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Nova Bus nets another major contract

Internationally recognized technology will now help Washington Metro achieve green goals Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lithium-ion battery recycling event coming to Plattsburgh and Lake Placid

Rotary Clubs of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid will sponsor a recycling event May 13 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more […]

South Burlington man sentenced to one year, plus one day for Paycheck Protection Plan fraud

Dennis Duffy secured pandemic loan after forging documents Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Essex supervisor seeks to head off rail disasters

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Rents are still rising in Syracuse and other NY metro areas

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3

North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story 

You’re in Luck: Ice Cream Cones are only 99¢ on St. Patrick’s Day at Stewart’s Shops!

 March 10, 2023– Follow the rainbow to Stewart’s Shops this Saint Patrick’s Day. Anyone, any age, can enjoy a single scoop cone for just 99¢ on Friday, March 17th! Get a single scoop cone from open to close at any Stewart’s Shop. Get festive with a single scoop of Mint Chip or our award-winning Mint […]

How a NY Cannabis Insider experiment led to statewide policy change

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Radioactive material in our waste! Just one of the surprising facts revealed at Community Learning Series presentation

By Marque Moffett Perhaps it sounds strange to purposely leave one’s house on a Monday evening to go sit in a folding chair at the library and learn about garbage. But that is exactly what about a dozen people chose to do.  By all accounts, they were very glad they did! On Monday, Feb 27th, […]

FDA: Two more eye drops brands recalled due to risks

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Good News: Stewart’s Holiday Match Checks are in the Mail

1,938 checks totaling more than $2 million March 7, 2023— Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, customers donated over $1 million to the program, which was […]

New contract gives UVM Medical Center technical staff higher pay

Click here for the VTDigger story 

During this St. Patrick’s Day season, here’s a lesson on pouring the perfect pint of Guinness (video)

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Milk with Dignity’ Called A Success For Farms And Workers

Click here for the Vermont Publc Radio story 

Friday afternoon fire destroys one Forrence Orchard barn, but firefighters save several adjoining barns

March 3, 2023 – Peru and firefighters from several other departments are on the scene of a barn fire this afternoon at Forrence Orchards south of the Peru hamlet. The firefighters have been able to save several adjoining barns. A Forrence employee noticed the fire at about 1:20 this afternoon. The barn was used for […]

Central New York company ramping up its first-in-the-state marijuana beverage business

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Peru Daisy Scouts selling cookies at Stewart’s on Saturday, March 4 from 11 am to 3 pm

Eli Lilly cuts the price of insulin, capping drug at $35 per month out-of-pocket

Click here for the NCPR story 

New York State Releases Updated Lactation Law That Expands to all Employers 

Clinton County, NY, March 1, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the expansion of accommodations for those choosing to pump in the workplace on December 9, 2022. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) now requires that all employers must:  1. Provide a safe and private pumping space that includes seating, access to running water, electricity, and in […]

Lake Placid’s Lisa G’s receives community’s support through temporary closure

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Assemblyman Jones announces 2023 Women of Distinction Award Nominations Underway 

         Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community and those around them. Awards will be given for various categories, such as […]

New York officials update overtime threshold for farm workers

NY will gradually lower the threshold for overtime pay from 60 hours a week to 40 Click here for the Fox News story 

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department’s has a beautiful new sign

Crafted by Artisan Sign and Design, 3092 Man St., Peru, NY  See previous Peru Gazette story on this unique company.