Archive for December 31st, 2025
DEC Reminds New Yorkers of Expanded Waste Reduction Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026
Includes Expansion of New York State’s Polystyrene Foam Ban and Restrictions on Hotel Hospitality Single-Use Plastic Bottles The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of upcoming waste reduction law requirements taking effect on January 1, 2026. The provisions will help reduce pollution by expanding the State’s ban […]
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Environmental News, Faces of Peru, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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SUNY fellowship helps formerly incarcerated people find jobs
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Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Warren County loses $3 million to phishing scam
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Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Environmental and advocacy groups call on Governor Hochul to include updates to the state bottle bill in her proposed budget
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Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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DEC Finalizes Regulations to Support Working Forests, Climate Resilience, and the Forest Economy
Tax Law Changes Effective March 1, 2026 NYS DEC News Release of Dec. 31, 2025 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the finalization of regulation changes to the Real Property Tax Law Section 480a, also known as the Forest Tax Law. The comprehensive overhaul of the 50-year-old regulations streamlines processes and reduces administrative barriers on […]
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under General News.
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With Tech Devices Popular as Gifts, New York State Provides Free Educational Materials Aimed at Safely Navigating the Modern Digital Landscape
NYS News Release of December 31, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of resources aimed at educating young people, caregivers and educators on how to safely navigate digital media content in a way that protects their mental health. Developed by the state Office of Mental Health, digital wellness resources are available on […]
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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Congresswoman Stefanik Releases 2025 Year End Wrap Up Statement
News Release, December 31, 2025 SARATOGA, N.Y. – Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: “Over the past 11 years representing our district in Congress, I have always been laser focused on delivering real results for the hardworking families of Upstate New York. In 2025, my office worked to successfully deliver […]
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Deep deficits: Why early snow doesn’t mean drought is fully over for Adirondack region
Recapping a dry year for the Eastern Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explorer Story
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Mount Mansfield study looks at effects of shorter winters
The mountain’s snow season has shrunk by almost three weeks since 1965, with snowpack onset occurring later in the fall months and disappearing earlier in the spring months, according to National Weather Service data. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: December 31st, 2025 under Environmental News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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