The Peru Gazette

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is open to receive submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st District.

“Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art showcasing the talent of students in my district for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This competition is an amazing opportunity for students to display their artistic prowess and creativity. I am proud to work to empower young people to showcase their personalities through their artistic expression, and I look forward to showcasing the winner’s artwork in the United States Capitol to show the creativity of New York’s 21^st District.”

The winning selection will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol alongside artwork from students from across the nation.

Art submissions, along with a Congressional release form, must be submitted to one of Congresswoman Stefanik’s district office locations no later than Wednesday, April 27th, 2022. A list of rules and the submission form can be found here.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement following the announcement that Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone will permanently halt planned deliveries of babies in their Family Maternity Center.

“Today’s announcement is devastating to North Country families, who will now be forced to drive an extra hour to have their babies. In the face of this loss of a critical component of care, supporting our healthcare workers and preventing staffing shortages that have been exacerbated by harmful vaccine mandates could not be more important. I will continue to advocate for our rural communities to have access to the healthcare services they need.”

The closest hospitals to Alice Hyde with maternity units are Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, which is over 50 miles and approximately an hour drive away, and Canton-Potsdam Hospital, which is approximately 40 miles away and an over 45-minute drive.

Stefanik has been a strong advocate against all vaccine mandates, especially on healthcare workers, which have exacerbated staffing shortages.