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Archive for February 12th, 2020

Global Entry Ban: Cuomo Offers Compromise to Trump on N.Y. Applicants 

Source: Global Entry Ban: Cuomo Offers Compromise to Trump on N.Y. Applicants – The New York Times

DEC Forest Rangers rescue hiker in Keene

Wilderness Rescue: On Feb. 6 at 3:29 p.m., a call came into DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch from inReach GPS services reporting a distress signal from a group of hikers on the Phelps Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness, including a 61-year-old male hiker from Brooklyn who was vomiting from severe dehydration. The hikers managed to […]

Peru is considering solar farm regulation

By John T. Ryan Peru – Following two recent inquiries from parties exploring the possibility of locating solar farms in Peru, the Town Board discussed solar farm regulation at a Monday, February 10, 2020 workshop. Town of Plattsburgh Planner Trevor Cole was invited. Cole is very knowledgable of local laws regulating solar farms after playing […]

Check out today’s soup kitchen menu

Jean Ryan bringing in the Panera Bread pastries for today’s soup kitchen at St. Augustine’s Parish Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Today’s menu includes delicious minestrone-sausage soup, salad, egg salad sandwiches and a delicious dessert. All free of charge and everyone welcome at the souo kitchen table.

Stefanik Cosponsors the Forest Recovery Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Forest Recovery Act, legislation that will support timber farmers who have been affected by catastrophic loss events. The bill will help forest landowners recover from natural disasters by eliminating the basis limitation rule and allowing them […]

Sewer Upgrade Workshop on March 2 at 6 p.m.

The Town of Peru, Town Board has scheduled a Town Board Workshop, Monday March 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the Peru Town Hall to discuss Water/Sewer Upgrade Project.

Assemblyman Jones and NYSCOPBA Call on Lawmakers to End Double-Bunking in Medium-Security Dormitories

Practice used in 1990s to address large numbers of inmates continues despite decrease in prison population From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones ALBANY – Today, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) was joined by leaders and members of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) to urge lawmakers to support A.930, a […]

Former student: Glasgow ‘personification of Bailey Avenue’ 

Tom Glasgow began his career as a Peru Elementary School Teacher Former student: Glasgow ‘personification of Bailey Avenue’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A clear look at the plastic bag ban | Business | nny360.com

Source: A clear look at the plastic bag ban | Business | nny360.com

Girls bowling: Bowman leads league, Indians to sweep – Sun Community News & Printing

Kathryn Bowman had the top individual game (247) and three-game series (688) of the day in the CVAC, as Peru scored a 4-0 win over Saranac Monday. Source: Girls bowling: Bowman leads league, Indians to sweep – Sun Community News & Printing

Amid uproar, Senate Democrats to offer compromise on bail law | Newsday

Source: Amid uproar, Senate Democrats to offer compromise on bail law | Newsday

DEC Releases 2019 Hunter Accident Statistics – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC Releases 2019 Hunter Accident Statistics – – The Adirondack Almanack

Burlington pols strike out against proposal that threatens Lake Monsters – VTDigger

Source: Burlington pols strike out against proposal that threatens Lake Monsters – VTDigger

New Hampshire Primary: Live results and analysis | NCPR News

Source: New Hampshire Primary: Live results and analysis | NCPR News

Fort Drum loses bid for new Army HQ | NCPR News

Source: Fort Drum loses bid for new Army HQ | NCPR News

The census count starts April 1. It could determine New York’s Congressional representation | NCPR News

Source: The census count starts April 1. It could determine New York’s Congressional representation | NCPR News

Monitoring for Coronavirus: Plattsburgh professor back from China in voluntary quarantine | NCPR News

Source: Monitoring for Coronavirus: Plattsburgh professor back from China in voluntary quarantine | NCPR News