Archive for February 26th, 2025
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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