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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5th Annual Addie's Books for Children book drive begins

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (D-Theresa) announced the kickoff of her fifth annual holiday book drive. Known as Addie's Books for Children, the book drive has collected well over 12,000 books over the past four years, thanks to Kinney Drugs whose Jefferson and St. Lawrence County stores serve as drop off points. All of the books go to CAPC of Jefferson County and the St. Lawrence County Community Development Program for distribution to families throughout the North Country.  Books can also be dropped off in the red bins at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown, or at her St. Lawrence County district office, 70 Main Street in Canton.

Assemblywoman Russell speaks on military veterans mental health issues

Assemblywoman Addie Russell (D-Theresa), member of the Assembly Veteran's Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Women Veterans, spoke with Susan Arbetter of the Capitol Pressroom on suicide rates among veteran and veteran's mental health services. Here is the link: http://www.wcny.org/nov-11-2013-moa-addie-russell-onondaga-va-clear-path-for-veterans-peter-iwanowicz/

A Rediscovering Your Backyard Event

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell and

the Indian River FFA Club invites you to the

3rd Annual 

North Country

Department Store

Saturday, November 2, 2013

Indian River Middle School

Off US Route 11, Philadelphia, NY

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A one day DEPARTMENT STORE

filled with local products and services

Including

 Artisans, Farmers, Food Producers, Antique Dealers,

Shop Owners, and Service Providers 

~ just in time for the holiday shopping season ~

                                

Admission is simply a donation at the door.

All proceeds to benefit Indian River FFA and Noah’s Ark Preschool