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Paramedic career paths offer lucrative opportunity | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Cancer patients called cured a decade after gene therapy – syracuse.com

Source: Cancer patients called cured a decade after gene therapy – syracuse.com

First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

Source: First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com

New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com

Source: New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com

Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY Crossing OPEN

UPDATE: As of 2/3 at 4:15a  the Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY crossing is OPEN. First departure from CH is 4:40a and first departure from Grand Isle is 5:00a. Estimating right now due to taking a slightly longer route the ferries will run slightly off schedule. Charlotte Crossing running as scheduled.

These Covid rapid tests could give false results, FDA says: Stop using them – syracuse.com

Source: These Covid rapid tests could give false results, FDA says: Stop using them – syracuse.com

Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

Source: Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News

What are people who quit during the pandemic doing now? This woman started her own tattoo studio | NCPR News

Source: What are people who quit during the pandemic doing now? This woman started her own tattoo studio | NCPR News

‘Coming Soon’ Trudeau House museum under construction | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | First floor to interpret broad history of Saranac Lakes region

Source: ‘Coming Soon’ Trudeau House museum under construction | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | First floor to interpret broad history of Saranac Lakes region

AVCS superintendent set to retire | Sun Community News AUSABLE VALLEY | After more than three decades in education, AuSable Valley Central School Superintendent Paul Savage will officially retire in September.

Source: AVCS superintendent set to retire | Sun Community News AUSABLE VALLEY | After more than three decades in education, AuSable Valley Central School Superintendent Paul Savage will officially retire in September.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY

National Weather Service 
352 AM EST Wed Feb 2 ,2022
 
FRIDAY…Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-
Southwestern St. Lawrence-
Including the cities of Massena, Malone, Star Lake, Saranac Lake,
Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Lake Placid, Ogdensburg, Potsdam,
and Gouverneur
 
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST
FRIDAY…
 
* WHAT…Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
inches.
 
* WHERE…Portions of northern New York.
 
* WHEN…From 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday.
 
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning and evening commute.
 
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light snow will develop across the area
around midnight and continue through Thursday afternoon with 2
to 5 inches of accumulation by sunset. Snow intensity increases
Thursday evening with moderate to heavy snow expected Thursday
night accumulating an additional 4 to 8 inches before tapering
off early Friday morning.
 
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.

Tractor-trailer crash prompts hours-long closure of Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

Crews announced at 10 a.m. one lane of traffic on the bridge had been reopened.

Source: Tractor-trailer crash prompts hours-long closure of Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY Crossing Still Closed as of 1 p.m.

Peru Gazette File Photo

UPDATE: As of 2/2 at 1 pm the Grand Isle, VT – Plattsburgh, NY crossing is still closed due to strong south winds and ice conditions. The NWS service said the big wind change will take place around 8 am on Thursday morning. We will still have crews on standby if anything changes. We will still have crews on standby if anything changes. We will send out another update at 9 pm tonight. The Charlotte, VT – Essex, NY crossing is open and running as scheduled.

1 additional Covid-19 related death and 89 additional lab-confirmed positives

Tractor-trailer crash blocks Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

Source: Tractor-trailer crash blocks Rouses Point bridge to Vermont

‘Just between you and me’: FBI records reveal an EB-5 fraudster’s direct line to Gov. Peter Shumlin – VTDigger

Source: ‘Just between you and me’: FBI records reveal an EB-5 fraudster’s direct line to Gov. Peter Shumlin – VTDigger

Snowmobile enforcement nets numerous infractions | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | 

Source: Snowmobile enforcement nets numerous infractions | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | A recent heightened enforcement effort on local trails netted numerous infractions but also several opportunities for safety awareness and assistance.

Family fun featured this weekend at Lake George Winter Carnival | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Outhouse races, fireworks, a parade and and chili contest are featured in Lake George Winter Carnival 2022’s opening weekend.

Source: Family fun featured this weekend at Lake George Winter Carnival | Sun Community News LAKE GEORGE | Outhouse races, fireworks, a parade and and chili contest are featured in Lake George Winter Carnival 2022’s opening weekend.

NBC5 In Depth: Filming history on Lake Champlain

Source: NBC5 In Depth: Filming history on Lake Champlain

More concerts coming to Upstate NY: Jason Isbell, Kenny Chesney, Bright Eyes – syracuse.com

Source: More concerts coming to Upstate NY: Jason Isbell, Kenny Chesney, Bright Eyes – syracuse.com

Dave Matthews Band tour dates include 3 Upstate NY concerts – syracuse.com

Source: Dave Matthews Band tour dates include 3 Upstate NY concerts – syracuse.com

Onondaga County lawmakers condemn racist act of 1795 in uncomfortable vote – syracuse.com

“We know there was slavery. We know that. We tend to think that it wasn’t as prevalent here in the North as it obviously was,” Ervin said. “It’s just unsettling that people would have been treated that way, that we would tax people based on someone who looked like me being called a wench for 30 pounds. How sad is that?”

Source: Onondaga County lawmakers condemn racist act of 1795 in uncomfortable vote – syracuse.com

The Empire State Winter Games are back in the Adirondacks this weekend | NCPR News

Source: The Empire State Winter Games are back in the Adirondacks this weekend | NCPR News

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, February 2, 2021

 
BBQ Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Corn Bread
Dessert
 
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY
 
All are welcome at our table!

Test your vehicle and traffic law I.Q. — 2022 (Answers) | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Test your vehicle and traffic law I.Q. — 2022 (Answers) | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise