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Hudson Headwaters to open new primary care location in Lake Placid

New practice focuses on family health Click here for the Sun Community News story

Big Latch On Planned for Saturday, April 13

Worldwide event promotes breastfeeding as a healthy start for babies  PLATTSBURGH, NY – Breastfeeding women and their families are invited to participate in The Big Latch On, which is planned for Saturday, April 13, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The free event, hosted by the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians […]

Jersey Mike’s opens to a crowd ‘We are very happy we made the investment here’

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Deputy Director of Carl Sagan Center for Research viewed Monday’s eclipse in Peru, NY his wife’s hometown

Simon Steel is an astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. After talking about the eclipse at SUNY Plattsburgh on the morning of April 8, he set up his telescope in Peru, his wife Paula’s hometown, to share the experience with family and friends.  Peru residents know Paula as Paula Kienert. Simon Steel […]

North Country Chamber of Commerce: Reflecting on the Adirondack Coast’s Spectacular Total Solar Eclipse

Yesterday, the Adirondack Coast/North Country experienced an extraordinary event – a total solar eclipse. This cosmic phenomenon drew an estimated 200,000 visitors to our region, with approximately half a million exploring the Adirondacks. As the moon crossed the sun’s path, our communities came together to extend a warm welcome to guests from near and far, […]

Pancakes, french toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, hash browns, Real maple syrup, coffee, orange juice, and milk.

Peru – Everyone is invited! “Pancakes Plus” Breakfast served on Sunday, April 14 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The knight’s breakfasts have received great reviews; […]

Paul Deyoe took these eclipse photos from the Lyons Rd. in Peru.

 

Exit 35 Southbound Adirondack Northway traffic at a crawl following total eclipse

April 8, 2024, Peru, NY Exit 35 Adirondack Northway southbound traffic at 4:43 p.m. It hadn’t changed at 5:43 p.m. 

Total Eclipse Peru, NY, April 8, 2024 – 3:28 p.m.

April 8, 2023, 3:28 p.m., Heyworth-Mason Park – A gentleman from Norfolk, VA. kindly allowed the Gazette to photograph phone images from his large solar telescope.

Viewing eclipse brought friends and families together

Peru, NY – April 8, Total Eclipse 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rulf’s Orchard and Heyworth-Mason Park. The Gazette spoke to more people. We added Connecticut, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia to our visitors’ list of states. Many people said our area is terrific, and our people are very friendly. Our visitors are also […]

59,000 Northern New York Homes Could Lose Access to Affordable Internet

Click here for the New York Almanac story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lasagna Vegetable Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

North Country is alive for the total eclipse

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Essex County, New York declares State of Emergency ahead of solar eclipse

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh could see clear skies

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

‘Darkness & Light’

A Collaborative Exhibition Commemorating the 2024 Solar Eclipse (PLATTSBURGH, NY – April 4, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts and SUNY Plattsburgh have collaborated on a gallery exhibition to commemorate the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse. The “Darkness & Light” exhibition will be displayed at two locations and run from Friday, April 5, to Saturday, April […]

Sunday, April 14 – Enjoy a Peru Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast!

It’s really an all-you-can-eat brunch! All welcome!!!!!

Galactic Fun for a Good Cause: Join the Force at this Year’s Autism Walk

Plattsburgh – The galaxy needs your help at the upcoming Autism Walk. Hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY, a Star Wars-themed walk will take place on May 4 at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Participants are encouraged to don their best Star Wars costumes and join forces for a good cause. Proceeds from the […]

Psychedelic Rock and Tammy’s Lunch Box: A Small City’s Big Eclipse Plans Let the big cities have their eclipse mega-events.

In Plattsburgh, N.Y., success looks different for everyone stopping to look up. Click here for the New York Times story 

Volunteers Needed for Fourth Annual Earth Day Cleanup

KEENE, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) will host its annual Earth Day Ausable River cleanup on Saturday, April 20. Volunteers will assist AsRA in removing garbage and debris from roadways and riverbanks in the Lake Placid, Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Keene communities. Lunch and raffle prizes will be available after the cleanup […]

Vilas Home: Progress in elder care

Vilas staff preparing move to new residence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Pork Stew Bread Snack Cup Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are invited and welcome!

April events sponsored by the Clinton County Historical Association (free and open to the public)

April 9 – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh. Portraits from the turn of the 19th century and the stories they might tell. The Clinton County Historical Association has 17,000 portraits in their collection taken between 1890 and 1920, and some of the most unusual and interesting will be shared along with the known or occasionally speculated background […]

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – April 3, 2 – 3 p. m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center