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Syracuse University asked to reinstate prof who called coronavirus ‘Wuhan flu’ – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse University asked to reinstate prof who called coronavirus ‘Wuhan flu’ – syracuse.com

Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill to Support First Responders, Legislation she Cosponsored

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act, legislation she co-sponsored. This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of public-safety officers. It establishes a national database at the CDC on suicide incidences and […]

Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

In Saranac Lake, a recent surge of political activism and a spike in voter turnout | NCPR News

Source: In Saranac Lake, a recent surge of political activism and a spike in voter turnout | NCPR News

Stefanik Cosponsors Three Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Strengthen Penalties for Assaulting Officers and Rioting

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring three pieces of legislation to support our law enforcement community, strengthen penalties for assaulting officers and rioting, and reaffirm the federal government’s duty to restore law and order. The Patrick Underwood Law Enforcement Protection Act increases penalties for assault on a federal officer in US code by […]

Rock solid, common sense, when Peter Keenan speaks people listen

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peter Keenan is undoubtedly one of Peru’s best-known residents. Born in March 1930, Keenan has met many people over the past 90 years. To describe Keenan as active is an understatement. He was first known as a sports star at Peru High School, then as a player-manager for Adirondack […]

NYS says it can’t afford pre-paid postage for absentee ballots | NCPR News

Source: NYS says it can’t afford pre-paid postage for absentee ballots | NCPR News

“Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

Source: “Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

Stefanik receives “Guardian of Small Business” Award

Keeseville, N.Y. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was awarded the “Guardian of Small Business” Award by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for her work in Congress to support small businesses and promote local entrepreneurship. This is the second year in a row that Congresswoman Stefanik has received this award. Congresswoman Stefanik visited Loremans’ Embroidery, […]

Absentee ballot applications keeping local election officials busy – about 500 more received in Monday’s mail

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  Thanks to COVID-19 and the presidential election, absentee ballot voting has been in the news. As of this morning, the Clinton County Board of Elections has received almost 4,000 absentee ballot applications. In 2016, the last presidential election year, 3,055 local voters cast absentee ballots. With voters having until […]

Can I Vote | National Associations Secretaries of State

Consult this website to determine if you are registered to vote. It also includes your polling place and voting district. Source: Can I Vote | NASS

Register to Vote – New York State Board of Elections

Source: Register to Vote – New York State Board of Elections

Stefanik campaigns on bipartisanship while deepening ties to Trump | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik campaigns on bipartisanship while deepening ties to Trump | NCPR News

Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Source: Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Source: Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Part II: Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidates Rosenquest and Beebie discuss plans | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Part II: Plattsburgh Mayoral Candidates Rosenquest and Beebie discuss plans | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The two candidates outline their priorities for the city, and how best to go foraward in the wake of the COVID pandemic.

Stefanik at RNC: Choice is ‘far-left’ vs. ‘American dream’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Stefanik at RNC: Choice is ‘far-left’ vs. ‘American dream’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Cobb: Stefanik brings ‘worst of Washington’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Cobb: Stefanik brings ‘worst of Washington’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

The other voting option for November | CSNY

Source: The other voting option for November | CSNY

Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates outline plans for city | Sun Community News 

Source: Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates outline plans for city | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH – Mayoral candidates Chris Rosenquest and Scott Beebie explain their plans for the City of Plattsburgh.

Joe Biden may have accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, but it was 13-year-old Brayden Harrington — grandson of Crown Point Supervisor Charlie Harrington — who stole the show 

Source: Supervisor’s grandson steals the show | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | Joe Biden may have accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, but it was 13-year-old Brayden Harrington — grandson of Crown Point Supervisor Charlie Harrington — who s

Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has just announced that she will be one of the prime-time speakers at next week’s Republican National Convention.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 20th COVID-19 message

As we prepare for the upcoming 2020 election, it is critical we protect the most fundamental cornerstone of our democracy—the right to vote. Today, I signed legislation that ensures every registered New Yorker has options on how to vote in November in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation signed into law today also […]

Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Weeks from start of school year, administrators face sharp aid cuts

Source: Weeks from start of school year, administrators face sharp aid cuts