Patty Ritchie

It's time once again for the Senate's "Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration!" This special program invites children to share what they're thankful for through artwork, a poem, or an essay. Learn more here: nysenate.gov/questionnaires…

ICYMI, Canada has lifted COVID-19 cross-border travel restrictions. This is GREAT news for our border communities, and the entire region. More here from @7NewsWatertown: wwnytv.com/2022/09/26/can…

Looking for something fun to do this fall🍁? Ck out the @I_LOVE_NY "Fall Bucket List," that features a number of seasonal activities right in our backyard! iloveny.com/blog/post/thin…

Tdy, on "Gold Star Mother's Day," we salute the mothers whose children have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the US Armed Forces. May we always keep our Gold Star Mothers & their families in our prayers & forever be grateful for the service of their sons & daughters.

Could your small biz use a little help? The deadline to apply for NY’s “Seed Funding Grant Program” is approaching. Eligible businesses have until 9/30 to apply for up to $25,000 in support. For more information and to apply, click the following link: nyseedgrant.com

It's "National Child Passenger Safety Week." For info on the right type of car seat for your child, click here: nhtsa.gov/campaign/right… Also, this week NYS will offer free child car seat checks by certified child passenger safety techs. More here: trafficsafety.ny.gov/search/seat_ch…

Today on POW/MIA Recognition Day may we all take a moment to remember the heroes who risked it all; our prisoners of war, as well as those missing in action. We also renew our pledge to do all we can to get answers for the families of the unaccounted for. #YouAreNotForgotten

TAKING OUR LOCAL AIRPORTS TO 'NEW HEIGHTS!' Thrilled that not one but TWO of our North Country airports will be taking home nearly $50 million to make transformative upgrades to their facilities. More here from @wdtnews: #tncms-source=login" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nny360.com/news/stlawrenc…

A fitting tribute to a selfless community servant who made the ultimate sacrifice. More on how the State Route 180 bridge officially became the "Chief Samuel A. Johnson, Sr. Memorial Bridge," here: facebook.com/photo/?fbid=58…

Monday, I joined in a special ceremony to dedicate a bench in Canton in memory of former County Clerk Mary Lou Rupp. Not only was Mary Lou my former colleague, she was one of my dearest friends. TY to all who made this tribute to Mary Lou, who was a true public servant, possible.

September is "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month." This cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer death in women in the US. Help fight the illness by educating yourself on the warning signs & sharing that knowledge to help raise awareness: ovarian.org

It's hard to believe that 21 years have passed since the 9/11 attacks. Today, may we all take a moment to honor the lives lost and the heroes who responded in the days that followed September 11, 2001. Never forget.

A special day on Fort Drum, as we bid farewell to MG Beagle and welcomed MG Greg Anderson as the new commander of the @10MTNDIV. Thank you to both of these leaders for their unwavering dedication to serving this great nation & protecting our freedom. wwnytv.com/2022/09/09/for…

Joining people across the globe in honoring the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. She will forever be remembered for her grace, class and strength.

Incredibly humbled to have been recognized as a “Woman of the Mountain” by the @10MTNDIV today at Fort Drum. More here: facebook.com/photo?fbid=587…

✏️This week, it's "back to school" for families across our region. I'd like to wish everyone the best for an exciting year full of learning new things and of course, lots of fun!✏️

🇺🇸HAPPY LABOR DAY!🇺🇸 Today we pause to remember the dedication, perseverance and of course, hard work, of America's workforce. Best wishes to all for an enjoyable Labor Day!

Energetic, unselfish, generous and kind – these are just a few of the words fellow community members use to describe Renee Palmer. Renee is a tireless community servant & it's my honor to announce her as my 2022 "Woman of Distinction!" More here: nysenate.gov/newsroom/press…

Today marks "Overdose Awareness Day." Please join me in taking a moment to remember the lives lost to overdose, as well as recognize the grief of the loved ones they've left behind. If you or someone you know is struggling w/ addiction, help is available: overdoseday.com

Following the CDC's relaxing of COVID-19 guidelines, my colleagues & I are calling 4 a reevaluation of vax mandates. This wk, we sent a letter to NY's fed. reps, urging them 2 help advocate 4 a reevaluation of mandates & esp those for healthcare wkrs: nysenate.gov/.../ny-senate-…...