The Peru Gazette

Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Among Honorees A Message from North Country Honor Flight Director Barrie Finnegan North Country Honor Flight will have its last flight of the year on September 10th. The send-off ceremony begins at 7am sharp at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Center. We expect a large crowd due to the last […]

The Clinton County Republican Committee held their endorsement meeting for State & County candidates last night (May 19). State Senator Betty Little was present and received a unanimous endorsement. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was unable to attend but was also endorsed unanimously. Surrogate Judge Candidate, William Favreau & County Court Judge Candidate, Mark Anderson were present […]

Glens Falls – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a 1st Quarter fundraising total of $330,000. Stefanik’s re-election campaign received donations from every one of the 12 counties in New York’s 21st Congressional District, and now has more than $1.1 million cash on hand. “I’m grateful for the outpouring of support across the North Country and […]

Source: NY21: Democrat Mike Derrick says Rep. Stefanik is vulnerable | NCPR News

Freshman congresswoman outlines issues she will be tending to in the year to come and what she hopes will be her second term. Source: Stefanik discusses her first year in Congress and future | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Mike Derrick says his three decades in the military would serve him well in Congress should he defeat incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik. Source: Democratic hopeful touts experience | Local News | pressrepublican.com

After returning home from active duty, retired army colonel Mike Derrick faces one final mission — defeating Rep. Elise Stefanik Source: Good morning NY21! – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Stefanik moves confidently in first year, but questions linger | NCPR News

Washington, D.C.–Yesterday Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that Brigadier General Diana Holland would be her honorary guest to the President’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 12th. Brigadier General Holland served as the 10th Mountain Division’s deputy commanding general for support. She was the first female general officer at Fort Drum and the […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.–Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that the final government spending and tax package that passed the House with her support include several provisions she has fought hard for on behalf of the North Country. Among these provisions are a suspension of the medical device tax, an […]

New York will get a boost in highway funding under a highway bill on track to be passed by both houses of Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer said. The bill will include a provision sought by Schumer to ensure car rental companies fix cars recalled because of safety defects before renting or selling them to consumers. […]

Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced that her office is accepting applications for qualified students to be nominated to a U.S. Military Service Academy. “It is one of my highest honors as a Member of Congress to nominate deserving students from New York’s 21st Congressional District to our nation’s military service academies,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. […]

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) joined Congressman Chris Gibson (R-NY-19) to introduce a resolution calling for improved environmental stewardship. The measure calls on the House to commit to working on economically viable solutions that address the threat of climate change, saying it is “a conservative […]

By John T. Ryan The past several days were undoubtedly memorable for Reverend Dr. Robert Svenson. Last Friday evening the Peru Community Church hosted a Recognition Dinner to honor his service as their pastor. Sunday he delivered his last sermon at the church and Monday he officially retired after forty-two years of ministry. Anyone attending […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) staff will be on hand with the NY-21 Mobile Office at the Saranac Town Hall on Tuesday, September 22nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Town Hall is located at 3662 Route 3 in Saranac, 12981. Congresswoman Stefanik’s mobile office hours will be updated on her website here. For a […]

From the office Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) introduced H.R. 3180, the Flexible Pell Grant for 21st Century Students Act — common sense legislation that expands flexibility for Pell Grants so that these important education resources are available for qualifying students all year round. “Over the past few months […]

Washington, D.C – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) issued the following statement on the force structure cuts from Fort Drum and the Army’s 10th Mountain Division due to sequester: “This is incredible news for Fort Drum and our entire North Country community,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Fort Drum is a critical installation for our community, our state […]

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will host a  “Coffee with your Congresswoman” event at the Peru Town Hall this Friday, June 19th from 1 to 2 PM. Everyone is welcome.

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015. This legislation reauthorizes Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and establishes a process for negotiating and considering trade agreements that is needed in order for […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Glens Falls, N.Y. – On Wednesday, May 20th, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY-21) office will co-host a jobs fair from 2pm-6pm with the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) for Lake Placid. We encourage all those looking for part-time, seasonal or full time participants to join us on Wednesday, […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) voted in support of H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015. This bipartisan legislation that Congresswoman Stefanik cosponsored would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax, commonly referred to as the “death tax”. “Whenever I travel throughout […]

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 will host a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, April 18th at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. “ALL YOU CAN EAT” spaghetti, salad, Italian bread and a delicious dessert will be served from 4:30 to 6:30 PM for only $7.50 per person, $2.50 for children 6 to 12, […]

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) announced the 2015 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 21st district. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the 21st District. “The North Country is home to many gifted students and the Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for them to […]

State’s legislators speak out against possibility of closing Pre-emptive strike aims to save base – Times Union.

From the Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) applauded the announcement that Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and Canadian Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Steven Blaney today signed the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance Between the Government of the United States of […]