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A long local tradition

By John T Ryan Peru – November 26, 2022 – Small business Saturday is also the day many families think it’s time to buy a Christmas tree.  That was true today at Covel’s Tree Farm and Nursery where many people were either choosing a precut tree or walking to the nearby fifty-acre tree farm to […]

Early snow brings good base for Adirondack ski season

Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Alstom seeking welders for major contract

A major contract of 999 cars for the New Jersey Transit system. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Hochul signs NY law that limits cryptocurrency mining; first in nation

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The strange intersection of gun rights and legal weed in New York State

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Church Street’s Outdoor Gear Exchange ramps up security following period of record shoplifting

The business lost about $20,000 from theft in October and has hired an outside security firm to deter shoplifters. Click here for the NBC5 story

Stewart’s Shops to debut online store on Cyber Monday

Click here for the Times-Union story 

Stefanik asks Amtrak for firm return-to-service date

“Spring 2023” too vague, says Stefanik Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday

Participating Chamber Members: Amongst the 70+ small businesses participating, we have some great North Country Chamber of Commerce members offering deals and discounts. Be sure to show them some Small Business Saturday love: The Northeast Group The Corner Stone Bookshop Lake Champlain Pools, Spas and Stoves Ice House Farm Store Vesco Ridge Vineyards Mickey’s Restaurant and Bar […]

Garry Douglas among N.Y.’s Economic Development Power 100

ROOST CEO James McKenna also recognized Click here for the Sun Community News story 

NY marijuana regulators publish proposed rules for the state’s marketplace

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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for their 5-star re-accreditation

“Congratulations to the North Country Chamber of Commerce for being awarded the 5-star re-accreditation by the United States Chamber,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “This is an impressive accomplishment considering that less than half of 1% of Chambers nationally are rated 5-stars and is well deserved. The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been […]

Amtrak to expand service between New York City and Albany

Two new round-trip trains with stops in the Hudson Valley will be available Dec. 5 Click here for the Times-Union story 

Chittenden County housing market among the hottest in the country

“There’s still a lot of competition in the entry-level price range.” Click here for the NBC5 story 

New rental units in Tupper Lake hope to attract younger, middle-income residents to the area

Click here for the NCPR story 

Champlain dealership changes ownership

Parker Chevrolet becomes Goss Chevrolet Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Three Essex County towns plan cannabis sales votes on Election Day

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Peru’s sewer system upgrade is almost complete; now it’s time to pay for it

  By John T. Ryan    Peru – November 3, 2022 – The Peru Town Board unveiled its 2023 Preliminary Budget at a public hearing last evening. Peru residents have been watching the sewer system upgrade project for many months. Beginning in 2023, property owners in the sewer district will experience tax increases. The higher […]

Jeffords Steel & Engineering supports our region

  Jeffords Officials presented John Bernardi, President & CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc., with a $20,000 check from the employee’s workplace giving campaign and their corporate pledge. Jeffords Steel & Engineering Company has a long history of supporting United Way and several other community initiatives.   Pictured left to right: Alex […]

New YMCA receives $500K donation from Community Bank

Plattsburgh YMCA grateful for generosity and support of local bank Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Adirondack Coast Events’ arts and crafts show returns

Returning, but at a new location: the former Best Buy site at the Champlain Centre Mall. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Calvin Castine’s November 3, 2003 visit to Forrence Orchards

Jamaican workers – a vital and welcome part of our community

By John T Ryan  Peru – November 2, 2022 – The past few weeks have been apple harvest time in Peru, NY.  Hundreds of Jamaican workers arrived in early September, and many will depart for home over the next several days.  Vivian Edwards (age 68) is one of those workers.  He’s been coming to Forrence […]

NY just loosened its marijuana testing requirements in a big way

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Saranac Lake named best place in the U.S. to buy a lake house

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