Archive for 'Regional NY-VT News'
Migrant Justice launches a new and expanded survey of dairy farm workers in Vermont
Click here for the VTDigger story “The data collected in June and July of 2014 found nearly half of the 172 dairy farm workers surveyed were paid below the state minimum wage (then $8.73); 40% worked seven days a week with no days off; 30% suffered a workplace injury or work-related illness; and 20% had […]
Posted: February 17th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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National Weather Service Burlington – Predicted snowfall amounts
The countdown to when the snow will begin across the North Country is getting closer. There is some dry air in the low levels, but widespread snow will spread from west to east this evening. Take a look at the graphics below for forecast snow amounts and start time. #vtwx #nywx
Posted: February 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Burlington City Council unanimously approves next steps of CityPlace’s development
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Posted: February 13th, 2024 under Business News, City News, Community Events, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 ISSUES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF COCO BAKERY MACARONS
(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 has issued a voluntary recall on all varieties of Coco Bakery Macarons because they may contain a variety of peanuts not listed on the label or disclosed by the supplier. The affected products were purchased in Price Chopper/Market 32 stores between January 30, 2024 and today. Customers who purchased […]
Posted: February 10th, 2024 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Burlington mayor, CityPlace developers want to add hotels to project and reduce housing
An updated development agreement, which requires City Council approval, would allow for up to 350 hotel rooms and lower the number of residential units to a minimum of 350. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: February 9th, 2024 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru, NY, February 8, 2024, 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Ausable Point Campground overlooking our beautiful Lake Champlain
Posted: February 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Price Chopper/Market 32 Announces Salvation Army Holiday Kettle Donation Program Results
Schenectady, N.Y. – Salvation Army bellringers at Price Chopper/Market 32 stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised nearly $580,000 through its six-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign. The money raised – $81,000 more than last year- will benefit those in need throughout the communities where the funds were collected. “The annual […]
Posted: February 7th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Snowfall totals for the past 13 years
NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington · Did you know we keep records of daily snow depth and snowfall? This may provide a better proxy for how we perceive the winter season than total snowfall. Here’s a summary of Burlington snow depth days, comparing each year going back to the 2010-2011 season. #vtwx
Posted: February 4th, 2024 under Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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UVM Health Network Transforming Cancer Care Across Region Through State-of-the-art Radiation Treatment Upgrades
UVM Health Network News Release – Technological improvements to better meet patient needs Burlington, Vt. – It’s a life altering diagnosis that someone in Vermont and northern New York hears every day, “I’m sorry, you have cancer.” At a time when these patients are most vulnerable and looking for the best possible chance for survival, […]
Posted: February 1st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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24-hour snowfall forecast
NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington We have some bad news for those in search of snow. Our snowfall forecast has lowered for Thu/Fri in favor of freezing drizzle instead. The only good news is that we expect the forecast ice accumulations to be very light, and mainly on elevated surfaces.
Posted: January 31st, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Breeze Airways expands service at Burlington airport
Seasonal nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and one-stop service to Jacksonville, Florida. Click here for the WCAX story
Posted: January 30th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington homeless pod community looks back on its first year
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Posted: January 26th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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National Weather Service: Black ice possible this evening
NWS Burlington @NWSBurlington With temperatures near freezing, areas of black ice will be possible this evening, especially on untreated or elevated road surfaces. Tomorrow, another round of freezing rain and wintry precipitation is expected. Check out http://weather.gov/btv/winter for the details. #vtwx #nywx
Posted: January 25th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Tom Messner joins Vermont Lake Monsters as Minority Partner
Messner has been a fixture at Centennial Field since retiring from NBC5 Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: January 24th, 2024 under Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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National Weather Service Burlington – Today’s Forecast
The first part of a multifaceted storm arrives late this evening as a period of widespread snowfall. Snow will continue for much of the night, but rates will be light, so there will only be minor accumulations #vtwx #nywx
Posted: January 23rd, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Vermont State University offers free tuition for some in-state students
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Posted: January 22nd, 2024 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Sub-Zero wind chills coming, especially Saturday morning
NWS Burlington Below-normal temperatures are forecasted through the weekend. Breezy winds will bring sub-zero wind chills, especially on Saturday morning.
Posted: January 19th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Facing room shortage, Vermont is turning away people seeking shelter in motels during winter weather
No room at the inn for about 60 households daily Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: January 19th, 2024 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Big woods deer tracking: An old tradition faces new threats
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Posted: January 15th, 2024 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Strong winds and heavy snowfall tonight into Saturday morninig
After a brief period of quiet weather this morning, another storm bringing strong to damaging winds will impact the region. In addition to the winds, widespread snow and wintry mix is expected. Visit http://weather.gov/btv for the latest details about this storm. #nywx #nywx
Posted: January 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Snow, Wind, Rain! What’s next?
National Weather Service graphic
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Significent storm system pending
National Weather Service Burlington @NWSBurlington · A significant storm system will impact the North Country Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. The biggest impact will be widespread wind gusts in the 45 to 60 mph range with scattered to numerous power outages possible. Stay tuned for more information. #vtwx #nywx
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024
Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Lamoille-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, South Colton, Star Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, Ripton, East Wallingford, and Killington 358 AM EST Mon Jan 8 2024 …HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT […]
Posted: January 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Some Cabot products removed from shelves amid labor shortage, co-op says
Cabot cited a workforce shortage combined with strong demand Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter
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Posted: January 6th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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