Archive for 'National News'
Legendary folk singer Peter Yarrow dies at 86; wrote biggest hit at Cornell University
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Posted: January 8th, 2025 under Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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N.Y. announces expansion of free direct file tax program
Self-service program can help millions of New Yorkers save $260 on average Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: January 5th, 2025 under General News, National News, State Government News.
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Vermont’s rate of homelessness now ranks 4th in the nation
While Vermont’s homeless population increased last year, other states saw much more dramatic spikes. Click here for the VTDigger story
Posted: January 5th, 2025 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues.
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Winooski to consider ‘sanctuary school’ policy to protect immigrant students
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Posted: January 4th, 2025 under Education News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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The U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here’s why
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Posted: January 4th, 2025 under Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Enjoy apple TV Free this weekend – Jan. 3-5
https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2024/12/get-a-free-all-access-pass-to-apple-tv-the-first-weekend-of-2025/
Posted: January 4th, 2025 under Business News, General News, National News.
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Leaders remember Jimmy Carter as ‘an inspiration’
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Posted: December 31st, 2024 under General News, National News.
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$1,400 stimulus check coming for 1 million taxpayers: Who gets one? When?
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Posted: December 24th, 2024 under National News.
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Climate diary: A North Country vet on how farm animal care is changing
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Posted: December 22nd, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Planning Board News.
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What decades of lake ice data tells us about climate change in the Adirondacks
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Posted: December 17th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Section VII students including Peru’s Brady O’Connell, honored at MetLife Stadium
December 2024 – NYS Section VII – We’re very proud of our “Heart of a Giant” Award finalists! Saranac Lake’s Zane Ragsdale, Peru’s Brady O’Connell and Northeastern Clinton’s Katelynn Johnston are at MetLife Stadium representing Section VII and their schools and being honored by the @nygiants! #SectionVII
Posted: December 13th, 2024 under Education News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Climate diary: A North Country vet on how farm animal care is changing
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Posted: December 9th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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A very sad story reflects the sorry state of our healthcare system
‘How are they going to do it?’: Dialysis patients worry as hospitals review next steps for clinics run by UVMMC Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: November 22nd, 2024 under Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Upstate NY-VT chipmaker becomes second to sign final deal with Biden administration
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Posted: November 21st, 2024 under Business News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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CBP announces reduced border crossing hours
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Posted: November 20th, 2024 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Statement on Accepting President Donald J. Trump’s Nomination to Serve in his Cabinet as Ambassador to the United Nations
WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: “I am truly honored to earn President Trump’s nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look […]
Posted: November 13th, 2024 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Multiple Award-Winning Pianist Clayton Stephenson Performs Solo in Saranac
Solo recital on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 pm at the historic Saranac Methodist Church American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), […]
Posted: November 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, National News.
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Stefanik accepts Trump’s nomination as U.S. Ambassador
Reactions from the 21st Congressional roll in after formal nomination and acceptance Nov. 11 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 12th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Jimmy returned to the North Country wounded and blind; nevertheless, he leads a happy, fulfilled life
By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On October 27, many veterans, family members, and friends gathered to witness Danny Kaifetz present James “Jimmy” Devan with an American Heroes Foundation Flagpole. Some people who read the Peru Gazette’s flag presentation story must have wondered what Jimmy Devan’s life has been like since returning home from Vietnam. In […]
Posted: November 11th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Faces of Peru, General News, Honor Flights, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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November 11, 2024 – Happy Veterans Day
Posted: November 11th, 2024 under National News, Veterans' News.
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North Country Rep. Stefanik celebrates reelection to her 6th term in Congress
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Posted: November 7th, 2024 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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What’s in a poll? Inside the Siena College Research Institute
On the first floor of a Siena College freshman dormitory, a dedicated staff of college students and retirees make hundreds of calls every night. Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: October 21st, 2024 under Business News, Education News, National News, Political News.
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Gov. encourages seniors to enroll in Medicare Savings Program
Income eligibility has been expanded so more seniors can enroll Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 16th, 2024 under Heathcare News, National News, State Government News.
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DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
After Pandemic Highs, Annual Profits in 2022 and 2023 Still Modestly Above Pre-Pandemic Average October 9, 2024 Wall Street’s $23.2 billion in pretax profits for the first half of 2024 were a dramatic 79.3% increase over the same period last year and buoyed by securities trading, underwriting, and selling. Annual profits are currently on track […]
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Hochul sends 221 state employees south to help victims of Helene
Nat’l Guard providing operational support Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 9th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, State Government News, Veterans' News.
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