Archive for 'Business News'
Peru’s orchards are beautiful during all the seasons
Forrence Orchards, Barney Downs Rd., November 3, 2024
Posted: November 3rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
“Given this lower year-over-year growth, local officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller […]
Posted: November 2nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, General News, State Government News.
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Albany NanoTech complex chosen as national headquarters for research into a cutting-edge semiconductor technology
Includes $825 million in finding Click here for the AP story
Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Retired Peru teacher Joyce Bertoli building local landmarks in miniature
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Posted: October 31st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCH MONTHLONG CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Schenectady, N.Y. – To honor those who serve and have served, Price Chopper/Market 32 will be raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in November. All month, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at checkout, 100% of which will go directly to DAV. Price Chopper/Market 32 will add […]
Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Charity Events, Veterans' News.
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Full or not, Ogdensburg’s new flights to DC are taking off
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Posted: October 30th, 2024 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Meet the Jamaicans at Rulfs Orchard who harvest the Champlain Valley’s apples
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Posted: October 21st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Farmers often undercharge at markets. New data could help set better prices
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Posted: October 21st, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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What’s in a poll? Inside the Siena College Research Institute
On the first floor of a Siena College freshman dormitory, a dedicated staff of college students and retirees make hundreds of calls every night. Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: October 21st, 2024 under Business News, Education News, National News, Political News.
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Installation of EV chargers underway at Peru Stewart’s Shop
Peru – October 16, 2024—Fencing is up while eight Tesla EV chargers are installed adjacent to the Peru Stewart’s Shop. Construction is expected to take about six weeks. Workers put a very heavy concrete vault in place today.
Posted: October 16th, 2024 under Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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CPKC Holiday Train returns to the region Nov. 26
Stops include Fort Edward, Port Henry, Plattsburgh and Rouses Point Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 16th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Charity Events, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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There still time to register for Saturday’s Octoberfest
Extracted from the Octoberfest Facebook page The Octoberfest Event is an annual event in Peru, NY, to raise awareness and money to help the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation find a cure. It is a 5k, 10K, and 20 Mile Bike in which runners and bikers can enjoy an exhilarating walk/run/bike ride through Peru’s apple country and […]
Posted: October 15th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Local family-owned business Signs and More is celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Kevin Soucia, “We do everything right across the board.” By John T Ryan A Peru native, Peru High School graduate, Kevin Soucia, and his wife Sally are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their family-owned business. Located just off Mason Street, at 27 Trombley Way in Morrisonville, Signs and More made the beautiful Nighthawk wall lettering […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, City News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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More than 130 McDonald’s restaurants across the region, including Peru’s, are participating in a one-day event supporting youth sports programs
On October 10th, McDonald’s owners and operators in Peru are hosting a digital fundraiser to support Peru High’s athletics. From 3 to 9 p.m., 20% of all app sales will be donated to local youth sports programs. This event is part of a larger New England initiative, with more than 130 McDonald’s restaurants participating across […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Adirondack group pushes back on DEC’s plan to cut 13,000 trees on Prospect Mt.
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Big Tupper ski area going to foreclosure auction next month
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Posted: October 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Construction starting on hydrogen plant in Massena
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Posted: October 4th, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Stewart’s Shops to buy Jolley convenience stores
The purchase of the 45-store chain, including 38 stores in Vermont, is a major expansion of Stewart’s New England presence. Click here to view the VTDigger story
Posted: October 3rd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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How North Country residents said they’re adapting to a changing climate
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Posted: October 1st, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Chazy Orchards: celebrating 100 years of apples
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Posted: September 30th, 2024 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Can’t wait for Babbie Museum’s Oct. 12 & 13 Harvest Days
Posted: September 30th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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SUNY Scientist to Discuss Microplastics in Lake Champlain in Fall Edition of Love the Lake Speaker Series
Keeseville, NY—On Monday, September 30th, Dr. Tim Mihuc, Director of the Lake Champlain Research Institute, will present an overview of microplastics and research underway to identify sources of these tiny pollutants in our waterways in Keesville, NY. Dr. Mihuc’s Microplastics in Lake Champlain presentation is a special fall edition of the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain […]
Posted: September 25th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers
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Posted: September 22nd, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, National News.
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Planet Fitness grand reopening a marked success
$1M remodel officially unveiled with fanfare Sept. 16 will also benefit local food shelves Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 19th, 2024 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Sprt. 19, – Early morning along the Mannix Rd.
Posted: September 19th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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