Archive for 'Northern NY News'
In a digital age, Peru residents still love their library
By John T. Ryan (Please share) Peru – Public Libraries! Does anyone use libraries when people can find almost any publication online? In Peru, NY the answer is YES! Many people use and appreciate the Peru Free Library’s books, media, and services. For example, last year, the library’s printed and digital media circulated 11,628 times, […]
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Peru Democrats seek candidates for town and county offices
“The Peru Democratic Party seeks candidates for several town and county offices. If you are interested in seeking any of these offices please contact Peru Democratic Party Chairman Marque Moffett at perudemocrats@gmail.com The party is actively looking for Democrats who are willing to serve our community in the following ways: as a member of Peru’s […]
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News.
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Plattsburgh International Airport Parking Update
Please be advised that the daily rate for the Plattsburgh International Airport parking lot has increased from $8 TO $10 PER DAY. The free parking time will also decrease from 3 hours to 1 hour.
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, City News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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VFW hosting Valentine’s Celebration, on Thursday
Posted: February 14th, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Live Led Zeppelin Show returns to Strand
JUST ANNOUNCED! KASHMIR: The Live Led Zeppelin Show returns to The Strand Center Theatre on Saturday, April 15th, at 7:30 pm! Tickets are on sale WEDNESDAY, 02/15 at 10 am!
Posted: February 13th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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New York’s moose population steady, possibly growing
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Tragic fire claims young family in Redford
Saranac Community is grief-stricken Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Northern New York’s ties to the Underground Railroad shed light on current asylum seekers
“Learning what has happened and how this has occurred, it can be a little uplifting that there are still people who want to be human, who want to help others.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Section VII Wrestling Championship Results
Team Score: 1st….Saranac – 223 2nd…Beekmantown – 163 3rd….Ausable Valley – 116 4th….Peru – 112 5th….NAC – 96 Most Outstanding Wrestler: Caleb Starke (Peru) Champion of Champion Award Winner: Landen Smith (Sar) 102: Jackson LaBarge (NAC) Colby Roesler (Sar) Matt Desotell (Beek) Lawrence Serano (Peru) 110: Caleb Starke (Peru) Owen Stiles (Sar) Hayden Bartlemus (NAC) […]
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Her Adirondack dream job
Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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February 11 was 211 Day
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 12th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News.
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New York State Police investigate triple-fatal fire in Saranac
Crews responded to the fire around 3 a.m. Saturday Click here for the MYNBC5 report
Posted: February 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Ice conditions on Lake Champlain are unsafe for recreating, officials say
At least three people have fallen through the ice, two have died, since Thursday Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Clinton County officials slam Hochul Medicaid plan
“For instance, the county’s current budget, which was passed in December, would have an instant $1.7 million hole in it.” Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: February 11th, 2023 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Alstom joins Northeast Hydrogen Hub Consortium
“This is a significant milestone because if the hydrogen hub were to be selected and funded, it would create the potential for a hydrogen train, produced in New York State, to one day service the Northeast Corridor.” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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I-87 Call Box System being dismantled
Northway’s emergency call system from Warren to Clinton counties being decommissioned Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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United Way exceeds Cow-Kissing’s goal
We are happy to announce that we exceeded our cow-kissing goal and raised $6,200 to support domestic violence services throughout the region! And with that, we were also able to surpass our overall 2023 campaign goal for a total raised of $665,000!!! Thank you to our incredibly generous supporters, our fabulous cow-kissing team (including our […]
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Charity Events, Northern NY News.
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World Cup of ski jumping returns to Lake Placid for first time since 1990
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Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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United Way Completes Annual Fundraising Campaign
$665K raised, including $113K by NYS employees United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has completed its 2023 Fundraising Campaign to help support high-priority health and human service programs in Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign […]
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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She’s a hero to us’
SARANAC LAKE — A first grade field trip to the Ice Palace on Wednesday could have ended disastrously if it weren’t for the quick actions of a teacher leading the trip. Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Mayor Rosenquest appointed to NY Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials Executive Committee
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Posted: February 10th, 2023 under City News, Northern NY News, Political News, Statewide News.
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CLINTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S FACULTY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE A “VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE” IN THE INSTITUTION’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MOVE TO “WORK TO RULE” STATUS.
Faculty Association News Release 2/10/23 Clinton Community College’s teaching and non-teaching faculty have been without a salary increase for six years, and attempts to negotiate have been unsuccessful since 2017. In October 2022, the College Board was informed that the Faculty Association (FA) sought mediation, resolution, and progress toward a fair and equitable contract. Currently, […]
Posted: February 10th, 2023 under County Government News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Wind Advisory in effect for Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex-Counties
Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southern Franklin- Western Clinton-Western Essex- Including the cities of Massena, Norfolk, Fort Covington, Malone, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, and Newcomb 331 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 …WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with […]
Posted: February 9th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Historic fire tower relocated from Plattsburgh to Speculator
Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story
Posted: February 9th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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New York City helps migrants get to Plattsburgh, where many journey on to Canada
On a daily basis, taxis bring migrants from the bus stop in Plattsburgh to Roxham Road in Champlain Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: February 9th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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