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Senator Betty Little today said more than 50 projects in the 45th
Senate District have been awarded state funds through the second round of
Regional Economic Development Council awards. Read more »

North Country wins $90.2 million for economic development » Local News » Press-Republican.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement:

“Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even as the economy continues to improve, we must do more to create opportunities for businesses and workers alike.  I applaud the work that’s being done through the Economic Development Councils to achieve these goals, and look forward to another year of successful efforts to support the local economy.”

The Governor’s announcement included $90.2 million for the North Country Regional Economic Development Council supporting projects throughout the area.  Owens highlighted projects in a number of industries including:

Agriculture:

• $300,000 to enable the Adirondack Meat Company to construct a 7,500 square foot meat processing plant and retail store, which supports the agricultural sector by providing access to a local processing facility for livestock.
• $1 million to expand capacity at the Gloversville/Johnstown Waste Water Treatment Facility to accommodate Greek-style yogurt maker FAGE USA’s $150 million expansion.

Broadband:

• $1.37 million to enable SLIC Network Solutions to install broadband in Long Lake and surrounding area. This project supports aim of expanded broadband access in the Adirondacks.
• $1.7 million to enhance broadband connectivity in Hamilton County. This Phase II support for the development of middle and last mile fiber in Hamilton County, which supports a key regional aim of bringing broadband access to all communities in the Adirondacks.

Economic Development:

• $3 million for Creekwood Housing in Jefferson County to support the construction of 100 units of housing for families and military personnel, which supports the housing needs and future of Fort Drum.
• $1.75 million for International Paper to convert existing power plant from heating fuel to natural gas including equipment modifications for new natural gas line, or use of liquefied natural gas to support the long-term stability of this major manufacturing operation.
• $1 million for the redevelopment of the Lyons Falls Mill. Lewis County will demolish buildings, remediate a Brownfield, and develop a road to hydroelectric plant.

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Three generations of the Wilfred Patnode Jr. family are members of the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir. L-R Tabetha Patnode (daughter), Wendy Cribb (daughter) Alexander Cribb (grandson), Wilfred Patnode Jr., Lorraine Patnode (stepmom). Click here to view more Patnode family choir photos

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ROCHESTER, NY (12/18/2012)(readMedia)– The following local residents made the Dean’s List for Fall 2012 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology:

• Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a second-year student in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

• Keegan Parrotte of Peru, N.Y., a second-year student in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Rochester Institute of Technology is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging science, sustainability, and fine and applied arts, in addition to unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT enrolls 17,500 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

For more than two decades, U.S. News & World Report has ranked RIT among the nation’s leading comprehensive universities. RIT is featured in The Princeton Review’s 2012 edition of The Best 376 Colleges as well as itsGuide to 311 Green Colleges. The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2012 names RIT as a “Best Buy,” and The Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes RIT among the “Great Colleges to Work For 2011.”

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By John T. Ryan

The spirit of Christmas arrived as concertgoers filled St. Augustine’s Church on Saturday, December 15, 2012 for the Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir’s 47^th Annual Christmas Concert. Jeanette Woodruff directed the 73-member choir. The accompanist was Carol Bachand and the organist was Steve Woodruff.  Rev. Robert Svenson welcomed everyone and Rev. Alan Shnob delivered the Christmas Message.  A minute of silence and prayer was offered for the Newtown, Connecticut shooting victims.

The Choir surrounded the audience to sing its opening song, “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”  Sixteen songs, all well received by the large crowd, followed. The Choir’s rendition of “O Holy Night” received the loudest applause. The Choir presented another performance on Sunday, December 16th at St. John the Baptist Church in Keeseville.

Click here to see several photos of the Peru Concert.

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