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Exit 35 Southbound Adirondack Northway traffic at a crawl following total eclipse

April 8, 2024, Peru, NY Exit 35 Adirondack Northway southbound traffic at 4:43 p.m. It hadn’t changed at 5:43 p.m.

Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Total Eclipse Peru, NY, April 8, 2024 – 3:28 p.m.

April 8, 2023, 3:28 p.m., Heyworth-Mason Park – A gentleman from Norfolk, VA. kindly allowed the Gazette to photograph phone images from his large solar telescope.

Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Viewing eclipse brought friends and families together

Peru, NY – April 8, Total Eclipse 2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Rulf’s Orchard and Heyworth-Mason Park. The Gazette spoke to more people. We added Connecticut, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia to our visitors’ list of states. Many people said our area is terrific, and our people are very friendly. Our visitors are also very friendly.

Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Your solar eclipse glasses can have a second life after April 8

A collection drive will send protective eyewear to people who may not have easy access to view future eclipses

Click here for the MYNBC5 news story

Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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We have people here from all along the east coast

Peru, NY April 8, 2024,

If you’re at the Route 22- Route 22B intersection, you’d never know there’s something special happening today, but if you stop at Rulfs Orchards, Ausable Chasm, Ausable Point, and even Heyworth-Mason Park, you’ll change your mind. Between 10:15 and noon today, the Peru Gazette talked to people from Saratoga, Albany, the Hudson Valley, Ithaca, NYC, New Jersey, Southeast PA, Baltimore, Rockville, MD, and Tampa, FL. Almost all of them are total eclipse veterans, having traveled to see the 2017 total eclipse in places like Tennessee and Kentucky.

Many also have something else in common—they love Rulfs donuts! We hope they stay in our area for a few days. They’ll love it.

Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Sunday, April 7: Thousands take to the streets of Burlington the day before the eclipse

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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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2024 solar eclipse: When the eclipse begins, ends in New York and Vermont

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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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NY schools have to electrify buses by 2035. Here’s how one district is making the switch

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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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59,000 Northern New York Homes Could Lose Access to Affordable Internet

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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Suspect arrested in arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office

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Posted: April 8th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A single serving of freshly made meat and cheese lasagna.

Lasagna
Vegetable
Bread
Dessert

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

All are invited and welcome!

Posted: April 7th, 2024 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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CVAC, MVAC unveil winter 2023-24 scholar athletes

Congratulations Ophelia Breen and Mark Dubay

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Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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Arson attack damages Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Burlington office, police say

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Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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North Country is alive for the total eclipse

Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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2024 solar eclipse cloud cover forecast: Burlington, Plattsburgh mostly sunny

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Posted: April 6th, 2024 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Engineering the Future – A weekend-long celebration of creativity and ingenuity!

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is proud to announce Engineering the Future: a weekend-long celebration of creativity and ingenuity produced by the Strand and Plattsburgh Robotics. The weekend, April 13-14th consists of three events, challenging participants of all ages and backgrounds to create something truly remarkable! The three events include the ADK Coast 3D Print Sprint: 24-Hour 3D Printing Challenge, Robot Rampage: 24-Hours of Byte-Sized Challenges, and Make it AWESOME: Maker Community Challenge.

“This is a great opportunity to flex that creative muscle and apply it to a STEAM-related project for many ages!” — Dove Phillips, Event Co-Organizer, Plattsburgh Robotics

For the third year in a row, the Strand Center for the Arts is hosting the 24-hour 3D printing challenge ADK Coast 3D Print Sprint. Students, in teams of 2-4, are presented with a challenge to complete in 24 hours while locked in the arts center. The ADK Coast 3D Print Sprint is open to students in 8th grade through college.

“I have had the pleasure of being on-site the past two years for this event and it truly is incredible to see the creativity and ingenuity of these students. I‘m proud we‘re able to host such a unique event for our region here at the Strand and it’s exciting to see this event evolve.” — Megan Charland, Artistic Programming Director

The first Adirondack Coast 3D Print Sprint event was held in spring 2016 at the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum. In 2022, the event moved to the Strand Center for the Arts.

