Archive for 'Northern NY News'
March 19, Great meal and music at the Peru VFW
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Stec: NYSERDA memo should mean the end of CLCPA (Climate Change and Community Protection Act)
Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning the leaked NYSERDA memo outlining the exorbitant implementation costs of the CLCPA: “The leaked memo from Governor Hochul’s handpicked head of NYSERDA is a bombshell and a scathing indictment of the CLCPA. “Because of it, Upstate New Yorkers can expect their energy costs to rise […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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NYSERDA memo warns NY energy costs could rise under current state policy
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Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Stefanik Statement on Operation Epic Fury
SARATOGA, N.Y., February 28, 2026 – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, released the following statement: “As a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I have always been consistent that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons capabilities that would threaten the national security of […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Essex County Mental Health Association Celebrates 60 Years of Service on March 3, 2026
Westport, NY – The Mental Health Association (MHA) proudly celebrates 60 years of dedicated service to the community on March 3, 2026. For six decades, MHA has remained committed to promoting mental wellness, supporting recovery, and providing compassionate, person-centered services to individuals and families across the region. Founded in 1966, MHA has grown from a […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Brave the cold. Be bold. Freezin’ for a reason.
PLATTSBURGH, NY, February 27, 2026 – The Plattsburgh Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics New York will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Plattsburgh City Beach on Lake Champlain. Hundreds of participants from across the North Country are expected to take the icy leap in support of local athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Polar Plunge […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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HUD proposes time limits and work requirements for rental aid
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Posted: February 28th, 2026 under National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues.
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Saranac Lake rallies to save its community-owned store
The “store that beat Walmart” fights for its life, as Village Mercantile seeks path forward Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lake Placid ski jumper Tate Frantz makes history at 2026 Olympics
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Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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Ag in the classroom sprouts success with microgreens
Ausable Forks Elementary School: Kids learn about the importance of agriculture by planting and tasting microgreens Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Stewart’s Shops expands, opening more storefronts across Vermont
Stewart’s expects to have 40+ stores across Vermont in the next three to four years Click here for the WPTZ News story
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Recent NYS Environment Conservation Police Activity
Albany, February 27, 2026 Press Release – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State’s Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect […]
Posted: February 28th, 2026 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Clinton County Legislature Urges Homeowners to Review STAR and Local Exemptions Before March 2 Deadline
Recent State changes mean local assessors can no longer process STAR applications, and homeowners must now work directly with New York State to register or update their STAR information. Clinton County, NY, Feb. 25, 2026 – The Clinton County Legislature, working with the Clinton County Treasurer’s Office and the Clinton County Real Property Office, is […]
Posted: February 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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World Water Day Celebration Returns to Champlain Centre Mall
The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre, Champlain Watershed Improvement Coalition of New York, and NEIWPCC welcome the public to celebrate World Water Day on Saturday, March 21, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Champlain Centre in Plattsburgh, New York. This event is hosted in partnership with the Champlain Basin Education Initiative […]
Posted: February 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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BHSN’s STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence Program Hosts Trainings with Clinton County Sheriff’s Department
Plattsburgh, NY, February 26, 2026, News Release – Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) has partnered with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department to host a training this week through BHSN’s STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence Program. The training was conducted for 30 members of the Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26. STOP DSV […]
Posted: February 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Is a Solution to New York’s Food Stamp Theft Finally on the Horizon?
New Yorkers could see new benefit cards in 2027 as officials pledge to prioritize a long-awaited upgrade. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 27th, 2026 under County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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How acquiring Twin Valleys property furthers the mission of Champlain Area Trails
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Posted: February 27th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Florida man dies while snowshoeing in Adirondacks
New York State Police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man forest rangers found in a lean-to in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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An inside look at Beta Technologies’ big plans for Vermont
Beta also has a facility in Plattsburgh Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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How a state grant with strings attached derailed plans for Cascade Welcome Center
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Corruption in Gov't., Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Tipped workers expect tax boon this year, but not a long-term fix
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Business News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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NY prisons still staffed by National Guard amid ongoing vacancies a year after strike
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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State Police disciplinary rules are lax and inconsistent, investigation finds
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Posted: February 26th, 2026 under Corruption in Gov't., Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Cleaning position open at Apple Valley Senior Housing
Apple Valley Senior Housing seeks to hire a cleaning person. Responsible for cleaning common areas and four laundry rooms each week. Added hours will be for seasonal requirements, such as spring and fall cleaning and summer gardening. Hours are 8 hours per week from November through March, and 12-16 hours per week, April through October. […]
Posted: February 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Senior Citizen News.
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NYS awards $5 million in grants to help pro-housing communities
North Country Town of Moriah $150,000, Essex County Town of Plattsburgh $160,545, Clinton County Funding Will Help Certified Communities Design and Adopt Pro-Housing Policies Such as Zoning Analysis, Streamlining Building Permits and Master Planning Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state has awarded $5 million in technical assistance grants to help certified Pro-Housing Communities […]
Posted: February 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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