Archive for January 8th, 2026
NRDC awarded $315K Main Street Grant for AuSable Forks
Two years of planning secures impactful funding to further revitalization efforts Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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$19.5 million renovation project at the Egg Performing Arts Center completed
Albany, Gov. Hochul Jan. 8, 2026 News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $19.5 million interior renovation at The Egg Performing Arts Center that modernized the building while honoring its original design. The transformative capital project, the first of its kind since the building was constructed nearly 50 years ago, […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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State Senator Dan Stec outlines his 2026 legislative priorities
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Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Geri Kaplan-Downs receives BEE Award at CVPH for turning everyday interactions into moments of care and connection.
Small Gestures, Big Impact for Patients and Colleagues Plattsburgh, NY, CVPH News Release of Jan. 8, 2026 – In a busy hospital environment, small gestures can make a big difference. For Geri Kaplan-Downs, those gestures are part of her everyday approach to care. Kaplan-Downs works in nutrition and patient accounting, but her impact reaches far […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Immigration arrest of Venezuelan woman in Malone sparks community backlash against ICE
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Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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As New York’s K-12 enrollment declines, homeschooling and charter schools are on the rise
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Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Policy to Improve Access to Outdoor Recreation for People with Disabilities
New Policy Provides Framework for Identifying Opportunities for the Use of Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices. Written Comments Accepted until Monday, March 9; Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, February 4 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the release of a draft Commissioner Policy to improve access to the outdoors […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Environmental News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News.
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Peru Youth Basketball Program Seeking Rec. Director
Basketball program seeking assistant to Rec Director. Should be available now until March 24 Saturday’s for games and weeknights for practices. Would prefer someone associated with the school district to help access facilities.
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Clinton Community College Joins Regional Nursing Consortium to Expand Student Pathways
Partnership with North Country colleges leverages SUNY investment to address critical healthcare workforce needs PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College has entered into a partnership with three other North Country colleges and universities to boost enrollment across nursing programs and expand pathways for students. The initiative is part of a $1 million investment from the […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Town of Peru Youth Commission 2026 Meetings
*Anticipated for the fourth Tuesday of each month excluding February, June, and December January 27 @ 7:00 pm Peru Town Hall March 24 @ 7:00 pm Peru Town Hall April 28 @ 7:00 pm Peru Town Hall May 26 @ 7:00 pm Lapham Mills Park July 28 @ 7:00 pm Lapham Mills Park August 25 @ […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Youth News.
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Recent NYS Forest Ranger Rescues
Hamlet of Elka Park Greene County Dog Rescue: On January 1 at 2:20 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch called Forest Ranger Peterson about an injured dog on the Pecoy Notch trail on Twin Mountain. Ranger Peterson hiked in from the Roaring Kill trailhead and reached the hiker and a 40-pound dog. Ranger Peterson provided foot warmers to […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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$17 million federal funding for North Country Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C., Elise Stefanik News Release of Jan. 7, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) successfully delivered $17,078,064 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country. “I’m proud to have secured more than $17 million in federal funding for critical projects that will strengthen North Country innovation, protect public health, […]
Posted: January 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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