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Rotary Clubs of Plattsburgh and Lake Placid will sponsor a recycling event May 13

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Thousands make their way to the North Country to seek asylum in Canada

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Border News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Assembly Budget includes critical funding for the North Country

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones

The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include essential education funding and funding for economic development and road infrastructure. Jones also advocated rejecting the governor’s proposed measures, including the proposal to shift Medicaid costs to the counties.

“There is still a long road ahead of us before the final State Budget,” said Jones, “but I am proud to have secured critical funding for the North Country in the One House Budget and to also push for funding for education, infrastructure, economic development, and agriculture that will benefit local residents as well. This includes my proposal to establish capital funding for volunteer fire departments, restoring my Shovel Ready program for economic development, and important funding for the Adirondacks to address overuse and create a High Peaks Information Center. I am also relieved that my colleagues and I rejected shifting Medicaid costs to the counties and lifting the Charter School cap.”

Critical funding for the North Country includes:

$10 million for volunteer fire departments capital fund
$200 million for the Shovel Ready Grant program
$300,000 for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program
$75,000 for the New York Maple Producers Association
$10 million to address overuse in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks
$100,000 for a High Peaks Information Center
$4 million for the Survey for Climate Change and Adirondack Lake Ecosystems
$250,000 for Paul Smith’s Visitor Information Center
$250 million for PAVE NY funding
$1 million for the Tourism Matching Grants program

Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Communication with the public addressed and culvert replacement to be costly

By John T. Ryan

Communication failures and costly culvert replacements were primary topics at the Monday, March 13, 2023, Peru Town Board Meeting.

Moore Drive resident Robert Annis told the board that on March 1, he called the town highway garage twice to report that a highway department snowplow had knocked down his and his neighbor’s mailbox. The highway department person answering the phone said he would look into it but did not take Annis’ name or address. When Annis called back five minutes later, another person said something about it being a New York State issue. Highway Department Superintendent Mike Farrell apologized and said he didn’t get the message. After stating that the town does not replace downed mailboxes on its right of way, Farrell emphasized that plow operators try their best to avoid hitting them. Farrell believes snow pushed by the plows and deteriorating mailbox posts are the primary reasons for the damage.

Addressing Supervisor Brandy McDonald, Annis said he emailed McDonald on March 1 and called him on March 2 using the email address and phone number listed on the town’s website. McDonald said he didn’t receive the email or the phone call and stressed that he always returns phone calls. He said that the email may have gone into his Junk Mail. Annis said he wasn’t concerned with a $30 mailbox; he just wanted someone to take ownership of the issue. Board members Melvin Irwin and Kregg Bruno also apologized, saying the communication problem shouldn’t have happened, and welcomed phone calls to them. McDonald said, “If something like this happens again, stop by the town hall and report it. There’s always someone here.” Annis departed, appearing to be satisfied with the board’s response. (After the meeting, McDonald sent the Peru Gazette a photo of Annis’s email residing in his Junk Mail folder.)

Later in the meeting, Brandy McDonald recommended that people erecting mailboxes refer to U.S. Postal Service specifications. In addition, he urged people to position mailboxes 45 inches above the road surface rather than the Postal Service’s 41-inch minimum. Town snowplow blades are under 45 inches in height.

Replacing deteriorating road culverts has been and will be a long-term town expense. The town will soon undertake culvert replacement projects on Cook Road and culvert-bridge projects on Telegraph Road and Wescott Road. Road project. Because fish are in the small streams flowing through the culvert, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires expensive concrete box culverts. The small Cook Road box culvert is estimated to cost about $150,000. Add engineering and construction, and it’s a costly project that serves only one home. The Telegraph Road and Wescott Road culverts will cost much more because they’re much larger and a bridge above them must be replaced. Farrell said he and the board would have to sit down and discuss how to finance the projects. Responding to a question Supervisor McDonald said he addressed the culvert issue with Assemblyman Billy Jones. Note – The Peru Gazette is planning a future story on this issue.

On March 23 at 5:25 p.m., the board will hold a Special Meeting to interview the four people who applied for the open recreation director’s position.

Only two companies submitted bids on demolishing the derelict School Street residence. Matt Favro said the board might be able to proceed with two quotes. However, the board took no action.

The town hall’s air conditioning system needs replacement. In addition, seeking to conserve energy, the board plans to install a dropped ceiling in the town hall’s primary meeting room. The board will be advertising for bids for both projects, with the bid opening on April 10 at 10 a.m.

