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Stewart's pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations FacebookTwitterEmail In this image from video, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks as the House reconvenes to debate the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Arizona, after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (House Television via AP)Associated Press WASHINGTON – The owners of Stewart’s Shops, big donors to U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, have decided to pause all political contributions for "further review" after pressure from individuals calling and threatening on social med...

After Legitimizing Trump's Election Lies, NY's Congressional Objectors Face Skittish Donors arrow Rioters trying to overturn the 2020 election surrounded and stormed the U.S. Capitol last week. Bryan Dozier/Shutterstock Hours after violent insurrectionists were finally cleared from the Capitol on January 6th, 147 Republican members of Congress voted to object to the electoral college victory of President-elect Joe Biden, undeterred in their allegiance to President Donald Trump, who had incited the riots. For the four New York representatives who voted against certifyin...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Stewart’s Shops is expanding its fuel distribution with a recent Red-Kap asset purchase. Stewart’s Shops has acquired the assets of Red-Kap, a press release from the company reported, noting that the acquired assets include eight convenience stores, four car washes and fuel distribution to more than 75 dealers, “which is the heart of the deal.” Stewart’s Shops will maintain the branding of the Mobil, Citgo, and Sunoco stations and will convert two of the Red-Kap locations into traditional Stewart’s Shops. The remaining six locations ...

Dec 18, 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Stewart’s Shops is teaming up with its customers once again to raise money for local children’s charities. The Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign started Thanksgiving and will run through Christmas Day at all shop locations, according to a news release. “In these times, non-profits need our help more than ever with increased strains on staffing, resources and budgets. We are proud to partner with our customers to help those who need it most. And every donation goes twice as far with the Stewart’s match. We care twice as much so we’ll double your...

Stewart's Shops Wraps Up $45M in Investments in 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The end of the month brings Stewart's Shop's five-year store investment plan to an end, but the convenience retailer's building initiative will not slow down in 2021. In all, Stewart's Shops invested $45 million in 17 new or rebuilt stores in 2020, the last year of its $245-million, five-year program, according to the Times Union. The company had slated $75 million in new builds and rebuilds this year to mark its 75th anniversary; however, the COVID-19 pandemic altered those plans, President Gary Dake told...