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Archive for 'Northern NY News'

Ma’am, do you have anything to declare? $230,000 seized at Champlain

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DEA warns brightly-colored fentanyl in New York targets children for addiction

Click here for the NCPR story 

Fentanyl is now in nearly all illegal drugs in the North Country. Here’s why that’s so dangerous

Click here for the NCPR story 

Local leaders, COs and families rally outside Clinton Correctional

Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story 

ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Storm damage shuts down Essex County roads

Numerous roads closed in Moriah, Westport, Essex and Crown Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 31, 2022

  Chicken and Biscuits Dessert   Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972   All are welcome at our table!

CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 19

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. The blood drive is coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273. 

Women’s Equality Day commemorated with history, discussion

Collaborative program addressed suffrage, racism and voting rights Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Sept. 3 Honor Flight honors Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association

Veterans Motorcycle Association a proud supporter of each flight Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Local community to gather for Overdose Awareness Day

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Paul Meyers “World on a String” Jazz Trio: Labor Day at Weatherwatch Farm

Paul Meyers is one of the most admired jazz guitarists active today. His classical guitar artistry finds him equally at home performing musical styles ranging from Bossa Nova to Be-Bop to Bartok – all played with impeccable technique and true passion. His fluid style and lyricism as both virtuoso guitarist-improviser and composer-arranger have won him […]

This is Our Home: Keeseville, NY

George “Speedy” Arnold and his store have been staples of the town for over 6 decades Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

New York officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly

This is a serious threat to local apple and grape growers  Click here for the My Champlain Valley News Story 

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york/officials-warn-of-invasive-species-spotted-lanternfly/

Story published several days ago, but the threat is deadly serious.  Click here for the MyChamplainvalley.com story 

North County supports the Run For Jon

  Peru – Saturday, August 27, 2022 – Registration time at the Annual Ron For Jon held at Forrence Orchards on Mannix Road. The Gazette couldn’t stay for the race, but we expect to receive photos later in the day. Perfect day for running and it looked like a wonderful turnout. It’s a great family […]

Lewis County dairy farmers considering antidote to milk dumping, cheese production changes with new business

Click here for the NY360 news story 

A Flynn Farewell: John Flynn retires as Town of Peru youth director after 25 years

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Fmr. Clinton Co. Sheriff’s Deputy calls for change after she said she experienced discrimination

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Low water levels pose hazard for Lake Champlain boaters

Click here for WCAX News 

Jersey Mike’s Williston opening date delayed due to lack of staff

Northern NY faces the same issues Click here for the NBC 5 News Story 

Over $4.1 Million in Projects for NY-21 Communities

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that eight projects in NY-21 will receive $4,122,852 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funds. “I am proud to announce that over $4 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to invest in valuable infrastructure, skills training that leads to […]

‘Wild Tales’ offers behind-the-scenes glimpse of ADK natural history center

A six-part docuseries called “Wild Tales” on YouTube will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the animals and the care they receive at the Wild Center. Click here for the WCAX story 

Concerns and community outcry complicate the Crete’s fate

Community and officials rally in hope of saving the long-neglected community staple Click here for the Sun Community News story

Lake George reckons with short-term rental headaches

Click here for the NCPR story