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EPA invests $420M in NYS water infrastructure

Schumer and Gillibrand applaud “monumental” boon to Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$1M federal award to Paul Smith’s College

Funding to be used for infrastructure enhancements and long-term stability Click here for the Sun Community News story 

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

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 

The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office

Click here for the NCPR story 

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 

More details on border funding – Both the Champlain and Rouses Point Ports of Entry to receive upgrades

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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 

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 

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 […]

A court sides with Democrats who want to redraw New York’s congressional districts again

Click here for the NCPR story 

Keeseville Summer Music Festival returns

The Bootleg Band jumpstarts the series July 7 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden’s desk with days to spare

Click here for the NPR story 

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 […]

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 

Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]