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(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 16 oz bottles of Top Care 3% USP Hydrogen Peroxide with UPC 3680026711. Topco/Vi-Jon, the manufacturer, is recalling this product due to a report of an off odor and flavor and potential Isopropyl Alcohol content.

Customers who purchased the affected product can return it to their local Price Chopper/Market 32 store for a full refund. For more information, customers can visit topcarebrand.com or call 847-329-3203 or contact Price Chopper/Market 32 at 800-666-7667 or via email at consumerresponse@pricechopper.com.

Many of the customers who purchased this item have already been contacted through Price Chopper/Market 32’s Broadnet recall notification program, which uses purchase data and consumer phone numbers on file in connection with the company’s AdvantEdge (loyalty) card to alert those households that may have purchased the products in question.

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Lake Placid, NY — Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Hannaford. The Ausable River Association has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Community Bag Program for the month of July, 2022!

The Hannaford Community Bag Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sends a $1 donation to a non-profit local to the Hannaford in which it was purchased.

As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Hannaford location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the reusable Community Bag. The Ausable River Association was selected as the July 2022 beneficiary by local store leadership of the Hannaford at 45 Hadjis Way in Lake Placid. The Ausable River Association will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at this location in July 2022.

“The last few years brought many changes and difficulties for nonprofits, especially community-based groups,” said Kelley Tucker, Executive Director of the Ausable River Association. “We are thrilled to be recipients of this innovative program that makes it possible for shoppers to give back to local nonprofits while reducing single-use plastic in the environment. We appreciate the community’s support in this important initiative to make a difference.”

The Ausable River Association is a science-based solution-oriented nonprofit based in Wilmington, NY. Founded in 1998, the Ausable River Association’s mission is to help communities protect our streams and lakes. They believe that science + stewardship = solutions for our community. Learn more about the Ausable River Association by visiting ausbleriver.org.

For more information about the Hannaford Community Bag Program, please visit hannaford.bags4mycause.com.

More than a dozen corrections officers injured by large group of violent inmates  

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today reiterated the need to repeal the HALT Act in the aftermath of the attack on corrections officers at Great Meadows Correctional Facility.

On Father’s Day, a large group of inmates injured 15 officers at the maximum-security facility in an attack. This brutal assault is part of a pattern since the HALT Act came into effect earlier this year. Attacks on officers in 2022 are on pace to exceed last year’s record totals. With this in mind, Stec is urging the governor and Legislature to end the crisis inside corrections facilities by passing his legislation (Senate bill S.9378) to repeal HALT.

“First, I’d like to thank the officers at Great Meadows for their service and wish them a swift recovery from the unconscionable assault on them,” Stec said. “Our COs have consistently been targeted by inmates in correctional facilities and the HALT Act has made it even worse.

“This year is on pace to set a sad benchmark by setting a new record for attacks on COs,” he continued. “We must listen to the people working in correctional facilities and repeal HALT. Doing so will help officers protect themselves and keep these sites secure.

“With the Legislature convening this week for Special Session, I urge Governor Hochul and the Legislature to take up my legislation to repeal HALT. This simply cannot wait,” Stec concluded.

“The level of violence in our correctional facilities has reach a tipping point that needs to be addressed immediately before an officer gets critically injured or even killed in one of these attacks.  All the HALT Act has done is take an already violent environment filled with inmate on staff and inmate on inmate attacks, and made it worse. The legislature needs to address this immediately and stop turning a blind eye to the violence that is occurring before something tragic happens,” stated John Roberts, NYSCOPBA Northern Region Vice President.

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on Mount Royal Kids Citrus Foaming Hand Soap with UPC 37432200293. Mount Royal, the manufacturer, is recalling this product due to possible contamination with P. Aeruginosa, a microorganism found in the environment which poses a potential health risk, primarily in immunocompromised individuals.

Customers who purchased the affected products can return it to their local Price Chopper/Market 32 store for a full refund. For more information, contact Price Chopper/Market 32 at 800-666-7667 or via email at consumerresponse@pricechopper.com.

Many of the customers who purchased this item have already been contacted through Price Chopper/Market 32’s Broadnet recall notification program, which uses purchase data and consumer phone numbers on file in connection with the company’s AdvantEdge (loyalty) card to alert those households that may have purchased the products in question.

