Archive for March, 2025
Stec: Order making Body Scanner use mandatory a needed first step, passing legislation must follow
Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement after a DOCCS memo states that Governor Hochul has used the state of emergency concerning correctional facilities to make body scanner use mandatory for visitors: “On January 30, I visited Upstate Correctional Facility after an unknown chemical exposure and met with the superintendent, officers […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under General News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Tariffs on Canadian Goods Could Cause Trade War
3/3/25 – Assemblyman Billy Jones News Release “I am disheartened by the federal administration’s decision to enact tariffs on Canadian goods starting at midnight. This will negatively impact our local transportation manufacturing sector, as well as both residents and local businesses because of our reliance on Canadian goods for our construction, agricultural and energy […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Border News, Business News, National News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go ahead
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Border News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Corrections officers fired as tentative deal fails to end wildcat strike
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Health insurance ending for corrections officers still on strike; National Guard still deployed
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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CVES Appoints Sue Wilson as Director of School Support Services
3/3/25 – CVES News Release PLATTSBURGH — Champlain Valley Educational Services is pleased to announce Sue Wilson’s appointment as Director of School Support Services (S3). After an extensive search, Ms. Wilson’s wealth of experience in education and administration makes her the ideal candidate for this new and exciting role. Sue Wilson brings 25 years of […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Major upgrades begin at Lacolle border crossing
Reconfigured booths and enhanced bus processing included Click here to view the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Border News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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North Country leaders stunned by tariff deadline reversal
Confusion and dismay after announcements that Canadian tariffs would still begin March 4 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program releases 2024 annual report
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tax scams to watch out for this year
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National News.
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Burlington residents weigh water system upgrades
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Posted: March 3rd, 2025 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Regional NY-VT News.
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A look at what happened in the US Government last week
March 1 – Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 2nd, 2025 under National History, Political News.
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Strictly Business magazine interviews Helen Nerska, Peru resident, Peru Town Historian and County Historical Association Director
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Posted: March 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Prison guards on strike have a list of complaints. Does NY’s deal address them?
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Posted: March 2nd, 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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Adirondack homeowners face triple threat: high cost of repairs, contractor shortage, risk of flood damage
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Peru high school girls’ basketball wins regular season and sectional championship the same season
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone Named SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors 2025
Plattsburgh, NY – Clinton Community College is proud to announce that Mary Anne Lake and Christina Cone have been recognized as 2025 SUNY Online Teaching Ambassadors for their dedication to online education. Mary Anne Lake has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a specialization in Toxic Substance Control from Oakland University in […]
Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Upstate NY fire chief stole over $100,000 from volunteer department, officials say
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Fire Department News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul addresses corrections mediation agreement
Hochul said the “resolution is just the beginning” to address systemic issues Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Lake Champlain Basin Program Reissues Request for Proposals for Projects that Boost New York Organization Capacity
Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) seeks proposals for projects that will support increased organizational capacity and long-term effectiveness of watershed organizations in the New York portion of the Lake Champlain watershed. Funding requests ranging from $25,000 to $150,000 will be considered. Approximately $300,000 is available to support awarded […]
Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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‘Very, very financially fragile’: Vermont’s federally qualified health centers are struggling
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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COMMENTARY: Black Settlers of the Adirondacks
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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APA 2024 Annual Report Highlights Include Efforts to Enhance Science, Public Engagement, and Community Outreach
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Champlain College introducing resources and connections to help STUDENTS kick off their own startups.
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Posted: March 1st, 2025 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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