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North Country airports will get more federal pandemic funding | NCPR News

Source: North Country airports will get more federal pandemic funding | NCPR News

NEW: Hochul reinstates NYS mask mandate or proof of vaccination | NCPR News

Source: NEW: Hochul reinstates NYS mask mandate or proof of vaccination | NCPR News

Providing for electric-powered vehicles

Four new EV charging stations are being installed adjacent to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Plattsburgh.

Price Chopper/Market 32 donates $27,000 in gift cards to assist refugees

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 has made a donation of $27,000 in-store gift cards to six organizations that support Afghan refugee resettlement in the United States. “Supporting refugees who face uncertainty and seek liberty and human dignity is reflective of  American values. This donation to resettlement efforts reflects Price Chopper/Market 32’s commitment to our […]

Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack

Dollar General Store Remains Closed

Don’t look for the Peru Dollar General store to reopen until at least Thursday. Responding to a Peru Gazette question, the company’s public relations office stated, “The store is currently closed due to an issue with the HVAC system. A part has been ordered and is slated to arrive on Wednesday.”  Town of Peru Code […]

Upstate NY woman accused of stealing $1 million from Cortland roofing company – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate NY woman accused of stealing $1 million from Cortland roofing company – syracuse.com

New local shops open at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New locally owned shops have recently joined Champlain Centre. 

Source: New local shops open at Champlain Centre | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New locally owned shops have recently joined Champlain Centre. Three new stores – The Willows, LaLa café, and Bohemian Roots have all opened their doors at Champlain Centre this se

 Holiday Match Update: Over $516k Going to Local Charities So Far

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Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | 

Source: Keeseville man charged for credit union robbery | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | A Keeseville man is now behind bars for a strong-armed robbery at Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union and in connection with a violent domestic dispute roughly one month ear

Dollar General Closed for Code Violations

  Peru, Dec. 3, 2021 – As of 10:30 this morning signs on the front door of the Dollar General store in Peru indicated that the store is closed until further notice.   A Town of Peru Code Enforcement Notice dated December , 2021 on the door read, “In accorance with Section 108 of the […]

Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

Source: Burlington businesses react to mask mandate: ‘We’re really happy’

How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Source: How the mask mandate in Burlington will be enforced

Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Source: Minimum wage hike creeps closer in Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Keeseville credit union robbed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Keeseville credit union robbed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Tops supports March of Dimes with fundraiser campaign | Sun Community News WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. | Campaign raises nearly $20 K for March of Dimes.

Source: Tops supports March of Dimes with fundraiser campaign | Sun Community News WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. | Campaign raises nearly $20 K for March of Dimes.

U.S. to require vaccines for all foreign border crossers in January

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Essential nonresident workers who drive into the US have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 22, the White House was expected to announce. Truck drivers, emergency responders and government officials will be held to the same rules as those traveling across the border from Canada or Mexico for […]

Vermont construction company agrees to pay millions in settlement

Source: Vermont construction company agrees to pay millions in settlement

CNY village approves retail marijuana by a single vote, in example of a divided NY – syracuse.com

Source: CNY village approves retail marijuana by a single vote, in example of a divided NY – syracuse.com

New report shows tobacco companies targeting certain groups in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: New report shows tobacco companies targeting certain groups in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Lake Placid ski jumps upgraded ahead of Olympic trials | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid ski jumps upgraded ahead of Olympic trials | NCPR News

Central NY pizza shop and gas station ordered to pay $120,000 in overtime, damages to employees – syracuse.com

Source: Central NY pizza shop and gas station ordered to pay $120,000 in overtime, damages to employees – syracuse.com

Peru Solar Farm Plans Steadily Advancing

By John T. Ryan   Peru – Barring unforeseen delays, by early 2023 a community solar farm generating enough electricity to power about 750 homes should be operating in Peru. RENUA Energy President David Byrne, the project developer, described the $8 to $10 million project to the Peru Planning Board at its November 10th meeting. […]

A popular general store asked its customers to work part time. They came through. | Vermont Public Radio

Source: A popular general store asked its customers to work part time. They came through. | Vermont Public Radio

DiNapoli: Local sales tax collections in October up nearly 13% from 2020

Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels by 7% Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020. This growth continues the trend that began in April of monthly […]