NNY360: U.S. transportation secretary, Stefanik announce $6 million for new visitor’s center in Massena
Published September 24, 2019 by Bob Beckstead MASSENA — The St. Lawrence Seaway received a nice birthday surprise on Wednesday during ceremonies marking its 60th anniversary — the announcement of $6 million in funding for a new visitor’s center at Eisenhower Lock. The announcement was made by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and U.S. […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Stefanik leads Older Americans Act reauthorization
By Rachel Burt, Published September 24, 2019 WATERTOWN — North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville), is the lead Republican ushering through a new five-year re-authorization of the Older American Act — the Dignity in Aging Act. The bill improves the delivery of services so aging Americans can remain in their communities and includes new enhancements. […]
NNY 360: Stefanik, others arguing against NYC schools chocolate milk ban
Aaron Cerbone Published September 18, 2019 U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is sour on a New York City proposal to ban flavored milk in school cafeterias. Stefanik, a Republican who represents rural northern New York, joined five others from both sides of the aisle and around the state on Tuesday in signing a letter to New […]
WWNY: Stefanik cosponsors bill requiring minimum CBP staffing at northern border
Published September 12, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWNY) – North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and a congressman from the Buffalo area have teamed up to introduce a bill that would require minimum staffing levels for Customs and Border Protection officers along the northern border. Stefanik, a Republican, and Democrat Brian Higgins have opposed temporarily reassigning CBP […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Stefanik secures funds for infrastructure needs
Published on August 16, 2019 by the Watertown Daily Times Written by Scott Sartwell of Peru Our region with its tough winters creates additional wear and tear on our infrastructure. There are many problems to address and not nearly enough money to fix them all. However, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and her recent announcement of […]
PRESS-REPUBLICAN: Congresswoman Stefanik tours Upstate egg facility
By McKenzie Delisle, Published August 3, 2019 CHAZY — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik stopped by Giroux’s Poultry Farm Friday morning, and vowed to continue to work towards securing ample work forces for agriculture. The Area 21 representative took a tour of that egg-packaging facility in Chazy. “I really got an opportunity to talk to the Giroux […]
WWNY: Stefanik discusses water levels, boating & economy
By Keir Chapman, Published August 2, 2019 CLAYTON, N.Y. (WWNY) – The roundtable with north country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was supposed to touch on different maritime issues. But when the public had the floor, talks quickly turned to Plan 2014. Some felt the plan, meant to manage water levels, is doing the opposite. “No one […]
NNY360: Stefanik and Carpinelli hold roundtable discussion on addiction in Lewis County
By Julie Abbass, Published July 30, 2019 LOWVILLE — Leaders from local and county governments, agencies and organizations working together on the addiction spectrum in Lewis County, gathered to present their perspectives and challenges to diminishing addiction in a roundtable discussion led by U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville. Although the meeting was slated to […]
Post Star: Stefanik talks up ‘critically important’ sewer plant funding in visit to Lake George
By Michael Goot, Published July 30, 2019 LAKE GEORGE — Elected officials and environmental advocates are grateful for the $500,000 federal grant that the village of Lake George was awarded last week for the new $24 million wastewater treatment plant, but say more funding is needed to lessen the burden on village taxpayers. U.S. Rep. […]
ADIRONDACK DAILY ENTERPRISE: Stefanik honors deceased Wilmington supervisor on House floor
By Erica Miller, Published on July 27, 2019 In the U.S. Capitol Thursday, Rep. Elise Stefanik honored the legacy of former Wilmington town Supervisor Randy Preston, who passed died last week at the age of 60 following a 28-month battle with cancer. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, said on the floor of the House of Representatives that Preston […]
