Archive for 'Adirondack Region News'
Locally strong winds, heavy rain, then a burst of snow in Vermont, New York Monday
Scattered outages, locally slick travel possible through Tuesday morning Click here for teh MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Lease approval moves $40M APA headquarters project forward
The Adirondack Park Agency is one step closer to moving from Ray Brook Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The Recovery Lounge in Jay offers a haven for artists and creatives
The Recovery Lounge provides space for artists from around the region, but has struggled recently due to funding cuts Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Evening of Healing: Stories of Strength, offered free on Monday, March 23, Newman Center, 90 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, 6:00-7:30 pm.
Through a variety of different situations, everyone experiences pain and suffers unexpected loss at some time in their lives. The goal ofAn Evening of Healing is to open communication for attendees to learn where and how to find strength, connect with people so healing can begin, and leave with a sense of hope and purpose. […]
Posted: March 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Shepherd’s Pie Fruit Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!
Posted: March 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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WITS WORKOUT TUESDAY, 11 A.M. at the Peru Free Library
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Peru’s girls basketball season ends in 60-32 loss to Albany Academy
Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Plattsburgh YMCA Board issues statement
Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Popular YMCA Bright Beginnings child care center in Plattsburgh closed after facing physical abuse and inappropriate discipline violations
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
Tags: #Bare Hill
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Peru School District Seeks School Board Candidates
The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Art exhibits, St. Patrick’s Day parades and other Adirondacks events
Events across the Adirondacks this week include concerts, snowshoeing, art exhibit openings and other activities Click here for the Almanac Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Annual report with data about how invasive species impact land, water and communities in the Adirondacks released
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh businesswoman found guilty of stealing thousands
Owner of Norma J’s Cafe faces prison time for allegedly defrauding an elderly man for nearly five years Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Senator Stec comments on Senate Democrats’ budget proposal; Assemblyman Cashman comments on Democrats’ Assembly budget proposal
Albany, March 12, 2026 NYS Senator Stec: “A one-house budget is a statement of values and priorities, and it’s a starting point for final budget negotiations. Judging by the one-house budget passed by Senate Democrats, it’s clear their priorities aren’t in line with the needs of hardworking families. “A recent NYSERDA memo made it […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Cornerstone Dairy Academy Honors Eighteen Graduating Dairy Farmers and Industry Professionals
Graduates include Shane St. Cyr Adirondack Farms Partner March 11, 2026 – Madison Wisconsin – DAIRY NEWS – Upon successfully completing all three pillars of Cornerstone Dairy Academy, eighteen dairy farmers and industry professionals were honored as the program’s 2026 graduates at the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Business Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Governor announces cybersecurity regulations and grants to protect NY water systems
Albany, March 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants to help communities affordably protect their drinking water and wastewater systems. This comprehensive, unified approach equips drinking water and wastewater operators with the framework and tools to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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$15 million awarded to 13 workforce development projects
Albany, March 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 13 workforce development projects across nine regions through Empire State Development’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development. These grants will support the training of more than 5,700 New Yorkers through collaboration between training providers and more than […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Peru Fire Department’s Saturday Car Wash Schedule – They begin Sat. March 14
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Saranac Lake scraps plan for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash
Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Fire station expansion, renovation project bids to be opened April 7
By John T Ryan Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Service Org News.
Tags: #Peru Fire Department
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NYSSMA students from Ti and Peru visit the Capitol
Young musicians applauded for their talent and hard work Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Ice jams and flooding wreak havoc across Northern N.Y.
Evacuations underway along the Saranac River in Morrisonville Tuesday morning Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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