Archive for 'Social Issues'
Peru Students to Ignite Climate Action at Earth Fest 2026
Local youth leaders partner with 20+ organizations to tackle food waste and environmental conservation through interactive learning and mural art. PERU, NY, April 20, 2026 – – On Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, the Students Against a Vanishing Environment (SAVE) will host Earth Fest 2026, a massive educational summit designed to inspire the […]
Posted: April 21st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Social Issues.
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North Country Mission of Hope is returning to the Appalachian region of Kentucky for 4th annual mission experience!
Mission of Hope Welcomes Volunteers Peru, NY, April 20, 2026 – This trip is a remarkable opportunity for adults and students alike to step outside the routine of daily life and discover the profound rewards of serving others. Participants consistently return home with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper faith, and connections forged through […]
Posted: April 20th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Social Issues, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Meatloaf Potatoes Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!
Posted: April 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Social Issues.
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Grand Isle County’s top prosecutor cited for DUI
The arrest comes two years after a state prosecutor in Addison County was similarly arrested for drunken driving. Click here for the vtdigger story
Posted: April 16th, 2026 under County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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“What to do when something bad happens to you” – Today at the Peru Free Library
Posted: April 16th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Social Issues.
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Helping Seniors Stay Informed
“It’s knowing what’s available, who to trust, and how to get help without frustration or fear.” April 13, 2026 – Elizabethtown, NY – Knowing where to turn for help shouldn’t be the hardest part of getting it. Yet for many elders in the North Country, understanding insurance, avoiding scams or getting a ride to their […]
Posted: April 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Senior Citizen News, Social Issues.
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‘Too much stuff’: Inside the self-storage surge
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Posted: April 10th, 2026 under Business News, General News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues.
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Meals on Wheels drivers needed
Plattsburgh, April 8, 2026 – The Press-Republican reports today that the Senior Citizens Council of Clinton County Nutrition Program for the Elderly needs more drivers for its Home Delivered Meals program. Volunteers use their own vehicles, but mileage is reimbursed. Drivers deliver to homebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves. Deliveries last anywhere […]
Posted: April 8th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Community Events, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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April 9 Yard Sale will benefit Thera-Pets
Posted: April 4th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Faces of Peru, Northern NY News, Peru News, Social Issues, Youth News.
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Gas utility and housing trust to build Vermont’s first ever geothermal-heated neighborhood
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Posted: April 3rd, 2026 under Business News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Gov. Hochul declares April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
State Landmarks to Be Illuminated in Teal on April 1 and April 29 Albany, April 1, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New York, reaffirming the State’s commitment to supporting and empowering victims and survivors and preventing sexual violence in all its forms. State […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2026 under Community Events, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Opening Reception of “Holding Space” Art Exhibition
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00 – 8:00PM The Strand Center for the Arts Plattsburgh, NY — Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) and the Strand Center for the Arts invite the community to “Holding Space,” a collaborative exhibition exploring the universal intersection of mental health and creative expression. Click here for photos from last year’s event The […]
Posted: April 2nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Ithaca teachers demand AI protections in work contracts
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Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Education News, General News, National News, Social Issues, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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As New Yorkers Face Health Insurance Cliff, Legislators Urge State to Act
Nearly half a million New Yorkers on the Essential Plan could lose their coverage this summer. Click here for the New York Focus Story STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL “Last July, New York House Republicans voted for Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, ripping health care away from millions of working families. Today, New Yorkers will […]
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Highway Dept. News, National News, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Child Care Voucher Applications Are Closed in 35 New York Counties and NYC
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Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Northern NY News, Political News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Former tow truck driver, who needs oxygen compressor to breathe, faces eviction from motel program
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Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Community Events, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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How changes to SNAP benefits are affecting North Country residents
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Posted: March 31st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Heathcare News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Plattsburgh: Drunk driver sentenced to prison for fatal crash
Joshua Snide was sentenced to the maximum term for causing the death of Theresa Rinn Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 25th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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Jessie Diggins leaves a legacy of glitter and grit as she ends her ski career in Lake Placid
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Posted: March 24th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Sports News, Statewide News.
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Brattleboro group ends supportive housing program for people exiting homelessness
Story explores idealism vs reality Click here for the Vermont Public story
Posted: March 23rd, 2026 under National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Organizations, scholars, advocates launch John Brown America250
A coalition of scholars, advocates and organizations launched John Brown America250, an initiative to reexamine the historical record Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: March 22nd, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Social Issues, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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All Plattsburgh city schools closed Friday due to staffing
The Saturday, March 21, Press-Republican has an excellent in-depth story on City school issues Click here for the MSN story
Posted: March 21st, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, City News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Youth News.
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After timeout boxes and school turmoil, can Salmon River restore community trust?
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Posted: March 21st, 2026 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Social Issues, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Plattsburgh YMCA Provides Update on Bright Beginnings Childcare Center Leadership Changes
Plattsburgh, NY, March 20, 2026 — Following the allegations of physical abuse, the Plattsburgh YMCA has taken decisive personnel actions. The employment of the individual directly involved was terminated following the initial allegation. Since then, the Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors has terminated the employment of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the […]
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under City News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, Youth News.
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CVPH Financial Advocates help families make informed, affordable care decisions
Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion Plattsburgh, NY, March 19, 2026 – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]
Posted: March 19th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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