Archive for 'Border News'
NYC to send first bus of migrants to Onondaga County, town official says
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers
Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Champlain border crossings up 134 percent
North Country Chamber expects to see a steady increase in northern travelers Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 11th, 2023 under Border News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Border Patrol fights illegal crossings using ‘expedited consequences’ at northern border
“Roxham Road is not an option anymore.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: April 26th, 2023 under Border News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News.
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Annual Tour De Force Charity Race will honor North Country native Hunter Labombard
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Posted: April 25th, 2023 under Border News, Charity Events, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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On The Edge Of The U.S.-Canada Border, The Town Of Rouses Point, New York Is One Of The Most Unique Places You’ll Ever Visit
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Posted: April 23rd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Vermont Needs More Green Power, but Locals Resist Large Projects. Where Should Our Energy Come From?
“I don’t want to see this become a torches-and-pitchforks kind of battle in town, but people are furious.” JESSE MCDOUGALL Click here for the Seven Days Story
Posted: April 16th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Border News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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US Border Patrol, Swanton Sector looking to hire an automotive mechanic
APPLY NOW! #Border Patrol in Swanton, VT, is hiring an Automotive Mechanic. Health/retirement benefits PLUS paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays! Tools provided. Earn up to $28.48/hour with advancement opportunities. Mon-Fri, 7 am-3:30 pm. Apply April 12-18. Follow the link to apply: https://bit.ly/41qMNn7
Posted: April 12th, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Amtrak’s Adirondack returns to the North Country
April 3, 2023 – After its three-year absence, local officials and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik greeted Amtrak’s “Adirondack” back to Plattsburgh. Amtrak suspended service at the beginning of the pandemic. The media took advantage of the opportunity to interview Congresswoman Stefanik regarding several national issues. The officials speaking included Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Douglas, Congresswoman […]
Posted: April 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Eight dead crossing river in attempt to enter US from Canada -police
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Posted: April 2nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Six people found dead in St. Lawrence River in Akwesasne
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Posted: March 31st, 2023 under Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Police chief says border patrol is dropping immigrant families at St. Johnsbury Welcome Center
“…they needed to do something with people because the resources up there were being overrun,” Page said Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]
Posted: March 20th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Thousands make their way to the North Country to seek asylum in Canada
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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Calvin Castine reports on a Mooers, NY border crossing incident
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Border News, Fire Department News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Amtrak Adirondack Line to reopen April 3
North Country Chamber and lawmakers applaud the long-awaited return Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Additional border agents added to US Northern border to curb illegal crossings
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Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Paul Smith’s College serves up NYC culinary program
Non-degree program will include semester at Fedcap kitchen in Manhattan, then work-study summer here Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Legendary rock band Kiss to make stop in Montreal on farewell tour
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Posted: March 2nd, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Border News, Northern NY News.
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New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds
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Posted: February 21st, 2023 under Border News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Rouses Point Bridge back open after police search for possible missing person in Lake Champlain
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Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Border News, Highway Dept. News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Adirondack Bootlegging
Posted: February 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh International Airport Parking Update
Please be advised that the daily rate for the Plattsburgh International Airport parking lot has increased from $8 TO $10 PER DAY. The free parking time will also decrease from 3 hours to 1 hour.
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, City News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Northern New York’s ties to the Underground Railroad shed light on current asylum seekers
“Learning what has happened and how this has occurred, it can be a little uplifting that there are still people who want to be human, who want to help others.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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