Archive for February, 2026
State Prison Officials Said an Employee Accused of Sexual Assault Didn’t Exist. We Found Him.
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Posted: February 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Top Horse Racing Investigator Resigns After New York Focus Investigation
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Posted: February 20th, 2026 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Affordable housing project in North Elba moves forward
Adirondack Park Agency approves plan for 22 new homes Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Judd Collier, RN recognized for steady, compassionate care that brings comfort and confidence to patients in their toughest moments.
Always There When it Matters Elizabethtown, NY – In the busy, often unpredictable Emergency Department at University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital, one thing has become remarkably consistent: when a crisis hits, Judd Collier, RN, is already on the move. Whether he’s stepping in to place a difficult IV, answering rapid‑fire clinical […]
Posted: February 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Beta Technologies board member resigns after appearance in Epstein files
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Posted: February 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Carl Rubino Feb. 20 Plattsburgh Concert Cancelled
Message from Peter Cadieux, “I hate to do this, but it looks like a decent snowstorm is coming in, timed perfectly to affect travel plans tomorrow. So, we will try again in March and look forward to booking Carl Rubino for a later date. Stay safe!” Cancelled Concert at Wood Wire and Voice Coffee House […]
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, National History.
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CVPH Blood Donor Center announces its March blood drive schedule
Peru’s drive is March 16 Plattsburgh, NY – Blood donations to the Adirondack Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) make a lifesaving difference for patients across the country, helping ensure a steady and reliable of blood for local surgeries, emergency care and ongoing […]
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, National History, Peru News.
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National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings and advisories
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued across the region from 10 AM tomorrow to 10 AM Saturday. A brief period of valley rain/snow tomorrow early afternoon will quickly transition to moderate to heavy snow by mid afternoon tomorrow areawide. 1-1.5″/hour snow rates will be possible tomorrow evening which will lead to […]
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under General News.
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DiNapoli: State Comptroller releases Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 Audit Findings
Several shortcomings identified. Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (Clinton County) The board did not adequately oversee the district’s financial operations related to maintaining accounting records, preparing bank reconciliations, submitting monthly and annual financial reports, auditing and approving claims and performing annual audits. The board did not provide oversight of the secretary-treasurer’s duties […]
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Fire Department News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Rich in History: Horse ferries on Lake Champlain
Before modern ferries and suspension bridges, horses were used to power boats across Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack Explorer has job opening for a reporter
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Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing
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Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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Peru, NY, February 19, 2026. Morning view of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains,
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 – I couldn’t drive by this Irwin Farm scene without stopping.
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Our beautiful Whiteface Mountain viewed from the Jarvis Rd. this morning. Two exposures.;
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
Tags: #Whiteface #Jarvis Rd.
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Friday Night Fish Fries on South Catherine St.
Posted: February 19th, 2026 under Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Service Org News.
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How a More Flexible Grid Could Save New York Billions
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Over $623,000 Raised at Market 32 and Price Chopper During 2025 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Market 32 Cares-supported fundraiser continues to deliver critical support for local communities Price-Chopper/Market 32 Press Release Schenectady, N.Y., February 18, 2025– Salvation Army bellringers at Market 32 and Price Chopper stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised over $623,000 during the 6-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign in November and December […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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Statewide Environmental Stewardship Award Presented to Champlain Valley Farm
02/18/2026 – By Isabella Susino | Adirondack Harvest Program Lead The New York Beef Producers Association and New York Beef Council have awarded the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award to Ben Wever Farm in Willsboro, New York. The Environmental Stewardship Award presented to Ben Wever Farm in 2025 by NY Beef Council and the NY Beef […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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North Country at Work: Teaching kindergarten from the forest in Essex
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under General News.
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DEC Announces 2026 Training Academies for New Classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officer and Forest Ranger Recruits
Albany, Feb. 18, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC is holding academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 50 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York State’s natural […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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DiNapoli releases report on FY 2027 proposed state budget
Federal Actions Continue to Cause Uncertainty for State’s Economy and Finances; Comptroller Warns of Reduced Independent Oversight State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected revenues, creating cumulative outyear budget […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Former State Auditor Pleads Guilty to $405K Theft from Wallkill
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Tap To Table In The Lake Champlain Region
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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