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On Vermont Health Connect, annual premium prices have doubled, or more

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As USDA Refuses To Unlock Federal Funds, Governor Fast-Tracks $30 Million To Support Over 16 Million Meals Statewide, In Addition to the $11 Million In Emergency Food Bank Funds Announced Last Week

Albany, October 27, 2025 – Governor Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers impacted by devastating cuts to health care, food assistance and other critical programs. With nearly three million New Yorkers at risk of losing the food assistance they receive from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting November 1 due to the GOP’s federal […]

DiNapoli: Recent federal actions will have a significant impact on higher education in NY

Albany, October 27, 2025 “New York has long benefited from outstanding institutions of higher education that serve as anchors for our communities, employing tens of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and development, attracting new residents, training the workforce and bringing vibrancy to neighborhoods,” DiNapoli said. “Federal action on student aid, international student enrollment, and […]

Retired trooper arrested on grand larceny charge

Thomas H. Mungeer, the former president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, was arraigned on grand larceny charges on Friday in Albany County Court and formally accused of misusing thousands of dollars in funds from the union he headed from 2009 to 2022. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Skyrocketing Costs for New Yorkers Who Rely on Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Average Annual Increase of Nearly $1,400 for Individuals and $3,000 for Couples Albany, Oct. 21, 2025 – Governor Hochul today slammed Washington Republicans for sending health care costs skyrocketing for 140,000 New Yorkers. As the GOP refuses to extend the existing enhanced premium tax credits, New Yorkers who rely on the ACA subsidies for affordable, […]

Don’t forget the Chicken and Biscuits Thursday night at the Peru VFW

NY Senator Schumer highlights North Country healthcare costs during shutdown

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SNAP benefits could end for many New Yorkers in November

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Surprise Move Will Upend New York Food Stamps

New York counties thought they had months to prepare to implement SNAP work requirements. Now, they have weeks. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Insurance rates could double for some in the North Country if healthcare tax credits expire

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North Country businesses on how tariffs and border traffic are impacting them

Westport Marina Owner: “Anecdotally, I’ve only seen one to two Canadian tourists this whole summer, and that is a huge swing from what we’ve seen in summers past.” And there’s much more to read in this story.  Click here for the NCPR story 

NY school employee placed on leave for social media posts about assassination of Charlie Kirk

The Beekmantown Central School District announced its decision to place a staff member on leave following complaints from families about social posts reacting to the Utah shooting. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

DiNapoli: Recently enacted federal tax provisions disproportionately benefit those with high incomes

A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli analyzed the federal tax provisions enacted under Public Law No: 119-21 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers. While the bill made permanent many tax changes included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), it includes new tax breaks […]

A mine in St. Lawrence County is set to be the sole producer of graphite in the U.S.

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Construction to begin this fall on new Rouses Point port of entry

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Senator Kirsten Gellibrand in Plattsburgh with good news for local manufacturers

Plattsburgh, NY: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to Alstom’s Plattsburgh railcar manufacturing facility last Friday with good news. As a member of the Senate’s Appropriations Committee and Transportation subcommittee, she should be able to secure an additional $350,000 for Clinton County’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing. The appropriation still must be approved by the full Senate […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025, 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2025 Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:   Approval […]

South Glens Falls native launches campaign for NY-21

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Northeast climate science center in Massachusetts could close as feds freeze funding

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Plattsburgh officials to meet with Army engineers about failing Air Base systems

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Champlain’s Home Town Cable covered the Government Center Dedication story

Clinton County Dedicates Government Center to Longtime County Clerk John L. Zurlo

By John T Ryan August 18, 2025, Plattsburgh – Since opening in 1976, the large office building at 137 Margaret Street has been the Clinton County Government Center. As of about 10:45 this morning, it is the John H. Zurlo Government Center. The Clinton County Legislature has decided to dedicate the building to John Zurlo, […]

After a freeze, Trump administration reluctantly agrees to fund EV chargers

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Duty-free shops facing ‘full-blown crisis’ with no relief in sight

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With midterms more than a year away, a record number of lawmakers are eyeing the exits

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