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Archive for September, 2022

Burlington dispatchers blame ‘defunding’ for slow police response, crime victims say

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New York City cancels snow days, will instead have remote learning

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When should I get my flu shot this year? New CDC guidance for people 65 and older

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Regal Cinemas owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Learning from a $1.75 billion lesson

A look back at the last environmental bond act New Yorkers passed Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

2022 City beach season sees increased revenue

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Clinton Community College unveils refurbished George Moore building

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Clinton Community College starts first e-sports team

The school has been working to introduce e-sports to students for the past two years. Click here for the NBC 5 story

NY’s timeline for legal weed sales has shifted in a major way

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Schools focus on teaching emergency preparedness as classes begin

Peru- NY Emergency drills are a key factor in making sure students and staff are ready for a safe school year. Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Wage board votes to lower farmworker OT threshold to 40 hours per week

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AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY,  September 21, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of  July 20, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2022-073 with SEQRA                                             NY RSA 2 Cellular Partnership   […]

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, September 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AMMENDMENT of July 13, 2022 minutes APPROVAL of August 10, 2022 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS 1.P2022-017 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Ryan Darby Warehouse 258.-1-18 Rock Rd Peru, NY 12972 2 .P2022-023 Site Plan Approval with SEQRA Yellow 6 LLC […]

Clinton County Health Department likes Heyworth Mason Park’s water bottle filling station

A Health Department post stated, “Exercise makes you thirsty, but we’ve got you covered! Go for a walk, bike or roll and check out the new water bottle filling station at Heyworth Mason Park in the Town of Peru.”

Adirondack Council: Prohibit private weapons testing in Adirondacks

“Michael Hopmeier, president and principal investigator for Florida-based Unconventional Concepts Inc., said his plan is to test the internal ballistics of military cannons made at Benet Laboratories in Watervliet. Hopmeier owns the former Atlas F nuclear missile silo in Lewis and is currently conducting small firearms testing indoors there.” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer […]

50+ organizations to participate in September 21st Job Fair

Plattsburgh – The North Country Chamber of Commerce JOB FAIR will be held on September 21st at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh from 3pm-7pm. The Job Fair is FREE for job seekers to attend. Representatives will be on hand to accept resumes, give out applications, set up interviews, and/or talk about career opportunities within […]

October 22nd County Youth Bureau “Trick or Trot” at Heyworth Mason Park

Major FEMA grants to regional fire departments including Ausable Forks announced

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is granting $586,501.61 to eight fire departments in New York’s 21st District. During the grant process, Stefanik held a webinar for NY-21 fire departments with FEMA staff to review the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and answer questions about the […]

Paul Smiths College merges with educational nonprofit

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Adirondack Council’s State of the Park Report: Adirondack Park is “Stressed and Challenged”

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Great places to visit in the Adirondack Region

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Burlington Police Department investigates its own handling of bike path emergency call

“She dialed 911 as quickly as she could and was transferred to Burlington’s dispatch center. According to Keve, the dispatcher told her no police officers were available to respond and said, ‘“Ma’am, there’s nothing we can do since we’ve been defunded.”’ Click here for the VTDIGGER story 

National Grid predicts ‘significantly higher’ CNY heating bills this winter, up 39%

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The crowds, the food, the weather and the Wobble: 9 takeaways from the 2022 NY State Fair

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Turning Stone Resort Casino plans biggest expansion since it opened

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