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Archive for November, 2011

Downstate counties may cut nursing homes

Counties may cut nursing homes | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Bernie Fine’s second accuser Mike Lang explains why he came forward | syracuse.com

Bernie Fine’s second accuser Mike Lang explains why he came forward | syracuse.com.

Hunter died in the woods » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Hunter died in the woods » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Grandmother, grandson die following crash » Breaking News » Press-Republican

Grandmother, grandson die following crash » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Still no sign of missing hunter

Still no sign of missing hunter – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Grandmother and grandson in submerged car

Grandmother and grandson in submerged car » Breaking News » Press-Republican.   Police call it a “tragic accident” – The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Bids out for new Plattsburgh air carrier

Bids out for new Plattsburgh air carrier » Local News » Press-Republican.

Medal of Honor winner sues defense contractor, claims company called him mentally unstable

Medal of Honor winner sues defense contractor, claims company called him mentally unstable | syracuse.com.

Saranac Lake targets defective water meters

Village targets defective water meters – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Search under way for missing hunter

Search under way for missing hunter – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Owens introduces bill to waive fees for disaster victims

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today introduced legislation that would grant the U.S. State Department the authority to waive passport fees for residents who live in an area that was declared a federal natural disaster.  During recent natural disasters experienced in New York like Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, many residents lost untold amounts […]

Recession cost NYS 500K jobs

Capitol Confidential » Report: Recession cost NYS 500K jobs.   More in-depth story from Lo-Hud.com 

Education officials plan 4-hour state reading exams for 3rd through 8th grade students  

Education officials plan 4-hour state reading exams for 3rd through 8th grade students   – NY Daily News.

Elmore’s new home, town energy supplier and tree lighting among topics at Monday’s Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Peru Town Board held its regular meeting Monday night. All members except town attorney Don Biggs (excused) were present. Elmore SPCA Executive Director Laura Torrans thanked the board for their support and described the newly renovated facility at 556 Telegraph Rd. The renovations include 8 large outside pens, a full concrete […]

Elmore SPCA’s new thrift shop provides for animals

New thrift shop provides for animals » Local News » Press-Republican.

NY website lists 52,000 job openings statewide

NY website lists 52,000 job openings statewide » Local News » Press-Republican.

Just Chute Me: Free falling into Jay Peak’s new Pump House water park

Just Chute Me | Seven Days.

Empire State Development announces schedule for final strategic plan presentations; Will be webcast live

Strategic Plan Review Committee Will Review and Assess Strategic Plans Presented By Ten Regional Economic Development Councils Empire State Development has announced the final schedule of presentations for the strategic plans submitted by the ten Regional Economic Development Councils. Each region will have an opportunity to make an in-person presentation according to the following schedule: 

N.Y.-Vt. lifeline resurrected after smaller-towners get angry — and organzied

The Daily published a great story on the Crown Point Bridge reconstruction (Click here) 

Tree Lighting Ceremony is the official start of the Holiday Season – for Peru, anyway!

By Donald McBrayer & Kathy Flynn This coming Friday (December 2nd), folks from every corner of Peru will come together to kick off the Holiday Season at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. For over 40 years, wide-eyed children of all ages have gathered to rejoice in one of Peru’s most sacred traditions – The Annual Tree […]

Editorial: Let area youths serve for the right reasons

Editorial: Let area youths serve for the right reasons.

Syracuse chancellor fires longtime assistant coach Bernie Fine; ‘We do not tolerate abuse,’ she says

Syracuse chancellor fires longtime assistant coach Bernie Fine; ‘We do not tolerate abuse,’ she says | syracuse.com.

Vergennes police chief warns of a growing drug problem

Vergennes police chief warns of a growing drug problem | Burlington Free Press | burlingtonfreepress.com.

Refinancing bonds will save Indian River Central thousands

Watertown Daily Times | Refinancing bonds will save Indian River Central thousands.

Former Ti hospital to get new use

Former Ti hospital to get new use » Local News » Press-Republican.