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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk

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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals

CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stefanik Co-Leads Letter to Customs and Border Protection Urging Resolving of Northern Border Staffing Shortages

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik, Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, co-led a letter with Rep. Higgins (D-NY) to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), requesting that CBP and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) address staffing and resource shortages at the Northern Border. In the letter, the lawmakers state, “Excessive delays for travelers cannot continue as we are […]

From Venezuela through Roxham Road: “We made the decision to seek a better future”

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DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

Central NY man sentenced to prison for illegal rifle after gun dealer reports large ammo sales

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Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges

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Major Disaster Declaration approved in New York, providing federal aid to flood victims

Clinton and Essex Counties are among those approved for FEMA funding Click here for the MyNBC5 story 

DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG FILES FOR REORGANIZATION

Statement issued by Bishop Terry R LaValley Following extensive consultation with diocesan staff, the College of Consultors, Council of Priests, the Diocesan Finance and Pastoral Councils, priest and deacons, pastoral leaders, and a team of professional advisors, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, authorized the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization case by the […]

As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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DiNAPOLI: WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT AND MUST PAY BACK $459K IN NYS PENSION AND SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023

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Here’s why Adirondack peatlands are so unique in the face of climate change

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Water rescues and road closures in northern New York

Story highlights Blue Haven Campsite damage  Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Here’s the website to check your community’s air quality

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DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

Forest rangers return to NY after helping fight Canadian wildfires

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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids

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Nova Bus to leave New York, close Plattsburgh facility

Production in North America will be focused to Canadian facilities in Quebec, according to the announcement. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Three WWII veterans flew on Saturday, June 17 North Country Honor Flight #47

These men are your neighbors. Read their military service biographies. (Please Share)  June 17, 2023 – Plattsburgh – Honor Flight Executive Director Barrie Finnegan stated, “Three WWII veterans flying today is incredible even by National Honor Flight standards. With the Greatest Generation shrinking rapidly, we are proud to Honor these and the rest of the […]

Fifteen North Country Lady Vets Take to the Honor Flight Skies

These women are your neighbors. Their biographies will surprise you. (Please Share)  Plattsburgh – June 17, 2023 – North Country Honor Flights 46 and 47 took to the skies on Saturday, June 17. Flight 46 was the first-of-its-kind all-female Honor Flight. Fifteen deserving female Veterans made a special stop at the Women’s Military Memorial at […]

What is Juneteenth?

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Gov. Hochul directs flags half-staff in honor of Capt. Christopher Garrow

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNAPOLI OP-ED: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF PANDEMIC-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGICAL ACCELERATION

By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]

Community mourns the loss of Capt. Christopher Garrow

State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story