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Archive for March, 2022

NY businesses look forward to easing of Canadian border testing Friday

Source: NY businesses look forward to easing of Canadian border testing Friday

Lawmakers seek $2 million for Adirondack climate and careers center | NCPR News

Source: Lawmakers seek $2 million for Adirondack climate and careers center | NCPR News

NY mostly lost population during COVID-19 pandemic. But the North Country had one bright spot | NCPR News

Source: NY mostly lost population during COVID-19 pandemic. But the North Country had one bright spot | NCPR News

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s March 14, 2022 Meeting

Click here to view the minutes posted on the town website. 

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 28, 2022 Meeting

Click here to view minutes posted on the town website 

Budget Workshop #3 for Peru Board of Education

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, April 5th at 6 PM in the High School Community Room for their third public session budget workshop.  The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be available on the District’s website.           

The Blues are Back in Plattsburgh – Mountain Lake PBS

“The blues are returning to Plattsburgh and the historic Strand Theatre. Award-winning Blues artist Kevin Burt is coming next week to perform a series of concerts in several schools districts in the North Country, and then taking the stage with singer Dawn Tyler Watson for a gala performance at the Strand on April 2nd. Tickets […]

Transportation Goes Green – Mountain Lake PBS

Transportation and aerospace manufacturers from here in the North Country & Quebec gather to talk about the push to go green and the new generation of electric buses and electric aircraft that are already being built here in the region’s transportation hub. New York’s DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos talks about the move to electric is […]

February Unemployment Rates Released by Labor Department

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The New York State Labor Department has released county unemployment rates for February 2022: Clinton County was at 3.9% Franklin County was 4.3% Essex County was 4.8% Hamilton County was 5.4% Warren County was 4.5% The statewide rate was 5.1%.

Foundation of CVPH Celebrates Easter with Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt is free to children age 10 and younger  PLATTSBURGH, NY (3/31/2022) – A family favorite Easter tradition returns to the front lawn at The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). The Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m., sharp. This will be the first […]

Alleged gunman in Burlington parking garage shooting surrenders to police

Source: Alleged gunman in Burlington parking garage shooting surrenders to police

Keene Stewarts gets new electric vehicle chargers | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Keene Stewarts gets new electric vehicle chargers | News | pressrepublican.com

The Editorial Board: Fed up with delays and broken promises, Hochul forces Senecas to pay their debt | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Source: The Editorial Board: Fed up with delays and broken promises, Hochul forces Senecas to pay their debt | Editorial | buffalonews.com

Alice Hyde closes maternity center | News | pressrepublican.com

Detailed story. Hospital administrators disagree with Congresswoman Stefanik’s assertions. Source: Alice Hyde closes maternity center | News | pressrepublican.com

A chance to succeed: Classroom program aims to reduce inmate recidivism rates | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: A chance to succeed: Classroom program aims to reduce inmate recidivism rates | News | pressrepublican.com

How Do We Support America’s Veterans?

Source: How Do We Support America’s Veterans?

Infrastructure grants now open for Northern Border communities | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Infrastructure grants now open for Northern Border communities | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development

$50M now available to help schools with mental health services | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Source: $50M now available to help schools with mental health services | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced up to $50 million in available funding for school districts to improve student access to mental health resources and assist student

Hochul: Seneca casino money can help offset state’s cost of new Buffalo Bills stadium – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul: Seneca casino money can help offset state’s cost of new Buffalo Bills stadium – syracuse.com

Stefanik Announces 2022 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition is open to receive submissions from high school students in New York’s 21st District. “Each year, I look forward to receiving dozens of incredible pieces of art showcasing the talent of students in my district for the Congressional Art Competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “This […]

The changing Bear Swamp Rd.

  By John T. Ryan   Over the past few days, the Peru Gazette has received messages asking, “What’s happening on the Bear Swamp Road across from Dunkin Donuts? Someone is clearing the property.” The property in question is a 19.7-acre parcel—four acres zoned commercial (580 ft) border the Bear Swamp Rd. The remaining 15 […]

Summer job openings at the nearby Macomb State Park

Brush fire in Grand Isle broke out after unpermitted burn, crews say

Source: Brush fire in Grand Isle broke out after unpermitted burn, crews say

TAP access for people in prison gains more backing

Source: TAP access for people in prison gains more backing

Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Suozzi questions possible Hochul conflict in Bills stadium deal | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com

Source: Gubernatorial candidate Thomas Suozzi questions possible Hochul conflict in Bills stadium deal | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com