Archive for 'National News'
Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk
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Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Business News, National News.
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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
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Border News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News.
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From Venezuela through Roxham Road: “We made the decision to seek a better future”
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Posted: July 25th, 2023 under Border News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: July 25th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Central NY man sentenced to prison for illegal rifle after gun dealer reports large ammo sales
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Posted: July 24th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Upstate New York.
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Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges
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Posted: July 23rd, 2023 under Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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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
Posted: July 23rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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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 […]
Posted: July 17th, 2023 under General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism
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Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Sports News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 11th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News.
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Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023
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Posted: July 9th, 2023 under Business News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Here’s why Adirondack peatlands are so unique in the face of climate change
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Posted: July 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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
Posted: July 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Here’s the website to check your community’s air quality
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Posted: June 29th, 2023 under Environmental News, National News.
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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, […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Forest rangers return to NY after helping fight Canadian wildfires
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Posted: June 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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First gene therapy for deadly form of muscular dystrophy gets FDA approval for young kids
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Posted: June 23rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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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
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Border News, Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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What is Juneteenth?
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Posted: June 19th, 2023 under Education News, National News.
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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
Posted: June 15th, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 13th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: June 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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