Archive for May 30th, 2025
Summer Youth Employment Program Provides Valuable Work Experience for Young People
May 27, 2025 Governor Hochul News Release Statewide Investment Will Support the Employment of 21,000 Youth from Low-Income Families Across the State this Summer Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $56.5 million to help approximately 21,000 young people from low-income households enter the job market this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment program. As […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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Stec opposes Democrats proposed packaging reduction legislation
Dan Stec News Release Impractical legislation would lead to massive increase in costs on consumers, small businesses May 27, 2025 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke out about the impact the Packaging Reduction and Infrastructure Act would have on small businesses and consumers in New York State. Formerly known as the Extended Producer Reduction […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Here’s how the North Country’s spelling champions did at the National Bee
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Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Education News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Man killed when dumpster he was sleeping in emptied into NY garbage truck
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Posted: May 30th, 2025 under General News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Keeseville: History markers for two Revolutionary War veterans and one War of 1812 veteran to be unveiled
Keeseville, NY – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, two historic markers will be unveiled in Keeseville and Port Kent, commemorating the contributions of local veterans. These markers, generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, recognize individuals who played significant roles in American history. Each unveiling ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and will […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Saturday, May 31 Peru History Walk Cancelled
May 31 Peru History Walk cancelled becouse of forecast rainfall. It is rescheduled to June 28, 10 a.m. beginning at the Peru Town Hall.
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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June Clinton County Historical Association & Museum Events
June 4, Noon. Talk and Walk Wednesdays: Catholic Summer School of America with Robin LaBarge. Hear the story and see photos of the school which dominated the landscape of Cliff Haven from 1893 to 1950 and attracted thousands of summer visitors to the Plattsburgh area. A behind the scenes tour of the CCHA textile room. […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Carpenter’s Flat Bridge is officially Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge
Peru, NY, May 30, 2025, Dedication ceremonies for the Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge were held at Heyworth Mason Park this morning, followed by the unveiling of one of two signs at the Route 9 bridge. Captain Garrow was a dedicated member of the New York State Police for 23 years. He passed away on […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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As Albany Debates Plastics Crackdown, Industry Pushes Softer Alternative
The chemical industry is pushing to replace a sweeping plastics bill with a more business-friendly alternative. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Small Towns, Big Stakes: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Health Care in the Adirondacks
From nursing homes to Planned Parenthood clinics, rural health care in Upstate New York could collapse under proposed Republican budget changes. Click here for the New York Focus Story
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
May 28, 2025 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Franklin County District Attorney Elizabeth Crawford and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural Society and former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, State Government News, Statewide News.
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