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A bit of good news – NY churning out new businesses at record pace

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

All NYS employers required to provide lactation accommodations for employees

Clinton County Health Department   ·Effective June 2023, ALL employers in NYS are required to provide lactation accommodations to their employees. For more information call 518-565-4993. To learn more about NYS Labor Law 206-c visit: https://dol.ny.gov/breast-milk-expression-workplace

Pharmaceutical company SterRX to close two Plattsburgh locations, lay off 161 employees

SterRX currently operates out of two buildings, including its plant on Idaho Avenue and a smaller space on Connecticut Road. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO RAISE DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS

    Albany, N.Y. – Throughout August, Price Chopper/Market 32 is teaming up with the American Red Cross to raise funds in support of the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts. Until August 31, Price Chopper/Market 32 customers will have the opportunity to round up their change at the register to benefit disaster relief. All monies […]

Multiple hotels projected to be built in the Town of Plattsburgh

Officials looking to construct both hotels along State Route 3 Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru’s Applefest is only a few weeks away

August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper

August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Lozier story includes rarely seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer.  After […]

UFirst Federal Credit Union makes unprecedented donation

Plattsburgh YMCA receives $100,000 for a New Y Future Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Solar farm battery fire in Jefferson County

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NY’s power grid is holding up. But officials are concerned for the future

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Green Acres Retaurant customers are about to have their wish granted

By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]

International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program Coming to North Country September 7

The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) is collaborating with the International Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program to offer a full day of hands-on maple education for beginning and advanced maple producers. The highly-requested training combines science-based instruction with intensive hands-on activities on how to accurately grade maple syrup and maple products […]

Preliminary tally indicates Vermont floods damaged more than 4,000 homes and 800 businesses

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There’s still time to register for the Mission of Hope Golf Classic

Plattsburgh Farmers Market plans Aug. 12 celebration

This year’s market features new vendors, a Little Free Library and Power of Produce Program Click here for the Sun Community News story 

State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock

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Spectrum is raising internet, cable TV and phone charges

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Paul Smiths College reorganization plans halted

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Enrollment is exploding in BOCES high school career and technical programs

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As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism

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Two fourplexes under construction on Davey Drive

Davey Drive is adjacent to and behind the Bear Swamp Road Dunkin’ Restaurant  By John T Ryan  Peru – July 12, 2023 – If the construction schedule goes as planned, in January 2024,  there will be eight new apartments at Davey Drive Commons. The developer and general contractor, Nate Wilson, opened eight units in early […]

Amtrak cancels service for severe weather

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Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Music Fest and Artisan Market

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 6, 2023) Strand Center for the Arts is hosting Jumpin’ in July, an event sponsored by NYSEG, on Saturday, July 15, 11 am–5 pm on the front lawn of the arts center. Community members are invited to come and support local artisan vendors and enjoy live musical performances. “This year, Jumpin’ […]

Stamp prices are going up starting today, Sunday, July 9, 2023

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A. Mason descendants witness historic painting reproduction being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park

By John T Ryan Peru – July 8, 2023 – It must have been a memorable morning for Phillip, Ann, and Douglas Mason as they watched a painting that recalls their family’s place in Peru’s history being put in place at Heyworth/Mason Park. The three are great-grandchildren of Albert Mason, founder of A. Mason Lumber […]