Archive for 'Northern NY News'
Rescuing Dammit, the hard-luck loon
Dammit, a loon on her way south for the winter, was stuck with significant wounds and infection, that is, until a team of rehabilitation experts found her Click here for the uplifting Adirondack story
Posted: November 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton Community College Foundation Announces Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Foundation has announced the recipients of the Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award, honoring individuals who exemplify the spirit and dedication of Maureen Moll, a leader in local performing arts whose influence spanned nearly five decades. Moll believed in the transformative power of community theatre and how it brings […]
Posted: November 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Plattsburgh resident and movie lover brings his own ‘Blockbuster’ to small neighborhood
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Posted: November 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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What’s going on in Loon Lake?
Loon Lake residents sue APA, companies over alleged subdivision site clearing Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: November 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Town Board and Supervisor freeze their salaries; budget will exceed cap by about $150,000
Peru, NY, November 24, 2025 – On Wednesday, November 19, the Peru Town Board held a Special Meeting aimed at approving the final budget for 2026. Instead, the board, including the supervisor, voted to forgo their planned 3% salary increase. Although this decision is largely symbolic in the context of the town’s $2 million General […]
Posted: November 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of November 24, 2025 at 6 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2025 and Public Hearing of November 19, 2025. 5. Community Input. 6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Filing of TE-9a or Speed Reduction Form on Fox Farm Rd. 7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Amend Resolution for JCAP […]
Posted: November 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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COMMENTARY: Why start an innovation-based company in the Adirondacks?
Lisa Pent, founder of PentEdge, a technology-based financial advising company, advocates for establishing similar businesses in the Adirondacks Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: November 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Opinion.
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Do local economies benefit when New York State buys Adirondack land?
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Posted: November 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Plattsburgh appoints Kostyk to replace Cashman as town supervisor
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Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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Yes, seeds planted by drones to take root and prosper
Peru, November 23, 2025 – On September 22, 2025, The Gazette posted a video and story describing Adirondack Farms’ use of drones to plant winter rye seeds in the midst of its corn fields. The rye is prospering as you’ll see in this November 22 video. It poked through the soil several weeks ago. Click […]
Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen will not serve this week
The St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen will not serve a meal this week. Several volunteer cooks are traveling to visit families or have families visiting. Last week, they served 354 Thanksgiving dinners. They hope everyone enjoyed the meals and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Students convene at The Wild Center for Youth Climate Summit
Students from around New York and Vermont met at the Wild Center in Tupper Lake for this year’s Adirondack Youth Climate Summit Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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NY ski areas gear up for winter season
Whiteface, Gore open for limited skiing ahead of holidays Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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CVPH OB-GYN adds new providers and extended schedule
Improving access and offering specialize care supports team’s commitment to providing quality care closer to hom Nov. 19, 2025, Plattsburgh, NY – With several new providers, expanded hours and additional clinic space, CVPH OB-GYN is making it easier for women and families across the region to get the care they need. Over the past few […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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When there’s a need our community organizations and volunteers answer the call
Saturday, Nov. 2025 – Plattsburgh – The sun shined and atmosphere was casual and joyous this morning at 8:40 a.m. at the Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at the Clinton Community College’s former Campus. More volunteers than expected arrived at 7 a.m.. By 8:15 a.m., they had 350 […]
Posted: November 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Unsung heroes of the Adirondacks
Jen Williams, a devoted volunteer in Westport committed to making the community cleaner and safer Click here for the Adirondack Almanack Story
Posted: November 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Knights of Columbus respond to the school’s needs.
Peru, November 21, 2025 – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 has been bringing new children’s winter coats to Peru Central’s Primary and Intermediate Schools since 2013. Then, last year school nurses said they had another need – winter boots, so the knights responded by bringing 12 pairs of boys’ and girls’ boots. This […]
Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Service Org News.
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CVES BOCES Announces Planned Expansion in Essex County
New 106,000-Square-Foot Facility to Support Growing Enrollment and Program Offerings Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES) BOCES today announced plans for a major facility expansion in Essex County to meet the growing demand for educational programs and services. The proposed new building will replace the current CVES Mineville campus, originally built in 1969, and will provide […]
Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Early Thanksgiving at St. Augustine Soup Kitchen
Cooks served 354 complete turkey dinners on Wednesday Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Robert Smullen announces candidacy in upcoming NY-21 election
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Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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North Country at Work: How the St. Lawrence Seaway came to be
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Posted: November 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, Environmental News, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Nuclear energy meeting in Potsdam leaves some with more questions
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Posted: November 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Hochul approves Adirondack Park state land master plan amendments
NYS News Release, Nov. 20, 2025 – Albany – Governor Kathy Hochul today approved amendments to the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan (SLMP) which were recommended by the Adirondack Park Agency Board. The amendments improve the protection and management of 2.9 million acres of public land in New York State’s Adirondack Park. “From providing […]
Posted: November 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Carol Parkinson Arnold ’73 Honored with Distinguished Alumni Award
Nov. 20, 2025. PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Alumni Association named Carol Parkinson Arnold ’73 as the recipient of its Distinguished Alumni Award at its fall 2025 reunion celebration. From Clinton Graduate to Industry Leader A Keeseville, New York, native and proud 1973 Clinton graduate, Arnold’s life story reflects decades of professional achievement, personal […]
Posted: November 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.
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