May 22, 2008 | Times Union
Here's to 400 more: New York state's quadricentennial bash
're a tad over six months away from the start of New York's yearlong 400th celebration of Henry Hudson sailing up his river to our town and Samuel de Champlain venturing down the Richelieu River to crown his ...
State says Crown Point is high-performing district
The state says Crown Point Central School is now a "High Performing/Gap Closing" district.
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Crews Searching for Garza Return to River
Search crews were back in the water Thursday looking for the body of a missing Middlebury college student.
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Police Get Dozens of Tips as Manhunt Continues
New York State Police say they have received dozens of tips as the search continues near the Canadian border for a man who eluded agents during an attempted drug bust.
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Another Water Search for Nick Garza
Dive teams will go back in the water today in their effort to find the body of missing college student Nick Garza.
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Grand Jury Convenes in Students' Deaths
A grand jury will convene today in New York to decide what charges to bring against the people involved in a car crash that left two high school students dead.
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Crown Point state historic site opens for the season
Baker fills 'knead' for local bread
“It's just something new I'm trying”
The past three Mondays have seen the whir of traffic jams, bicyclists and joggers which mark a typical spring afternoon on Main Street supplemented by a perhaps slightly less congruent sight - Yannig Tanguy ... via The Middlebury Campus
Quadricentennial about to hit Champlain Valley
“It's considered a signature event for the quadricentennial. It should be exciting.”
North Country towns and counties are going to be hosting dozens of events next year that will attract thousands of visitors for the quadricentennial honoring Samuel de Champlain and Henry Hudson. via Press-Republican
Two vehicles fall through the ice on Lake Champlain
Authorities say two vehicles fell through the weakening ice this week on Lake Champlain. via WCAX-TV Burlington
Red Cross opening shelter in Ticonderoga
Thousands still without power in North Country; Hundreds of repair crews on scene By JORDAN CARLEO-EVANGELIST , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. via Times Union
Ice storm hits southern Essex County
“Trees are down, lines are down. National Grid is working on the high (voltage) lines, they're working on the areas that were hardest hit.”
Even with 40 repair crews working today, emergency officials said it might be Tuesday before power is restored to everyone in southern Essex County. via Press-Republican
Schodack desires Knox Trail markers preserved
“The Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, with guidance and assistance from the National Park Service, will undertake a project to conserve the trail monuments”
The Town Board approved a resolution urging the state to preserve deteriorated markers that trace the route of Colonel Henry Knox during the American Revolution. via The Independent
Trinidad and Tobago Celebrates New Flights from NYC
Trinidad and Tobago, in conjunction with Delta Airlines, held a reception last week in New York City to promote new nonstop service from Kennedy Airport to Port of Spain, Trinidad. via Travel Agent
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Telephone company gets new leader, technology
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"Essex County 9-1-1. Where is your emergency?" Those words were calmly spoken by Dispatcher John Devlin Thursday morning as the Essex County Enhanced-911 center took its first 911-dialed call.
Roy Harper - an Iraq vet struggles as civilian
Four years after his Humvee was blown up by a roadside bomb and receiving the Purple Heart, Roy Harper still lives the nightmare of the Iraq War and the reality of poverty in America. Harper said he doesn’t think the United States should be in Iraq.
Harper now struggles to deal with his injuries and life as a civilian. “The war changes a person,” Harper stated. “It changed me.Ticonderoga Elk's Elevator Party
Doors will open at 6 pm to allow people to come take a ride on the elevtor lift that has been installed at the Elk's Lodge and to allow bidders to preview the donated Baskets for our Crazy Auction!!
There will be music, karaoke, dancing to "Have a Heart" DJ's.
No Cover Charge!
The upstairs bar will be open and "Free Snacks" will be served.
The Public is Welcome!
We are sure this will be a fun filled night for all!!If more information is needed called 585-2277.
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Radical changes enacted for bait-fish use