Archive for February, 2025
Here’s what conditions inside NY prisons have been like during the strikes
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Posted: February 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Adirondack Climate Conference slated for March 6 at The Wild Center
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Posted: February 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Dog Teather Law Advocates Address Clinton County Legislators
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Posted: February 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Mediator for state, union announces tentative agreement to end prison strikes
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Posted: February 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Danielle K. King Wins 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award
Plattsburgh, NY—Danielle (Dani) King, President and CEO of TDC, has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 in the economic development industry. The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated marketing firm that works […]
Posted: February 27th, 2025 under General News.
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Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol
Animal Abuse Investigation in Jefferson County, Long Haul Violations in Sullivan County, and Ice Fishing Violations on Oneida Lake Animal Abuse Investigation – Jefferson County On Jan. 30, Environmental Crimes Investigator Jackson responded to a call from a concerned resident who reported finding the carcass of an animal believed to be a coyote near Skinner […]
Posted: February 27th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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New York State Police changing color of troopers’ patrol cars
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Posted: February 27th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Flooding long past, many Vermont municipalities are still swimming in red ink
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Posted: February 27th, 2025 under National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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North Country Chamber welcomes tariffs postponement
Canadian tariff paused again, but North Country impacts continue Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Border News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Labor relations expert weighs in on NY prison strikes
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Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Health Department wants County residents and towns to help reduce food waste
Last year, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) a two-year, $200,000 grant to reduce food waste throughout Clinton County. At the Monday, February 24, Peru Town Board meeting, CCHD’s public health educator, Cody Douglas, described the county’s goals and asked Peru to consider participating, including […]
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Successful Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program Report Released
Feb. 14 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with 2024-25 seasons being the second safest on record. DEC released its annual report documenting hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) and tree stand/elevated hunting incidents and the numbers are consistent with the low incident […]
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Washington Street resident voices concern about upcoming water-sewer tax increases
By John T Ryan February 24, 2025, Town Board Meeting Highlights: Washington Street resident Michelle St. Onge expressed concern about the financial burden to residents related to planned water treatment and wastewater treatment plant upgrades. St. Onge estimated that water-sewer district taxes could increase by 60% or more. She suggested that non-profit, tax-exempt property owners […]
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Two arrested for Ausable roadside robbery
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Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Correction officer families take to Albany
Assemblyman Billy Jones and other lawmakers met with families as mediation continued Tuesday Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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DOCCS, NYSCOPBA update ongoing mediation
Further updates expected in the coming days Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gillibrand, Hawley introduce First Responders Wellness Act
Creation of national mental health hotline receives bipartisan support Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Political News.
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New York State Police make 3rd arrest in shooting death of Plattsburgh man 4
40-year old Chad Nichols of Vermontville faces several charges Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Snowmobiler loses consciousness, reports pain after Fourth Lake crash; Chapel Pond climber injures leg after slipping on ice, receives carry-out rescue
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Posted: February 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DOCCS serving striking corrections officers with ‘legal papers’
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Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Mediations begin as New York prison protests, strikes continue statewide
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Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York Senate shuts down attempt to repeal the ‘HALT Act’
Sen. Dan Stec tried to repeal a law from 2022 that placed restrictions on solitary confinement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Yummy, Yummy!!!!!
Girl Scout Troop 4183 members will be selling Girl Scout cookies at the Peru Stewart’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Accepting cash and Venmo payments. $6/box, except for S’mores and the gluten-free Toffee Tastics are $7. Customers can also order and pay ahead and pick up at Stewarts: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop4183c153 Thank […]
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Peru News, Youth News.
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Arctic Cat will suspend operations indefinitely, adding to a declining snowmobile industry
Yamaha announced in 2023 that it would be leaving the snowmobile industry after more than 50 years in the market. Click here for the NBC12 story
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Lt. Gov. abandons reelection ticket alongside Hochul
Delgato expected to run for governor Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 25th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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