Archive for 'General News'
State says no to repaving Route 86 between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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2010 Adirondack Farmers’ Markets
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Commentary: Climate Change in the Champlain Basin
The adirondack almanac reports
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Only one item on Zoning Board’s June agenda
AGENDA, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS, Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Peru Town Hall
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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Owens Proposes Plan to Increase Trade Across Northern Border
Legislation would help small businesses, allow security to focus on high-risk shipments WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens introduced H.R.5375, the Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010. The legislation increases from $200 to $1000 the value of goods that can be brought into the United States duty free and without customs entry procedures. The […]
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under General News.
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SUNY Canton to get $3m in batteries
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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What could Gov. Cuomo II mean for Central New York? (And by implication all of New York)
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Sayward: “shut government down for a day or two” to restart Albany talks
NCPR reports
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News.
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Governor Clinton and Poko-Rushmore?
The adirondack almanac reports A fun lesson in local history!
Posted: May 25th, 2010 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Frustration grows over downtown Burlington scene
The Burlington Free Press reports If you ever shop on Church Street you will find this story very interesting!
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Will state tap fund to save parks?
Paterson administration officials say a bill will go to the Legislature today that’d keep parks running The Times Union reports
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Here’s a great volunteer opportunity!
Help! The Elmore SPCA Bottle Drop at Stewart’s in Peru is in need of volunteers. Last week we turned in almost 2100 recyclables @5¢ each! If several people shared this job it could be set up as one day per week or once every 2 weeks per person. It is a less than pleasant job, […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Zumbathon to benefit Elmore SPCA coming soon
Friends of Elmore SPCA will be holding a Zumbathon to benefit the Elmore SPCA homeless pets on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 2-4. The event will be held at the Rainbow Room, 47 Woods Falls Road in Altona, NY. Cost is $5 and donations of canned pet food, rawhide bones, or a cleaning product will enter […]
Posted: May 24th, 2010 under General News.
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Ingenuity, valor and duct tape: A Ft. Drum soldier and his green unit overcome an entrenched enemy in Afghanistan
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 23rd, 2010 under General News.
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Truckers rally against law
The Post-Star reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Changes in dairy safety net expected – System may be aimed at limiting production
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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VA Clinic appears to be close to locating in Saranac Lake
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 22nd, 2010 under General News.
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Pomerleau gives $1 million Burlington YMCA
The Burlington Free Press reports A great story about a very pubic spirited citizen. Does the Plattsburgh area have anyone who is so inclined?
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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OTB future bad bet, new state audit warns
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Lake Champlain study at Adirondack meeting warns of global warming
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Memo outlines DEC budget cuts
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: May 21st, 2010 under General News.
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Owens Outlines Health Reform Tax Credits for Upstate Small Businesses
WASHINGTON — Congressman Bill Owens urged Upstate small businesses to take advantage of significant tax credits under recently passed health insurance reform. The Affordable Care Act is providing tax credits, effective beginning in tax year 2010, for millions of American small businesses to help them offer health insurance coverage to their employees.
Posted: May 20th, 2010 under General News.
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Kabul bomb kills 2 Drum officers
Updated 5/20/10 The Watertown Daily Times reports The Post Standard reports (photos included)
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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No budget, no break for lawmakers option as state conventions near
The Times Union reports
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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Gov. David Paterson signs bill banning pesticides on school playing fields
The Post Standard reports
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under General News.
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