Archive for January, 2026
The future of the Olympics, and other upcoming events
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Posted: January 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Five reasons I love Adirondack winters
Adventurer and highly experienced skier Jenn Woltjen shares a few favorite trips to get outside in Adirondack winters Click here for the Adirondack Almanack story
Posted: January 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Get Healthy North Country offers peer leader training
Peer leaders help people learn skills to improve health and well-being News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – A regionwide coalition is offering a virtual peer leader training for those interested in teaching skills and practices that promote healthier living. Hosted by Get Healthy North Country (GHNC), the training will be held over the course […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S PRISON REUSE AMENDMENT: A BELATED, WELCOME ECHO
A legislative column by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) In her 2026 State of the State agenda, Governor Hochul presented the following language: “…today, several former correctional facilities – Camp Gabriels, Moriah Shock and Mount McGregor – sit dormant. These crumbling sites are more than just eyesores; they are environmental hazards and lost opportunities […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Governor announces $265+ million for water quality and climate resilience projects across state
Chazy, City and Town of Plattsburgh, Trout Unlimited, and Saranac School District Awarded Grants Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $265 million in grants to support projects that will help protect drinking water, improve climate resilience, update aging water infrastructure, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and secure access to […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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$38 million plus in state funding to strengthen emergency communications for first responders
Clinton County to receive $3 Million Albany, Hochul News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38 million in state funding has been awarded to 17 counties and New York City to improve emergency communications for first responders, making New Yorkers safer. The Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program supports […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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DiNapoli: Independent review finds state pension fund operates at highest ethical and professional standards
Albany, Comptroller News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 – An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the $291.4 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) recognized the Fund for its exemplary investment oversight, risk management, and ethical governance. Released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the review concluded the Fund operates […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under State Government News.
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Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton CC to Host Hands-On AI Workshop for Small Businesses and Professionals
PLATTSBURGH, News Release of Jan. 15, 2026 — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will host a hands-on workshop designed to help small businesses, entrepreneurs, marketers and sales professionals learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence to save time and work more efficiently in today’s marketplace. Business Benefits with AI will […]
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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New Land Trust: Saranac’s ‘snow bowl’
Why the New Land Trust is Tom French’s new favorite ski destination Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Legislators and organizations weigh in on Hochul’s State of the State
State legislators found Gov. Hochul’s State of the State lacking in support for North Country communities Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026.
The campus will be closed to all activities. The Peru Central School District is now closed, due to the inclement weather today, January 15, 2026. The campus will be closed to all activities.
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Weather News/History.
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Peru Central on a two-hour delay!
The Peru Central School District is operating on a two-hour delay, due to the inclement weather this morning, January 15, 2026.
Posted: January 15th, 2026 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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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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