harassment policy. Elise has been a leading voice not only for the recent actions of the governor, but also throughout the past year, with […]
NNY 360: U.S. border restrictions extended another month
August 20, 2021 by Craig Fox The Department of Homeland Security has extended its ban on nonessential travelers into the United States through Sept. 21. The decision, announced by Twitter, immediately sparked outrage by many officials, including U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik. “The cost of President Biden’s inaction is devastating to north country families, businesses, and […]
