Archive for 'National History'
Revolutionary War Training Camps for teens
Four free camps for boys and girls from 12 to 16 In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Clinton County Historical Association in conjunction with the Kent-Delord House Museum is excited to announce that we are offering four Revolutionary War Training Camps at the Kent-Delord House Museum during the months of […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau Launches BattleofValcour.com
Your Front Row Seat to 1776 and the region’s commemoration for America250th Plattsburgh, NY – America is turning 250, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the Adirondack Coast a region that helped shape our nation’s story! From the Revolutionary War to the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814, this historic stretch of Lake Champlain […]
Posted: July 9th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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A VT dairy farm was raided. The mixed messages from Washington since then have increased fears
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Posted: July 7th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National History, Regional NY-VT News.
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An Upstate NY village gets a surprise visit from ICE: Why would they come for Mr. Zhang?
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Posted: July 6th, 2025 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Upstate New York.
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Canadian Visitation Down, Local Businesses Respond: Adirondack Coast Survey Reveals Impact and Action
Plattsburgh, NY – July 2, 2025 – As the summer tourism season gets underway, a recent survey conducted by the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, reveals that local businesses continue to feel the ripple effects of reduced Canadian travel to the region. This survey, completed in June, […]
Posted: July 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Northern NY News, Opinion, Peru/Regional History.
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How Congress is Reversing New York’s Progress on Clean Energy
Already, the state’s green energy businesses are feeling the impact of the pending Congressional spending bill that includes phasing out Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. Click here for the New York Focus Story
Posted: July 5th, 2025 under Congressional News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Stefanik Votes for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
Elise Stefanik News Release of July 3, 3025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “Promises made, promises kept. I was proud to stay in Congress to vote to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill to deliver on President Trump’s historic mandate to enact the largest tax cut in […]
Posted: July 4th, 2025 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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July, 4, 2025, Peru, NY – “As American as American Pie”
Homily, Rev. William Reamer, St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY, 8 a.m. Mass, July 4, 2025 As American as apple pie, we say proudly. Apple pie is what we’re all about-it’s the symbol of American bounty and prosperity. But, in reality, there’s nothing at all American about apple pie. In her book, The American Plate: A […]
Posted: July 4th, 2025 under Community Events, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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An Open Secret’: Sackets Harbor ICE Raid Shows the ‘Reality’ of New York Dairy Country
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Posted: July 2nd, 2025 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL ON THE PASSAGE OF TRUMP’S BILL IN THE SENATE
“Today, Senate Republicans moved one step closer to ripping health care away from millions of Americans to pay for massive tax breaks for billionaires. “From North Country farmers to downstate hospitals, Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’ would devastate New Yorkers. Over one million people in our state would lose their health care. A quarter million would […]
Posted: July 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Internal communications reveal Vermont prisons’ frustrations working with ICE
Growing demands, arrivals at all hours and a rare disease are just some of the challenges Vermont’s prisons have faced while working with federal immigration authorities. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: July 1st, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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The surprising shifts climate change is bringing to Vermont farms: rice paddies, peaches and saffron
Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: June 29th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Vermont Public braces for cuts as Congress considers the President’s ask to slash public media funding nationwide
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Posted: June 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #63
Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #62
Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name. After tech school on the […]
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Flights 62 and 63 to the flightline
Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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GET OFFLINE, GET OUTSIDE: FREE FISHING WEEKEND JUNE 28-29 IN NEW YORK STATE
New Yorkers Encouraged To Try Freshwater Fishing at No Cost Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that June 28-29 is a free fishing weekend in New York State, encouraging New Yorkers to get offline and get outside to enjoy opportunities for affordable outdoor recreation across the state. During free fishing days, the fishing license requirement is […]
Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, National History, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Champlain border crossing down 31% compared with 2024
June 25, 2025, North Country Chamber of Commerce – Border crossing numbers from Canada at our Champlain Port of Entry were down 31% in May compared to 2024. This compares to a 31% figure for March and 26% in April, likely attributable to the Easter holiday falling in April this year. It remains important that […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation
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Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Agricultural News, Border News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
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Posted: June 19th, 2025 under Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., National History, National News, Political News, Social Issues.
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Celebrating the North Country’s role in the Underground Railroad on Juneteenth
“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: June 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Man killed when dumpster he was sleeping in emptied into NY garbage truck
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Posted: May 30th, 2025 under General News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Keeseville: History markers for two Revolutionary War veterans and one War of 1812 veteran to be unveiled
Keeseville, NY – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, two historic markers will be unveiled in Keeseville and Port Kent, commemorating the contributions of local veterans. These markers, generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, recognize individuals who played significant roles in American history. Each unveiling ceremony will take place outdoors, rain or shine, and will […]
Posted: May 30th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Federal money is essential to North Country airports. Trump wants to cut it in half
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Posted: May 28th, 2025 under Business News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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