Archive for April 29th, 2026
Prison guards and inmates say New York’s correctional system is broken
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Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Immigration Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders
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Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Law Enforcement News, National News.
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NYS launches 10-year effort to assess gambling addiction and behaviors
Albany, April 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new, decade-long survey effort designed to assess gambling behaviors of New Yorkers and evaluate where additional problem gambling-related services and supports may be needed. New Yorkers in all areas of the state will be contacted to promote participation in the surveys, the […]
Posted: April 29th, 2026 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Minutes: Peru Planning Board Meetings of Feb. 11 and March 11, 2026
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Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Code Enforcement, Community Events, General News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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One person attended Fire Department Public Hearing
Peru, NY – Only one fire district resident attended the Tuesday, April 28, Peru Fire Department Public Hearing on its plans to finance the fire station expansion. The man asked a few questions, then took a station tour. Several firefighters were present to answer questions. Voter approval is required for the department to borrow the […]
Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Service Org News.
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Make time Saturday to help a great cause!!!!!
Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Service Org News.
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Local Organization “Unitary America” Removes 500 Pounds of Trash in Champlain, New York to Help Protect Lake Champlain Watershed
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Last Saturday, April 25, Unitary America, alongside volunteers Garrett Monette, Colin Clancy, Elias Cross, Omar Fathi, Ethan Breen, and Dennis Ivanov, removed roughly 500 pounds of garbage from alongside Route 11 in Champlain, New York, with efforts concentrated at the Route 11-Interstate 87 intersection, and the surrounding areas. A significant part of […]
Posted: April 29th, 2026 under Charity Events, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Service Org News.
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