Archive for 'Northern NY News'
Hundreds gather for “No Kings” protest in Canton, Malone, Plattsburgh and many others
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Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Don’t Miss! The Town of Peru History Walk
June 28th, 10 am, Begins at Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street, Peru, 12972 Don’t miss our Town of Peru history walk with Helen Nerska, Christina Irwin Mullen, and Bob McGee. We will walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street, concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. On the walk you […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru’s summer concert series begins on Sunday, June 29, at 6 PM
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate
State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Farmers’ Market season begins in the Adirondack Region
Local Food, Artisans, and Community Gather Weekly Across the Region Lewis, NY – The 2025 summer farmers’ market season is officially underway across the Adirondack region, offering an array of locally grown and made food, unique crafts, and a sense of community. From Memorial Day weekend through early fall, markets will be held weekly in […]
Posted: June 16th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Pork Roast Sweet Potatoes Vegetable Bread 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 invited and welcome!
Posted: June 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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June 11 – Peru Lions Club recognizes members and others for their contributions and service to the community.
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora
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Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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10 years later, The 46ers film comes back to the Adirondacks
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Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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CBP officers intercept Canadian driving stolen $55K Porshe
Canadian citizen turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement clears House review
Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure
Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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St. Alexander and St. Joseph Golf Classic on July 11
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Champlain Area Trails Expands Conservation Efforts with New $100,000 Grant to Fund Land Conservation Manager
WESTPORT, NY – Champlain Area Trails (CATS) is thrilled to announce a $100,000 grant from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund to establish a new permanent position: Land Conservation Manager. This vital role will spearhead land protection efforts throughout New York’s Champlain Valley, advancing CATS’s mission to maintain trails to connect people with nature and ensure […]
Posted: June 12th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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AGENDA – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting, June 9 at 6 PM
Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; Banking Reports, and JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of May 29, 2025 Community Input. DISCUSSION: Update from AES Engineering on Peru WWTP […]
Posted: June 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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DEC Air Quality Health Advisory in Effect
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Friday, June 6, 2025 for the following regions: Adirondacks Eastern Lake Ontario Western New York. This advisory is effective 10:00 am until 11:59 pm. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particles. To see the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) forecast for New York State, visit our […]
Posted: June 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, Weather News/History.
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Turkey hunters ticketed after ECO observes loaded gun in vehicle’s front seat
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Posted: June 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Point Au Roche State Park welcomes new adaptive kayak launch
June 21 celebration to highlight the adaptive launch- the first of its kind in the area Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 6th, 2025 under Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Regular Monthly School Board Meeting June 2025
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately […]
Posted: June 5th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Elise Stefanik eyes run for governor with new PAC
Congresswoman says the PAC will fund Republican campaigns for local offices. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Manicotti Vegetable Bread 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 invited and welcome!
Posted: June 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Agenda – Town of Peru Zoning Board of Appeals, Wednesday., June 18@ 7:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2025-014 Special Use Permit, NY RSA2 Cellular Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless,Valcour Rest Area Z2025-015 Area Variance, Joshua and Diana Bartholomew, 277.-1-10.2, Patent/Mud Pond Rd CEO REPORT ADJOURNMENT
Posted: June 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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AGENDA – Town of Peru Planning Board, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL April 2025 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: P2025-0011 Merge, Gary and Julia Liberty, 278.-1-11.41,278.-1-11.5, 278.-1-11.2, 25 Taylor Rd P2025-0012 4-Lot Minor Subdivision, Nathan and Scott Brault, 258.-3-8, Lapham Mills Rd, Rock Rd P2025-0013 Merge, Nathan and Scott Brault, 258.-3-8, 258.-3-11, 328 Lapham Mills […]
Posted: June 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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Chamber of Commerce honors Peru Central’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
The North Country Chamber of Commerce was proud to have recently taken part in a ceremony at Peru High School recognizing their Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Joel Wood of the Chamber’s Economic Development team attended the event and had the honor of awarding gold stoles to the students who completed all FBLA requirements […]
Posted: June 3rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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