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Archive for May, 2022

Stefanik Announces Over $900,000 for Upward Bound Program at North Country Colleges

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $922,561 in grants through the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound program will be awarded to SUNY Plattsburgh and Adirondack Community College. “Today, I am announcing over $900,000 in taxpayer dollars will return to our district to support these excellent higher education institutions as they equip the […]

New congressional map for N.Y. sets stage for major clashes in Democratic primaries

Source: New congressional map for N.Y. sets stage for major clashes in Democratic primaries

State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com

Source: State task force created in 2020 to prevent mass shootings hasn’t held a single meeting | Local News | buffalonews.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen menu for Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Vegetable Rice Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All are welcome at our table.

State finds Vail Resorts’ failure to replace equipment contributed to Stowe zipline employee’s death – VTDigger

Source: State finds Vail Resorts’ failure to replace equipment contributed to Stowe zipline employee’s death – VTDigger

Some Jif peanut butter sold in NY recalled after link to salmonella cases – syracuse.com

Source: Some Jif peanut butter sold in NY recalled after link to salmonella cases – syracuse.com

Peru Town Board Public Hearing Monday

AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING 202-b PROCEEDINGS (Click here for Peru Gazette details) MAY 23, 2021, 5:45 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION:        To Open the Public Hearing.  DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions MOTION:         To Close the Public Hearing.  MOTION:       Adjourn

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) offers travelers many options

Beginning July 1 Plattsburgh International Airport will offer daily direct flights to Philadelphia via Contour Airlines which has a partnership with American Airlines. Passengers boarding in Plattsburgh can check baggage directly to American Airlines’ many destinations. Of course, Delta, Spirit, Southwest, and Frontier Airlines also offer service from Philadelphia. Here are today’s American Airlines departures. […]

A thought-provoking message from Sister Debbie Blow, Executive Director from the North Country Mission of Hope.

Good day everyone, There always seems to be plenty of information to share as to what is happening in the Mission of Hope, so let’s begin.  I think you’ll find this news/notes quite full of info. 1.  Ukraine humanitarian aid: First, while I don’t have the exact figure yet, we have gone well over the […]

Cared for with loving hands

Stopped at Northern Orchard this morning to pick up an asparagus donation to the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen. Couldn’t help but notice the beautiful plants on sale. Jenna Mulbury was busy watering to safeguard them against today’s expected high temperatures. These are just a few of the plants at Northern Orchards along the beautiful Union […]

N.Y. announces historic $2B in child care subsidies | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Source: N.Y. announces historic $2B in child care subsidies | Sun Community News ALBANY | With the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York history, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financ

PALERMO VILLA ISSUES VOLUNTARY MANUFACTURER RECALL OF PICS FROZEN PIZZERIA CHICKEN BACON RANCH PIZZA

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Palermo Villa, Inc. is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 17.95 oz. PICS Frozen Pizzeria Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, with UPC 41735 07771 and expiration date of 11/28/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the potential presence of metal in the bacon ingredient. Customers who purchased the affected products can […]

Summer concerts in Upstate NY: 35 must-see shows (and how to get tickets) – syracuse.com

Source: Summer concerts in Upstate NY: 35 must-see shows (and how to get tickets) – syracuse.com

New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Rural Development in the Town of Schuyler Falls

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Town of Schuyler Falls will receive $6,862,000 in grants and loans ($5,562,000 in Rural Development direct loan funds and $1,300,000 in Rural Development grant funds) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for water and waste disposal. “I am announcing a significant amount of taxpayer […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of May 23, 2022

 1. Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance  Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Late Reports for April from Departments: (Dog Control and Court). MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 9, 2022. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Adopt  202b Proceedings/Public Interest Order Resolution  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Adopt the Amended and Restated Bond Resolution  MOTION/DISCUSSION: […]

Armed Forces Day: May 21, 2022

Source: Armed Forces Day: May 21, 2022

Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood | NCPR News

“The recall covers certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles in the United States that were built between December 2020 and April 2021. The company is urging customers to park their cars “outside and away from structures.”” Source: Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood | NCPR News

CVPH nurses union celebrates new contract with hospital as a hopeful first step | NCPR News

Source: CVPH nurses union celebrates new contract with hospital as a hopeful first step | NCPR News

Stefanik Announces Over $1.5 Million for Hudson Headwaters

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a $1,553,896 grant to support Hudson Headwaters Health Network from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resource and Services Administration’s Health Center Cluster grant program. “Our community health centers are an essential component of the healthcare system in the North Country,” Stefanik said. “Over $1.5 million […]

Up go the banners

Peru May 20, 2022 – Peru Water-Sewer-Parks Department personnel Luke Fessette, Chris Martineau, and Kaleb Martineau are erecting our community’s 116 Home Town Hero Banners today. They’re moving quickly to erect all 116 banners before Memorial Day. If they aren’t able to complete the job today, they’ll finish it next Friday. The Peru Highway Department […]

Peru High School Graduate Transitional Deacon Leagon Carlin preps for appointment | News | pressrepublican.com

“Carlin is appointed Parochial Vicar at The Roman Catholic Community of St. Alexanders and St. Joseph in Morrisonville, St. Augustine’s Church in Peru and St. James in Cadyville effective June 29….I’ll be excited to work with Father Scott and to work with the parishioners there. Of course, I went to Peru School, kindergarten through 12th […]

As cases rise, CDC suggests some should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk

Clinton County is a HIGH COVID RATE COUNTY Source: As cases rise, CDC suggests some should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk

N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh welcomed New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli May 18 as city leaders and local business advocates toured the downtown area and spoke on development

Peru native’s Adk. landscapes featured in one-man show | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

“Remillard, a Peru native and lawyer-turned-artist, is professor of art in the School of Art and Design of Kennesaw State University, Georgia. While he paints a variety of different landscapes, “Visions” features his Adirondacks landscapes, which depict not only the natural beauty of the area but also the agriculture that is such a big part […]