LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Objects to ‘Boo’ given to Stefanik

Written by Joel Bobick in the Post-Star Editor: I strongly object to your “Boo” given to Rep. Stefanik in your May 26, 2020, edition. Some accounting of Gov. Cuomo’s actions in forcing nursing homes to accept patients known to have or strongly suspected of having the COVID-19 must take place. Cuomo’s actions and statements since […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hand for Elise

Written by Hunter Sartwell in the Press Republican TO THE EDITOR: The actions taken by the state of New York have caused a disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases and deaths within our state, whether it be charging outside volunteers for coming in and saving our lives, to sending COVID-19 patients and staff into nursing homes, […]

7 NEWS: Stefanik in favor of reopening U.S. – Canadian border in phases

Written by 7 News on June 23, 2020 WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – Should the U.S. – Canadian border be reopened in phases? Right now, it’s outright closed to non-essential travel until July 21. North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik says she would be in favor of looking at reopening the U.S. – Canadian border in New […]

WCAX: Stefanik vs. Cobb in NY 21st Congressional District rematch

Written by Kyle Midura for WCAX on June 22, 2020 WASHINGTON (WCAX) The general election battle in the race to represent New York’s 21st district in Washington is already set, even before voters head to the polls Tuesday. Our Washington Correspondent Kyle Midura has a preview of this year’s matchup, which is a rematch from […]

NORTH COUNTRY NOW: Stefanik cosponsoring police reform legislation

Written by North Country Now on June 22, 2020 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is cosponsoring the JUSTICE Act, the House companion legislation to Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) police reform legislation in the Senate. Stefanik’s office said the bill “expands upon proposals outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order on policing. It brings meaningful reforms to our police […]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Elise is tireless

Written by Andrew Yildizlar in the Press Republican TO THE EDITOR: On June 5, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik helped pass legislation to increase forgiveness of small business loans to support our small businesses in the North Country who have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation will allow local businesses to access more government funds […]

PRESS-REPUBLICAN: CVPH receives $13.6 million in HHS funding

Written by Cara Chapman in the Press-Republican on June 22, 2020 PLATTSBURGH — A disbursement of $13.6 million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding will help University of Vermont Health Network, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital offset revenue lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) announced the funding Tuesday. […]