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Airport celebrates launch of nonstop jet service to/from Philadelphia 

July 1, 2022 – Plattsburgh, NY – Contour Airlines began flight operations today between Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Contour Airlines will offer 12 weekly trips to Philadelphia on a 30-passenger jet, with two round trips available each day, except on Tuesdays and Saturdays, where only one round trip will be available. As an American Airlines interline partner, Contour offers travelers the ability to ticket seamlessly from PBG, through Philadelphia International Airport and connect to a variety of destinations on American Airlines. 

At today’s inaugural celebration, passengers and local dignitaries held a plane-side welcome event followed by a water cannon salute over the first Contour Airlines departing aircraft. Both arriving and departing passengers were treated with Contour Airlines branded giveaway items, marking the start of new service. The inaugural flight took off from PBG to Philadelphia at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time and will provide convenient, nonstop and connecting access to and from the Plattsburgh International Airport. 

“Today is an exciting day as Contour Air takes its inaugural flight from Plattsburgh International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport,” said Mark Henry, Chairman of the Clinton County Legislature (R-Area 3, Chazy.) “Providing top-notch air service to the residents of Clinton County remains a priority for the legislature. Today’s flight is a true testament of the collaborative work done by our federal, state, and local officials along with leaders in the business community to continue this service. Safe travels to all on this maiden flight!” 

“Seeing Contour’s plane here today shows their commitment to servicing our region with experience and fostering continued growth.,” Robert Hall, Chairman Plattsburgh International Airport Committee (D-Ward 10, City of Plattsburgh.) “Our airport traffic continues to increase to pre-pandemic levels and we know this partnership will only help our airport grow. We thank Contour for their partnership and look forward to welcoming many more passengers on this flight!” 

“Contour Airline’s regional jet service to Philadelphia is a welcome addition to the community and reflects the hard work of the airport committee and Contour Airlines staff to make this happen.” said Plattsburgh International Airport Director Chris Kreig. “We look forward to supporting the region’s travel needs and continued economic growth, and giving travelers from Philadelphia and beyond the opportunity to enjoy the great recreational opportunities of the North Country.” 

“Contour is excited to bring our reliable jet service to Plattsburgh. I know that travelers will appreciate our low fares and the worldwide connectivity that our relationship with American Airlines brings to the area. We look forward to being Plattsburgh’s air carrier for many years to come,” said Matt Chaifetz, CEO of Contour Airlines. 

“The Chamber has long said that where things move is where prosperity occurs,” states Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “That’s why Plattsburgh International is so important, not only as a convenience but as a support for business and for our regional economy. We welcome Contour’s Philadelphia service as a next chapter, building upon the proven demand and need for such non-strop jet service to a major eastern hub. We thank them for their commitment and confidence and look forward to working with them to help maximize use by our regional businesses and institutions, by tourists coming to the Adirondacks, and by our Canadian friends connecting to destinations across the U.S. and beyond. Onward and upward!” 

The new Contour Airlines service is part of an announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of continued Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27-month term from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. 

All scheduled nonstop flights between PBG and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are available for purchase at www.contourairlines.com. Passengers wishing to book connecting flights, beyond PHL, should visit www.aa.com, and search for flight options from Plattsburgh (PBG) to their destination of choice. 

ABOUT CONTOUR AIRLINES 

Contour Airlines offers a premium, low-fare airline product that includes a complimentary first checked bag and snack and beverage service on all flights. Contour operates a growing fleet of Embraer regional jets featuring leather seating with expanded legroom in every row. Tickets are available for purchase on Contour’s website at contourairlines.com, by calling the Contour call center at (888) 332-6686, and through local and online travel agencies. Travelers can also book seamless connections to our interline partner, American Airlines, at aa.com. As one of the largest Part 135 operators in the United States, Contour Aviation operates a diverse fleet of aircraft that includes regional airliners for its commercial service as well as numerous business jets available for private charter. The company also offers fuel and aircraft handling services at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville as well as retail aircraft maintenance at a facility adjacent to its headquarters in Smyrna, TN. 

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