Archive for 'General News'
Saranac Lake School Board adopts anti-bullying policy
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Saranac Lake VA clinic to open July 19 (update)
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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With enrollment up, Adirondack Community College struggles with funding cuts
The Post Star reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Internal strife hits corrections officers union
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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CNN axes Eliot Spitzer’s low-rated talk show
The N Y Post reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Gov. Cuomo abruptly downsizes state tax office in Chicago as union cries foul
The Daily News reports
Posted: July 7th, 2011 under General News.
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Two CNY prisons will close Oct. 1, but staff will start transferring this month, union official says
Syracuse.com reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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Benefits of wind power touted
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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NYS’s First Couple Show Limits of Law
The Times Union reports
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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People from all over North Country are stepping forward to assist Elmore SPCA
Elmore SPCA is very grateful to Vickie Trombley from Au Sable Forks whose Easter basket raffle raised $1204 for the Peru shelter. Vickie spent countless hours and weekends going to various businesses in Peru, Keeseville, Plattsburgh, and Au Sable Valley to sell raffle tickets.
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under General News.
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New York’s Tax Burden: Will a property tax cap help or hurt?
The Poughkeepsie Journal reports Update 07/06/11 Lo-Hud.com reports on Governor Cuomo’s comments
Posted: July 5th, 2011 under General News.
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Plattsburgh Aeronautical Institute lands major donation
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County receives $1.4 million in airport funding
The Press Republican reports
Posted: July 5th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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How New York state ‘mandate relief’ is no relief at all
The Post Standard reports
Posted: July 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Concert Series begins – nine more to come
By John T. Ryan Local favorite Roy Hurd kicked of the Little Ausable River Park Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 3. Hurd entertained the crowd with old favorites and several new selections. It was a beautiful evening for the concert. Several families enjoyed the concert while their children played on the nearby slides and […]
Posted: July 4th, 2011 under General News.
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Here’s where millions of taxpayer dollars are spent in NYS
The Annual Report of the Public Authorities in New York State is very interesting and very important. Click here to view
Posted: July 3rd, 2011 under General News.
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FEMA shoots down individual aid for flood damage
The Press Republican reports Here is the FEMA Denial Letter Congressman Owens issued this statement: “It is unfortunate that FEMA has decided to deny Governor Cuomo’s request for individual assistance for counties affected by spring flooding. I urge the Governor to appeal this decision and will support his effort should he decide to do so. […]
Posted: July 2nd, 2011 under Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Village board: Open Big Tupper, ‘or else’ – Chamber may run Big Tupper in coming ski season
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 1st, 2011 under General News.
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Eating on the fly – Bug chef to serve up bugs Saturday at the Wild Center
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: July 1st, 2011 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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All North Country prisons escape closure
The Watertown Daily Times reports The Times Union reports
Posted: July 1st, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Program Changes for WAMC
ALBANY, NY (07/01/2011)(readMedia)– WAMC Northeast Public Radio has some exciting program changes starting this weekend with the Grateful Dead Hour on Sunday evening. These changes come as a direct response to member requests and suggestions. “It’s actually pretty funny,” said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. “During the last fund drive, I took no […]
Posted: July 1st, 2011 under General News.
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As populations grow, old nuclear plants bring new risks
The Post Star reports
Posted: June 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Property tax cap proves elusive; Some say that it won’t do enough, others believe the concept is too restrictive
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 30th, 2011 under General News.
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Big deal for biotech Saranac Lake lands two biotech firms, will move village offices to town hall; Deal will also reopen Sears parking lot to public
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports and The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports are related story Explaining the Science behind the biotech deal
Posted: June 30th, 2011 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Finally – a good month for local real estate
Clinton County existing single family real estate sales increase dramatically in May according the NYS Association of Realtors. Sales increased by over 32% compared to May of last year. (Click here for details) Median sales prices also showed a healthy 9% increase. (Click here for details)
Posted: June 29th, 2011 under General News.
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