Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
How Adirondack law enforcement is approaching community policing
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Posted: September 14th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Even with more Vermont homes on the market, prices are still rising
In Chittenden County, the median sale price of a primary home reached $500,000 last year. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: September 14th, 2025 under Business News, General News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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The Origins of Plattsburgh’s French-Canadian Community”
Dr. Mark P. Richard, Professor of History and Canadian Studies, SUNY Plattsburgh 6:30 pm, Thursday, September 25, 2025 Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Road, Plattsburgh Plattsburgh’s French-Canadian roots date back to the explorations of Samuel de Champlain in the early 1600s. But French speakers formed their own community in Plattsburgh largely in the mid-1800s. […]
Posted: September 13th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Battle of Plattsburgh Weekend is underway!
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Posted: September 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Former Assemblyman Billy Jones reflects on time serving the North Country
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Posted: September 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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2025 Peru Athletic Hall of Fame inductees named
Charles Andrews 1956, Len Gadway 1975, Nick Weaver 2001, Brandon Keleher 2003, Mary Mazzella 2013 Charles Andrews Class of 1956 Sport(s): Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field Charles Andrews is being posthumously inducted to the Peru Central School Athletic Hall of fame for his contribution as an athlete but also as an administrator, teacher, […]
Posted: September 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Construction to begin this fall on new Rouses Point port of entry
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Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Border News, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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MICRO BIRD official opening at former Nova Bus facility
Chamber of Commerce Release Plattsburgh, Sept. 9, 2025 The North Country Chamber was very pleased to take part in the official opening of MICRO BIRD’s U.S. production operation in Plattsburgh, featuring Governor Kathy Hochul. Chamber President Garry Douglas saluted the local team members who collaborated with us on the deal, including the Clinton County IDA, […]
Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Alstom wins $1.1 billion order for additional railcars and locomotives
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the official award to Alstom of a $1.1 billion order for an additional 200 Multilevel III commuter railcars and 12 ALP 45 dual power locomotives. This order is on top of 174 Multilevel III railcars previously ordered and currently under production at Alstom’s Plattsburgh plant.“This is the […]
Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Historian Dr. Alexandria Russell to Speak on Black Women’s Legacies in the American Revolution
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins Hall, at SUNY Plattsburgh PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Clinton County Historical Association, in partnership with SUNY Plattsburgh’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will host historian Dr. Alexandria Russell for a public lecture on Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Krinovitz Recital Hall, Hawkins […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Gov. Hochul highlights continued investment in Northern Border Security
Index Crime Down in Plattsburgh As Gun Seizures Are Up 57 Percent and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Up 26 Percent Across the North Country Sept. 9, 2025 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the State’s efforts to enhance New York’s Northern Border security and prevent transnational criminal organizations from trafficking […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Period Music at the Battle of Plattsburgh Weekend
** From Seeds They Grew: The Roots Of American Gospel Music, featuring the incomparable Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir led by Dr. Dexter Criss performing a wide variety of acoustic Gospel choral and instrumental renditions characteristic of the time period — Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. ** Music of the Night: Mozart’s E-flat Major Serenade, with Daniel Gordon leading members of […]
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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How reporters obtained 10,000 police disciplinary records
The New York Times and New York Focus gathered thousands of files from around half of New York’s nearly 500 law enforcement agencies. Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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‘No arrests’: In NY, some police can drink, drive and avoid charges
Police Officers crashed their official vehicles, hit other motorists and arrived to work reeking of alcohol. And yet, they sometimes evaded criminal punishment, an investigation found. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Adirondack Museum’s boat sale sparks debate over historic significance
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Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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New coordinator aims to unite Lake Champlain conservation efforts
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Posted: September 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill to strengthen worker and labor protections
Albany, BY – Sept 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to strengthen and expand labor protections statewide. The package of bills will help create good paying union jobs and strengthen protections for workers across the state. In the absence of a functional National Labor Relations Board under the Trump Administration, the package of […]
Posted: September 8th, 2025 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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North Country Honor Flight #65 Military Biographies
Flight 65 flew on September 6, 2025 Stanley Abramczyk Jr. , US Air Force 1963-1986 Vietnam Stan planned to join the Navy, but fate stepped in—the only recruiter there that day was from the Air Force. He pitched aircraft maintenance, and Stan never looked back. For 23 years, he loved what he did, reenlisting again and […]
Posted: September 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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North Country Honor Flight #64 Military Biographies
Flight 64 flew on September 6, 2025 Clement Couture, US Army Reserve 1962-1966 and 1974-1980 Vietnam After basic training, Clem was assigned to the Headquarters Company as a Mechanics Assistant in the motor pool. His job included transporting troops and supplies for training. Before long, he was promoted to dispatcher, sending others into the field. One […]
Posted: September 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Calvin Castine’s Home Town Cable Network videos every Honor Flight Send-0ff Ceremony.
Posted: September 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Thunder in the Burgh, law enforcement and firefighters escort Honor Flight Vets
Posted: September 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Wish the Vets a great day!
U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY – September 6, 2025 – North Country Honor Flights 64 and 65 are in the air. As of this evening, the Honor Flight will have transported 980 veterans to and from our nation’s capital, where they visit the memorials honoring their service. Thirty vets are on today’s flights. As usual, there […]
Posted: September 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Gov. Hochul signs Executive Order expanding access to vaccines amid uncertainty in Washington
Governor Will Partner With Legislature on Long Term Solution To Protect Immunization Access in New York Gov. Hochul News Release of Sept. 5, 2025 – In the face of attacks on science and healthcare from the federal government, Governor Kathy Hochul today is taking steps to protect vaccine access across New York State. With the […]
Posted: September 5th, 2025 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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NY Prison Staffing Woes Leave Thousands Stuck in County Jails
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Posted: September 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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North Country Honor Flight Announces September 6th Flight
[PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming flight and ceremony on Saturday, September 6, 2025, honoring 30 veterans from the Vietnam and Cold Wars with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. The day begins with a patriotic send-off ceremony at 7:00 a.m. at the US Oval where family, friends, […]
Posted: September 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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