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Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R, C-Black River) joined law enforcement officials from St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Jefferson Counties at a press conference to advocate for their legislation (Senate bill S.2147/A.5145) that would repeal the state’s “Green Light Law” for border counties. Under that law, federal, state and local law enforcement are not allowed to coordinate their efforts in addressing illegal northern border crossings. The lawmakers’ bill would restore cooperation between all law enforcement agencies.
Joining the state legislators to speak on these difficulties and the need for inter-agency cooperation were St. Lawrence County Sheriff Rick Engle, Franklin County Sheriff Jay Cook, Clinton County Sheriff David Favro and Jefferson County Sheriff Pete Barnett. As Stec and his legislative colleagues made clear during the press conference, restoring this cooperation is vital in meeting the public safety challenges created by the migrant crisis and the governor’s migrant policies.
“Because of the ill-conceived policies coming from the governor, there’s an ongoing crisis along our northern border. I’ve heard repeatedly from our law enforcement officials along the border that a major impediment in addressing security and illegal immigration concerns is the Green Light Law,” said Stec. “The legislation I sponsor in the Senate and advocated for today ends the Green Light Law’s restriction on federal and local law enforcement co-operation by allowing local law officers to work with federal immigration officials on finding and removing criminal illegal immigrants in our communities. As lawmakers, we have an obligation to secure our border and protect lawful residents. The legislation my colleagues and I discussed today would go a long way toward accomplishing that goal.”
As we face increasing challenges at our northern border, it is imperative that we enable full cooperation between federal, state, and local law enforcement,” said Gray. “The current restrictions under the Green Light Law hinder our ability to effectively manage and secure our communities. Our proposed legislation aims to restore this vital collaboration, ensuring the safety and security of our residents. Together with Senator Stec and Assemblyman Blankenbush, I am committed to addressing these pressing issues and safeguarding our border regions.”
“We need to repeal the state’s Green Light Law immediately,” said Blankenbush. “Cooperation between all levels of law enforcement is crucial to deal with the northern border crisis. Once again, Albany and the NYC Democrats show they are incapable of considering the entire state.”
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – September 24, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is scheduled to host “The Art of Memory,” a solo exhibition featuring Anastasia Osolin’s collage and assemblage works. The exhibition opens on Friday, Oct. 4, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. It will remain on display until Saturday, Nov. 2.
Osolin creates her artworks from a wide variety of images and found objects gathered from flea markets, yard sales, old books, antique shops and the occasional garbage dump. She sometimes acquires her materials from the ground during her daily walks in and around Saranac Lake, N.Y.
Drawing inspiration from the history of science and astronomy, mysticism, art history, Victorian ephemera and industrial decay (i.e., just about anything old and rusty), Osolin is an avid recycler, repurposer, and collector of curiosities. She enjoys the serendipity of rooting around and allowing herself to be surprised and inspired by whatever she happens to find.
Osolin sees a profound beauty in the patina of age that can only be produced by time and experience. She aims to give new life to objects that have outlasted their usefulness and have been discarded, overlooked, or forgotten.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Osolin has a B.F.A. in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, BluSeed Studios, View Center for Arts & Culture, NorthWind Fine Arts, Downtown Artist Cellar, and the Adirondack Artists Guild, of which she has been a member since 2016.
Clinton County, September 24, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting one case of West Nile virus, the first case reported this season.
The individual, who is over the age of 50 and resides in the Town of Chazy, began experiencing symptoms consistent with West Nile virus on September 1 and was subsequently hospitalized. They are now recovering.
“Though mosquitoes usually are considered a nuisance or a pest, they occasionally can transmit viruses to people and animals,” explained Nichole Louis, Director of Health Care Services at CCHD. “In Clinton County, the mosquito-borne illnesses we can encounter are Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE, Triple E) and West Nile virus (WNV).”
EEE and WNV are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Along with this case of WNV, Clinton County has previously reported one EEE case identified in a horse. No human cases of EEE have been identified in Clinton County.
Most people infected with EEE or WNV develop mild symptoms or do not develop any signs or symptoms. If illness develops, symptoms usually occur 3-15 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. Symptoms of EEE and WNV can be similar, but EEE is a much more serious illness in people who develop severe disease and much more likely to result in death. People with mild cases of mosquito-borne illness may develop fever, headache, body aches and occasionally a skin rash or swollen glands (lymph nodes). People with severe cases of EEE or WNV usually have a sudden onset of headache, high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or the membranes of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or coma.
