Archive for 'Congressional News'
CVPH has 20+ unfilled jobs for physicians
Federal J-1 Visa program looks to ease physician shortage Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office
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Posted: December 1st, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Extension of Dairy Margin Coverage secured
Program protects dairy farmers when cost of feed narrows profit margin Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 19th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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More details on border funding – Both the Champlain and Rouses Point Ports of Entry to receive upgrades
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Posted: November 17th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont delegation denounces JetBlue for cutting popular Burlington-New York City route
The airline has operated routes in and out of Burlington for more than 20 years, and its passengers account for roughly 10% of Burlington’s total monthly flights. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: October 31st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stefanik Statement on Passage of the Resolution to Stand with Israel Against the War Launched by Hamas Terrorists
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik released the following statement after the House passed Representative McCaul’s resolution stating the House of Representatives resolute support for Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists: “In the People’s House, we stand unequivocally with our great ally Israel. I am proud to have […]
Posted: October 26th, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, National News, Political News.
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Gillibrand Announces Over $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) For New York Families, Push To Get More Aid To Those In Need
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the $360,015,351 in federal funding she helped secure for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The money will help thousands of households across the state afford their heating bills and make cost-effective home energy repairs this winter. She also […]
Posted: October 26th, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Political News, Statewide News.
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STATEMENT OF NEW YORK INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CHAIR KEN JENKINS AND COMMISSIONERS COLLADO, CUEVAS-MOLINA, FLATEAU, AND FRAZIER ON PUBLIC INPUT IN ADVANCE OF COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTING
New York Independent Redistricting Commission Chair Jenkins and Commissioners Collado, Cuevas-Molina, Flateau, and Frazier hereby invite public input while awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeals on congressional districting by the Commission. On June 28, 2022, a group of New York voters filed a lawsuit against the New York Independent Redistricting Commission (the “IRC” […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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The 2023 Applefest is only three days away
September 13, 2023, Peru, NY Applefest preparations are underway. This morning Dave Soulia and volunteers set up the craft fair tables and this afternoon, they tackled the game booths. Tomorrow, the food booths will go up. Other volunteers have been baking, frosting cakes for the Cake Wheel, and cooking delicious Michigan sauce. Soon Forrence Orchards […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Another low cost airline is coming to Plattsburgh
Clinton County Legislature Statement: The Clinton County Legislature is proud to announce that Breeze Airways, the U.S.’ only “Nice Low Cost Carrier,” or NLCC, will be offering air service to Orlando, Florida from the Plattsburgh International Airport starting November 28, 2023. “Today is a tremendous day for our region,” said County Legislator/Airport Committee Chairperson Robert […]
Posted: September 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, County Government News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals
CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Stefanik Co-Leads Letter to Customs and Border Protection Urging Resolving of Northern Border Staffing Shortages
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, co-led a letter with Rep. Higgins (D-NY) to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), requesting that CBP and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) address staffing and resource shortages at the Northern Border. In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Excessive delays for travelers cannot continue as we are […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News.
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A court sides with Democrats who want to redraw New York’s congressional districts again
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Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Congressional News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Keeseville Summer Music Festival returns
The Bootleg Band jumpstarts the series July 7 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Congressional News, Northern NY News.
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Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden’s desk with days to spare
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Posted: June 2nd, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Political News.
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Stefanik on board with Biden-McCarthy debt-ceiling deal
Below statement for the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) issued the following statement on the release of legislative text for the Fiscal Responsibility Act: “The American people elected House Republicans to stop the […]
Posted: May 31st, 2023 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Source: N.Y. to house migrants at dorms on three SUNY campuses
Buffalo, Stony Brook and Albany. 1,500 beds total. Announcement expected as soon as next week. Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, State Government News.
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Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Upstate New York.
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Ruling on Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements could bring $1B to upstate hospitals
CMS ruling would mean increased reimbursements to hospitals and address medical staff shortages Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: May 5th, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Slams Hochul Admin for Prioritizing Woke Agenda Over NY Schools
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement after the Board of Regents unanimously voted to implement Hochul’s Education Department’s proposal to defund New York public schools if they do not remove and rename the names of their historic mascots. In New York’s 21st District, this would impact Cambridge Central School District, Fonda-Fultonville Central […]
Posted: April 18th, 2023 under Congressional News, Education News, Political News.
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Stefanik Releases Constituent Input Form for 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today opened an online portal where farmers from across New York’s 21st District can directly share their priorities for this year’s Farm Bill. “Agriculture is the backbone of Upstate New York and the North Country. As Congress is working to draft this year’s Farm Bill, farmers across New York’s […]
Posted: April 13th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Political News.
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Stefanik Announces 2023 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2023 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 […]
Posted: April 12th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik announces campaign for sixth term in Congress
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Posted: April 11th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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NY21 Democrat Matt Castelli won’t challenge Stefanik again in 2024
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Posted: April 11th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Hochul and AG push to redraw Congressional District lines
Say current lines by court-appointed special master drawn with limited public input time Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 7th, 2023 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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