Archive for 'Northern NY News'
Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Peru School District Seeks School Board Candidates
The Peru Central School District is officially seeking candidates to fill two (2) at-large seats on the Board of Education. These vacancies result from the upcoming term expiration of Mr. Mark Hamilton and the resignation of Ms. Sarah Mitchell, which is currently filled by Mr. Steven Peters. District residents interested in serving the community are […]
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Art exhibits, St. Patrick’s Day parades and other Adirondacks events
Events across the Adirondacks this week include concerts, snowshoeing, art exhibit openings and other activities Click here for the Almanac Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Annual report with data about how invasive species impact land, water and communities in the Adirondacks released
Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Plattsburgh businesswoman found guilty of stealing thousands
Owner of Norma J’s Cafe faces prison time for allegedly defrauding an elderly man for nearly five years Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Senator Stec comments on Senate Democrats’ budget proposal; Assemblyman Cashman comments on Democrats’ Assembly budget proposal
Albany, March 12, 2026 NYS Senator Stec: “A one-house budget is a statement of values and priorities, and it’s a starting point for final budget negotiations. Judging by the one-house budget passed by Senate Democrats, it’s clear their priorities aren’t in line with the needs of hardworking families. “A recent NYSERDA memo made it […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Your Guide to the 2026 State Budget Fight
New York Focus read the governor’s, Senate’s, and Assembly’s budget proposals Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Cornerstone Dairy Academy Honors Eighteen Graduating Dairy Farmers and Industry Professionals
Graduates include Shane St. Cyr Adirondack Farms Partner March 11, 2026 – Madison Wisconsin – DAIRY NEWS – Upon successfully completing all three pillars of Cornerstone Dairy Academy, eighteen dairy farmers and industry professionals were honored as the program’s 2026 graduates at the Professional Dairy Producers (PDP) Business Conference at the Alliant Energy Center in […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Governor announces cybersecurity regulations and grants to protect NY water systems
Albany, March 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants to help communities affordably protect their drinking water and wastewater systems. This comprehensive, unified approach equips drinking water and wastewater operators with the framework and tools to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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$15 million awarded to 13 workforce development projects
Albany, March 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 13 workforce development projects across nine regions through Empire State Development’s Office of Strategic Workforce Development. These grants will support the training of more than 5,700 New Yorkers through collaboration between training providers and more than […]
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Education News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Peru Fire Department’s Saturday Car Wash Schedule – They begin Sat. March 14
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Saranac Lake scraps plan for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash
Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Fire station expansion, renovation project bids to be opened April 7
By John T Ryan Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Service Org News.
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NYSSMA students from Ti and Peru visit the Capitol
Young musicians applauded for their talent and hard work Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Ice jams and flooding wreak havoc across Northern N.Y.
Evacuations underway along the Saranac River in Morrisonville Tuesday morning Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks
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Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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As momentum grows for workforce housing, $3.5 million bridges North Country gaps
Clinton County is included in the program Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, State Government News.
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A Quieter Budget Battle on Criminal Justice and Prison Reform
Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Saranac Lake restricts police cooperation with ICE
New policy builds on last year’s debate over using local resources for immigration enforcement Click here for the Adirondack Explore story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Whiteface hit-and-run skiing accidents raise safety concerns
Two separate incidents left a child and senior seriously injured Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: March 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Growing up on Maplegrand Farms, Jarvis Road, Peru, NY
Peru Historian Helen Nerska talks with Robert, James and Melvin Irwin, owners of Maplegrand Farms and 3rd generation farmers in the Town of Peru Click here to view the YouTube Video recorded by the Peru Gazette.
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, March 16
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive, Monday, March 16, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. CVPH uses all blood collected in our local trl-county region. Your neighbors appreciate and need your support. St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 coordinates the blood drive.
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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DEC Announces 2026 Exam Dates for Falconry, Wildlife Rehabilitator, and Leashed Tracking Dog Licenses
Albany, March 9, 2026 – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the upcoming dates of examinations for individuals seeking licenses for falconry, wildlife rehabilitation, and leashed tracking dog handling. To provide enhanced access, DEC is offering these examinations online. “As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, […]
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Beta will fly in Vermont as part of federal push for electric aircraft
“Beta plans to partner with medical helicopter operator Metro Aviation to transport medical equipment across Lake Champlain, among other missions.” Click here for the Vermont Public story
Posted: March 10th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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