Archive for 'Congressional News'
Smullen says political experience and Republican support can win him NY-21
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Posted: June 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Here are the ways you can vote in the June 23 primary
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Posted: June 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Amoriell, a Democrat, believes his progressive platform could flip NY-21
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Posted: June 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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UVM Health Announces Elimination of 76 Positions
Changes Are Part of Ongoing Work to Improve Affordability and Long-Term Sustainability UVM Health Statement, June 9, 2026 – BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont Health today informed employees that 142 positions have been eliminated. Of those, 76 positions have been permanently eliminated, and 66 will be posted as new roles with restructured job descriptions. […]
Posted: June 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Mohawk land claim needs more work in the U.S. Senate
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Posted: June 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary
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Posted: May 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Cautious Maps in New York Haunt Democrats’ Redistricting War
Hakeem Jeffries urged Albany to avoid maps that aggressively boosted Democrats, sources told New York Focus. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: May 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Tens of thousands of NY families have lost child care assistance. Will the state budget fix that?
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Posted: May 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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DEC announces new hunter achievement awards program
Awards Available for 24 Game Species Hunted or Trapped In New York State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC’s new Hunter Achievement Awards (HAA) program to recognize hunters and trappers who legally harvest game species, acknowledging their success and encouraging participation in hunting for conservation. “New York offers diverse […]
Posted: May 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Trump strips union rights from 1,400 Fort Drum and Rome defense workers
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Posted: April 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Trump endorses Anthony Constantino in race to represent NY21
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Posted: April 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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DiNapoli: Federal tariffs and other actions hurt tourism and NY exports
Tourism from and Exports to NY’s Largest Trading Partner, Canada, Severely Impacted New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% — a loss of over 176,000 visitors — second only to California, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2026 under Business News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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ICE releases Camden’s Chinese restaurant owner after 9 months
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Posted: March 19th, 2026 under Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Upstate New York.
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NY’s Republican Party backs Smullen in race to replace Stefanik
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Posted: March 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Where are NY21 congressional candidates getting their campaign cash?
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Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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United States and Israel attack Iran
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Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury
SARATOGA, N.Y., February 28, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: “As a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I have always been consistent that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons capabilities that would threaten the national security of […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Gov. Hochul call on Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments to New Yorkers
New York Families Have Paid An Estimated $1,751 Per Household Due to Tariffs Since They Were Enacted Last Year Albany, NY – Feb. 24, 2026 NYS Press Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court […]
Posted: February 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Political News.
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North Country Assemblyman Cashman weighs in on tariffs ruling North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move
North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: February 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month
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Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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‘On our own’: Vermont is getting less help from the feds to keep elections secure
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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New York Could Lose Seats in Congress Because It Won’t Build Housing
As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Business News, Congressional News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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North Country primaries are heating up. The NY deadline to change political party is Feb.14
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Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont pursues junk food ban for 3SquaresVT recipients
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Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Congressional News, National News, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News.
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Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects
LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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