Archive for January, 2025
Free tax filing software opens to taxpayers soon, IRS says
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Posted: January 9th, 2025 under National News.
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See state math test opt-out rates for NY school districts for 2023-2024 school year
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Posted: January 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Attorney General James Puts Medical Transportation Industry on Notice, Announces New Actions to Stop Ongoing Fraud
AG James Has Secured More Than $10 Million From Transportation Companies, Won Criminal Convictions of 11 Individuals January 8, 2025 Attorney General News Release NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced new measures to stop a major source of Medicaid fraud by transportation companies that use fake billing schemes to steal […]
Posted: January 9th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News.
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Elmore SPCA popup at Champlain Centre Thursday and Saturday
Elmore SPCA will have a popup at the mall tomorrow (Thursday, January 9) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a couple of adoptable dogs. Saturday, January 11: The Capital Campaign Kicks off with a check presentation by Casella at 10 a.m. Adoptable dogs and cats will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under General News.
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COFFEE BREAK AT THE LIBRARY starting JANUARY 16.
We know socializing not only staves off feelings of loneliness but also helps sharpen memory and cognitive skills, increases your sense of happiness and well-being, and may even help you live longer. We are happy to provide this opportunity for community interaction.
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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Here’s every bill that Governor Hochul vetoed in 2024
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Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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State Comptroller concerned about declning number of non-profits
In some areas of the state, non-profits constitute 1 in 5 jobs January 8, 2025 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between […]
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under General News.
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Plattsburgh man charged with murder following investigation into missing person in Peru, NY
61-year-old Timothy Timmons has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jahfari Joseph Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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National Weather Service forecast for today: sub-zero wind chills
National Weather Service – Burlington It’ll be particularly cold today—make sure to dress appropriately for the weather! While additional snow and blowing snow are expected, the main story will be the cold. Temperatures in the 0s and 10s, along with gusty winds, will produce sub-zero wind chills through tonight.
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Peru Knights looking forward to serving you breakfast this Sunday
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Exploring the Depths of Lake Champlain
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Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Child sex abuser sentenced to 8 years
Sentencing comes after a guilty plea to first-degree criminal sexual act Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru man jailed after business break-ins, arson
Schuyler Falls Mini Mart and Ryan’s Masonry targeted in early morning crime spree Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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New York State Police search for missing person at Fuller Rd. home
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Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Legendary folk singer Peter Yarrow dies at 86; wrote biggest hit at Cornell University
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Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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Carbon monoxide that sent 5 to hospitals came from food warmer in kitchen, school official says
The charter school did not have carbon monoxide detectors Click here for Syracuse.com story
Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Clinton Announces Dean’s and President’s Lists for Fall 2024
Plattsburgh, New York – Clinton Community College’s Administrator in Charge, Ken Knelly, is proud to recognize the following students on their high academic performance during the Fall 2024 semester. Dean’s List students earned a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.749. President’s List students achieved a grade point average of 3.75 or above. Fall 2024 […]
Posted: January 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Peru CSD Prekindergarten Registration Open
Prekindergarten registration is now open for children living in the Peru School District who wish to attend in September 2025. Children must be four (4) years of age on or before December 1, 2025, to be eligible for Prekindergarten in the fall of 2025. The child’s completed registration packet, immunization records, physical exam, birth certificate, […]
Posted: January 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Native Tree Nursery Projects
Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects in the Lake Champlain basin that sell or grow native trees and shrubs for habitat conservation projects. This funding opportunity enhances the native plant supply available to local organizations for habitat conservation projects that benefit Lake Champlain. Awarded funding […]
Posted: January 7th, 2025 under General News.
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Micro Bird Deal Earns National Recognition From Business Facilities Magazine
North Country Chamber of Commerce Release MICRO BIRD DEAL MERITS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR IMPACT Business Facilities magazine has recognized the Micro Bird deal in Plattsburgh among twenty recipients of its 2024 Impact Awards nationwide. Business Facilities is a leading publication for corporate site selectors. It annually spotlights economic development organizations for their work in securing […]
Posted: January 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru CSD Seeks Board of Education Candidates
The Peru Central School District is seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education due to the upcoming expiration of the terms of Ms. Sarah Graves and Mr. Steven Peters. The three-year term for each seat runs from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028. The Petition for Nomination of […]
Posted: January 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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How New York’s new law will change short-term rentals
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Posted: January 6th, 2025 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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COMMENTARY: Ten Questions to Challenge Business as Usual at the APA
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Posted: January 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Man shoots himself in hand while attempting to shoot deer from inside a vehicle
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Posted: January 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DMV begins Forfeit after Four penalty for repeat DUI offenders
Drivers convicted of repeated DUIs can now lose their licenses permanently Click here at Sun Community News
Posted: January 5th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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