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Stec stands up for correctional facilities in budget debate, fights to prevent future closures
State Senator Dan Stec Press Release Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today voted against the Public Protection and General Government Bill (S.8305-C) state budget bill and a measure in it that authorizes the closure of up to five correctional facilities statewide. During the debate on this bill, Senator Stec brought a hostile amendment to […]
Posted: April 19th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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George and Shirley Moore Foundation steps up in a big way to help a new, much-needed program
Plattsburgh – April 17, 2024 – The George and Shirley Moore Foundation of Keeseville presented the Heart Well Homestead with a $25,000 donation to help establish a maternity home in the city of Plattsburgh. Heart Well Homestead is a new nonprofit in Clinton County that will strive to alleviate homelessness by operating a 24-month transitional […]
Posted: April 18th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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April 17, 2024, Ausable Point DEC Campground – “Major” construction project underway
A new entrance booth
Posted: April 17th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News.
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Peru Central School District is partners with River Valley Regenerative to compost food scraps!
River Valley Regenerative is part of the ADK Action group called Compost for Good, responsible for community compost projects in Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, and Essex Counties. Compost for Good supports the composting goals of individuals, businesses, municipalities, innovators, institutions, and organizations through technical assistance, product and feedstock research, strategic development, and the fostering […]
Posted: April 17th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru School News.
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Hudson Headwaters to open new primary care location in Lake Placid
New practice focuses on family health Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Total eclipse of the pie: Warrensburg pizza joint turns stopped cars into customers
An employee had the idea to sell pizzas to people stopped at red lights. It worked in a big way! Click here for the GREAT NCPR story
Posted: April 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Big Latch On Planned for Saturday, April 13
Worldwide event promotes breastfeeding as a healthy start for babies PLATTSBURGH, NY – Breastfeeding women and their families are invited to participate in The Big Latch On, which is planned for Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The free event, hosted by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians […]
Posted: April 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Jersey Mike’s opens to a crowd ‘We are very happy we made the investment here’
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Posted: April 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Man charged in death of Ticonderoga ‘Star Trek,’ tour guide, Elvis impersonator Thomas Krider
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Posted: April 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Deputy Director of Carl Sagan Center for Research viewed Monday’s eclipse in Peru, NY his wife’s hometown
Simon Steel is an astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. After talking about the eclipse at SUNY Plattsburgh on the morning of April 8, he set up his telescope in Peru, his wife Paula’s hometown, to share the experience with family and friends. Peru residents know Paula as Paula Kienert. Simon Steel […]
Posted: April 10th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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North Country Chamber of Commerce: Reflecting on the Adirondack Coast’s Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse
Yesterday, the Adirondack Coast/North Country experienced an extraordinary event – a total solar eclipse. This cosmic phenomenon drew an estimated 200,000 visitors to our region, with approximately half a million exploring the Adirondacks. As the moon crossed the sun’s path, our communities came together to extend a warm welcome to guests from near and far, […]
Posted: April 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A friend, Charlie Robinson, sent this photo from Norfolk, NY, near Potsdam.
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Paul Deyoe took these eclipse photos from the Lyons Rd. in Peru.
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Exit 35 Southbound Adirondack Northway traffic at a crawl following total eclipse
April 8, 2024, Peru, NY Exit 35 Adirondack Northway southbound traffic at 4:43 p.m. It hadn’t changed at 5:43 p.m.
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Total Eclipse Peru, NY, April 8, 2024 – 3:28 p.m.
April 8, 2023, 3:28 p.m., Heyworth-Mason Park – A gentleman from Norfolk, VA. kindly allowed the Gazette to photograph phone images from his large solar telescope.
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Viewing eclipse brought friends and families together
Peru, NY – April 8, Total Eclipse 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rulf’s Orchard and Heyworth-Mason Park. The Gazette spoke to more people. We added Connecticut, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia to our visitors’ list of states. Many people said our area is terrific, and our people are very friendly. Our visitors are also […]
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Your solar eclipse glasses can have a second life after April 8
A collection drive will send protective eyewear to people who may not have easy access to view future eclipses Click here for the MYNBC5 news story
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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We have people here from all along the east coast
Peru, NY April 8, 2024, If you’re at the Route 22- Route 22B intersection, you’d never know there’s something special happening today, but if you stop at Rulfs Orchards, Ausable Chasm, Ausable Point, and even Heyworth-Mason Park, you’ll change your mind. Between 10:15 and noon today, the Peru Gazette talked to people from Saratoga, Albany, […]
Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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2024 solar eclipse: When the eclipse begins, ends in New York and Vermont
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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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NY schools have to electrify buses by 2035. Here’s how one district is making the switch
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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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59,000 Northern New York Homes Could Lose Access to Affordable Internet
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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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CVAC, MVAC unveil winter 2023-24 scholar athletes
Congratulations Ophelia Breen and Mark Dubay Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny
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Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Essex County, New York declares State of Emergency ahead of solar eclipse
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Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT FRIDAY…
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb. 231 PM EDT Thu Apr 4 2024 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN […]
Posted: April 4th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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