Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'
NYS Board of Elections certifies controversial touch screen voting machines
The story includes a statement that individual counties can choose whether or not to buy the machines Opponents, including some leading government reform groups, say the decision is “bad for voters” and that the machines don’t leave a verified paper trail and are potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., County Government News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Lake Placid emergency room to close Aug. 20
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Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670
Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals
CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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A rare two consecutive weather days for area farmers
August 2, 2023 – 7:50 p.m. Adirondack Farms chopping hay as the sun sets tonight adjacent to River Rd. Area farmers are taking advantage of yesterday’s and today’s sunny days to get a second cut anticipating tomorrow’s scattered rain showers. In a typical year, the second cut would have been already harvested. Click the photo for […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Pharmaceutical company SterRX to close two Plattsburgh locations, lay off 161 employees
SterRX currently operates out of two buildings, including its plant on Idaho Avenue and a smaller space on Connecticut Road. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Three Cheers to the Clinton County Historical Association for all these August Events
August 8. 2:30 pm. Redford Glass Uncovered with Helen Nerska, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. The presentation will take participants back to more than 200 years ago to learn about the short-lived history of the Redford Glass Company. Although the company was in business for only 20 years, it produced products […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Town of Schuyler Falls 175th Anniversary Celebration Set for August 12th & 13th
The Town of Schuyler Falls’ Morrisonville hamlet will be buzzing with activities on Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th, as the town celebrates its 175th anniversary. All are welcome and invited; the parade and festival are free. Vendor and food booths will offer items for sale. Starting at noon on Saturday the 12th, the […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper
August 22, 2:30 pm. The History of the Lozier Company and Family with Dick Soper, The Grand Room, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Ave., Plattsburgh. Lake Forest Senior Retirement Community, 8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh. The Lozier story includes rarely seen photos of the family and company operations. Henry Abrahm Lozier was an Indiana-born sewing machine and bicycle manufacturer. After […]
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Green Acres Retaurant customers are about to have their wish granted
By John T Ryan Peru – When Green Acres Restaurant closed at the end of June, customers wished it wouldn’t be long before someone reopened a similar restaurant specializing in breakfast and lunch. In the next few days, those wishes should come true. Tony Axelsson and Crystal Kelly have been painting, erecting temporary signs and […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Preliminary tally indicates Vermont floods damaged more than 4,000 homes and 800 businesses
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Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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From Venezuela through Roxham Road: “We made the decision to seek a better future”
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Posted: July 25th, 2023 under Border News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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“Sunday on Valcour Island” featuring tours of the Historic Bluff Point Lighthouse Sunday, August 6, 2023
Transportation leaving every 20 minutes from 9:20 am to 1:00 pm Peru Dock, 3930 State Route 9, Plattsburgh, $30 per person The public is invited to join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the Peru Dock for the opportunity to visit the historic Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island. Round-trip […]
Posted: July 25th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock
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Posted: July 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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A groundbreaking cements a clear direction for I-81 in Syracuse: ‘Finally, this day has arrived’
Billed as the biggest project ever in Upstate New York Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: July 24th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Major Disaster Declaration approved in New York, providing federal aid to flood victims
Clinton and Essex Counties are among those approved for FEMA funding Click here for the MyNBC5 story
Posted: July 23rd, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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DiNapoli: State’s fiscal outlook declines
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Posted: July 18th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Paul Smiths College reorganization plans halted
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Posted: July 17th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DIOCESE OF OGDENSBURG FILES FOR REORGANIZATION
Statement issued by Bishop Terry R LaValley Following extensive consultation with diocesan staff, the College of Consultors, Council of Priests, the Diocesan Finance and Pastoral Councils, priest and deacons, pastoral leaders, and a team of professional advisors, Bishop Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg, authorized the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization case by the […]
Posted: July 17th, 2023 under General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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Tornado travels for 12.3 miles in northern Rutland County
It may have lifted at different points; damage was focused in Benson Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: July 15th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Burlington’s refugee farmers face a completely lost season from floods
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Posted: July 15th, 2023 under Agricultural News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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‘It’s a shock’: Barre man drowns at home in 1st known flood-related fatality
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Posted: July 14th, 2023 under Environmental News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Peru Church History Tour – See the Churches and Hear their Histories, July 22, 9:30am to 1:00 pm
Join the Clinton County Historical Association’s driving tour of Peru churches. Four churches will be visited – St. Augustine’s, the Peru Community Church, the Harkness United Methodist Church, St Patrick’s Oratory, and Mother Cabrini Shrine. The tour will include visits into each church and histories of the church. The tour will start at 9:30 am […]
Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Community Events, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Religious News.
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Strand offering open rehearsal space for music and theater artists
Have you heard about our new Open Rehearsal Hours project? This project enhances our ability to provide accessible rehearsal space for artists working in music and performance art. For more details about the project and how to request use of our Music Studio and Theatre, visit our website: https://www.strandcenter.org/open-rehearsal-hours The New York State Council on […]
Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism
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Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Sports News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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