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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 […]

June 23, 2025 set record local highs

Clinton County. receives approval for nursing home sale

Click here for the Press-Republican story  Here’s an October 2022 background story  

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 […]

Microplastics are in Lake Champlain and in us. These scientists want to know their source

Click here for the Vermont Public story 

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 

North Words: The Pendragon Theater’s curtain call at Brandy Brook.

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Community rallies in St. Albans to support Vermont farmworker facing deportation

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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 […]

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 

Celebrating the North Country’s role in the Underground Railroad on Juneteenth

“It honors the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told the last enslaved African Americans they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.” Click here for the NCPR story 

Peru Town Board receives long-awaited news – The Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project will meet the July 1 start deadline

By John T Ryan June 9, 2026 Town Board Meeting – The Senior Construction Manager at AES Northeast presented the near-term construction schedule for the wastewater treatment plant. The general contractor, Murnane Building Contractors, is set to arrive at the site on Monday, June 16, to erect signage, install electricity, and bring in trailers. Erosion […]

King named new P-R editor

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Disaster Hub forming at St. Augustine’s Parish Center

PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has announced the formation of the North Country Community Disaster Hub, a new regional initiative to provide coordinated response, training, and relief services in the event of natural disasters or community-wide emergencies. The Hub will be located in the former St. Augustine’s School, now functioning as the parish […]

Infrastructure concerns mount at former Plattsburgh Air Force Base

Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman says he has repeatedly asked for federal assistance to address the issues, but no serious action has been taken Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Begins 

Approximately 3,500 truckloads of fill will enter or leave the jobsite  June 16, 2025, Peru, NY –  Murnane Construction personnel arrived today to begin installing signs related to the upgrading Peru’s wastewater treatment plant. Following this, machines and equipment storage containers will be brought to the site.  Then site preparation and construction will begin on […]

Public Service Commission approves $37M NYSEG Kents Falls project

Approval part of 29 infrastructure projects valued at $632M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Don’t Miss! The Town of Peru History Walk

June 28th, 10 am, Begins at Peru Town Hall, 3036 Main Street, Peru, 12972 Don’t miss our Town of Peru history walk with Helen Nerska, Christina Irwin Mullen, and Bob McGee. We will walk through downtown Peru from Main Street to Pleasant Street to Elm Street, concluding at the Heyworth/Mason Park. On the walk you […]

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence Set for July 5 in Plattsburgh 

Plattsburgh, NY – The Valcour Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will present a reenactment of the public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Veterans Park on the US Oval. The centerpiece of the event will be a dramatic interpretive reading by historian John […]

Stec Constitutional Amendment facilitating Camp Gabriel’s sale passes state senate

State Senator Dan Stec News Release of 6/5/25 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from […]

June 11 – Peru Lions Club recognizes members and others for their contributions and service to the community.

10 years later: Albany hosts special presentation to commemorate prison break in Dannemora

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10 years later, The 46ers film comes back to the Adirondacks

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Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement clears House review

Agreement returns thousands of acres back to Akwesasne Mohawks Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Updated: Six transported from Clinton Correctional after unknown exposure

Facility to receive a legal mail scanner the week of June 23 Click here for the Sun Community News story