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Black & White Centennial Celebration

Tickets on sale for Foundation of CVPH’s June 13 gala Plattsburgh, NY — Tickets are now on sale for the Foundation of CVPH’s Black & White Centennial Celebration, a signature event commemorating 100 years of caring on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital’s (CVPH) 75 Beekman Street campus. The celebration […]

UVM Health must cut expenses by $300 million in three years, independent liaison finds

It’s a goal that the hospital network agrees it needs to meet, in a marked shift toward cooperation. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Beautiful, but chilly morning, means turning on the fans

Peru, NY, May 9, 2026 – The thermometer read 26 degrees when Forrence Orchards started the orchard fans early this morning.  Hopefully, the fans kept air moving, protecting the buds, which are beginning to open.  The focus is on safeguarding the developing crop during a critical growing stage.  Seth Forrence said a tractor-trailer load of […]

Governor Hochul announces agreement on FY2027 State Budget

Major Investments, Including Comprehensive Path to Universal Child Care, Will Make New York More Affordable for Families Tackles Energy Costs With Sweeping Affordability Package, Including $1 Billion Energy Rebate To Provide Utility Relief to New Yorkers and New Ratepayer Protection Program To Guard Against Rate Increases and Spiraling Costs Albany, May 7, 2026 – Governor […]

Trout River Port of Entry to close on June 1 due to construction, CBP says

Click here for the NBC5 News story 

The high stakes of seasonal employment in the Adirondacks

How Adirondack businesses came to rely on international workers to fill labor gap Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Clinton County to Place Historic Samuel de Champlain Painting with Champlain History Center

Clinton County, NY, May 5, 2026 –  – Clinton County is pleased to announce that a significant historic painting depicting Samuel de Champlain will be placed in the care of the Samuel de Champlain History Center in the Village of Champlain, ensuring its long-term preservation and public accessibility. The large-scale oil painting, measuring approximately 114 […]

Voters OK Fire Department borrowing more money

Peru, NY, May 5, 2026 – By a vote of 113 YES to 50 NO, Peru voters approved the Peru Fire Department’s request to borrow an additional additional $600,000 to finance its station expansion. Voters cast ballots between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. this evening. 

Town of Plattsburgh receives Pomeroy Award for its Creative Housing Acceleration Measures

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh […]

Little House Cast Reunion Event This July

Burke, NY, May 3, 2026– The Almanzo Wilder Homestead will be hosting a reunion of cast members from the hit TV show Little House on the Prairie the weekend of July 24, 25 and 26, 2026. The guests of honor will be Dean Butler (Almanzo), Alison Arngrim (Nellie Oleson), Lucy Lee Flippin (Eliza Jane), Charles […]

A wonderful volunteer opportunity right here in Peru!

Dear Community Members, We are  reaching out because we hope some of  you might be interested in a wonderful volunteer opportunity right here in our community. The Babbie Rural & Farm Learning Museum in Peru, NY is gearing up for our 2026 season and we need more helping hands to keep this special place going. […]

Record visitations at New York’s Olympic Authority venues surpassing 1.2 million visits

Growth Driven by Global Events, Tourism Partnerships, and New York’s Leadership in Winter Sports and Athlete Development Albany, May 3, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that visitation to New York State’s Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) venues has surpassed 1.2 million visits during the 2025-26 fiscal year, setting a new record and […]

Announcing – History Day at the Mall

Champlain Center, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, May 16, 11 am to 3 pm The Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and the Clinton County Historical Association in partnership with the Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, are pleased to announce a new event at the Champlain Centre: HISTORY DAY at the MALL on May 16th from 11 am […]

Caught between floods, a housing crisis and funding denials, Barre’s North End recovery remains stalled

The neighborhood was hit hard by flooding in 2023 and 2024. Two and a half years later, little has changed. Click here for the vtdigger story 

Used book store opening in Keeseville

Au Sable River Valley Business Assoc. opens business/visitor center May 21

Click here for the Sun community News story 

Town’s 2026 paving announced

This is the Town of Peru 2026 highway paving schedule established by the Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell and the Peru Town Board. Garrow Rd, Mud Pond Rd.  Donahue Rd. River Rd. from the Donahue intersection to Calkins Rd. Lapham Mills Rd. from just east of the intersection with Henri Sr. Drive and ending at I-87 […]

Explorer nets 5 awards from New York Press Association for 2025 work

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Prison guards and inmates say New York’s correctional system is broken

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One person attended Fire Department Public Hearing

Peru, NY – Only one fire district resident attended the Tuesday, April 28, Peru Fire Department Public Hearing on its plans to finance the fire station expansion. The man asked a few questions, then took a station tour. Several firefighters were present to answer questions. Voter approval is required for the department to borrow the […]

Peru kicks off its America250 Celebration

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On April 27, 2026, the town officially launched its America250 Celebration, marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Town Supervisor Craig Randall and Town Historian Helen Allen unveiled a special America250 banner outside the Peru Town Hall, signaling the start of a series of local events. The celebration’s highlight will focus […]

Fire Department Public Hearing, Tuesday, April 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Peru, NY – On Tuesday, April 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Peru Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a public hearing to address questions regarding the need to borrow an additional $600,000 to finance its fire station’s expansion/upgrade project. The hearing will take place at the fire station, 753 Bear Swamp Rd. On […]

Livations is celebrating its 5th Anniversary today

Peru, NY, Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Livations Wines and Spirits is celebrating its 5th Anniversary today. Owners Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea are there to welcome you with 30% off wine and 5% of liquors. They are there until 5 p.m. Congratulations to Scott and Mary Ann and all the staff. Click here […]

The price we all must pay for the Adirondack Park

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Trump strips union rights from 1,400 Fort Drum and Rome defense workers

Click here for the Syracuse.com story