Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
State Sen. Patty Ritchie met with North Country lawmakers Wednesday in Albany to discuss a plan she has introduced in the Senate to return unused land at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center back to …
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State Sen. Patty Ritchie met with North Country lawmakers Wednesday in Albany to discuss a plan she has introduced in the Senate to return unused land at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center back to the community to be used for economic development and job creation.
From the Senate, attendees included Betty Little and a representative for Joe Griffo. From the Assembly, attending the meeting were Ken Blankenbush, Marc Butler, Addie Russell and a representative for Janet Duprey.
On Tuesday, Ritchie formally introduced legislation (S.6661) to facilitate the transfer. The plan is supported by the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators, Ogdensburg City Council and the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center Task Force.
They also discussed legislation to support the growth of the wine and grape industries in St. Lawrence County. Under legislation sponsored by Ritchie (S.6321), the “St. Lawrence County Wine Trail” would be established in an effort to put local wineries and vineyards “on the map,” boost local business and create jobs in the region.
