Archive for December 13th, 2016
Rose Hebert’s “Monsters in the Closet” Exhibit in the Main Gallery at The Strand Center for the Arts
PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host Rose Hebert’s “Monsters in the Closet” exhibition in the Main Gallery in January, 2017. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, January 6 with a reception open and free to the public from 5:30 to 7:30 […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News.
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United Way of the Adirondack Region Needs Your Support
Dear Editor: An open letter regarding donations to the United Way of the Adirondack Region. The 2017 United Way of the Adirondack Region campaign has launched with an ambitious goal of $725,000. Are you noticing that more people in our area are in need of the assistance offered by the 43 partner agencies; assistance such […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Students Receive Scholarships at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (12/13/2016)– Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Samantha Crosby of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in communication, received the A. Douglas Burrow ’31 Endowed Scholarship. Nick Lawliss of Peru, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Doug ’71 and Jane […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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DEC Forest Rangers Continue Search in the High Peaks for Two Hikers from Niskayuna, NY
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers continue the search for two hikers from Niskayuna, New York. Blake Alois, 20, and Madison Popolizio, 19, both of Niskayuna, NY, left the Adirondak Loj Trailhead on Sunday morning (12/11/16) to hike to the summit of Algonquin Mountain in the High Peaks Wilderness, Town of […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Science class to become a hands-on experience – Times Union
Starting next fall, new science learning standards will roll out in New York classrooms that are focused on better preparing students for higher education and careers in fast-growing science, technology, engineering and math fields. The learning standards, which set out what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade, […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Education News, General News, State Government News.
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Board of Regents seeks $2.1 billion school aid boost – Times Union
The state Board of Regents will ask state lawmakers for a $2.1 billion increase in school funding next year, a figure members admit is on the high side but say was driven up by the growing number of needy students statewide. Meant to ensure equity across the districts by sending more funds to districts with […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Education News, General News, State Government News.
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Chamber Offers New Leadership Program for 2017
The North Country Chamber of Commerce and Manpower are proud to announce a new opportunity for emerging leaders in our region. Through a series of Community Exploration sessions, participants will learn about the challenges facing our region and how they can get involved to make the North Country stronger than ever. Professional Development sessions will […]
Posted: December 13th, 2016 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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