Archive for August 3rd, 2023
Grant monies available to address opioid prevention and recovery programs
The Clinton County Community Services Board is awarding over $400,000 in Opioid Settlement Funding to address prevention programs and recovery programs in our community. These funds originate through state aid/regional funding allocation from the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and direct funding to the County from the NYS Office of the Attorney […]
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Community Events, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Regular Peru School Board Monthly Meeting August 2023
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal […]
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Business News, National News.
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NYS Board of Elections certifies controversial touch screen voting machines
The story includes a statement that individual counties can choose whether or not to buy the machines Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail and are potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New York opens applications for child care retention program
“…Incentives ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 for retention and referral bonuses for existing staff and sign-on bonuses for new workers.” Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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CVPH security guard recognized for exceptional attention to patient and employee safety
Mark Silver Receives CVPH’s Inaugural BEE Award PLATTSBURGH, NY (8/2/2023) – Security Guard Mark Silver is the recipient of The University of Vermont Health Network-Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) inaugural BEE (Beyond Exceptional Everyday) Award. Silver, a CVPH employee for more than five years, was nominated by an Emergency Department (ED) colleague for his inspirational […]
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Zach O’Connell wins prestigious awards
Clinton County Mariners standout Zach O’Connell earned the Coaches Award & the Gary J. Butler Award. O’Connell, a standout player, will continue his baseball career as a member of the SUNY Brockport team.
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under General News.
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Lake Placid emergency room to close Aug. 20
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670
Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals
CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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