Archive for 'Business News'
$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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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.
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As momentum grows for workforce housing, $3.5 million bridges North Country gaps
Clinton County is included in the program Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, State Government News.
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Beta will fly in Vermont as part of federal push for electric aircraft
“Beta plans to partner with medical helicopter operator Metro Aviation to transport medical equipment across Lake Champlain, among other missions.” Click here for the Vermont Public story
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Could a bike trail link NYC to the heart of the Adirondacks?
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Posted: March 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Car crashes into Trader Joe’s store in South Burlington
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Posted: March 9th, 2026 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Safety risks led Army branch to drop support for howitzer testing in 2023
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Posted: March 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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State launches $3.5 million initiative to accelerate workforce housing in the North Country
New Program Will Help Communities Plan, Finance and Build Housing for Working Families Albany, March 5, 2026, News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Accelerate Workforce Housing, a multi-year, multi-partner initiative to address the critical shortage of housing for working families and individuals in the North Country region. Empire State Development […]
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Walking the walk: My experience as an EV owner in the Adirondacks
ANCA’s Jill Henck shares her experience purchasing and operating an electric vehicle (EV) in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Inside the $50M push to reconnect North Creek, Gore Mountain
North Creek aims to reclaim its “ski town” heritage, linking Gore Mountain’s 250k annual visitors to a transformed downtown Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A2i Innovation Initiative hosts remote worker meetups
Who: Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2i) has been developed by Adirondack Community Foundation to connect people, ideas, and resources to allow more people to live in the Adirondacks full time with a good job by building and supporting a tech innovation ecosystem and network; driving regional economic resilience by fostering entrepreneurship, supporting local startups, and expanding […]
Posted: March 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Market 32 and Price Chopper Launch Checkout Campaign to Support Local United Way Chapters
Customers invited to round up purchases during March to fund critical community services Schenectady, N.Y., March 2, 2025– Market 32 and Price Chopper are inviting customers to round up their purchase total to the nearest dollar at checkout to benefit local United Way chapters and the various nonprofit partners they help support across the chain’s […]
Posted: March 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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NYSERDA memo warns NY energy costs could rise under current state policy
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Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Saranac Lake rallies to save its community-owned store
The “store that beat Walmart” fights for its life, as Village Mercantile seeks path forward Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stewart’s Shops expands, opening more storefronts across Vermont
Stewart’s expects to have 40+ stores across Vermont in the next three to four years Click here for the WPTZ News story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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An inside look at Beta Technologies’ big plans for Vermont
Beta also has a facility in Plattsburgh Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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How a state grant with strings attached derailed plans for Cascade Welcome Center
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Corruption in Gov't., Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Business News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Gov. Hochul call on Trump Administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments to New Yorkers
New York Families Have Paid An Estimated $1,751 Per Household Due to Tariffs Since They Were Enacted Last Year Albany, NY – Feb. 24, 2026 NYS Press Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump Administration to refund the estimated $13.5 billion in tariff payments for New Yorkers, following the recent Supreme Court […]
Posted: February 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, Political News.
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NYS awards $5 million in grants to help pro-housing communities
North Country Town of Moriah $150,000, Essex County Town of Plattsburgh $160,545, Clinton County Funding Will Help Certified Communities Design and Adopt Pro-Housing Policies Such as Zoning Analysis, Streamlining Building Permits and Master Planning Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state has awarded $5 million in technical assistance grants to help certified Pro-Housing Communities […]
Posted: February 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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North Country Assemblyman Cashman weighs in on tariffs ruling North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move
North Country representative Assemblyman Michael Cashman hailed the Supreme Court tariff ruling as a positive move Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: February 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Keeseville 250 Committee requesting participation in upcoming celebration
Community leaders, educators, faith organizations, etc. needed for July 19-26 week-long event Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Education News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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Elizabethtown: “Hometown of the Adirondacks”
Elizabethtown launches new brand and website focusing on serving the community Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: February 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York’s Olympic legacy to get a $3M analysis
ORDA board approves maintenance planning process for Lake Placid and alpine facilities valued at $1B Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Recreation opportunities, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Adirondack Explorer looking for a Digital Editor
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Posted: February 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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