The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan June 22, 2019 Plattsburgh – Fifteen World War II, Korea, Korean Era and Vietnam vets are traveling to Washington D.C. today thanks to the North Country Honor Flight. Today’s honorees are: Gerald Cooper, Roger Crowningshield, David DeFayette, John Delfosse, Kenneth Darrah, Rowland Fournier, Kenneth Hintz, Michael Horne, Shane Lloyd, Leon Menard, […]

One of the highlights of each North Country Honor Flight Ceremony is Morrisonville Elementary School Chorus’s performance of their original song “Red While and Blue.” The chorus is directed by Heidi Glover. They performed at today’s June 22, 1019 ceremony.

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation restoring Extreme Winter Weather Recovery Funding passed the Assembly (A.8434). “I have consistently remained committed to allocating resources towards strengthening our infrastructure,” said Jones. “This year was no exception as we added $65 million dollars to the Extreme Winter Weather Recovery Program funding, which our North Country towns […]

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JUNE 24, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of June 10, 2019. MOTION: Approval of JCEO Report from May, 2019. Community Input MOTION/DISCUSSION: Girl Scout Troop #4107 to Add an Obstacle Course to Dog Park DISCUSSION: Sewer Collection […]

Source: NY lawmakers pass adoption bill championed by Pam Hunter, ending decades of secrecy – syracuse.com

River Impassable Due to Low Water Levels – Result of Vandals Opening Sluice Gate on Lower Locks The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that it has closed the Saranac River to boating between the Lower Lock and Second Pond Boat Launch because of extremely low water levels that make this […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little A bill to provide legal clarity for the removal of disruptive campground guests received final legislative approval in the State Senate on Wednesday, June 19. The bill has been sponsored by Senator Betty Little for numerous years at the request of the Campground Owners of New York […]

Source: Clinton County to host haz mat day | Opinion | pressrepublican.com

From the NYS DEC The final Saranac Lakes Wild Forest Management Plan outlining plans to improve opportunities for outdoor recreation on the lands and waters in the northern Adirondacks was recently issued, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “Implementing this new management plan for the Saranac Lakes Wild […]

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that it has raised over $400,000 for the 26th Annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Campaign.  Since 1993 Tops has raised over $12 million dollars for the cause with Tops fund-raising efforts putting […]

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From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he authored to establish standard procedures for removing unruly campers at campgrounds (A.1569). “Campgrounds should be fun and welcoming spaces where people are able to get out in nature and explore,” Jones said. “But it’s important that visitors […]

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he sponsored and helped pass a bill to rename the Au Sable Forks Bridge in honor of the late Steve Godlewski (A.888). Godlewski was the beloved owner of Feeks Pharmacy and previously served as Black Brook town supervisor and councilperson. “The folks of Au Sable Forks loved Feeks Pharmacy […]

Source: CCPT Driver honored for quick thinking in accident | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Gov. Cuomo Signs ‘Green Light Bill’ Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access To Drivers’ Licenses – CBS New York

This Saturday June 22nd is Honor Flight #28. The send-off ceremony starts at 7am sharp, by then all the Veterans have been brought to the Veterans Park on the US Oval by police and motorcycle escort. The crowd at the last send-off on May 18th was the largest ever, we hope to continue to to […]