CVPH Family Medicine Residency Faculty member Delaney Osborn, MD, left, presents graduate Nicholas Rzepski, MD with a Certificate of Completion

CVPH Residency Program advances rural healthcare

Plattsburgh, NY -, July 14. 2026 – Created to help meet the growing demand for primary care providers in rural communities, the CVPH Family Medicine Residency celebrated the graduation of seven physicians who are preparing to begin the next phase of their medical careers.

At the June 19 ceremony held at the Rainbow Banquet Hall, family, friends, fellow residents and faculty celebrated the Class of 2026: Maria Czajkowski, MD; Michal Klokner, MD; Jacob Moore, DO; T. Nicholas Rzepski, MD; Esha Sanyal, MD; Charlotte Spear, MD and Yanbo Yang, MD. Read more »

More Secure Technology to Protect Recipients’ Benefits from Theft

Albany, July 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York has made significant strides in its ongoing efforts to protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients’ benefits from theft and that new, more secure chip-based cards will be issued beginning early in 2027. The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide the cards, which are expected to greatly limit theft of benefits by criminals using illegal “skimming” devices. Read more »

Albany, July 14, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced proposals are now being accepted for the State’s annual 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit awards, which will make available up to $58 million in 9% Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), $10 million in New York State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (SLIHC) and more than $200 million in State Capital subsidy loan programs. The program, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), will accept proposals through September 10, 2026. Read more »

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Champlain Area Trails purchased Twin Valleys last fall, hoping to expand outdoor recreation, education and tourism

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Records request reveals details behind 19 Adirondack Park Agency enforcement settlements in 2025

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On Saturday, July 25^th, the Townwide Field Day will start at 11 am, with fun for the entire family at this same Salmon River Road Park.  There will be trackless train rides, bouncy houses, rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, music, vendors, kids’ activities, and food from 11am to 9pm.  Kickin’ Up Dust Country plays from 1pm to 4pm, with Hit N Run from 5pm to 9pm.  Capping off this fun day will be a huge fireworks display at the park starting about 9:30 pm.

All programs are free and open to all.  Bring your own chairs or blankets to be comfortable.  Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.  Or bring your own picnic basket!

“We had such a positive reception over the past years for both the Music in the Park series, and the Schuyler Falls Town Wide Field Day.  The town is pleased to provide these for residents and the public”, said Mindy Smith, Town Supervisor.  “It’s a great way for friends, family and neighbors to gather in the great town of Schuyler Falls.”

Concerts and Field Day are sponsored by the Town of Schuyler Falls.

Volunteers before, during and after the events are encouraged to sign up to help. For questions or more information – Contact Town of Schuyler Falls, PO Box 99, 997 Mason St, Morrisonville, NY 12962, 518-563-1129, x 5 or x4543 for Mindy Smith, Supervisor.

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perunighthawks.org.

The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety procedures and protocols will be followed.

Currently, two (2) public comment opportunities are planned as follows:

First public comment: Related to items on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

Second public comment: Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker

Individuals who are unable to attend the regular meeting in person may submit public comments by emailing perucomments@perucsd.org no later than noon on Tuesday, July 14. Online comments are also subject to the conditions stated above.

Anticipated Topics Include:

• Approval of BOCES Services

• Officer Elections

• Appointment of Personnel

• Board Meeting Dates for 26-27

• Mileage Rate

• Substitute Rates

The complete agenda will be available via BoardDocs on the District’s website (www.perunighthawks.org).

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call 

4. MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO);

5. MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026.

6. Community Input. 

7. DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Adirondack Regional Theater Groupe to Use Heyworth- Mason Park July 17and August 1, 2026.

8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of White Knight Kennels for Contract for Boarding Dangerous Dogs.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Clinton Co. Health Dept. for Reimbursement of Food Waste Services.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Fiscal Advisors Contract for the Peru Water Plant Upgrade Project.

11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: GC-CD.08 from Murnane Bldg. Contractors. 

12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: GC-CD.09 from Murnane Bldg. Contractors.

13. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Murnane Building Contractors Pay App. #12 for Peru WWTP Project. 

14. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of John W. Danforth Company Pay App. #12 for Peru WWTP Project. 

15. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of K & L Plumbing & Heating Pay App. #7 for Peru WWTP Project.

16. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Triangle Electrical Systems Pay App. #10 for Peru WWTP Project.

17. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Luck Bros, Inc. Pay App #1 for Telegraph Rd. Over Dry Mill Brook Project.

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval to Release Final Retention to Luck Brothers, Inc. for Fuller Rd. Culvert Project.

19. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Proposal for the Disc Golf Course Signage.

20. DISCUSSION: AES Northeast Monthly Report on Peru Wastewater Project.

21. DISCUSSION: Barton & Loguidice Monthly Report on Water Project.

22. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Call to Hold a Public Hearing on Change in Permitting, Planning & Zoning & Water/Sewer Fees.

23. DISCUSSION: Other Business. – Town Board.

24. DISCUSSION: Other Business. – Dept. Heads.

25. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

26. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay July 2026 Bills.

27. MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.

28. MOTION: Return from Executive Session.           

29. 28. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

   The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on June 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk.  Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman was excused.

Also present were Mr. Matthew Favro, Town Attorney, Mr. Michael Farrell, Highway Superintendent; Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board; Ms. Helen Nerska, Historian; and Mr. T’chaka Sikelianos, Dog Control Officer.

Mr. Tyler Jarvis, Deputy Highway Superintendent and Ms. Kristen Marino, Recreation Director

were absent. Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent was excused.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Barber to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of  June 8, 2026.

Ayes 4,  Noes 0                 

Motion Carried

Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Bruno to approve the minutes from the Special Meeting of  June 15, 2026.

Ayes 4,  Noes 0                 

Motion Carried

Community Input 

Teresa Larsen again questions the validity of the contract between the Town and LCT.  She mentions deadlines and says she would like answers.  The contract is under consideration by Town Counsel and Counsel for the Client.   Mr. Randall stresses that this is the same answer for everyone that asks. Ms. Larsen mentions the possibility of legal action and says she will continue to come to the Town Board meetings.    Mr. Randall says the Board is not being combative and will continue to give the same answer about this being in the hands of Counsel. Read more »

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman, Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, and Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent.

Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman was absent.

The meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM by Mr. Randall, with the Pledge of Allegiance.  

RESOLUTION NUMBER:26.06-15.01

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ACCEPTING THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PERU AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY TO UPGRADE A WASTEWATER HOLDING TANK AND PUMP DISCHARGING INTO THE VALCOUR SEWER SYSTEM.

MOTION:   Mr. Weaver     SECOND:   Mr. Barber

WHEREAS, the Town Board has received the maintenance agreement in front of them for the 

holding tank and pump upgrade.

WHEREAS, there is an existing sanitary pump chamber and gravity lines located at the northerly end of the Town Sewer System on the Property, with a capacity of approximately 250 gallons. The chamber originally utilized a Meyers WG20 pump (25 g.p.m.), which was replaced by the Town with an E/ONE pump (15 g.p.m.).

WHEREAS, Owner proposes to remove the existing 250-gallon sanitary pump chamber, the existing E/ONE pump, and to install and operate in their place: (i) a new sanitary pump chamber with a capacity of approximately 1,500 gallons; (ii) an internal lift station to pump effluent to the new chamber; and (iii) a new Zoeller Model 7021 pump which closely mimics the E/ONE pump, together with associated appurtenances, controls, alarms, electrical, piping, valves, and force main/gravity lines, all to better service the restaurant and marina uses on the Property (collectively, the “Facilities”).

WHEREAS, the Plans for the proposed work have been reviewed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Adirondack Park Agency; both have indicated no objections.

WHEREAS, as a condition of the Town’s approval of the foregoing modifications and continued connection to the Town Sewer System, the Town requires, and Owner is willing to enter into, this Agreement, pursuant to which Owner will be responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Facilities at Owner’s sole cost and expense.

The Facilities are, and shall remain, privately owned by Owner. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as an offer of dedication, acceptance, or conveyance of the Facilities to the Town. The Town does not accept, and shall have no obligation to accept, ownership, operation, or maintenance responsibility for the Facilities. The Town’s review or approval of any plans, specifications, or work related to the Facilities shall not constitute an assumption of responsibility or liability by the Town.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that the maintenance agreement is hereby accepted. The Owner shall, at its sole cost and expense, operate, inspect, maintain, repair, and replace the Facilities as necessary to keep them in safe, sanitary, and good working order and condition, and to ensure reliable and continuous service to the Property without causing interference, surcharge, or adverse impact to the Town Sewer System.

 The Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute any further documentation necessary to facilitate the proposal and it is further,

RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

Carried:4 Ayes; 0 Noes

Motion by Mr. Weaver; seconded by Mr. Irwin to adjourn the Special meeting at 12:12p.m.

Ayes 4, Noes 0                 

Motion Carried

Christmas in July, Roger’s House, 3030 Main St., Peru. Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Albany, July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest private-sector construction project in New York State history has rapidly accelerated into its next phase, with workers pouring the first foundations for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in Central New York (Town of Clay, Onondaga County). This major milestone was achieved less than six months after breaking ground and marks a pivotal turning point from site preparation to full vertical construction. The accelerated timeline reflects seamless coordination between state agencies, Micron, contractors, local partners, and labor to maintain momentum at the site.

“Today’s milestone marks another major step for Micron in Central New York, and what makes it even more remarkable is that we’re here in July — months ahead of schedule — pouring the concrete foundation,” Governor Hochul said. “This is the largest private investment in New York State history, and it’s already delivering for New Yorkers, our state economy, and our local businesses. With up to 50,000 jobs on the horizon, we are building the future of American memory manufacturing right here in Central New York, and we are building it fast.”

Micron Chairman, President, and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra said, “As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, data and memory are foundational to the modern economy — and Micron is increasing our U.S. investments to more than $250 billion through 2035 to meet that moment. I want to thank President Trump, Secretary Lutnick, Governor Hochul, Senator Schumer, County Executive McMahon, and our partners across government and the community for their leadership. Reaching this milestone ahead of schedule reflects the speed and determination behind this project. Micron is proud to bring the world’s most advanced memory manufacturing to Central New York, strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and help secure America’s technology leadership for generations to come.”

