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Archive for January 14th, 2026

Plattsburgh City Council okays $71M in spending for 2026

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Here are the top North Country issues in Hochul’s State of the State address

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North Country Republicans say affordability focus is needed, but call on Hochul for more details

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Video: Peru Town Board Regular Meeting of January 12, 2026

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American wins gold as thousands cheer on at Lake Placid Aerials World Cup

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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 

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 

Woman’s death in Clinton County Jail could have been prevented, witnesses say

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Unsung hero guides Vermont skiers with snow reporting

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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