The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan Rebecca (Dalton) Cassidy, a Peru native, and a 1993 Peru High School graduate, just became a published author. After over twenty years in the workplace, she decided to impart what she’s learned, especially to women working in an all-female company or organization. Cassidy’s recently published book is titled Working with Women: Successful […]

Source: Musicians pair up to keep 7-foot Steinway in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: An Essex County Land Bank could be a local solution to the Adirondack housing shortage | NCPR News

Source: CVPH and New York State Nurses Association still negotiating a contract

Source: War in Ukraine expected to impact planting season in our region

Source: Margaret Street voted to turn into one-way | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Forty-two percent of respondents voted to convert Margaret Street into a one-way single shared-use lane with parking on both sides of the street in the secondary public feedback

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that Central New York is considered a high-transmission zone for the coronavirus, and urges residents to wear masks indoors, including at schools, in Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego counties. The state Department of Health expanded that masking recommendation to Cortland and Madison counties.” Source: Covid hospitalizations jump in […]

Source: Bonnie Raitt’s bandmate says they’re all ready to get onstage again, as tour comes to Syracuse – syracuse.com

Assemblyman Billy Jones makes a speech on the Assembly floor about the inclusion of his Fair Play Ambulance Act in the state budget. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced he helped pass a 2022-23 state budget that invests in several crucial public sectors to provide economic relief for North Country residents including funding for agriculture, […]

Source: 50 years strong, District No. 3 recognized for decades of service | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Local lawmakers, families and fellow volunteers alike recently honored District No. 3 Fire Department, its charter members and its five decades of service

Assemblyman Jones joins Town of Franklin Supervisor Dorothy Brown, Highway Superintendent Jacques DeMars and highway department employees on Monday for a tour of the town’s new garage.  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he secured $500,000 for the town of Franklin to help with expenses relating to the rebuild of the town highway garage […]

Audit Finds Many NY School Districts Lack Sufficient Staff for Mental Health Services and Adequate Oversight of Mental Health Education Too many New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas […]

Source: 20-year-old dead after fatal crash in Plattsburgh

Source: Adirondack Canoe Company opens at Essex Industries

Source: State regulators approve smaller than requested rate hikes for two hospitals in UVM Health Network | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Alcohol to go will become legal in New York. Is it a game-changer? – syracuse.com

Source: NY lawmakers finalize $220B budget, boosted by federal funds – syracuse.com

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the availability of employment opportunities for the summer recreational season. Individuals looking for seasonal summer employment who enjoy the outdoors are encouraged to learn more about opportunities to work at DEC facilities. DEC operates 52 public campgrounds and five-day use areas throughout the Adirondack […]

“The passing of the state budget is welcome news. While jobs are rebounding in many industries, our economic recovery lags the nation, and risks have expanded as the budget process has unfolded, with growing geopolitical uncertainty surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and persistently high inflation. In addition, New Yorkers continue to grapple with the health, […]

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMERICA – Undertaken to Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of His Holiness, Pope Pius X – Volume 3 – Published in 1914 ST. JAMES THE LESS – Cadyville, NY – The first Catholics came to Cadyville in 1825, and attended the church at Plattsburgh, which lies a few miles east of the […]

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Source: Deadly strain of avian flu found in Vermont

Source: New York State Makes Major Change For Restaurants, Bars

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today hailed the elimination of the fiber-optic tax on state highways in the 2022-23 state budget. Since 2019, New York State has charged this one-of-a-kind tax; similar utilities like coaxial cable providers are not assessed this surcharge. Repealing this tax should greatly improve broadband installation, access and availability in rural areas. […]

Source: New fishing regulations start April 1 – Adirondack Explorer