Archive for October, 2024
CCC’s Nursing Program Ranked #3 in New York State for NCLEX-RN Pass Rate
Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College’s nursing program has been ranked #3 in New York State by Nursing Schools Almanac, based on outstanding student performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The research team at Nursing Schools Almanac analyzed extensive data from 2012 through 2021, calculating each New York nursing associate […]
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under General News.
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See the highlights from Peru boys’ soccer and Beekmantown girls’ soccer claiming sectional titles
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology
Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Bad drivers, you’re warned: 4 school districts in Onondaga County set to get bus cameras
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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State police training academy at former Cazenovia College to close next year
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Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCH MONTHLONG CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Schenectady, N.Y. – To honor those who serve and have served, Price Chopper/Market 32 will be raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in November. All month, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100% of which will go directly to DAV. Price Chopper/Market 32 will add […]
Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Veterans' News.
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Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Special BOE Meeting 10/31/24
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the High School Community Room on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:30 AM. It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to discuss the employment history and potential discipline of a particular person. Currently, no other District business […]
Posted: October 29th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Record turnout for local Early Voting
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Posted: October 29th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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American Heroes Flagpole Foundation honors Vietnam War Veteran Jimmy Devan
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Don’t miss the beautiful new flagpole as you drive by the 692 Route 22B residence of Jim and Bonnie Devan. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, Danny Kaifetz, Director of The American Heroes Flagpole Foundation, conducted a moving ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veteran PFC James “Jimmy” Alvin […]
Posted: October 28th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 30. 2024
Chicken & Biscuits Fruit Vegetable Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!
Posted: October 27th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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October 26, 2024—A beautiful afternoon for a walk at Ausable Point.
Posted: October 26th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Time to sign-up for the 2024 Peru Lions Club Turkey Trot
November is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to make plans and sign up for the 47th ANNUAL JOHN P. ADAMS MEMORIAL TURKEY TROT hosted by the Peru Lions Club at Peru Central School in Peru, NY, on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024. Bib pickup starts at 7:45 a.m. at the Peru Central […]
Posted: October 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 28, 2024, 6:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2024. Community Input. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Lakes to Locks Passage Kiosks. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve the Sale of the Dynapac Roller & Blawknox Paver to the Town of Jay. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Clinton County 2024-2025 Snow & Ice […]
Posted: October 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Friday, October 25, 2024 – A beautiful autumn morning in Peru, NY
Posted: October 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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CCC Honors David Favro for Eight Years of Leadership as Board of Trustees Chair
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Clinton Community College (CCC) recently celebrated the leadership and dedication of David Favro, who served as chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the past eight years. Family, friends of the college, board members from the trustees, alumni, and foundation boards, as well as CCC employees, gathered to honor Favro’s service and […]
Posted: October 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Job Opening for Leadership Gift Officer or Senior Gift Officer
SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Institutional Advancement is hiring! Do you, or someone you know, have an interest in working in nonprofit fundraising? Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a leadership gift officer or senior gift officer. For a full job description and information on how to apply, go to https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15031. Applicants should […]
Posted: October 24th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Early voting begins this weekend in New York as several big races up for grabs
Click here for the MYNBC5 story Click here for infomration from the Clinton County Board of Elections
Posted: October 24th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Water Department replacing lead connectors and old galvanized pipe
Peru – October 24 – Yesterday, Peru Water/Sewer/Parks Department personnel continued replacing 18-inch lead (gooseneck) connectors with brass connectors and galvanized pipe with plastic pipe along North Main Street. Department Superintendent Courtney Tetreault said, “I believe the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to pave this street either next year or the following year, so […]
Posted: October 24th, 2024 under Corruption in Gov't., Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Peru’s 2025 preliminary budget is below the 2% tax cap
Peru, NY At the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, October 10 meeting, the board presented a 2025 preliminary budget exceeding the 2% tax cap by $114,000. Six days later, at a Wednesday, October 16 workshop, Supervisor Craig Randall announced that after lowering budgeted contingency spending, including a more accurate sales tax estimate, utilizing fund balances, and […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Going to Albany or the NYC Area? Sister Debbie Blow needs someone’s help.
We have someone who can meet someone from this end on Saturday afternoon. They would meet in Clifton Park for a handoff. Or someone can do the whole trip. On behalf of the Mission, I am writing to ask if someone might be able to help with a transport from our facility in Peru, NY […]
Posted: October 23rd, 2024 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Fire weather concerns across Vermont and Northern New York Wednesday
Use caution if you’re planning on doing any outdoor burning Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: October 23rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Weather News/History.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, October 23. 2024
Macaroni & Cheese Fruit Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!
Posted: October 23rd, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Town Board’s Preliminary Budget meeting canceled
The Town of Peru’s preliminary budget meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, has been canceled. Editor’s note – The board completed formulating the preliminary budget at its Oct.16 workshop.
Posted: October 22nd, 2024 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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