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Archive for May, 2023

Plattsburgh Outside Art fundraising for 18th public mural

Newest addition coming to the Lake City is a ‘Welcome to Plattsburgh’ artwork Click here for the Sun Community News story 

This boy’s hometown in Ukraine was bombed. Now he’s graduating in the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Local Democrat enters Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race

Click here for the Sun Community News story

Essex Co. eyes new $3.2M Ag/Youth building for county fairgrounds

Project requires State Historic Preservation Office review Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Help CATS make a new trail in Peru on Saturday, June 10

You can help Champlain Area Trails (CATS) develop its first trail system in Peru on Saturday, June 10, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. The CATS “2nd Saturday-of-the-Month Trail Project” will continue making the eight-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, […]

Peru Knights seek to fullfill their guiding principle – Charity

May 25, 2023, Peru – Charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus; therefore, thousands of local councils conduct many programs supporting that principle. For example, each year, St. Augustine’s Knight of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans […]

Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several June Blood Drives

CVPH program supplies blood, and blood products to hospitals across our region  PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/25/2023) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for […]

Regional unempolyment rates approcach record lows

May 25, 2023 – From the North Country Chamber of Commerce – The New York State Labor Dept. has released seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for April, showing some area counties approaching record lows and most outperforming the statewide figure of 4%. The unemployment percentages for April 2023 are as follows:    CLINTON COUNTY: 2.8%    ESSEX COUNTY: 3.5%    FRANKLIN […]

New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers

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At least one Upstate NY county says it will welcome asylum seekers from NYC

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Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83

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Peru Town Market begins Sunday, June 25 – there are still vendor openings

We are gearing up for our first @perutownmarket on June 25th from 10 am to 2 pm at Heyworth-Mason Park in Peru, NY, so mark your calendars!  We still have space available if you’re a vendor and you’re interested in joining us! Visit our PeruTownMarket.com to sign up. And please reach out with any questions!

Check out a typical week of the NYS Environmental Conservation Police

Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural […]

CVPH Blood Drive in Peru on Monday, June 5

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center on Monday, June 5, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. All blood collected is utilized in our region. Coordinated by the Peru Knights of Columbus Council 7273 

Source: N.Y. to house migrants at dorms on three SUNY campuses

Buffalo, Stony Brook and Albany. 1,500 beds total. Announcement expected as soon as next week. Click here for the State of Politics story 

Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research

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After a 16-hour rescue in the Adirondacks, rangers say prepare for the worst

The DEC still has our mud season travel advisory, so we are advising people not to go above 2,500 feet. The conditions up there are very, very wet. Click here for the NCPR story 

Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh

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Woman dies in UTV crash in North Country; husband charged with manslaughter

Her husband, Steven Dow, 36, of Potsdam, was charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts

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Flying high over the North Country

By John T Ryan  Peru – It’s hard not to love drone photos. They’ve given us a whole new perspective on the world. David Duprey of Peru, is the owner of Duprey’s Drone Zone. The aerial views of Peru, the City of Plattsburgh, the Cumberland Head ferry landing, and the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning […]

Two Saratoga County sheriff’s deputies shot, wounded in Clifton Park; Executing search warrant, sheriff says

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Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race underway, Republicans announce candidate

“The Republican Committee was the first to announce their official endorsement of a candidate, with Hilary Rogers, who is currently serving as the Chief Assistant Public Defender at the Clinton County Public Defender’s office, being their pick.” Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Clinton County Sheriff’s Department facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits

Another former corrections officer filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, detailing allegations of sexual harassment and assault Click here for the MYNBC5 story