Archive for January 14th, 2026
Plattsburgh City Council okays $71M in spending for 2026
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Here are the top North Country issues in Hochul’s State of the State address
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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North Country Republicans say affordability focus is needed, but call on Hochul for more details
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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DiNapoll: School District tax cap levy remains at 2%
Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. News Release, Jan. 14, 2026 – The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and […]
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Abigail Duquette’s work reflects who she is
By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The art and graphic design show underway through March 7 at the Peru Free Library has an intriguing title – “The Light We Carry.” Abigail Duquette, a Cadyville native, is the artist/designer whose works are on display. Abigail graduated from Saranac Central High School in 2020 and earned […]
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Peru Library News, Peru News.
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DiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official charges with falsifying time sheets to beef up retirement benefits for some correction officers
Albany, NYS Comptroller News Release, Jan 14, 2026 – The defendant, Richard Scholl, faces charges of tampering with public records and falsifying business records. NYS comptroller News Release, Jan.. 14, 20266 – The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming to allow state correction officers to claim they […]
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under General News.
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Video: View Peru Town Board’s 2026 Organizational Meeting of Jan. 12.
Councilman Melvin Irwin to serve as Deputy Town Supervisor Pam Barber named to the Personnel Committee NBT Bank named as a secondary town depository. TB Bank remains as the primary depository. Click here to view the Peru Gazette Video. Click here to view the Resolutions on the agenda/ Note a camera battery failure resulted […]
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Opinion, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Video: Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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American wins gold as thousands cheer on at Lake Placid Aerials World Cup
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Garment news from 1895
Factories reported changes in machinery in the late 1800s, allowing for industrial advancements in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Hochul pledges affordability push, nuclear energy expansion in State of State
Cost relief, child care, energy priorities in annual address Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Woman’s death in Clinton County Jail could have been prevented, witnesses say
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Unsung hero guides Vermont skiers with snow reporting
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Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Business News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Sustaining ski season in a changing climate
“…seasonal activity and other outdoor leisure activities will require adaptation to withstand warming Northeast winters.” Click here for the VTPublic story
Posted: January 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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