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New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to Resume Monday

Source: New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to Resume Monday

When should you mail your ballot? The sooner the better

Source: When should you mail your ballot? The sooner the better

1939 – First Army Maneuvers in Saranac and Schuyler Falls

From the Clinton County Historical Asociation – IMPORTANT TO TALK WITH OLDER RESIDENTS – There are people living in our county today who still remember the Maneuvers of 1939. We’ve had them come to the museum telling us how, when they were kids, they gave water to the troops, watched the tanks in awe, or […]

Prairie’s Orchard joins blossoming NYS apple growers – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Prairie’s Orchard joins blossoming NYS apple growers – The Adirondack Almanack

CUNY Grapples With Devastating Budget Cuts: “People Are Freaking Out Or Getting Fired” – Gothamist

The City University of New York educates 271,000 students Source: CUNY Grapples With Devastating Budget Cuts: “People Are Freaking Out Or Getting Fired” – Gothamist

K’ville loses industrial building, gains green space | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: K’ville loses industrial building, gains green space | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Record-breaking trout reeled in on Lake Champlain

Source: Record-breaking trout reeled in on Lake Champlain

Fire Destroys Beekmantown Furniture Store

Bordeau’s New and Used Furniture in Beekmantown was devastated by fire about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Here’s what it looked like this afternoon. The store is located on Route 22 a few hundred yards south of the Beekmantown Central School.

Retired, but still finding a meaningful way to serve

By John T. Ryan  Peru – When Rev. Alan Shnob announced his retirement parishioners of St. Augustine’s Church expected to be linked with St. Margaret’s Parish in Wilmington, Holy Name Parish in Au Sable Forks, and the Catholic Community of Keeseville. Plans were in place for one pastor to preside over all the parishes. Instead, […]

Peru Central School District works to keep students engaged during remote learning through eSports

A statement of the Peru Central School District   Over the past 2 years, the District has researched the proper implementation of an effective eSports program. Through conversations with providers like PlayVS and NASEF and Local Colleges/Universities like Plattsburgh State, Canton, and Paul Smith’s, Peru is looking to simulate the collegiate-type atmosphere that surrounds eSports […]

Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Bordeau’s Furniture building at approximately 6:30 p.m. The blaze eventually caused the roof of the building to collapse, according to firefighters.Source: Crews battle fire at northern New York furniture store

Columbus committee couldn’t agree on fate of Syracuse statue, left choice to Walsh – syracuse.com

Source: Columbus committee couldn’t agree on fate of Syracuse statue, left choice to Walsh – syracuse.com

Vermont lifts restrictions on indoor nursing home visits – VTDigger

Source: State lifts restrictions on indoor nursing home visits – VTDigger

Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News 

Source: Bringing a Plattsburgh hero to life | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A local artist returns home to paint a memorial for one of Plattsburgh’s own heroes.

Bold new ride at Van Ho | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Bold new ride at Van Ho | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Allegiant Air cancels all Ogdensburg flights in October | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Allegiant Air cancels all Ogdensburg flights in October | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Sidebar: The man who popularized the Adirondacks | Local History | nny360.com

Source: Sidebar: The man who popularized the Adirondacks | Local History | nny360.com

America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

Source: America’s longest mountain coaster opens in Lake Placid

A “Thank You” to all those who play a role in preserving local history

Peru – October 11th marked the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Valcour, one of the American Revolution’s first naval battles. The Saranac Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Valcour Battle Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) commemorated the battle at the Peru Dock, overlooking the battle […]

Cadyville Beach bathhouse becomes the first town art project | Sun Community News

Source: Cadyville Beach bathhouse becomes the first town art project | Sun Community News CADYVILLE | There’s a new bright spot along the Saranac River thanks to the Town of Plattsburgh, a new outdoor art project and a Brooklyn artist with local ties.

Number of NY schools closed by COVID-19 rises | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Number of NY schools closed by COVID-19 rises | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

New hotel to open Nov. 1 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: New hotel to open Nov. 1 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Walsh to remove Syracuse’s Columbus statue, rename downtown circle – syracuse.com

Source: Walsh to remove Syracuse’s Columbus statue, rename downtown circle – syracuse.com

Middlebury, NESCAC cancel winter sports season

Source: Middlebury, NESCAC cancel winter sports season

Rooftop greenhouses take urban farming to new heights in Quebec | NCPR News

An AMAZING story! Source: Rooftop greenhouses take urban farming to new heights in Quebec | NCPR News