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Archive for January, 2025

Ban smartphones in NY schools to break tech’s hold over kids (Editorial Board Opinion)

Click here for the Syracuse.com editorial 

Snow likely this evening into tomorrow morning, roads likely hazardous

Snow is likely from this evening into tomorrow morning. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous for portions of northern New York. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 COMMENTARY: The APA ignores the public it serves

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Opinion Piece

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Amish Hamburg Casserole Bread Fruit 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!

Special Weather Statement for Northern St. Lwrence and Franklin Counties

Sunday, January 26, 11:30 a.m. – NWS Burlington Heads up! If you’re traveling along NY-37 or US-11 in New York. A special weather statement has been issued for a line of heavy snow showers moving out of Canada into northern St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. Quick reductions in visibility and gusty winds are likely. #nywx

Saratoga Performing Arts 2025 Events

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Clinton County Historical Association February Events

Feb 5, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays at Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Come for an inside look at the CCHA Portrait Collection and learn about its history. Then, CCHA President and exhibit designer Geri Favreau will give a special tour of the Prohibition Gallery. February 11, 6:45 pm, Lake Forest Retirement […]

January 13, 2025, Peru Town Board Meeting Highlights 

By John T Ryan Bruce Drive residents John Roberts and Karyn Langlas expressed disappointment that construction on the closed Telegraph Bridge may not occur this year. At a December board meeting, Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell stated that it’s his “gut feeling” that construction may not begin in 2025. Bid opening is August 15, which Farrell […]

NY to open HEAP applications after short closure

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Federal prosecutors file charges in probe of fatal shooting of border patrol agent in Vermont

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Vermont reports progress on $600M of investments in clean water projects

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UVM Health Network executives made $3 million in bonuses in 2024

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Expand digital access across New York State

Deadline for Digital Equity Program Capacity Grant is March 24 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NYS 2025-26 Executive Budget proposes $252B spending $3B for Inflation Rebate checks, $1B in middle-class tax cuts

$3B for Inflation Rebate checks, $1B in middle-class tax cuts Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Two of the cheapest places to retire in U.S. are in NY, ranking finds

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The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively

National Weather Service (NWS) Burlington With nearly two-thirds of Meteorological winter (D-J-F) being completed, the Champlain Valley is averaging about 5 degrees colder than the past two winters, yet this winter has been statistically average. The last two winters were the 3rd and 1st warmest, respectively. #vtwx #nywx

Prison staff in Malone treated with Narcan, hospitalized after encounter with substance

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DEC Awards $342,500 in Grants to 17 Municipalities for Zero-Emission Vehicles

City of Plattsburgh, Westport, and Indian Lake among awardees New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced $342,500 in grants were awarded to 17 municipalities across the state to purchase or lease zero-emission light- and medium-duty fleet vehicles as part of DEC’s Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Program. The […]

Local survey conducted to determine how many people are unsheltered and in temporary housing

Plattsburgh, NY, January 22, 2025—In 2023, Clinton County reported 157 individuals in temporary housing and no unsheltered individuals. In 2024, this number grew 84% to 289 in temporary housing and no unsheltered individuals on the count date. This year, social service leaders expect the numbers in temporary housing to be higher, and they know there […]

Caring for the homeless in Clinton Co. ‘These are our residents. These are not a migrant population.’

The Peru Gazette also covered this story. Sun Community News reporter Kim Dedam wrote such a great story. I will post hers because I can’t top it. Kim is an outstanding reporter. Press-Republican reporter Carly Newton wrote an exceptional and even more detailed story in today’s Paper. I will post a video of the 54-minute […]

Are we Ten Days from a Trade War?

Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

Procession for slain border patrol agent to be held in Burlington

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‘It was shocking and horrific and surreal’: Family of Border Patrol Agent killed in Vermont speaks out

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Northern Border Regional Commission invests $1,605,280 in North Country

ADK Medical Center, ADK Community College, Town of Keene projects receive significant funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hochul unveils plan to restrict smartphone use in schools

New requirement would be in place starting in the 2025-26 school year Click here to view the Sun Community News story