Includes 21 crossings along State Routes 22B and 442 in the hamlet of Peru in Clinton County
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that work will soon begin on a $1 million project that will provide sidewalk accessibility improvements at 70 pedestrian crossings in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Clinton County.
“Providing communities with compliant infrastructure reflects our commitment to a multi-modal, more accessible transportation network for all users,” said Commissioner Dominguez. “Projects like these allow everyone to enjoy and contribute to the richness of their communities using safe, accessible pedestrian facilities.”
The project will replace sidewalk ramps at intersections on State Highways in communities across Jefferson, St. Lawrence, and Clinton County. The new installations will provide ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The breakdown of planned work thus far is as follows:
- 7 crossings along U.S. Route 11 in the hamlet of Mannsville in Jefferson County
- 15 crossings along State Route 970L in the Village of Clayton in Jefferson County
- 13 crossings along U.S. Route 11 and 11B in Potsdam and DeKalb in St. Lawrence County
- 13 crossings along State Route 9 in the hamlet of Chazy in Clinton County
- 21 crossings along State Routes 22B and 442 in the hamlet of Peru in Clinton County
Similar projects have been undertaken across New York State and continue to ensure that those with disabilities have safe and accessible pedestrian crossings on State Highways.
Through new projects and improvements to existing facilities, NYSDOT continues to address the ADA needs of its pedestrian network to provide safe, accessible facilities across the state. NYSDOT also looks for opportunities to fill existing gaps or enhance pedestrian access where appropriate.
Posted: July 4th, 2022 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, State Government News.
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By Jacqueline Madison
President, North County Underground Railroad Historical Association
July 5th – 6:00 pm
House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh
To quote our speaker: “We tend to focus on African Americans coming through this area heading to Canada for freedom. But some blacks came to the area who were free or stayed in the area for some unknown reason. They were individuals who were entrepreneurs, sports players, devoted Christians, farmers, skilled laborers and made this region of New York their home. While many made positive moves during their stay here, there were individuals who did things that put them in prison. These men and women did some extraordinary things in a time when many in their culture were struggling to survive. My stories will introduce you to some of them today.”
Please join us at 6 pm at the House of Prayer, 63 Broad Street, Plattsburgh. The program is free and open to the public with donations appreciated.
Posted: July 4th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Willsboro, New York. The latest results of “super fruits” and vegetable production research from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) will be featured on the Thursday, July 7, 2022 Open House Tour at the Willsboro Research Farm in Willsboro, New York. The tour will leave the main office at 48 Sayward Lane at 2 p.m. Arrivals welcome at 1:30 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the farm at 518-963-7492.
One stop on the tour will be the Juneberry (amelanchier) nursery established with support from the NNYADP with both wild-cut and commercial varieties of a fruit noted for its high-antioxidant and nutritional value. Juneberry was the first in a line of now-four “super fruits” under evaluation with grants from the NNYADP. The open house tour will also provide an update on honeyberry and Aronia research plantings at the farm. Elderberry trials have just recently been established there.
The results of NNYADP research focused on opportunities to extend northern New York’s cooler spring and winter season growing and sales opportunities will be featured with a focus on the 2021 trials of early spring sprouting broccoli and tender miniature cabbages and an investigation into the potential to grow winter broccoli.
Farm Manager Michael H. Davis, Ph.D., will be joined by colleagues to also present information on soil health, corn grain and corn silage varieties, strawberry growing systems, a canopy-sensing robot, cover crops, alternative to neonic seed treatments, male sterile forage sorghum, and growing winter triticale and winter rye for forage and grain.
The 352-acre Willsboro Research Farm was a gift to Cornell University by E. Vreeland Baker in 1982. The farm is operated as a Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station and has hosted numerous projects for the NNYADP.
Funding for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program is supported by the New York State Legislature through the New York State Assembly and administered by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Posted: July 4th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Posted: July 4th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, National News.
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Michigans
Salad
Yogurt
Dessert
Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
All Are Welcome at Our Table!
Posted: July 4th, 2022 under Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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Posted: July 3rd, 2022 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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.
Posted: July 2nd, 2022 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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On July 1st, The Clinton County Office of Emergency Service announces the availability of Textto-911 during an emergency. Text-to-911 service will be available for those individuals who
cannot safely make a voice call to 911 in an emergency. This will be an especially valuable service to the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Testing for Text-to-911 has been completed in Clinton County and is available with plans from AT&T, T-Mobile, & Verizon Wireless.
Mark Henry, Chairman of the Clinton County Legislature, stated “The County is pleased to offer this new capability for residents of the County to access the 911 system, particularly for situations
where someone in an emergency situation can’t make a traditional dialed voice 911 call.”
It is important to understand that Text-to-911 calls may not able to be made to Clinton County 911 outside of Clinton County or if your mobile device is connected to a tower outside of the County. It is important to understand that cell phones on Lake Champlain or along the Canadian Border often are connected to towers in Vermont or Canada and text calls to 911 may not be
routed to the Clinton County Emergency Communications Center.
If a text is made to 911 where that service is not available, a message will be sent back to the phone advising the customer to make a voice call.
Some situations when Text-to-911 is appropriate:
Deaf, hard of hearing callers, or individuals with a speech disability
A caller who is unable to speak due to a medical or other condition
Emergency situations that would put the caller in danger if making a voice call
Posted: July 2nd, 2022 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru Middle School will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, July 9th from *9 AM – 3 PM at SUNY Plattsburgh Field House on Rugar Street. The fundraiser will be a children’s consignment sale with many items available: shorts, tees, swimwear, bikes, indoor/outdoor toys, books, games, baby gear, and more. Clothing sizes from Newborn – 14/16 will be available. $3.00 entry for ages 18 and older.
*Note: the sale will be closed from 12:30 – 1:00.
Posted: July 2nd, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru School News.
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| Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that Plattsburgh International Airport will receive $142,135 in grants from the Department of Transportation.
“Over $142,000 in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to equip the Plattsburgh International Airport as it provides access to convenient travel for families in our region,” Stefanik said. “I look forward to continuing to advocate to equip Upstate New York and the North Country with the resources necessary to meet its transportation needs.”
A breakdown of this funding can be seen here:
- $98,235 for an airport study
- $43,900 to reconstruct airfield guidance signs and rehabilitate runway lighting
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Posted: July 2nd, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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