President Trump Nominates Rep. Elise Stefanik to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Rep. Elise Stefanik with President-elect Donald Trump (Photo Credit: Rep. Elise Stefanik Facebook page.)
President Trump in a statement to the NY Post said: “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.”
House Republican Conference Chair, Elise Stefanik, released the following statement:
“I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate.
President Trump’s historic landslide election has given hope to the American people and is a reminder that brighter days are ahead — both at home and abroad. America continues to be the beacon of the world, but we expect and must demand that our friends and allies be strong partners in the peace we seek.
The work ahead is immense as we see antisemitism skyrocketing coupled with four years of catastrophically weak U.S. leadership that significantly weakened our national security and diminished our standing in the eyes of both allies and adversaries.
I stand ready to advance President Donald J. Trump’s restoration of America First peace through strength leadership on the world stage on Day One at the United Nations.
I will forever be grateful to my beloved constituents in New York’s 21st Congressional District for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work my very hardest to serve and give them a voice at the highest levels of Congress.
Ten years ago, Upstate and North Country voters took a chance on a young, first-time, unknown candidate who very few believed could win. I was proud to be the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time and to earn their overwhelming vote of confidence in six general elections.
Thank you to my colleagues in the House for entrusting me to serve as House Republican Conference Chair as a part of your leadership team.
I am proud of my strong record as a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Intelligence Committee, and the Education and Workforce Committee, as well as the legislative and constituent services results my office successfully delivered to our district.
Thank you to the hardworking families, small businesses, farms, law enforcement officers, military families, veterans, seniors, and local elected officials whom I have worked so closely with on behalf of our communities. And most especially, thank you to my extraordinarily dedicated staff in the District and Washington offices for serving our constituents tirelessly for the past decade.
My family and I are excited for this next chapter in New York and Washington to work hard to serve our country on President Donald Trump’s team. No matter where this journey takes us, Upstate New York — the cradle of the American Revolution — will always be my heart and home.”
Dresden November Budget Hearing & Proposed Budget
A public hearing on the Town of Dresden’s 2025 Budget will be held at the beginning of the November regular town meeting on November 11, 2024 at the town hall. The agenda for the full meeting is posted on the town’s website here.
The preliminary budget package to be considered is posted on the town’s website here.
“The Town of Dresden maintains a clear division in its finances, categorizing expenses and revenue under general and highway operations, as well as other lesser categories, as required by New York State law. Each category must maintain its own books and records, ensuring that funds are allocated exclusively for their designated purposes. The difference between revenue and expenses has traditionally been addressed through moderate tax increases or, when necessary, by depleting capital reserves. However, budget forecasting in past years has not only been inaccurate but has also overlooked known future expenses, especially those related to planned borrowings. This has led to unanticipated impacts on cash flow and spending capacity, which could have been mitigated with more careful planning.”
“The Town of Dresden faces significant financial challenges due to rising costs and historical budgeting inaccuracies. While adjustments in the 2025 budget aim to realign projected expenses with actual needs, strategic tax increases and careful reserve management are essential for maintaining financial stability and ensuring the town’s ability to meet its operational needs in the coming years.”
The proposed salaries of the elected officials are as follows:
Town Supervisor $15,000
Town Clerk $20,500
Highway Superintendent $59,500
Town Council (4) $ 3,300
Justices (2) $ 6,500
DEC in the News – The Sad Story of P’Nut the Squirrel & Fred the Raccoon
Dresden Town Board October Regular Meeting Minutes
There were many interesting items discussed in October.
1.) An update was given on the ProcellaCOR lawsuit and Chubb’s dock.
2.) The 2023 Engineer’s report on Sewer District # 1 still has not been released to the public after more than a year.
3.) The costs associated with the Sewer District # 1 pipe burial project continue to grow. An ad-hoc committee is being created “to collect information with forecastable expenses and risk associated with objectives to enhance the planning process and provide a greater transparency to the community.”
4.) Multiple handouts were provided for budget forecasting purposes, projecting Dresden budgets vs Putnam’s and Whitehall’s. A history of how fund surpluses have changed was also provided.
5.) A comment was received from a member of the public about how Putnam is able to pick-up their residents’ garbage.
Many other important topics were discussed. Please read the October minutes to learn more.
DEC Forest Rangers in the News
Town of Dresden
Washington County
Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 20 at 2:18 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from the leader of a YMCA hiking group to report one of six hikers was suffering from muscle exhaustion and couldn’t continue hiking Black Mountain on his own. Rangers Carabetta and Kabrehl hiked in and escorted the 70-year-old from Ballston Spa down the mountain to the parking lot where he refused further medical attention. Resources were clear at 4:34 p.m.
Autumn 2024
Autumn
By Alice Cary
Shorter and shorter now the twilight clips
The days, as though the sunset gates they crowd,
And Summer from her golden collar slips
And strays through stubble-fields, and moans aloud,
Save when by fits the warmer air deceives,
And, stealing hopeful to some sheltered bower,
She lies on pillows of the yellow leaves,
And tries the old tunes over for an hour.
The wind, whose tender whisper in the May
Set all the young blooms listening through th’ grove,
Sits rustling in the faded boughs to-day
And makes his cold and unsuccessful love.
The rose has taken off her tire of red—
The mullein-stalk its yellow stars have lost,
And the proud meadow-pink hangs down her head
Against earth’s chilly bosom, witched with frost.
The robin, that was busy all the June,
Before the sun had kissed the topmost bough,
Catching our hearts up in his golden tune,
Has given place to the brown cricket now.
The very cock crows lonesomely at morn—
Each flag and fern the shrinking stream divides—
Uneasy cattle low, and lambs forlorn
Creep to their strawy sheds with nettled sides.
Shut up the door: who loves me must not look
Upon the withered world, but haste to bring
His lighted candle, and his story-book,
And live with me the poetry of Spring.
Sunday Song: Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
The 2024 Halloween Parade
Another great annual Halloween gathering and parade happened on Saturday, October 12th. The weather was superb … and the children and their costumes were fantastic. (Click any image to see larger version.)
The Halloween parade always brings together a large crowd during the Columbus Day weekend.
The costumes were well planned.
The trick-or-treaters walked throughout the Landing.
Everyone had great fun.
The children enjoyed getting treats.
Another beautiful day in Huletts.
Casino Closed Columbus Day Weekend
The Casino will be closed Columbus Day weekend.
Thank you for a successful season together and for your support!
We wish you a great “off-season” and a safe winter.
Looking forward to seeing you again next summer!
“Here’s to you,” “Good health,” and “Bottoms up.”
September Sewer Committee Minutes
The Huletts Landing Sewer Committee met in September after not having a quorum in July or August.
The minutes from the September meeting have been posted on the Town’s website (with supporting documents here and here).
Special Dresden Meeting – Tentative Budget
The Town of Dresden will hold a special budget workshop meeting on Monday, October 7th @ 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of presenting the tentative 2025 budget in the Dresden town hall.
Dresden Town Board September Regular & Special Meeting Minutes
The draft minutes for the September regular meeting and the September special meeting of the Dresden Town Board have been posted on the town’s website.
Draft September regular meeting minutes of the Dresden Town Board.
Draft September special meeting minutes of the Dresden Town Board.
Charles Tall Appointed Dresden Town Supervisor
On Wednesday, September 18th, the Dresden Town Board unanimously appointed Mr. Charles Tall, of Huletts Landing to the position of Town Supervisor. There were no other interested parties to fill the position. Mr. Tall offered to the board his willingness to serve out the remaining 15 month’s of Paul Ferguson’s term. There was an announcement requesting any other interested candidates or any other considerations and there were none. The town has much pressing business and needed a Town Supervisor to deal with numerous issues. Congratulations and thanks to Mr. Tall for stepping forward.