Archive for 'Northern NY News'
Adk. Regional Blood Center Plans Several June Blood Drives
CVPH program supplies blood, and blood products to hospitals across our region PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/25/2023) –The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), is conducting several community blood drives this month as part of its mission to ensure an adequate blood supply for […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Regional unempolyment rates approcach record lows
May 25, 2023 – From the North Country Chamber of Commerce – The New York State Labor Dept. has released seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for April, showing some area counties approaching record lows and most outperforming the statewide figure of 4%. The unemployment percentages for April 2023 are as follows: CLINTON COUNTY: 2.8% ESSEX COUNTY: 3.5% FRANKLIN […]
Posted: May 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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New York drops controversial Covid-19 vaccination mandate for health care workers
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Posted: May 25th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Social media presents ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids, surgeon general says, calling attention to lack of research
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News.
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After a 16-hour rescue in the Adirondacks, rangers say prepare for the worst
The DEC still has our mud season travel advisory, so we are advising people not to go above 2,500 feet. The conditions up there are very, very wet. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Hudson Headwaters to expand access pediatrics care in Plattsburgh
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Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Woman dies in UTV crash in North Country; husband charged with manslaughter
Her husband, Steven Dow, 36, of Potsdam, was charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: May 24th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Flying high over the North Country
By John T Ryan Peru – It’s hard not to love drone photos. They’ve given us a whole new perspective on the world. David Duprey of Peru, is the owner of Duprey’s Drone Zone. The aerial views of Peru, the City of Plattsburgh, the Cumberland Head ferry landing, and the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Two Saratoga County sheriff’s deputies shot, wounded in Clifton Park; Executing search warrant, sheriff says
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Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Clinton County Sheriff’s Department facing multiple sexual harassment lawsuits
Another former corrections officer filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, detailing allegations of sexual harassment and assault Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Historical Association postpones Redford Glass presentation
Good morning – We regret to advise that our May 23rd Program, Redford Glass Uncovered, to be held at the Orchard at Meadowbrook has been postponed, and a new date will be available soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. Our May program continues with our Walking Tour of the Oval, 10:30 am, 98 […]
Posted: May 23rd, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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STEC ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT SUNY DORMS FROM BEING USED TO HOUSE MIGRANTS
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec State Senator today joined Joined Senate Republican colleagues at press conference to unveil slate of bills addressing migrant crisisSenator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues at a press conference addressing the migrant crisis in New York State. Stec announced he’s sponsoring new legislation, […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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North Country Mission of Hope Color Run returns June 17
All proceeds to support the mission’s clinic in Nicaragua Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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CVPH nurse honored for helping to save colleague who had a heart attack
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Paul Smith’s College is not closing, but its acquisition is in limbo
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Posted: May 22nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Duprey Drone Zone visits the Babbie Museum
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu, Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Pulled Pork Sandwiches Coleslaw Fruit Cup Dessert Served take-out only, 4:40 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Ausgustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 All are welcome at our table
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh celebrates 2023 graduates
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Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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North Country’s first recreational cannabis dispensary is open for business
Elevate ADK is operating a delivery-only service until it moves into its new storefront. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Babbie Museum Opening Weekend continues on Sunday
Peru – May 20, 2023 – Several people enjoyed a visit to the Babbie Museum’s today, including the Blanchard family from Saranac Lake. Plows tilled the museum’s fields while another early 1900s belt-driven machine removed ears from corn stalks. Volunteers operated Children’s rides and Peru Town Historian Helen Nerska has a Peru historical display. Lincoln […]
Posted: May 20th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Housing meets climate: Officials laud new microgrid community in South Burlington
The forthcoming housing development will feature 155 new all-electric dwellings — a mix of single-family, multi-family and permanently affordable homes — some of which are slated to be ready for move-in later this year. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: May 20th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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How a flower farm flourished in the harsh climate of the North Country
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Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Northern NY News.
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Michigans for lunch Sunday sounds like a great idea
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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Gov. Hochul considers potentially using SUNY campuses to house asylum seekers
Plattsburgh Mayor Chris Rosenquest confirmed to NBC5 that members of Hochul’s administration were in the city on Wednesday touring residential halls at SUNY Plattsburgh to potentially house migrants. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Border News, City News, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Veteran Biographies North Country Honor Flight #44 of May 13, 2023
Compiled and read at the departure ceremony by Former NY State Assemblywoman Janet Duprey Allen Burnsworth U.S. Navy 1965-1972 Vietnam Allen, not a boat or swimming guy, joined the Navy – the […]
Posted: May 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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