Archive for January, 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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CVPH Blood Drive, Monday Jan. 12
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, January 12, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The blood collected by the Donor Center provides more than 95% of the blood used at CVPH and is used to supply other hospitals in Elizabethtown, Malone, Massena, Saranac Lake […]
Posted: January 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Service Org News.
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New York Launches Lawsuit Against UPS Over Alleged Seasonal Worker ‘Wage Theft’
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Posted: January 7th, 2026 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul Signs a Bill To Allow Certain Retailers To Buy and Resell Wine and Liquor
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Posted: January 7th, 2026 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Adirondack-inspired play area opens at Albany International Airport
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Posted: January 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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The feds gave New York key evidence on horse racing’s largest doping ring. State regulators have done nothing with it for years.
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Posted: January 7th, 2026 under Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Could New York State actually adopt a universal childcare model?
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Posted: January 6th, 2026 under Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DEC Encourages Volunteer Campground Ambassadors to Sign Up for 2026 Camping Season
Volunteers Help Less-Experienced Campers Enjoy their Stay and Make Lasting Connections with the Outdoors. Applications Due by January 30, 2026 DEC News Release of January 6, 2026 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the opening of the 2026 application period for the Campground Ambassador program to connect more New Yorkers […]
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under General News.
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Clinton County Legislature holds Organizational Meeting
Mark Henry continuing as Legislature Chairman Clinton County, NY News Release of January 6, 2026 – The Clinton County Legislature successfully concluded its annual reorganizational meeting, formally establishing its leadership team for the coming year. The meeting underscores the Legislature’s continued commitment to progress, stability and the well-being of communities throughout Clinton County. Mark Henry […]
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Double bassist Jean Félix Mailloux, Montreal-based Cordâme blends genres on Sunday February 1st at The Saranac Methodist Church
Montreal-based ensemble Cordâme will present a program of reimagined works by Ravel, Debussey and Satie with the works of founder Jean Félix Mailoux on Sunday, February 1st at 3pm at the Methodist Church on Rt. 3 in Saranac. Admission at the door only; General Admission $20, Children and Students $10. Cordâme is […]
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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$67.5 Million Competitive Grant Program Will Support New and Renovated Public Playgrounds, Advancing Youth Wellness and Community Connection
NYS News Release off January 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a new funding opportunity through the New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) Initiative, a competitive grant program that will provide $67.5 million in capital funding to help municipalities and nonprofit organizations construct, expand and renovate public […]
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under General News.
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Governor Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Tisch announce crime in NYC continued to fall in 2025
NYPD Data Shows 2025 was the Safest Year for Gun Violence in New York City on Record With the Fewest Shooting Incidents And Shooting Victims Subway Crime Reached the Lowest Level in 16 Years Peru Gazette Note – Read the stats toward the end of the release; there are still many problems to solve NYS […]
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under City News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Opening reception, Saturday, January 10 at 10 a.m.
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News.
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Here’s Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: January 6th, 2026 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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