Archive for 'Northern NY News'
Farms in the St. Lawrence and Champlain Valleys could be key in conserving grassland bird species
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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Rockwell Kent Gallery improvements help preserve collection
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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People donated $13k+ to the ALICE/Homelessness Prevention Fund
There’s no better way to spend Valentine’s Day than hanging out with cows at Miner Institute and raising money for an incredibly important cause! Thank you to our all-star cow-kissing team and our always supportive event sponsor, Dannemora Federal Credit Union! Thanks to all of those who donated, the United Way raised over $13,000 for […]
Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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United Way Completes Annual Fundraising Campaign
$680,000 raised!!!!!!! United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has completed its 2025 Fundraising Campaign to help support high-priority health and human service programs in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February. This year’s campaign raised $680,000.00, including proceeds from special events and […]
Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Be on the Lookout for Invasive Red Pine Scale
DEC’s Forest Health Research Lab recently confirmed the presence of red pine scale, an invasive insect, in Hague, NY and in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness in Adirondack Park. Native to Japan, red pine scale was first detected in New York on Long Island in 1950. Red pine scale nymphs feed on a red pine tree’s […]
Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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A NYSEG Pre-Valentine’s Day Message – Effective February 11 NYSEG will levy a monthly storm recovery charge.
The message was received at 8:17 PM on Feb. 13. Providing safe, reliable energy service to you at an affordable price remains our top priority. That’s why we continue to prioritize investments in a stronger, resilient energy grid. If you experience a power outage, we remain committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as […]
Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Weeks after shooting of border patrol agent, FBI searched connected residences in North Carolina
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Body in Franklin County tentatively identified as missing Plattsburgh man
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Free online childcare provider trainings target nutrition, physical activity
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Lake Placid World Cup: Event marks first time women ski jumping athletes competed in a World Cup in the United States
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Posted: February 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Dog Tether Law advocates confront town board
Peru, NY – February 10, 2025 – Several dog tethering law advocates addressed the board, asking it to support a county tethering law, something the board previously declined to do in early 2024. Spokeswoman Jennifer Jewett said County Legislator Robbie Timmons voted against enacting the law because “Peru is against the law.” She stated that […]
Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Town Board News.
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NY school districts ranked from 1 to 670 based on 2024 high school graduation rates
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Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Plattsburgh blood drive canceled today, but there are drives tomorrow at the Government Center in Plattsburgh and Monday in Peru
PLATTSBURGH, NY (02/13/25): The Adirondack Regional Blood Donor Center blood drive planned for today at 1 p.m. at Oak Street School in Plattsburgh is cancelled. You can give blood tomorrow, Feb. 14, at the Clinton County Government Center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Monday, Feb. 17, at St. Augustine Parish Center in Peru […]
Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Library will not open until Noon today!
Due to the inclement weather, the library will open at noon today, Thursday, February 13.
Posted: February 13th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru Library News.
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The politics behind the NY-21 special election dust-up
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Rangers conduct night rescue in subzero temps for two lost Grace Peak hikers, multiple agencies respond to unresponsive hiker on the Wolf Pond trail
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Drone video shows massive building fire in Tupper Lake, New York
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Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Burlington Council to consider UVM Medical Center plans for future growth
Major expansion could include a building that would tower over the existing hospital. Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: February 12th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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February Break at the Peru Library
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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Chazy man indicted for smuggling undocumented immigrants
Bailey Burger allegedly smuggled four Indian nationals across the U.S. border Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD EMERGENCY MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2025 1:00 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session. MOTION: Return from Executive Session. DISCUSSION/MOTION: If Needed. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.
Posted: February 11th, 2025 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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CEO of Albany law firm dies while skiing at Gore Mt.
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Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Monday, Feb 17, CVPH Peru Blood Donor Drive
Peru—CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive will be held on Monday, February 17, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All donors are eligible for a monthly $50 gift card drawing. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 is coordinating the drive.
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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HamilSun Solar: What we learned on Saturday
Additionally, any household that has qualified for Section 8, SNAP, SSI, Medicaid, or HEAP benefits automatically qualifies. On Saturday, February 8, the Peru Free Library conducted the first of its 2025 Community Learning Series programs. Mark Hamilton described the HamilSun Solar Project and its many benefits, especially to low—and moderate-income households. Thank you to Marque […]
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Free Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lesson Offered in Cadyville by Champlain Area Trails During February School Break
CADYVILLE NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust established in 2009, is dedicated to creating and maintaining trails, protecting land, connecting people with nature, and promoting economic vitality in the Champlain Valley. For the second consecutive year, CATS is offering a free beginner cross-country ski lesson during the school winter break. This […]
Posted: February 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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