Letter to the Editor: Praise for representatives
I have watched with disgust the letters, editorials and turmoil in the news that oppose our duly elected officials and everything they are trying to accomplish simply out of party anguish.
‘Stand up for Lemonade’ brings community together
Seven-year-old lemonade stand owner Brendan Mulvaney of Ballston Spa just had the opportunity to put into action a favorite dictum: when life hands you lemons, just make lemonade.
Letter to the Editor: Consider Stefanik’s background in vote
I’m writing to express my support for the re-election of Elise Stefanik this fall. I’ve been impressed with her background, as well as her energy as a young congresswoman. But I also think it is important to continue the positive momentum in our economy created by tax and regulatory reform. She will support this most important priority, one which all other priorities require, in order to generate the tax revenues that come with higher employment and wages.
Trump’s visit boosts morale at Fort Drum
President Donald Trump visited the Army post in the north country Monday afternoon. He was accompanied by Vice President Mike Pence and greeted by military and community leaders.
Trump, appearing with Stefanik at Fort Drum, pledges to rebuild military ‘devastated’ by cuts
President Trump touched down at Fort Drum on Monday to sign the National Defense Authorization Act, the $716 billion defense spending bill which contains a 2.6 percent pay boost and significant increases in military equipment spending.
Letter to the Editor: Excise-tax bill
On May 15, I met with Joel Wood for Congresswoman Elise Stefanik about bill H.R. 2946, the repeal of federal excise tax on the sale of new trucks.
We reviewed why the current 12 percent FET is hurting the business owners and the sale of new trucks, as well as how it is not encouraging truck owners to move to purchase new cleaner burning and safer trucks.
Letter to the Editor: Stefanik called bipartisan
I am writing this to say I strongly support our current local congresswoman.
This is the third election that I have volunteered on her campaign, and I have met some amazing co-volunteers and staff.
Ogdensburg, Watertown airports to receive federal money for improvements
The Ogdensburg International Airport will receive more than $600,000 in federal funding and the Watertown International Airport $152,000 to make infrastructure improvements at the two facilities.
Letter to the Editor: Stefanik leads outstanding campaign team
I am writing this to say that I strongly support our local congresswoman. This is the third election that I have volunteered for her campaign, and I have met some amazing co-volunteers and staff.
Officials, business leaders discuss ways to improve economic climate
There seemed to be a bipartisan consensus Wednesday that New York state has more work to do to make it a friendly environment for businesses.
Assemblyman Dan Stec, R-Queensbury, said he worries that New York is going to “be left by the roadside” and not take part in the economic growth the country is seeing if it does not improve its climate to attract and retain businesses.
