Archive for February, 2026
Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 2026
Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks
Many, many family activities this weekend. Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, National History, Sports News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Son of late Albany lobbyist dies while skiing at Whiteface
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Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Adirondack Park Agency sued over howitzer hearing
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Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Zoning Board News.
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Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Discussion time: What should old Adirondack prisons become?
A chance to voice YOUR opinion! Click here for the Adirondack story
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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North Country at Work: Saranac Lake school bus driver says it’s a great job for working parents
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Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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How Disputed Foreclosure Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Five-Bedroom Brooklyn Home for $100
NYC story, but is it happening in other parts of NYS Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Business News, City News, Corruption in Gov't., General News.
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Skaters on Lake Champlain rescued when ice began drifting
Ice began drifting on Lake Champlain, causing dangerous conditions for skaters who needed to be rescued Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Meet the Adirondack ski jumper in his first Winter Olympics
Tate Frantz, native of Lake Placid, is representing Team USA in Milan Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News.
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Gore gondola malfunction leaves dozens stranded
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Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Border patrol stop at SUNY Potsdam rattles community
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Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Child care providers in St. Lawrence County meet to discuss needs
Child Care Council Ex. Director: “There aren’t enough providers to meet today’s needs, let alone if it were expanded to more families. He said the physical infrastructure doesn’t even exist yet.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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City of Plattsburgh accepting applications for Hometown Heroes Banner Program
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – February 4, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is partnering with local military families to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Applications for this year’s program are due on March 16th. Eligibility Requirements: Honoree must be: Military personnel Currently serving, honorably discharged, […]
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Stec, Senate Republicans introduce tax cut bill, & other tax measures
Albany, Dan Stec News Release of Feb. 4, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined his state Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a package of bills that would provide immediate, substantive tax relief to all New Yorkers. Chief among these bills is Senate bill S.9110, which would institute the largest tax cut in state […]
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects
LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Plattsburgh Welcomes Back Beloved Community Events & Exciting New Additions in 2026
(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay […]
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Don’t forget to pre-order your subs by Thursday, Feb. 5
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Peru Knights Serving Breakfast, Sunday, Feb, 8
Peru – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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A great testing fish dinner with generous portions!
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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$5 million housing grant is a ‘game-changer’ for Lake Champlain-Lake George region
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Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, County Government News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits
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Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Five Questions for New York’s Social Service Agencies
Will this week’s budget hearing provide insight into the state’s plan to salvage its safety net? Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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‘I’m a Human Rights Violator’: Staff at Youth Prison Recount Lockdowns, Turmoil, 24-Hour Shifts
A years long staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 4th, 2026 under Corruption in Gov't., Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Recent NYS Forest Ranger Actions
Town of New Lisbon Otsego County Wilderness Search: On January 28, Forest Ranger Laymon responded to a call for a search for a missing 70-year-old. The missing subject’s husband called at 4:38 p.m. to report his wife missing from their home. Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies followed her tracks to Butternut Creek. Ranger Laymon went to County […]
Posted: February 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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