Archive for 'General News'
Over $623,000 Raised at Market 32 and Price Chopper During 2025 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Market 32 Cares-supported fundraiser continues to deliver critical support for local communities Price-Chopper/Market 32 Press Release Schenectady, N.Y., February 18, 2025– Salvation Army bellringers at Market 32 and Price Chopper stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised over $623,000 during the 6-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign in November and December […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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North Country at Work: Teaching kindergarten from the forest in Essex
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Posted: February 18th, 2026 under General News.
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DEC Announces 2026 Training Academies for New Classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officer and Forest Ranger Recruits
Albany, Feb. 18, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC is holding academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 50 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York State’s natural […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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DiNapoli releases report on FY 2027 proposed state budget
Federal Actions Continue to Cause Uncertainty for State’s Economy and Finances; Comptroller Warns of Reduced Independent Oversight State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected revenues, creating cumulative outyear budget […]
Posted: February 18th, 2026 under General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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$240 million state money to create and preserve affordable homes in every region of the state
$9.7 million for Fireman’s Field Apartments in Town of Ticonderoga, Essex County – Construction of a 60-unit affordable and supportive mixed-use project. Albany, NYS News Release of Feb. 17, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $240 million in tax credits and subsidies was awarded to create and preserve 1,800 affordable, modern homes […]
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Governor directs state flags to half-staff in honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson
Flags Will Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State Tomorrow, February 18, and on the Day of Reverend Jackson’s Funeral Service Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags to be lowered at half-staff to honor the life and public service legacy of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, who passed away on Tuesday, February 17 […]
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under General News, National History, National News, Social Issues.
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Hochul Seeks to Reverse Funding Increase for Prison Oversight Body
Last year Governor Hochul allocated millions to a prison oversight body. This year, she doesn’t want to renew the grant. Click here the New York Focus Story
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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Pianist Diana Fanning to perform in Keene Valley
FANNING has toured extensively as a solo performer and chamber musician throughout the U.S. and in England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, the Czech Republic, Canada and Germany. In recent years she has performed at the Schloss Leopoldskron (“Sound of Music” castle) in Salzburg, and in Prague at the invitation of the International Dvorak Society. After […]
Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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Thousands of Vermonters could lose food assistance as new work requirements take effect next month
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Posted: February 17th, 2026 under Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Regional Office of Sustainab Tourism publishes 2025 year-end report
Report highlights $411 million in visitor spending, key community initiatives, and regional promotion effort LAKE PLACID, NY (February 12, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) released its 2025 year-end report, showcasing initiatives that promote the Adirondacks as a premier destination while simultaneously investing in community priorities and sustainable tourism. The report highlights […]
Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Daily Gazette of Schenectady to acquire Adirondack Daily Enterprise and Lake Placid News Ogden Newspapers selling both papers; deal closes March 2
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Fish populations double in Adirondack streams following 40 years of acid rain recovery
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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‘On our own’: Vermont is getting less help from the feds to keep elections secure
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Adirondack Center for Writing Seeks Writing Submissions By North Country Teens
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Good news for Bruce Drive and other Telegraph Road travelers
Public Hearing scheduled for another multi-million dollar infrastructure project By John T Ryan Peru, NY – If you are one of the many people waiting for the Telegraph Road Dry Mill Brook culvert to be replaced, there was good news for you at the February 9 Peru Town Board meeting. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reported […]
Posted: February 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Beta Technologies board member steps back following appearance in Epstein files
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Posted: February 10th, 2026 under Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Religious News, Social Issues.
Tags: #Beta Technologies
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Michelin brings Winter Tire Driving Academy to Lake Placid in February
What: The 2026 Michelin Winter Tire Academy will offer a two-hour, hands-on winter driving experience at the Lake Placid Airport. Participants will learn how to navigate snowy and icy conditions on a custom-built course with expert instructors. Vehicles will be provided. When: Select dates in February: Feb. 7–8, 14–15, and Feb 21–22. Session times: 8 […]
Posted: February 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 2026 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; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting of January 29, 2026. Community Input. DISCUSSION/MOTION: AES Northeast PWWTP Project Update. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval […]
Posted: February 9th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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This weather won’t stop the Peru Knights from serving you a delicious, hearty breakfast Sunday morning
Peru – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10. The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]
Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Adirondack North county Association (ANCA) launches new strategic plan for building Adirondack economy
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Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES INCREASED PATROLS TO CURB IMPAIRED DRIVING DURING SUPER BOWL CELEBRATIONS
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the national enforcement initiative to eliminate impaired driving during this year’s Super Bowl celebrations. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) funds the campaign, which began Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and runs through Super Bowl Sunday, […]
Posted: February 7th, 2026 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS MEDICAL AID IN DYING ACT INTO NEW YORK STATE LAW
Governor Hochul states that the bill’s guardrails will ensure integrity of patient decision and preparedness of medical institutions, February 6, 2026 – Governor Hochul today signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. This historic bill signing comes […]
Posted: February 7th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
Tags: #legal suicide, #medical aid in dying
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Discussion time: What should old Adirondack prisons become?
A chance to voice YOUR opinion! Click here for the Adirondack story
Posted: February 6th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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How Disputed Foreclosure Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Five-Bedroom Brooklyn Home for $100
NYC story, but is it happening in other parts of NYS Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Business News, City News, Corruption in Gov't., General News.
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Gore gondola malfunction leaves dozens stranded
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Posted: February 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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