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Archive for October, 2012

NYSEG is preparing for Hurricane Sandy and has several tips for customers

NYSEG and RG&E emergency planners are closely monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for the possible effects of Hurricane Sandy. Depending on the exact track of the storm, portions of the NYSEG and RG&E service areas could experience considerable wind and significant rainfall early next week. NYSEG and RG&E are concerned with the potential impact of […]

Rural Peru and Schuyler Falls homes burglarized

By John T. Ryan Burglars entered four homes in Peru and Schuyler Falls area over the past few days making off with guns, jewelry, and television – anything that can be easily picked up. The Peru burglaries occurred on the Connors Rd. and Mannix Rd. The Schuyler Falls crimes occurred on Shingle Street and the […]

New York again tops the nation for state’s with the highest local and state tax burden

New York again tops the nation for state’s with the highest local and state tax burden – NYPOST.com.

New York’s top court declines to hear case challenging state’s gay marriage law

New York’s top court declines to hear case challenging state’s gay marriage law – NY Daily News.

Teacher evaluation frustration in Saranac Lake

Teacher evaluation frustration in Saranac Lake – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Unemployment rate down in N.Y., up in North Country

Unemployment rate down in N.Y., up in North Country – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Here’s one way you can help other North Country people

Dear Editor, An elderly neighbor receives lunch thru the meals on wheels.  Three new families are in line for the food pantry because no matter how hard they try the money isn’t enough to provide housing, utilities and food for the family. Families are in need of assistance with utility bills, disabled people can’t afford […]

Farming’s third way – A Brian Mann Blog

Farming’s third way « The In Box.

Brodsky: Beware a return of Nazism

Brodsky: Beware a return of Nazism – Times Union.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s spokesman: From stammering kid to confident public figure – DailyFreeman.com

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s spokesman: From stammering kid to confident public figure – DailyFreeman.com.

NYS confirms hanta virus case in Adirondacks

Capitol Confidential » NYS confirms hanta virus case in Adirondacks.

Home and business energy costs continue to rise – Here’s a way to save money

By John T. Ryan People attending the October 11th Peru Town Board meeting learned that New Yorkers of all income levels as well as small businesses and non-profits can qualify for energy assistance, energy upgrades, special financing and cashback programs. Town Counselor Brandy McDonald invited the people who administer the programs to the Town Board […]

Owens writes to Secretary of Agriculture on school lunch calorie requirements

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Owens wrote to Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack today about the new federal school lunch calorie requirements.  The letter follows several conversations with parents and school officials who expressed concerns with the new rule.

It’s the time of year for deer; Drivers should take care as breeding season peaks

It’s the time of year for deer » Local News » Press-Republican.

Board to reschedule budget workshops – agenda is brief

Regular Mtg Agenda October 22, 2012[1]

Adirondack Hardware offers variety of heating solutions

Adirondack Hardware offers variety of heating solutions » Local News » Press-Republican.

Nursing grads post 100 percent pass rate on national exam

Nursing grads post 100 percent pass rate on national exam » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru fire destroys home » Breaking News

Peru fire destroys home » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Fort Ticonderoga Still Presides Over New York’s Lakes (PHOTOS)

Fort Ticonderoga Still Presides Over New York’s Lakes (PHOTOS).

Tri-Lakes Boy Scout leaders react to molestation allegations – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Local Boy Scout leaders react to molestation allegations – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

Clam-ity: Invasive Asian clam species spreads in Lake George; rest of the Adirondacks watching

Clam-ity – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

Congressional candidates: U.S. needs to leave Afghanistan

Congressional candidates: U.S. needs to leave Afghanistan – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Assembly candidates Candidates debate hiking fees

Assembly candidates Candidates debate hiking fees – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

‘Perversion files’ show locals helped cover up Boy Scout scandals

‘Perversion files’ show locals helped cover up Boy Scout scandals – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Scout child abuse allegation files hit home including Peru

Scout files hit home – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com