Archive for January, 2025
Ban smartphones in NY schools to break tech’s hold over kids (Editorial Board Opinion)
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Posted: January 27th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, Opinion, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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.
Posted: January 27th, 2025 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025 COMMENTARY: The APA ignores the public it serves
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Posted: January 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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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!
Posted: January 26th, 2025 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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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
Posted: January 26th, 2025 under Border News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Saratoga Performing Arts 2025 Events
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Posted: January 26th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: January 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: January 25th, 2025 under General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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NY to open HEAP applications after short closure
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Posted: January 25th, 2025 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Federal prosecutors file charges in probe of fatal shooting of border patrol agent in Vermont
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Posted: January 25th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vermont reports progress on $600M of investments in clean water projects
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Posted: January 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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UVM Health Network executives made $3 million in bonuses in 2024
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Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Two of the cheapest places to retire in U.S. are in NY, ranking finds
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Posted: January 24th, 2025 under General News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Prison staff in Malone treated with Narcan, hospitalized after encounter with substance
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Posted: January 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under General News.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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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 […]
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Border News, Business News, City News, Community Events, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Procession for slain border patrol agent to be held in Burlington
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Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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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Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: January 22nd, 2025 under Education News, Political News, State Government News.
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