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Antique Boat Museum to host 57th annual show this weekend | Arts and Entertainment | nny360.com

Source: Antique Boat Museum to host 57th annual show this weekend | Arts and Entertainment | nny360.com

Stefanik Announces $305,000+ Award for Northern New York Library Network

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Northern New York Library Network has been awarded a grant of $305,504 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Leadership Grants for Libraries. National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. “Libraries […]

Rep. Stefanik Calls on Gov. Cuomo to be Arrested

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.” Washington, D.C. – Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) released the below statement on the New York Attorney General’s investigation into New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The AG report found that Cuomo sexually harassed and assaulted multiple women, including state employees in the Governor’s office. “No one is above the […]

Stefanik and Welch introduce Canadian Snowbird Visa Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. 

Source: Stefanik and Welch introduce Canadian Snowbird Visa Act | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Reps. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) have introduced the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, bipartisan legislation to extend the amount of time Cana

Chamber applauds massive local funding included in infrastructure bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Chamber applauds massive local funding included in infrastructure bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the strong inclusion of several priorities it has been advocating for in the tentative federal Infr

Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community 

Source: Federal bill looks to improve veteran healthcare accessibility | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has cosponsored new bipartisan legislation aimed at extending provisions of a 2016 measure aimed at improving veteran healthcare

Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Source: Stefanik gets new opponent, encourages people to get Covid vaccine – syracuse.com

Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

Source: Former U.S. speed skater Bridie Farrell plans to challenge NY21 Rep. Stefanik | NCPR News

Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Source: Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

“New York’s small towns are currently receiving $104 per resident from the Rescue Plan, compared to over $1300 in states with a large unincorporated population. That means potentially millions of dollars local communities in New York are missing out on.” Source: New York’s small towns shortchanged on pandemic funding | NCPR News

Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

Source: Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik announces pregnancy | NCPR News

Source: North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik announces pregnancy | NCPR News

Stefanik Calls for Unilateral Action to Reopen US-Canada Border

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | 

Source: Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | A new federal bill now looks to provide grant funding to agricultural fairs to help ease financial losses from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As dairy farmers recover from pandemic, questions arise over support, milk pricing system | NCPR News

Source: As dairy farmers recover from pandemic, questions arise over support, milk pricing system | NCPR News

Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Source: Stefanik defends ‘no’ vote on commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack | Nation and World | nny360.com

Statement From House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik

Washington, DC – House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik released the following statement after being elected to House Republican Leadership by her colleagues: “I’m truly honored and humbled to earn the support of my colleagues to serve as House Republican Conference Chair. House Republicans are united in our focus to fight on behalf of the […]

Statement to America From NY-21 Republican Country Chairs Endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik For House Republican Conference Chair

Washington, DC – Following Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) officially entering the race for House Republican Conference Chair, all twelve NY-21 Republican county chairs released the following statement supporting Stefanik’s candidacy: As the 12 County Chairs in NY-21, we are incredibly proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for House Republican Conference Chair. Elise has been a […]

Jobs in NY: Why businesses are facing a worker shortage | NCPR News

“However, he said the real issue has been about retention. “We’ve had issues like where temps come in to work … they’re there for one day, and things appear to be OK, then they have their 9:30 break the next day and we just don’t hear from them and neither the temp agency or I can […]

Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It | NCPR News

Source: Et Tu, Elise? Cheney Set To Lose Leadership Job To Lawmaker Who Nominated Her For It | NCPR News

With earmarks reinstated, Leahy poised to deliver more federal money to Vermont – VTDigger

Source: With earmarks reinstated, Leahy poised to deliver more federal money to Vermont – VTDigger

House Minority Leader McCarthy endorses Stafanik for GOP Conference Chair post – syracuse.com

Source: House Minority Leader McCarthy endorses Stafanik for GOP Conference Chair post – syracuse.com