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N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh welcomed New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli May 18 as city leaders and local business advocates toured the downtown area and spoke on development

Staff at UVM Health Network’s Plattsburgh hospital reach a contract – VTDigger

Source: Staff at UVM Health Network’s Plattsburgh hospital reach a contract – VTDigger

Syracuse University renames dome as part of 10-year agreement with JMA Wireless – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse University renames dome as part of 10-year agreement with JMA Wireless – syracuse.com

Harry’s, the fast-growing razor biz with the first name, teams up with CNY manufacturer – syracuse.com

Very interesting story. Source: Harry’s, the fast-growing razor biz with the first name, teams up with CNY manufacturer – syracuse.com

1 Upstate NY county is among top 10 richest in state – syracuse.com

Source: 1 Upstate NY county is among top 10 richest in state – syracuse.com

DiNAPOLI: LOCAL SALES TAX COLLECTIONS UP NEARLY 16% IN APRIL

Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of […]

Peru’s soil is a thing of beauty

Peru is well-known for its productive apple orchards. It’s also well-known for its productive dairy farms. Our beautiful soil has to be one of the reasons.

It’s a beautiful day to take a ride in Peru, NY folks!

The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Source: The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Ward Lumber Honored

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

“Eric Hittinger, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology said, “Upstate New York has the cleanest electricity grid in the country.” Source: Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

The FCC explains who qualifies and how to apply for a $30 monthly internet subsidy. Source: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind – City & State New York

Source: New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind – City & State New York

Below the Clouds at Adirondack Regional Airport – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Below the Clouds at Adirondack Regional Airport – – The Adirondack Almanack

Meet North Country Public Radio’s newest news voice: Cara Chapman, our Plattsburgh reporter | NCPR News

Former Press Republican reporter joins North Country Public Radio Source: Meet NCPR’s newest news voice: Cara Chapman, our Plattsburgh reporter | NCPR News

Economic Development and Business Organizations Urge Gov. Hochul to Maintain Overtime Threshold at 60 Hours for Family Farms in New York State

Albany, NY – The Grow NY Farms Coalition today announced that the Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), the National Federation of Independent Businesses of New York (NFIB), and Upstate United have sent letters to Governor Hochul urging her to maintain the overtime threshold at 60 hours on family farms across New York State.  […]

Philadelphia: Here we come!

  Clinton County is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted to continue Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27 month term from July 1, 2022 through […]

Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Source: Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Stefanik Announces Air Service Will Continue at Ogdensburg, Plattsburgh Airports

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

Biden announces program offering discounted internet service | AP News

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]

Border businesses say Canadian tourism is coming back to life | NCPR News

Source: Border businesses say Canadian tourism is coming back to life | NCPR News

New Yorkers with Vermont ties push for a new bridge across the lake – VTDigger

Source: New Yorkers with Vermont ties push for a new bridge across the lake – VTDigger

2022 Upstate NY Summer Travel Guide: Things to do, places to visit, more – syracuse.com

Source: 2022 Upstate NY Summer Travel Guide: Things to do, places to visit, more – syracuse.com

Air Canada relaunches flight from Phoenix to Montreal

Source: Air Canada relaunches flight from Phoenix to Montreal

CVPH Nurses Association members vote to authorize a strike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: CVPH NYSNA members vote to authorize a strike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, CVPH, has been in negotiations with New York State Nurses Association, NYSNA, for the past tw