Correction – March 16 at 10:09 AM. Sullivan Road was corrected to read Telegraph Road and Wescott Road was included.

Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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Union president against Clinton County’s hiring process

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News.
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Mooers man charged with felony for copper theft

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Local students shine at CVES Regional Spelling Bee

From Peru, Charlotte Isecke won Grade 8 Champion and Vincenzo Francesconi won Grade 7 Champion. Top honors by Beekmantown, Northeastern Clinton, Peru, Plattsburgh and Boquet Valley students

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Community Bank donates $3,600 to CVPH Foundation

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Business News, Charity Events, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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More concerts in Upstate NY: The Wallflowers, Jake Owen, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Eat World

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Arts and Entertainment, Upstate New York.
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Homeless families spike to never-before numbers in Central New York: ‘It’s such a crisis’

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Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Upstate New York.
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…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

National Weather Service, Burlington – 345 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.

* WHERE…In New York, the Adirondacks and western Champlain
Valley. All of Vermont.

* WHEN…Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to near impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Downed trees and powerlines are being
reports, and scattered to numerous power outages remain
possible, and may be exacerbated by increasing northerly wind gusts.
Blowing snow is also likely, and may create additional travel
impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please allow extra time if travel is necessary.

Posted: March 14th, 2023 under General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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World Water Day 30th Anniversary Celebration – Free Public Event, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 11 AM – 3 PM Champlain Centre Mall, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, NY

The Lake Champlain Basin Program, Champlain Centre Mall and the Champlain Basin Education Initiative invite the public to participate in a World Water Day Celebration on Saturday, March 18th, beginning at 11 AM at the mall on Smithfield Blvd. Plattsburgh, NY. Mall guests may view student works about local water resources and interact with more than 20 organizations hosting exhibits and hands-on activities celebrating water resources.

“We’re excited to co-host this in-person World Water Day Celebration with a group of enthusiastic partners,” said Sue Hagar, Education and Outreach Steward for the Lake Champlain Basin Program. “The groups are hard at work daily to improve water resources for both drinking water and recreational uses, including boating, swimming, and fishing, all while encouraging folks to get involved in personal stewardship actions to improve the watershed.”

The United Nations initiated World Water Day in 1993 to draw attention to the issues and threats surrounding the world’s water resources. Ten years ago, the Champlain Basin Education Initiative hosted the first local student World Water Day Celebration to share student work about water resources from more than a dozen classrooms. This year the Champlain Centre Mall offered to help expand the event and bring it to Plattsburgh, inviting more public participation and partners into the celebration.

“Champlain Centre Mall is excited to share our retail space for this water-themed event,” said Emily Moosmann, Marketing Director for the Champlain Centre Mall. “Come meet the water resource specialists, and explore the thoughtful projects students complete. Join in some fun activities while learning about our amazing watershed.”

A special showing of No Other Lake, a locally produced 39-minute film, will air at Regal Cinemas at 11 AM. This event is FREE for the public and the film producer will be present to introduce the film and answer questions. Mall guests may also view water-themed window displays in several mall spaces and stores.

Mall visitors will be able to explore how river systems flow and how stream banks erode during flood events through a hands-on model, dive deeper into aquatic invasive species and learn why the round goby poses a threat to our ecosystem, participate in a youth art project, complete quests on a giant watershed map of the Lake Champlain basin, explore how scientists interpret science through art in the Wool and Water exhibit, learn how to protect drinking water supplies and extend the life of their septic systems through proper maintenance, explore new lawn care practices, learn about cyanobacteria, practice casting for fish, and more.

For further information about the event, contact Sue Hagar, Lake Champlain Basin Program at shagar@lcbp.org or call (802) 372-3213.

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Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Congressional News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products.

Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy terms despite having none of the nutritional value of milk products, not coming from an animal, nor containing milk as a primary ingredient, the DAIRY PRIDE Act would require the FDA to take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling dairy imitators as milk.

“Our dairy farmers in Upstate New York and the North Country work hard to produce nutritious milk for our communities, and falsely labeling vegan juice as milk is a slap in the face to their hard work,” Stefanik said. “I’m proud to support the integrity of real dairy products by holding the FDA accountable to making sure dairy imitators are not falsely labelled as milk. This will ensure our dairy industry remains strong, and that consumers know the truth about the nutritional value of the products they buy.”

Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Political News.
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