Archive for 'Congressional News'
Counties Weigh Property Tax Hikes Amid SNAP Cuts
By the end of next year, New York could pay over $1 billion a year to keep SNAP running. Click here for the New York focus story
Posted: August 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, County Government News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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After Trump’s travel ban, international students in the North Country are choosing between home and college
“Out of its population of 50 to 60 international students, SUNY Canton lost 12 last academic year due to changes in immigration policy.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Education News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Assemblyman Simpson calls for legislative oversight of N.Y. voter registration systems
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Posted: August 1st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
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Posted: July 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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‘Now I go outside feeling afraid’: Lake Placid worker recounts ICE detention
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Posted: July 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, America 250 Events, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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President Trump’s priorities could put a hefty portion of federal grants in Vermont on the chopping block under proposed rule
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Posted: July 19th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Federal changes to SNAP have New York taxpayers facing significant new costs
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Posted: July 16th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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After multiple accidents, Watertown passes new e-bike safety restrictions
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Posted: July 13th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Champlain Area Trails and Town of Lewis ask for community input on Twin Valleys
Champlain Area Trails purchased Twin Valleys last fall, hoping to expand outdoor recreation, education and tourism Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: July 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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July 3, 2026 Heyworth-Mason Park
Peru, NY, 6:20 a.m., What an asset to our town and beautifully maintained by our Parks Department.
Posted: July 3rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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On primary day, North Country voters share top concerns and key hopes for NY-21
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Posted: June 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Constantino, Gendebien victorious in NY-21 primaries
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Posted: June 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Constantino and Gendebian top vote-getters today in Peru
Peru, NY, June 23, 2026 – Primary elections typically attract few voters. That wasn’t true in Peru, where ballots cast outnumbered any other Clinton County district. Absentee and Early Votes are not included in the totals that follow. In the competitive race to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Peru’s Republicans voted: […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Primary Day for Democrats and Republicans
Peru, NY , June 23, 2026 – Democrat and Republican Party members are eligible to vote in today’s primary. As of 8:45 a.m. about 50 Peru voters had cast ballot at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Voters will determine the party Congressional candidates for the November election. The Polls are open until 9 p.m. Sample ballots […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News.
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NY-21 Democratic candidates debate ahead of June 23 primary
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Posted: June 17th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Constantino leans into Trump support, business record in NY-21 Republican primary
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Posted: June 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Smullen says political experience and Republican support can win him NY-21
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Posted: June 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Here are the ways you can vote in the June 23 primary
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Posted: June 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Amoriell, a Democrat, believes his progressive platform could flip NY-21
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Posted: June 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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UVM Health Announces Elimination of 76 Positions
Changes Are Part of Ongoing Work to Improve Affordability and Long-Term Sustainability UVM Health Statement, June 9, 2026 – BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont Health today informed employees that 142 positions have been eliminated. Of those, 76 positions have been permanently eliminated, and 66 will be posted as new roles with restructured job descriptions. […]
Posted: June 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Mohawk land claim needs more work in the U.S. Senate
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Posted: June 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY-21: It’s the dairy farmer vs. the restaurateur in the Democratic primary
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Posted: May 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Cautious Maps in New York Haunt Democrats’ Redistricting War
Hakeem Jeffries urged Albany to avoid maps that aggressively boosted Democrats, sources told New York Focus. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: May 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Tens of thousands of NY families have lost child care assistance. Will the state budget fix that?
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Posted: May 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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DEC announces new hunter achievement awards program
Awards Available for 24 Game Species Hunted or Trapped In New York State New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC’s new Hunter Achievement Awards (HAA) program to recognize hunters and trappers who legally harvest game species, acknowledging their success and encouraging participation in hunting for conservation. “New York offers diverse […]
Posted: May 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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