Archive for September 23rd, 2026
State awards Town of Plattsburgh $1.28 million for new playground
September 22, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand and renovate public playgrounds across New York State. The Town of Plattsburgh was awarded $1.28 million for a new playground at the Battlefield Memorial […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 under General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Recreation opportunities, Veterans' News.
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Governor announces Rochester police officer Nicole Amatore as 2026 Police Officer of the Year
State’s Highest Honor for Police Officers Recognizes Exceptional Valor and Bravery September 22, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Rochester Police Officer Nicole Amatore is the recipient of the 2026 Police Officer of the Year Award for demonstrating exceptional courage and bravery in the face of grave danger. Officer Amatore stopped a gunman […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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DEC Announces Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 26 in New York State
Anglers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Fall Fishing Opportunities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced a statewide Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated Free Fishing Days, the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York’s fresh waters. “Fishing in New […]
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Regional NY-VT News.
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Patriot Burial Marker Unveiling
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Port Douglas Cemetery 1486 Highland Road, Keeseville, NY Commemorating the service of Revolutionary War veterans Rufus Norton, Asahel Strong, and Joshua Wells, Jr. Sponsored by the Anderson Falls Historical Society
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Lake Champlain News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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