Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
Clinton County IDA Unveils Redevelopment Concepts for Clinton Community College Campus
June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]
Posted: June 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Statewide News.
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The surprising shifts climate change is bringing to Vermont farms: rice paddies, peaches and saffron
Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: June 29th, 2025 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Record set in year-to-date total number of days with measurable reainfall
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #63
Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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June 28, 2025 – Veterans of North Country Honor Flight #62
Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name. After tech school on the […]
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Flights 62 and 63 to the flightline
Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.
Posted: June 28th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Honor Flights, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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The 2015 Dannemora prison escape revealed security cracks. What’s changed?
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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The moment that ended the Dannemora manhunt
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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The Adirondacks Celebrate 133 Years
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Posted: June 27th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Clinton County Legislature Appoints Christine Peters as Next County Administrator
Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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$1 billion in financing to build and preseve nearly 3,000 affordable homes across NY
Includes major projects in Plattsburgh and Watertown Albany, NY, June 26, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 3,000 affordable, modern, energy-efficient homes will be created or preserved in communities throughout New York State as a result of $1 billion in housing bonds and subsidies. The latest funding awards help advance the Governor’s […]
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under Business News, City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Plattsburg ties all-time record high temp
We reached a bunch of records in the previous heat event, with the most notable one being Plattsburgh tying its all time highest temperature of 101 degrees
Posted: June 26th, 2025 under City News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces $4.5 Million for the New Plattsburgh YMCA Alongside Speaker Heastie
June 25, 2025 Assemblyman Billy Jones News Release – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was joined by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie at the future site of the Plattsburgh YMCA on Tuesday morning. Jones announced that $4.5 million would be put toward the project’s completion during the visit. “The Plattsburgh YMCA is […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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From summer camps to car searches, how the North Country experienced the Dannemora prison escape
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Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Champlain border crossing down 31% compared with 2024
June 25, 2025, North Country Chamber of Commerce – Border crossing numbers from Canada at our Champlain Port of Entry were down 31% in May compared to 2024. This compares to a 31% figure for March and 26% in April, likely attributable to the Easter holiday falling in April this year. It remains important that […]
Posted: June 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Hochul announces $24 million in new funding for abortion care services
Funding Awards Issued to 49 Health Care Facilities Across New York State Video Remarks From Governor Hochul on Third Anniversary of Dobbs Decision June 24, 2025 – Gov. Hochul News Release – On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, which ended the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States, Governor […]
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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June 23, 2025 set record local highs
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Clinton County. receives approval for nursing home sale
Click here for the Press-Republican story Here’s an October 2022 background story
Posted: June 24th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
To Be Built in Upstate New York June 23, 2025 – Governor Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, while providing the necessary zero-emission electricity […]
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source
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Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Serving with Pride: Native of Adirondacks now on NYC Council During LGBTQ+ Pride month
Erik Bottcher discussed growing up in Wilmington, N.Y., his struggles with mental health, and how he advocates for kids in crisis Clcik here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.
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Posted: June 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation
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Posted: June 21st, 2025 under Agricultural News, Border News, Community Events, General News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Adirondack Foundation Announces Name Change to Adirondack Community Foundation
New name reinforces the community foundation’s deep commitment to serving the people and places of the Adirondack region LAKE PLACID, NY — Adirondack Foundation has officially changed its name to Adirondack Community Foundation, a move that highlights the organization’s long-standing mission: to strengthen Adirondack communities through donor generosity, partnerships, and strategic investment. “Adding the word […]
Posted: June 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Anderson Falls Heritage Soc. begins Summer Speaker Series
Free presentations uncover the fascinating stories behind Keeseville’s history Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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