Assemblywoman Addie Russell Statement regarding the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center announcement by Governor Cuomo

“Today is a great day for the North Country as we learned that Governor Cuomo has decided to keep the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center open.  The hard work of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center Task Force and of families and employees of the Center are to be commended for their tireless work in making a strong case to the administration that the Center should remain open to provide vital services to the North Country community.  In fact, the Governor has named it a new Regional Center of Excellence, which is indicative of its need for our area.  I want to thank the members of the Task Force, families, patients, employees, and my fellow colleagues in the Legislature for coming together in unison to help paint the picture of the Center's value and necessity.  I would also like to personally thank Governor Cuomo for his leadership and effort in keeping the Center open and designating it as a Regional Center of Excellence.”

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Assemblywoman Russell: North Country named Top Performer

Receives $81.3 million for economic development

“Today’s award of $81.3 million is a great step forward in our continuing effort to revitalize the North Country economy. As a member of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible effort put forth by the council to develop proposals that will create private sector jobs, train our workers in advanced manufacturing, promote the beautiful natural resources of the North Country and develop Clarkson University as an Innovation Hot Spot. I look forward to working with local leaders as we take the next steps in creating more jobs and attracting new businesses to the North Country.”

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