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Archive for January, 2023

Cornell’s cannabis and hemp program already ‘normalized’ at the university

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Peru, NY – Adirondack area plow drivers take part in road salt reduction workshop

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Price Chopper/Market 32 Campaign Raises $70,000+ for Disabled American Veterans

 Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 concluded its November fundraising campaign benefiting Disabled American Veterans (DAV), during which customers were encouraged to round up their totals at the register. $70,400 was raised to directly benefit veterans and their families. “Disabled American Veterans goes above and beyond in their efforts to provide veterans and their families […]

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 347 AM EST Thu Jan 19 2023

NYZ028-031-034-035-VTZ001>011-016>021-192200- /O.CON.KBTV.WW.Y.0005.230119T1800Z-230120T1800Z/ Eastern Clinton-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden- Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange- Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Burlington, Shelburne, Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, […]

Elise Stefanik urged to cooperate with House probe into George Santos

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Justice ‘reforms’ forcing prosecutors to toss out 69% of NYC criminal cases, alarming new study finds

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Times Union newsroom seeking interns for summer 2023

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Gov. Hochul chief judge nominee grilled, then denied, at New York Senate hearing

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Meet a Mohawk beader in the Adirondacks who’s sharing her culture through art

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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care

Veterans seeking that care can go to any VA or non-VA health care facility. They do not have to be enrolled in the VA system to receive care. Click here for the NBC5 story 

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion

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Don’t forget the VFW’s January 22 Breakfast

National Red Day benefits cardiac patients

Snowstorm to bring widespread 4-8 inches of snow in Northern New York, Vermont

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Section VII scholar athletes named

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Inflation, supply-chain issues are driving up egg prices around Vermont (And NY)

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023 – two-hour delay at Peru Central

New version of Clean Slate Act gives police, SED access to sealed records

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Rising Groundwater Threatens New York City — Researchers to Study How Much

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K of C Spaghetti Dinner this Saturday

The North Country celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The “I HAVE A DREAM” Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on January 16, 2023, at St. John XXXIII Newman Center began with a prelude by the MLK Singers. Town of Plattsburgh Michael Cashman was the Master of Ceremonies. Janice Tobin read excerpts from Dr. King’s “I HAVE A DREAM speech. Ms. Allison Heard, Vice-President […]

Former Koffee Kup Bakery building set for demolition after purchase by U-Haul affiliate

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Saving money primary topic at January 9 Town Board Meeting

By John T. Ryan  Peru – The Peru Town Board held a regular meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023, immediately following its annual organizational meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Councilman Melvin Irwin were excused. DECEMBER 2022 DEPT. REPORTS Highway Superintendent Farrell projects $73,000 in salt savings this year thanks to his department’s salt reduction program. […]

Stefanik bill would give grants to states that allow judges more discretion in setting cash bail

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Foundation of CVPH Planning Unique Heart Health Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit Cardiology patients across the region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/13/2023) – The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) is asking businesses and residents across the North Country to wear red and be one step ahead of cardiovascular disease. National Wear Red Day activities are happening across the country on February 3. The Foundation is […]