Stefanik Calls For Reopening of Shuttered Hospitals in the North Country

North Country Public Radio’s Brian Mann reports North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik — to help the efforts in overcoming COVID 19 - wants the Department of Defense to retrofit old hospitals and facilities across Upstate New York.

She joined in making the call with Democrat Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) whose district includes a small portion of the North Country.  

“Our nation is at a critical point in the national response to the coronavirus pandemic,” Stefanik and Brindisi wrote.

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Getting Here From There

We recently posted about the bus option, of getting you or your guests to Schroon from New York City. If you prefer a scenic ride on a train, then here's a way from New York Penn Station that gets you as far as Ticonderoga.

The train is Amtrak train #69 Adirondack. The daily departure is at 8:15 am from Penn Station, arriving at Ticonderoga at 1:17 pm - a 5 hour and 2 minute ride on the same train. Typically the return trip is on Amtrak train #68  -- departs Ticonderoga at 2:33 pm and gets to NY at 8:40pm, a 6 hours 7 minute ride

The trip ranges from between $62 to $69 one way, depending on the day you travel. Caught this train? Tell us about it in comments.