Archive for September, 2022
Border apprehensions trend upward in the Swanton Sector
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Posted: September 24th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fall activities: Your guide to pumpkin patches, apple orchards, corn mazes and more
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Posted: September 24th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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DNA test confirms animal killed in NY was wolf, not coyote
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Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History.
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Strand Center exhibit lauds the human form as muse
Free Community Figure Drawing Nights also offered Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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SUNY chief: Enrollment dip easing
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Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Law enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run coming to town
Annual event coming to Plattsburgh Friday, Sept. 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Charity Events, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Free Fishing Day this weekend
Saturday, Sept. 24 initiative coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Full body scanner to help stop contraband in county jail
Long-awaited $160K equipment secured through American Rescue Plan funds Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: September 23rd, 2022 under County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cancer death rates fall steadily in the US, with more survivors than ever
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Heathcare News, National News.
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The fight for more federal prison workers in the Adirondacks gets political
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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One last advocacy push as labor comissioner weighs lowering farmworker overtime threshold
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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Ski jumping World Cup returns to US for 1st time since 2004 and it’s in Lake Placid
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Town considering selling three properties including the Jenkins Street tennis court
By John T. Ryan Peru – September 22, 2022. Town Board Meeting. At Councilman Rick Barber’s recommendation, the town is looking into selling three properties. They include the Jenkins Street tennis court, a 42-acre parcel adjacent to Brand Hollow Rd. that the town once used as a sludge lagoon, and a 6,200 sq. ft. property […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Area Unemployment Remains Low
Reported by the North Country Chamber of Commerce The New York State Labor Department has released unemployment rates for the month of August. While New York State has a statewide rate of 4.9%, our area counties continue to be lower with: -Clinton at 3.8% -Essex at 3.1% -Franklin at 3.6% -Hamilton at 2.6% -Warren at […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
New York Has Fourth Highest Household Debt in Nation September 22, 2022 The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of 2021. While New Yorkers trail the national average debt burden ($55,810), student loan and credit card debt per capita were well above the national average, […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Syracuse area Congressman Katko among 9 in House GOP who vote for bill to keep presidents from overturning elections
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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New York’s attorney general sues former President Trump and 3 of his children for alleged fraud
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Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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International hockey players take on new challenge in Lake Placid
Of all the U.S. options available for the international players, they all say Northwood offered the best resources for them throughout the coaching staff to help develop them into the players they want to be. Click here for the NBC 5 News report
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Adirondack Center for Writing Launches First Teen Writing Anthology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022—Saranac Lake, NY—The Adirondack Center for Writing is pleased to announce that submissions are open for Wild Words, the first Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. This brand new, yearly print publication is designed to be a place for teens living in the North Country to publish their creative writing, including […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Kids Trunk or Treat on October 22
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Five-year renewal for SUNY Plattsburgh Upward Bound
Stefanik advocacy after Department of Ed error nets $730K funding Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Education News, National News, Northern NY News.
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World-Renowned Alexander String Quartet Performs in Saranac on October 2
The Alexander String Quartet has performed in the major music capitals of five continents, securing its standing among the world’s premier ensembles and a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, serving since 1989 as Ensemble-in-Residence of San Francisco Performances and Directors of The Morrison Chamber Music Center Instructional Program at San […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Dr. Curt Stager to Present at Ausable River Association Dinner September 28
WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association will host their first ever “September Shindig” on September 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome for an evening of fine dining and camaraderie at The Hungry Trout Resort in Wilmington, NY. The night will feature Dr. Curt Stager, author and professor of natural sciences […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under General News.
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Run with Grace 5k Celebrating Fall and Supporting Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing
Plattsburgh, NY – Healing Grace: Center for Hope and Healing with Adirondack Coast Events is excited to announce “Run with Grace” 5k run/walk on October 9th, 2022, at 9am at the US Oval in Plattsburgh. This is a celebration of our amazing North Country families and life here in the spectacular Adirondacks! The leaves are changing […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under General News.
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Witnesses Knocking on Doors Again
Plattsburgh Jehovah’s Witnesses Return to Door-to-Door Ministry After 30-Month Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witness News Release Jehovah’s Witnesses resumed their trademark door-to-door ministry beginning September 1, when a two-and-half-year suspension of the work was officially lifted, just in time to begin a global campaign featuring a new interactive Bible study program. The decision to resume […]
Posted: September 21st, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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