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
Posted: May 27th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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This boy’s hometown in Ukraine was bombed. Now he’s graduating in the Adirondacks
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Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Local Democrat enters Clinton Co. Family Court Judge race
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Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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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
Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests
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Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, Statewide News.
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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, […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Recreation opportunities.
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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 […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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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 […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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 […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers
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Posted: May 25th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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At least one Upstate NY county says it will welcome asylum seekers from NYC
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Posted: May 25th, 2023 under City News, National News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Tina Turner, rock and roll icon, dead at 83
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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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!
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Peru News.
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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 […]
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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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
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, State Government News.
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Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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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
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Two Saratoga County sheriff’s deputies shot, wounded in Clifton Park; Executing search warrant, sheriff says
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Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News.
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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
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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