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Archive for December, 2023

Free ham for Vets today at Yandos in Skyway Plaza

Local Veterans, come to Yandos in Skyway Plaza from 9 am-2 pm for a free holiday ham. Just bring proof of service. Happy Holidays! #Vetshelpingvets #HomewardBoundAdirondacks

New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

Tesla will offer sales and service of its electric vehicles at South Burlington site

Click here for the Free Press story 

NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

New York State Upstate NY teen revived with defibrillator after collapse at high school basketball game

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

THE PERU WATER DEPT. LIFTED ITS CONSERVE WATER REQUEST AT ABOUT 1 PM TODAY, DEC. 21!

Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police

Click here for the Yahoo.com story 

Plattsburgh mayor calling for Council-Manager consideration

Click here for the Press-Republican story

Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

Click here for the NCPR story 

IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage

$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

City Fire Department stops fire at Georgia Pacific plant

Crews seek fire source in heavy smoke conditions Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Stewart’s Shop has the Christmas Spirit

December 20, 2023 – Noon to 1 PM. Santa Claus and WIRY are visiting the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Santa’s collecting for the Stewart’s Holiday Match program that benefits many local organizations. Caroline Ficociello (left) and Liz Marlow are doing a great job assisting customers.

$25 million fire department fund accepting applications

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

Youth Commission ski sign-up closes January 7

Locked out of local government: Residents decry increased secrecy among towns, counties, schools

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Clinton Co. sets 2024 Budget at $198.5M

Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue. “Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.” Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

CVPH Diagnostic Center Expands Lab Service Hours

Self-schedule bloodwork on MyChart or by calling the Scheduling Office (518) 562-7340 PLATTSBURGH, NY (12/20/2023) –The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Diagnostic Center’s lab service is extending its hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 2, the service located at 89 Plaza Blvd, will be open an additional 3 hours each day, […]

Is your well water supply contaminated?

Tips for avoiding smoking during the holidays 

The holiday season can be stressful for a multitude of reasons, from travel and busy schedules to social gatherings and, for some, just being around family. For those attempting to quit smoking — and even those who’ve successfully quit — these stressors can add up and make steering clear of tobacco more of a challenge […]

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

North Country Veterans help veterans: making Christmas bright

All-hands on for Christmas Basket outreach Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Body recovered from submerged car in Greene County

Driver ignored closed road sign  Click here for the news10.com story 

Flooding causes road closures throughout the Adirondacks

Click here for the NCPR story 

Little Ausable River very high as it passes though Heyworth Mason Park

The Little Ausable River was very high and fast-moving as it traveled through Heyworth Mason Park this afternoon at 3 p.m. Best to keep children far away from the river.  Click here for video U. S. Weather Service FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is […]