Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy after sex abuse lawsuits | Fox News
Posted: February 18th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Youth News.
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Special School Board Meeting – February 20th
The Peru School Board of Education will hold a brief special meeting on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 7:00 AM in the High School Community Room. The sole purpose of the meeting is to award a contract related to a recent bid. At this time, no other District business is anticipated for this meeting.
The full Board agenda will be available on the District’s website (perucsd.org).
All are welcome.
Posted: February 18th, 2020 under Peru School News.
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France’s Alstom to buy rail unit of Canadian firm Bombardier for €6.2 billion
Posted: February 18th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Bombardier sale in motion | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 18th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fire Department car washes begin February 29th
Please Share A Message from Our Peru Fire Department!! Mark your calendars! It is time for 🚘 Car washes 🚗 ! We will begin February 29th through April 4th. They will be Saturdays 8am – noon weather permitting. $5.00 donation PLEASE SHARE
Posted: February 18th, 2020 under Community Events, Fire Department News.
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Posted: February 17th, 2020 under General News.
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Plattsburgh DRI: The debate over the tax abatement deal for the Durkee St. development | NCPR News
Source: Plattsburgh DRI: The debate over the tax abatement deal for the Durkee St. development | NCPR News
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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Protest closes Thousand Islands International Bridge | Top Stories | nny360.com
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News.
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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
Comptroller Encourages Transparency During Medicaid Redesign Team’s Deliberations, Raises Concerns About Accounting Changes
February 14, 2020
Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 Executive Budget reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in part, to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With a budget deadline soon approaching, more than a third of the Executive’s proposed nearly $7 billion gap-closing plan remains to be identified by the Medicaid Redesign Team (MRT), creating uncertainty for Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget.
DiNapoli also raised concerns about transparency and accountability, including proposed statutory changes that could distort the reporting of revenue and spending in the state’s financial statements and allow the Executive to spend beyond the amounts approved by the legislature. Other proposals would weaken oversight. “New York’s economy is expanding but the state is still facing a serious budget gap. It’s imperative the Medicaid Redesign Team seek broad input on the root causes and options for addressing rising Medicaid costs,” DiNapoli said. “There is limited time for deliberations before the budget deadline. The state needs to identify long-term solutions for the millions of New Yorkers that rely on Medicaid and the taxpayers who will be footing the bill. Failure to effectively solve the Medicaid problem may result in harmful impacts in other areas of the budget this year and going forward.” The MRT is charged with identifying savings that can lead to financial sustainability of the program, including meeting the goal of having “zero impact on local governments and zero impact on beneficiaries.” The budget also proposes linking state funding of the local share of certain Medicaid costs to the property tax cap. It is unclear how the budget proposals or any recommendations by the MRT will achieve these potentially conflicting goals.
The Executive budget assumes a second consecutive deferral across fiscal years of $1.7 billion in Medicaid costs. DiNapoli said the deferrals are troubling reminders of historical practices that resulted in a large accumulated structural deficit.
DiNapoli’s analysis also raised concerns about the Medicaid Global Cap. The cap was established in 2011 to promote cost containment efforts, but actions since then have moved various elements of Medicaid spending into or out of the cap. The shifting of the $1.7 billion into SFY 2019-2020, an effort to avoid exceeding the cap, contributed to the ongoing delay in addressing the program’s increasing fiscal challenges.
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under State Government News.
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Peru repeats as sectional mat champions
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Chamber officers seminar on safety committees
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a special seminar on “Safety Committees” on February 25th. The seminar will be held 8am to 12pm at the Chamber in Plattsburgh.
Lola Miller from LLM Safety Consulting will be the presenter. Is your safety committee helping to develop and transform your safety culture towards excellence? Having an effective team of employees and management working together to help identify and control hazards in the workplace is an essential element in a strong safety program. Although each work culture is unique; there are elements of safety committees that are common and necessary to cement the foundation for success. Main topics covered in this course include: Elements of a successful committee, How to maintain the committee’s effectiveness, Tips on how to engage members and Communication.
Space is limited and advance registration is required. Registration is $14 per person. The class includes cost of meal/refreshments. For more information, contact the Chamber at (518) 563-1000 or visit our website at www.northcountrychamber.com.
The seminar is part of a year round series of workplace safety programs and services offered by the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s programs are open to industries and employers throughout Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties.
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment.
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Silo explosion causes loud boom, houses to shake, destroys $10,000 in feed at Oswego County farm – syracuse.com
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Agricultural News.
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5 Myths About George Washington, Debunked – HISTORY
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under General News.
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Second Amendment sanctuary movement takes hold in New York
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News.
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Q&A: Col. David Shevchik takes command as Air Guard transitions to F-35 – VTDigger
Posted: February 17th, 2020 under Regional NY-VT News.
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Featured Spot: Ice Fishing on Chazy Lake – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: February 15th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News.
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Sun Community News publishers & Souza-Botten receive Good Scout Award
Posted: February 15th, 2020 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Walking trail extension, tax collections, zoning enforcement, Babbie Museum progress and more
By John T. Ryan
Highlights of the Peru Town Board meeting of February 10, 2020.
Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that the Town has applied for a $125,000 grant to begin extension of the walking rail to Laphams Mills Park. Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell said the Board will have to decide where the trail will cross the Little Ausable River because the trail would have to lead to a bridge crossing the river. Another grant would have to finance the bridge. Water Sewer Superintendent Courtney Tetrault commented that a walking trail from the Buttonwood development to Sullivan Park might be a better option. Walkers currently use a make-shift path through the woods.
Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that as of January 29th all property taxes have either been paid in full or installment payments have been scheduled. Several Board members complimented Miller for scheduling convenient office hours.
Responding to questions from this reporter, Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the Town has been doing its best to bring a School Street property and a Pleasant St-Elm St. property into compliance with the Zoning Law. The School Street property has been deteriorating for many years. A plywood sheet that once boarded up a front porch window has been laying on the ground. The Pleasant St.-Elm Street properties have not been painted for many years.
Carol Rock, Vice- President of the Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum, thanked the town for its support and summarized the museum’s 2019 progress. She said the museum will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2020 with new and exciting adventures being planned to help with the celebration.
In 2019 the museum was able to:
Host about 13 school field trips as well as a few visits from Senior Housing groups.
Add a baby changing station in the new family bathroom
Purchase several new picnic tables
Purchase a new self-propelled lawnmower to help with upkeep of the grounds
Continue interior work on the Goshen store with the complete restoration completed during the 2020 season.
Complete the exterior restoration of the Goshen store.
Purchase 2 machines for the woodworking building including a 24-inch planer and an 1860s-band saw. Both are in working condition and will be demonstrated throughout the upcoming season.
Refurbish the driveway and paths around the museum grounds to make them more accessible
Construct a better viewing area for the animals.
Construct a Stagecoach Depot to educate about the role of the stagecoach in Peru and to protect the stagecoach from inclement weather.
Hold 3 successful fundraisers – a Chinese Auction, a bottle drive (thank you Brandy for your help with this project) and a Lottery Frame Raffle. The museum is also participating in the Amazon Smile Program.
Educate and entertain visitors with presentations by Master Gardeners, Sylvan Spinnery, The Champlain Valley Woodworkers, Speedy Arnold and Mitch Willette who shared their special skills and knowledge at the museum.
In other actions:
The Board accepted the 2020 town procurement policy.
Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup will assist in forming a committee to determine if solar farm regulation is needed. A public hearing on solar farms preceded this meeting.
A sewer upgrade project workshop was scheduled for March 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. Twenty-easements for the sewer line path have been obtained with about 20 easements still needed.
Please Note: The video of this meeting is not being posted because of sound technical issues.
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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Do you know someone missing a chicken?
The Plattsburgh Police Department is looking for help finding the owner of this little chicken. She was found in the Kinney’s parking lot on Boynton. Anyone with information, please call the station (518)563-3411
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Drama Club presents Tuck Everlasting the Musical
Peru Drama Club presents Tuck Everlasting the Musical based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt. When Winnie Foster stumbles upon a stranger in her wood, she’ll learn the biggest secret ever known, and be faced with the toughest choice. Tuck Everlasting features a book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, with music by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen. Come see this new, family-friendly show and get ready to answer the question “What would you do if you could live forever?”
All performances are at the Peru Jr/Sr High Auditorium, 17 School Street, Peru, NY 12972
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and are available online at http://perucsd.seatyourself.biz, at Kinney’s Pharmacy in Peru, by phone at 518-551-0811 or by e-mail at perudramaclub@gmail.com. Please call or email for more information!
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Community Events.
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PrimeLink gets sold to larger provider
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Business News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fort Drum soldier dies in ‘non-combat’ incident, Department of Defense says – syracuse.com
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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The Clinton County Historical Association Presents:“The Story of Suffragist Inez Milholland”
The Clinton County Historical Association
Presents:“The Story of Suffragist Inez Milholland”
With Special Guest: Author/Performer Sandra Weber portraying Inez Milholland
Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Lake Forest Senior Living Community Center
8 Lake Forest Drive, Plattsburgh, NY
Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. for “The Story of Suffragist Inez Milholland”. Special guest Author/Performer Sandra Weber will portray Inez Milholland. The presentation will be hosted by CCHA Director Helen Nerska and will take place at the Lake Forest Senior Living Center in Plattsburgh.
Inez Milholland, buried in Lewis, New York, was a nationally respected suffragist who eventually gave her life for the movement she so believed in. She may be best known for leading the historic 1913 Washington, DC, Suffrage parade on a white horse, but there is much more to her activism and support of the suffragist movement. Her story will be introduced with a 15-minute video, “Forward Into the Light”.
In 1912, Milholland spoke in Plattsburgh. Her father and sister also worked to help persuade Clinton County voters to approve a 1917 change to the New York State Constitution that allowed women to vote.
CCHA lectures are free and open to the public.
Posted: February 14th, 2020 under Community Events, Peru/Regional History.
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