The Peru Gazette

Source: FirstNet cell towers being built in Essex, Clinton counties | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Many towers connect FirstNet network, a public-private project through AT&T.

Source: How Russia’s war in Ukraine is changing the world : NPR

  Clinton County is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted to continue Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27 month term from July 1, 2022 through […]

Source: Adirondacks-based reporter on covering war in Ukraine

Source: Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]

Source: Border businesses say Canadian tourism is coming back to life | NCPR News

Source: New Yorkers with Vermont ties push for a new bridge across the lake – VTDigger

Source: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tests positive for Covid-19 – syracuse.com

Source: CVPH NYSNA members vote to authorize a strike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, CVPH, has been in negotiations with New York State Nurses Association, NYSNA, for the past tw

Source: Public Service Recognition Week: May 1-7, 2022

Source: Birders are seeing more sandhill cranes in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says

Source: Fewer people, but still fewer homes – Adirondack Explorer

Source: North Country at Work: running a sheep dairy in the Adirondack mountains | NCPR News

Plowing & planting with antique farm equipment are ongoing throughout the weekend.  Other demos include the granary, blacksmith shop and flax spinning by Mary.  Talk with a Master Gardener and get answers to your gardening questions. Kids can plant a sunflower and planting handouts will be available. We will also feature a plant sale and […]

Historic federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While some of the new spending will be temporary, much of the year-over-year growth will […]

“OurStoryBridge supports the creation of three- to five-minute, locally created audio stories with related photographs, as well as their online accessibility, by posting them on individual websites that appeal to both young and old and can be produced at low cost.” Source: OurStoryBridge national oral history program receives IRS charitable nonprofit status – – The […]

Source: What overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for New York abortion access – syracuse.com

Source: AuSable Valley readies for change of leadership | Sun Community News CLINTONVILLE | Since 1972, there have been just four superintendents in the AuSable Valley Central School District.

Source: Draft opinion published by Politico suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade

Source: Health report: Child care can cost Essex parents almost a third of their income | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | If they are to attain it, parents in Essex County typically need to budget 30% of their income on child care services, more than four times