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Here’s Every Bill That Kathy Hochul Vetoed in 2025
One hundred and forty laws that almost were. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: December 24th, 2025 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Vermont’s largest health insurer tells you to avoid the state’s largest hospital in new marketing campaign
Why is healthcare so expensive in Vermont? BlueCross BlueShield says it’s, in part, the sheer cost of services from the biggest hospitals. Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: December 23rd, 2025 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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At Lake Placid luge World Cup, Russians compete alongside Ukrainians
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Posted: December 22nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, Sports News.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Legislation Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year NYS News Release of December 19, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars […]
Posted: December 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik Suspends Campaign for New York Governor
Elise Stefanik News Release, December 19, 2025, 4:20 p.m. SARATOGA, N.Y. – Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly […]
Posted: December 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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New federal rules may threaten Vermont hospital funding over gender-affirming care for minors
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Posted: December 19th, 2025 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Hochul May Veto Bill to Protect LLC Transparency Act
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Posted: December 17th, 2025 under Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont joins lawsuit over EV charging station funding
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Posted: December 17th, 2025 under Congressional News, Environmental News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYS Comptroller Candidate Joseph Hernandes Endorses Elise Stefanik for Governor
Joesph Hernandez News Release of December 16, 2025 ALBANY, NY — Joseph Hernandez, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, released the following statement endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for Governor of New York: “I am proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the Republican candidate for Governor of New York. I look forward to […]
Posted: December 16th, 2025 under General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Burlington man competent to stand trial on charges of shooting Palestinian students, report finds
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Posted: December 16th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stefanik Champions House Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Congresswoman Stefanik News Release of Dec. 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act on the House floor. This bill allows school cafeterias to serve flavored and unflavored whole milk. “For the past decade, I have worked […]
Posted: December 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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These Syracuse men helped the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Now they fear they’ll be sent back
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Posted: December 14th, 2025 under Border News, Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York, Veterans' News.
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NY Gov. Hochul has more than 150 bills on her desk. Here are the ones to watch
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Posted: December 12th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Burlington facing over $10 million budget gap in FY27
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Posted: December 12th, 2025 under City News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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House Passes Stefanik’s Congressional Ratification of Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) legislation to ratify the land claim settlement agreement between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, New York State, Franklin and St. Lawrence Counties, the Towns of Fort Covington and Bombay, and the New York Power Authority. This agreement […]
Posted: December 10th, 2025 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues.
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COMMENTARY: EPA rollback of air pollution standards threatens Adirondacks
Remember the Acid Rain! Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: December 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Corruption in Gov't., Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Law Enforcement News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Announces Nearly $6 Million in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for North Country Projects
News Release, Dec. 3, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chair of House Republican Leadership, announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded more than $5.5 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country, including investments in rural hospitals, school districts, and veterans. “I’m proud to […]
Posted: December 4th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Education News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Hochul proposes amendments to Medical Aid in Dying Act awaiting her signature, sources say
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Posted: December 3rd, 2025 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Chamber of Commerce launches “We Know Canadians As…” Campaign
Plattsburgh, NY (12/1/2025): The North Country Chamber of Commerce has launched “We Know Canadians As…”, a heartfelt bi national campaign that celebrates the long standing, people to people bond between Northern New York and Canada. The campaign was introduced at a press conference this week and is now being shared broadly across both sides of […]
Posted: December 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Congressional 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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Residents Launch Petition and SEQRA Challenge Concerning Proposed DHS/HSI Facility in Plattsburgh
12/1/25 – News release from Cadyville resident Patricia Barnett 12/2/15≤ 8 a.m. – Barnett stated that 103 people had signed her petition in a 15-hour period. North Country residents are renewing and formalizing concerns that were raised during the public hearings but remain unresolved following the Planning Board’s November 18 approval of the proposed DHS/HSI facility […]
Posted: December 2nd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Code Enforcement, Community Events, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Planning Board News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Health Care Sticker Shock Coming for 450,000 New Yorkers
Federal budget cuts will force hundreds of thousands off New York’s free Essential Plan, with some families facing $10,000 annual premium increases. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: December 1st, 2025 under Congressional News, General News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Plattsburgh appoints Kostyk to replace Cashman as town supervisor
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Posted: November 23rd, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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Robert Smullen announces candidacy in upcoming NY-21 election
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Posted: November 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik cosponsors legislation to expand IVF access for New York families
Elise Stefanik News Release of 11/19/25 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, House Republican Leadership Chair, cosponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) to expand options and offset costs for families considering IVF services. “Pro-family policies begin with affordability. And as the mom of a young son, I hope […]
Posted: November 19th, 2025 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Rising health insurance costs force town board to change health insurance plan and much more news
By John T Ryan Peru – The November 10 Peru Town Board Meeting began with a moment of silence to honor Town Justice James Kirby, who passed away on October 29 at age 68. Town Supervisor Craig Randall stated, “Jim served the Town of Peru faithfully for what was almost four full terms of office, […]
Posted: November 19th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Town Board News.
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