Individuals under 15, over 50, and those with chronic illness or compromised immune systems are at most risk for severe infection. Clinton County residents are urged to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, especially during mosquito season, which extends through November.
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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our trl-county region.
The drive is being coordinated by St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273.
CVPH collected 21 units of 24 attempts at the August 19 Peru Blood Drive. Let’s see if we can surpass that total!
Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote.
All residents of the District are welcome to attend.
The meeting will be recorded and available for viewing on the district’s website.
Sept. 18, 2024 Press-Republican story: “Big changes are coming for many Medicare beneficiaries, and in some cases, people will need or want to enroll in a new plan,” Louise Norris, a health policy analyst for medicareresources.org, said.
“So, it’s more important than ever to pause before tossing out what you think is junk mail. A deluge of Medicare-related mail is on its way, and it won’t all be marketing promotions from insurers. Pay close attention to mail from Medicare and your current plan provider.”
On Sept. 12 at 8:15 a.m., New York State Police (NYSP) notified Ray Brook Dispatch that they had found a vehicle at the Cold Brook Public Use Area belonging to a 29-year-old subject from Wisconsin who had been reported missing by his family on Sept. 9. They had not heard from the subject since Aug. 31. He failed to report to Columbia University after enrolling for the fall semester. Over the next four days, 34 Forest Rangers joined Environmental Conservation Police Officers, recruits from the Forest Ranger Academy, NYSP, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, Clinton County Office of Emergency Services, multiple fire departments, Search and Rescue of the Northern Adirondacks (SARNAK), Adirondack Mountain Rescue, Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue, Community Search and Rescue (COMM SAR), New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and Clinton County Technical Rescue in the search. Drone crews covered 89 acres. NYSP and Rangers conducted two aviation flights. Search crews covered 240 miles of linear searches via ATV and foot and 466 acres by foot. The search included hiking trails and the areas with the best views where an accidental fall is most likely. On Sept. 15 at 1 p.m., crews located the subject deceased in a thick, swampy area and turned him over to the Clinton County Coroner.
Here is the Sept. 9, 5:45 p.m. public hearing on Local Law #1 authorizing the town to exceed the tax cap. Three or four residents, including John Roberts and Jonathan Whitmarsh, asked probing questions, and the hearing lasted about 24 minutes.
Because of my busy personal schedule, I will not be reporting the details of this meeting. After a public hearing, the board passed Local Law #1, permitting the 2025 town budget to exceed the state-imposed tax cap. Passing a law at this point is a town requirement. Supervisor Craig Randall emphasized that the board doesn’t plan to exceed the cap; however, it will only decide once it formulates the 2025 budget.
Budget workshops are open to the public. Here are the times and dates.
Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 PM – Highway Budget Workshop
Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 PM – Water/Sewer?Valcour Workshop
Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 PM – Salaries/General Workshop
Thursday, October 3, 5:30 PM – Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget
Wednesday, October 16, 5:30 PM – Budget review Workshop (Downstairs)
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help attendees become more critical listeners and effective speakers. It is free and open to all experience levels; teens are welcome alongside adults. Learn more and register for this event at adirondackcenterforwriting.org/event/its-called-rhetoric.
“To get our vote, today’s politicians give speeches almost every day,” says Jerry McGovern. “How can we judge the truth of what they say? In this workshop, we’ll explore the principles of rhetoric which give us the tools to analyze these speeches and find the truth.”
Jerry McGovern was an instructor in the SUNY Plattsburgh Communications Department for more than 30 years. He taught Public Speaking, Argumentation/Critical Thinking and Small Group Communication. He also writes reviews of books relevant to Adirondack audiences for the “Read in the Blue Line” column for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
The Adirondack Center for Writing has been bringing people and words together for 25 years through provocative events and meaningful programs. For more information about ACW, visit adirondackcenterforwriting.org or follow @adkctr4writing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
(PLATTSBURGH, NY – September 24, 2024) Strand Center for the Arts is scheduled to host “The Art of Memory,” a solo exhibition featuring Anastasia Osolin’s collage and assemblage works. The exhibition opens on Friday, Oct. 4, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. It will remain on display until Saturday, Nov. 2.
Clinton County, September 24, 2024. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is reporting one case of West Nile virus, the first case reported this season.
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, October 14, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All blood collected is utilized in our trl-county region.
Peru Central School District will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, September 24th, from approximately 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the High School Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public information session regarding an upcoming October capital project vote.
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host “It’s Called Rhetoric,” a public speaking workshop on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m.