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 […]
POST-STAR: Glens Falls Hospital gets $13 million shot in the arm but still has fiscal challenges
Written by Kathleen Moore in The Post-Star on June 15, 2020 GLENS FALLS — Half of the furloughed Glens Falls Hospital staff are still not back at work. High-demand departments, including mental health care, are still running below capacity because staff are furloughed. And the hospital is still in deficit, having not qualified for most […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik understands the U.S. Constitution
Written by Casey Lavarge in the Post-Star Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for being one of the few to actually understand The U.S. Constitution and recognize that protecting Law Enforcement is vital. Elise is prudent and being proactive to recommend that the National Guard be on standby […]
OP-ED: Urging North Country families to complete the 2020 Census
Written by Elise Stefanik in The Sun Community News on June 14, 2020 This spring has proven to be a very unprecedented and challenging time for our communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in many ways, but it has also highlighted the North Country’s exceptional public health officials, healthcare workers, first responders, law enforcement […]
SUN COMMUNITY NEWS: Drive-through food pantry in Warrensburg
Written by Thom Randall in The Sun Community News on June 14, 2020 WARRENSBURG | A recent drive-through food pantry held in Warrensburg not only revealed area citizens’ profound community spirit, but it also portrayed to the event’s organizers the urgent needs of many people in the southern Adirondacks, sparking new outreach ideas. The event, […]
