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Union: SUNY deficit will lead to cuts without higher state aid

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Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.

Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.

Affordable housing gets $46M shot in the arm

Clinton, Essex and Warren co. received a combined total of nearly $4M Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more

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$200M+ for summer meal program for low-income children

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TRAVEL ALERT: NORTHBOUND THRUWAY (I-87) BETWEEN ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES TO FULLY CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 6, 2024 FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS TO FACILITATE OVERPASS REMOVAL

Motorists Should Avoid the Area Starting Early Saturday Evening (Jan. 6) and Take Alternate Routes Closure is Required to Safely Remove a Portion of Brookside Road Overpass in New Paltz Overpass Has Been Hit By Over-Height Trucks Nine Times in 2023 Plattekill Service Area to Close Late Saturday Afternoon Southbound Lanes to Fully Close Jan. […]

Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death

Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story 

Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years

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New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!

NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

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Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage

$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

$25 million fire department fund accepting applications

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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ORDA submits proposal to host Olympic event in Lake Placid

International Olympic Committee seeks bobsled venue Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Micron’s CNY chip plant could get boost from $10 billion research center in Albany

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Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]

Ausable Valley School District proposes $24M capital project

Security vestibules planned for all three district school buildings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program expands

Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

New York minimum wage set to rise soon

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Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5

Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Beta Technologies announces $41 million expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users

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