Between the Strand’s growing MakerSpace programming and ongoing commitment to supporting youth in the community, hosting this event was an easy choice. As co-producers of the event, the Strand’s education team has assisted the event organizers in expanding the event to celebrate these students’ creativity.

Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, City News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Female Voices Perform Medieval Plainchant and Polyphony

Hildegard von Bingen and other medieval women composers

Ensemble Scholastica performs in concert on Sunday, April 14 at 3:00 pm at the historic Church of the Assumption in Redford, New York. There is a pre-concert talk at 2:00 pm by ensemble director Rebecca Bain about the medieval period and the culture of the cloister. General admission at the door: general $20; seniors $15; and students $5.

Founded in 2008, Ensemble Scholastica is Canada’s only female vocal ensemble specializing in the performance of Gregorian chant and medieval polyphony (c. 800-1300 AD). Ensemble members are professional vocalists from Montréal’s thriving early music community, some playing medieval instruments. Leading medievalist Rebecca Bain has been the Director of Scholastica since 2012. Read more »

Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Religious News.
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DEC Announces Launch of New Podcast: ‘DEC Does What?!’

Biweekly Podcast to Spotlight DEC Experts Working to Protect New Yorkers and the Environment

Premiere Episode Focuses on Impact of Upcoming Solar Eclipse on New York Wildlife

New Yorkers Reminded to Plan Ahead for Safe Viewing Experience During 2024 Solar Eclipse

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) launched a new podcast, “DEC Does What?!” Each episode will feature conversations with DEC experts about the agency’s wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. The first episode of “DEC Does What?!” is streaming on the DEC website. All episodes will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all other major podcast services in the coming weeks.

“From DEC’s social media feeds and updated website to our press releases and Conservationist magazine, DEC is continuously exploring new ways to communicate with the New Yorkers we serve,” Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “DEC’s new podcast will feature incredible employees from the agency’s regional offices and divisions across the state, all committed to protecting our natural resources and public health. Whether DEC experts are talking about the eclipse, mitigating climate change, cleaning up legacy pollution, or encouraging responsible recreation, our team is at the forefront of efforts to address the evolving environmental challenges facing our state. Tune in to learn something new during DEC Does What?!”

The first episode of “DEC Does What?!”—featuring biologists Dr. Angelena Ross and Dr. Dan Rosenblatt, both with DEC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife—focuses on the potential effects of the April 8 solar eclipse on New York wildlife, work underway to protect endangered wildlife, and how different species adapt to changes in their habitat caused by climate change and other factors. Hosted by Executive Deputy Commissioner Sean Mahar and Chief of Staff Erica Ringewald, the bi-weekly podcast also includes an update on environmental news and recent DEC initiatives.

For more information on “DEC Does What?!,” visit our Podcast webpage.https://dec.ny.gov/news/podcast

Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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An earthquake centered between NYC and Philadelphia rattles much of the Northeast

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Posted: April 5th, 2024 under Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH to hold Flag Ceremony in Honor of Organ Donors

April 10 event to include family, friends of local donor

PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/5/2024) — A flag ceremony in honor of North Country residents who have selflessly given the gift of life takes place Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. on the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) front lawn as part of the hospital’s recognition of Donate Life Month.

Serving as a display of unity, remembrance and hope, a Donate Life flag will be raised and flown in tribute to organ donors and their families. The family of donor Christopher Freeman will be CVPH’s special guest, and Donation Specialist Nicole Caracci will represent the Center for Donation and Transplant Donation (CDT). A small reception will be held immediately following.

So far in 2024, three North Country families have said “yes” to organ donation and three lives have been saved through these gifts of organ donation.

The Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT) is one of 58 federally designated non-profit organ procurement organizations in the United States.

Regardless of age, pre-existing health conditions, lifestyle or religion, organ donation registration is encouraged and welcomed. Register to be an organ donor with the Department of Motor Vehicles at RegisterMe.org or using the iPhone Health App. Remember to share the decision with family and friends.

Posted: April 5th, 2024 under General News.
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