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Walmart employees say they’re preparing for job cuts as retailer rolls out its ‘Great Workplace’ program – The Washington Post

Source: Walmart employees say they’re preparing for job cuts as retailer rolls out its ‘Great Workplace’ program – The Washington Post

France’s Alstom to buy rail unit of Canadian firm Bombardier for €6.2 billion

Source: France’s Alstom to buy rail unit of Canadian firm Bombardier for €6.2 billion

Bombardier sale in motion | pressrepublican.com

Source: Bombardier sale in motion | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh DRI: The debate over the tax abatement deal for the Durkee St. development | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh DRI: The debate over the tax abatement deal for the Durkee St. development | NCPR News

PrimeLink gets sold to larger provider 

Source: PrimeLink gets sold to larger provider | Local News | pressrepublican.com

University of Vermont Health Network announces $10M first quarter loss – VTDigger

Source: University of Vermont Health Network announces $10M first quarter loss – VTDigger

DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records (Highest Paying Jobs Numbers Are Declining) 

Source: DiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records

Alstom values Bombardier’s rail unit at just under $7-billion, board discussing purchase: sources | Financial Post

Source: Alstom values Bombardier’s rail unit at just under $7-billion, board discussing purchase: sources | Financial Post

Peru is considering solar farm regulation

By John T. Ryan Peru – Following two recent inquiries from parties exploring the possibility of locating solar farms in Peru, the Town Board discussed solar farm regulation at a Monday, February 10, 2020 workshop. Town of Plattsburgh Planner Trevor Cole was invited. Cole is very knowledgable of local laws regulating solar farms after playing […]

Stefanik Cosponsors the Forest Recovery Act

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Forest Recovery Act, legislation that will support timber farmers who have been affected by catastrophic loss events. The bill will help forest landowners recover from natural disasters by eliminating the basis limitation rule and allowing them […]

A clear look at the plastic bag ban | Business | nny360.com

Source: A clear look at the plastic bag ban | Business | nny360.com

Plattsburgh fighting for flights – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Plattsburgh fighting for flights – Sun Community News & Printing

Agenda – Zoning Board of Appeals, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Meeting

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, February 19, 2020 @ 7:00 PM TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of January 15, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATION: Use Variance: Z-2019-031 Rulfs Orchard, LLC/LALO Properties LLC Use Variance – for indoor self-storage units 280.1-8-16 25 Pleasant […]

Working to improve broadband access and electric power delivery

Plattsburgh, Peru, Keeseville – Many local residents have noticed all the power line and utility equipment working between Plattsburgh and Keeseville.  Contractors hired by NYSEG, our local electric utility, are working to provide more access to broadband service and improve the safety and reliability of our electric power. Michael Langlois, Manager of Regional Operations, at […]

Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway News | Racing News

Posted on the Airborne Speedway website Source: Plattsburgh Airborne Speedway News | Racing News

Despite hoopla, many state-backed local projects fizzle

Source: Despite hoopla, many state-backed local projects fizzle

Plattsburgh company tries to keep cryptocurrency industry alive in the city | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh company tries to keep cryptocurrency industry alive in the city | NCPR News

Shuttered Massena plant reborn as data center | NCPR News

Source: Shuttered Massena plant reborn as data center | NCPR News

RAMP provides support to local graduates |  pressrepublican.com

Source: RAMP provides support to local graduates | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Strand moves forward |pressrepublican.com

Source: Strand moves forward | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Chamber of Commerce Informational Meeting – All Businesspersons Invited

Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on Wednesday, February 12th from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will provide an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development.   You’ll also learn how […]

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied – An Opinion by John Ryan

Peru – The accompanying photo depicts the scene at the January 15th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. The Board, an applicant seeking a use variance to start a new business, his attorney and several of his supporters were present. By law the Zoning Board should have five members; however a resignation resulted in it currently […]

Lake Placid’s main street redesign worries merchants | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid’s main street redesign worries merchants | NCPR News

Keeping the signal alive – WIRY 

Source: Keeping the signal alive | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Major Peru Projects Get A Go-Ahead

By John T. Ryan Peru – Two major development projects will hopefully move forward in 2020 following the Wednesday, January 8th Planning Board meeting. Winter Lane LLC developers of the Orchard View subdivision on Washington Street received approval to move forward with its plans to develop 13 new homes southwest of the existing homes. Winter […]