ABC50: Over $700,000 in USDA Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns
Written by Isabella Colello for ABC50 on July 17, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWTI) — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced over $700,000 in funding will be directed to four North Country towns. The USDA rural funding will help with infrastructure improvements, business development, and other projects. The town of Burke, the town of Constable, the town of […]
WAMC: Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Holds Roundtable To Discuss Travel And Tourism Concerns
Written by Pat Bradley for WAMC on July 17, 2020 State travel restrictions and the closure of the U.S./Canada border during the coronavirus pandemic has put severe stresses on northern New York’s tourism industry. New York’s 21st Congressional District spans the state’s northern region and straddles the border from Watertown to Lake Champlain. Representative Elise Stefanik […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik visits Samaritan Medical Center; speaks with staff, discusses future COVID relief legislation
Written by Alex Gault for the Watertown Daily Times on July 16, 2020 WATERTOWN — Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, met with nurses and doctors at Samaritan Medical Center on Thursday to discuss how their work has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Friday, Ms. Stefanik announced in a video conference with Tom Carman, CEO […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik endorsed by carpentry, construction workers union
Written for the Watertown Daily Times on July 16, 2020 Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, was endorsed Tuesday for re-election to the NY-21 House seat by the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. The union group is composed of over 28,000 members who work in the carpentry, milling and construction industries, and they advocate […]
WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES: Stefanik significantly outraises Cobb in June, amasses over $4 million in available funds
Written by Alex Gault for the Watertown Daily Times on July 16, 2020 Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, out-raised Tedra Cobb, her opponent for the 21st District House seat, by almost 200 percent over the month of June. The quarterly campaign finance reports paint a picture of two very different campaigns. While Ms. Stefanik’s campaign […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik know value of protecting troops
Written by Daniel McKernon in The Post Star on July 16, 2020 Editor: It is a well-known fact that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a proud supporter of our military men and women and their families. From securing funding for Fort Drum to fighting for veterans benefits, Elise Stefanik is a strong voice for our national […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elise gets endorsed
Written by Donald Lavarge for the Press-Republican on July 14, 2020 TO THE EDITOR: On June 22, Congresswoman Stefanik was endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) for re-election to Congress. The NFIB is the country’s most significant small business advocacy organization. The NFIB was right in endorsing Congresswoman Stefanik as she is […]
THE POST STAR: Stefanik outraises Cobb by nearly $1 million in second quarter
Written by Michael Goot for The Post Star on July 14, 2020 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, has raised nearly $1 million more than Democratic challenger Tedra Cobb in the second quarter of this year. Stefanik had collected $1.6 million in donations in April, May and June, compared with $657,000 for Cobb. Stefanik had $4.45 […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Back the Blue rally supports law enforcement
Written by Joe LoTemplio for the Press-Republican on July 13, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — The large crowd that turned out for Sunday’s Back the Blue rally to support law enforcement at the Oval in Plattsburgh told organizers the message was clear. “I’m overwhelmed at the amount of people that came out,” organizer Randy Tedford said. “This […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vet supports Elise
Written by Jonah Phaneuf for the Press-Republican on July 13, 2020 TO THE EDITOR: As a future U.S. Army officer, and as a grandson to a veteran, my heart lies strongly with those military personnel who have served this nation only to retire and face mental health issues. According to a report conducted by the […]