When complete, Micron’s Central New York campus will be the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United States and will anchor a new advanced manufacturing hub across Upstate New York. The project, together with its vast supply chain, is expected to create 50,000 good-paying jobs and support tens of thousands of construction jobs while further establishing New York State as the domestic leader in America’s semiconductor manufacturing resurgence.

Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, “By working in total alignment from Day One, New York State and Micron have accelerated the largest economic development project in state history. This milestone demonstrates that this partnership is producing rapid, tangible results to help realize the full economic potential of this generational opportunity. Under Governor Hochul’s leadership, our efforts are literally laying the foundations upon which we will build the economic future of an entire region for generations.”

Plattsburgh, N.Y., July 9, 2026 – The June 29, 2026 report concerning the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision confirms what correction officers, civilian staff, families, and communities across the North Country have known for years: our correctional system is under tremendous strain. While I appreciate the report’s publication, I was disappointed to see that it revealed few new insights into the state of corrections and failed to address staff concerns about the HALT Act, which was a specific cause of last year’s strike.

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Morale is at an all-time low. Recruitment remains sluggish, retention continues to hemorrhage experienced professionals, and too many of the men and women who report to work each day do so without confidence that their safety is being adequately protected.

As a freshman Assemblymember who entered office after this study was already underway, I was not part of the decisions that brought us to this point. However, I remain unflinching in my commitment to help shape where we go from here.

Every state employee deserves a safe workplace. That includes the correction officers and civilian professionals who work behind the walls of our correctional facilities and dedicate their careers to maintaining order, safety, and rehabilitation under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Our facilities must operate with policies, practices, staffing levels, and resources that protect the lives and safety of everyone behind the walls.

Our correctional facilities absolutely need reform. However, reforms cannot be implemented at the cost of safe working conditions. New York State cannot continue treating the safety of our correctional facilities with any less urgency than we would the safety of our schools, state offices, or other public institutions. The men and women who serve in these facilities deserve the same commitment to workplace safety as every other public servant.

We must also confront the growing presence of illicit substances inside our correctional facilities. These dangerous drugs threaten the safety and health of correction officers, civilian staff, and incarcerated individuals alike, while creating secondary consequences for local emergency medical systems already operating under significant strain. Keeping illicit substances out of our facilities must be a central component of any serious reform effort.

Staffing shortages further compound these challenges. Chronic vacancies have created environments that are not only unsafe, but increasingly inhumane for both staff and incarcerated individuals. Many correction officers report being unable to take adequate time off, missing important family events, and working excessive overtime simply to maintain minimum staffing levels. Additionally, the lack of support for officer well-being and the dismissal of officers’ concerns about safety and mental health contributes to feelings of disenfranchisement and helplessness. This cycle fuels burnout, damages morale, accelerates retirements and resignations, and makes recruitment even more difficult.

I call on the Governor and Commissioner to implement solutions to address the short-term issues of morale, accountability, and safety while continuing to explore solutions to long-term problems within the State Correctional System.

Corrections rests on two fundamental principles: accountability and safety. The overwhelming majority of correction officers and staff report to work every day committed to both. As policymakers, we have a responsibility to ensure they have the tools, protections, and support necessary to uphold those principles and safely return home to their families at the end of every shift.

Clinton County awarded $1.5 million to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced Communications Channels at Local Levels

Albany, Gov. Hochul News Release of July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $110 million in State funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined SFY2025 and SFY2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications (SICG) and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant Programs.

“Every moment counts in an emergency, and making sure our communications equipment is ready when we need it is vital to keeping New Yorkers safe,” Governor Hochul said. “Public safety is always my top priority, and this funding will go a long way to strengthen our emergency capabilities in every part of the state.”

Through the SICG-Formula Grant Program, $90 million is being awarded to support local governments’ efforts to bolster communications networks through Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems, expand access to communications-focused training and exercises and maintain communications equipment.

The SICG-Formula Grant Program awards announced today are:

The PSAP Operations Grant Program provides funding to support county 911 centers by ensuring personnel are prepared as they respond to calls for service. PSAPs can use funding to support current operations as well as develop systems needed to implement Next Generation 911 (NG911). Through this program, $20 million is being awarded.

Free community concerts on the front lawn

 Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH invites the community to enjoy the talents of local musicians on the hospital’s spectacular front lawn as it presents its 2026 Concert Series.

On Thursday, July 30, LP Acoustic will offer a blend of old and new country music with a hint of the blues. Playing a great variety of tunes from the ’80s until present with a few classics and other genres sprinkled in is All Without the Bass who will perform on Thursday, September 3.

“We are excited to showcase this local talent and welcome the community to the hospital campus for a wonderful evening of friends, family and music,” said Associate Vice President of Philanthropy Kerry Haley.

Both free concerts begin at 6 pm. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is conveniently located in the Medical Office Building lots just off the Cornelia Street entrance to the CVPH campus. CVPH prohibits smoking, alcohol and glass containers on its campus.