Archive for February 16th, 2026
Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold in monobob, Humphries takes bronze
Both women are in their 40s Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National History, National News, Sports News.
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North Country highway officials call for more road funding
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Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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21 year-old hiker from New Jersey dies after losing the trail near Mt. Marcy summit
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Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announce $1.5 billion to help address city fiscal challenges
Governor Commits $1 billion in City Fiscal Year 26 and $510 Million in City Fiscal Year 27, Including $510 Million in Recurring Funding NYS News Release of Feb. 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani today announced New York State will allocate an additional $1.5 billion in operating expenses over two years […]
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under City News, Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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For National Snack Month, focus on healthy options
To the Editor: When you hear the word “snack,” do you think of something sweet or salty? During National Snack Month, it is a great time to rethink what snacks look like and how they support our health — especially for kids and teens. According to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department […]
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Decades of Musical Theater Trips Delight the North Country
This April, the Social Center invites North Country residents to see Water for Elephants on a day trip to Proctors Theater in Schenectady on Sunday, April 12. The Elizabethtown Social Center continues a 20-year tradition of bringing North Country residents to Broadway musical theater shows in New York City and the historic Proctors Theater in […]
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Whitney Park: W.C. Whitney and his legacy in the Adirondacks
Before Whitney Park was established, wealthy businessman W.C. Whitney built up his Adirondack empire Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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I crashed my car on a remote Adirondack road with no cell service. Here’s what I learned
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Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Wrestlers are Section VII Champions
Congratulations to Peru! The Nighthawks are your 2026 Section VII Wrestling Champions! Congratulations to all our wrestlers making the trip to state competition following a great day of sectionals yesterday! #SectionVII #Wrestling : @joey_lafranca
Posted: February 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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