Archive for 'Border News'
NYSP bolsters ranks with 212th academy graduation
North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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How Akwesasne processed last spring’s tragic migrant drownings
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Posted: June 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Franklin County reaches agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim
After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding land purchased from the reservation by the State in the early 19th century. In 2022, […]
Posted: June 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Opinion, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont retailers report brisk sales, but the summer outlook is unpredictable
“On the whole, Vermont retailers are still struggling to regain customers from national websites.” Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: May 30th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Phil Scott vetoes noncitizen voting in Burlington and voting for 16- and 17-year-olds in Brattleboro
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Posted: May 28th, 2023 under Border News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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In a suburban Central NY hotel, an international drama unfolds: Is the bus coming?
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Posted: May 28th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Upstate New York.
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Judge issues order saying Salina hotel at center of migrant housing dispute cannot evict guests
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Posted: May 26th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Source: N.Y. to house migrants at dorms on three SUNY campuses
Buffalo, Stony Brook and Albany. 1,500 beds total. Announcement expected as soon as next week. Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, State Government News.
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Central NY hotel management sent long-term residents scrambling to make room for migrant contracts
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Upstate New York.
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STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NYC to send first bus of migrants to Onondaga County, town official says
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers
Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Champlain border crossings up 134 percent
North Country Chamber expects to see a steady increase in northern travelers Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 11th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Border Patrol fights illegal crossings using ‘expedited consequences’ at northern border
“Roxham Road is not an option anymore.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 26th, 2023 under Border News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Annual Tour De Force Charity Race will honor North Country native Hunter Labombard
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Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Border News, Charity Events, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit
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Posted: April 23rd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont Needs More Green Power, but Locals Resist Large Projects. Where Should Our Energy Come From?
“I don’t want to see this become a torches-and-pitchforks kind of battle in town, but people are furious.” JESSE MCDOUGALL Click here for the Seven Days Story
Posted: April 16th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Border News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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US Border Patrol, Swanton Sector looking to hire an automotive mechanic
APPLY NOW! #Border Patrol in Swanton, VT, is hiring an Automotive Mechanic. Health/retirement benefits PLUS paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays! Tools provided. Earn up to $28.48/hour with advancement opportunities. Mon-Fri, 7 am-3:30 pm. Apply April 12-18. Follow the link to apply: https://bit.ly/41qMNn7
Posted: April 12th, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Amtrak’s Adirondack returns to the North Country
April 3, 2023 – After its three-year absence, local officials and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik greeted Amtrak’s “Adirondack” back to Plattsburgh. Amtrak suspended service at the beginning of the pandemic. The media took advantage of the opportunity to interview Congresswoman Stefanik regarding several national issues. The officials speaking included Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Douglas, Congresswoman […]
Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Eight dead crossing river in attempt to enter US from Canada -police
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Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Six people found dead in St. Lawrence River in Akwesasne
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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Police chief says border patrol is dropping immigrant families at St. Johnsbury Welcome Center
“…they needed to do something with people because the resources up there were being overrun,” Page said Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]
Posted: March 20th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Thousands make their way to the North Country to seek asylum in Canada
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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Calvin Castine reports on a Mooers, NY border crossing incident
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Border News, Fire Department News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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