The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan The Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 North Main Street has a new owner.  Donna Rowley opened the doors at her business on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Crowley took over Green Acres from Hanh and Sherry Chung who operated the restaurant for 16 years. Rowley isn’t a a food service novice. She […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department held its Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 27th and announced that Sam Dimock is the 2012 Firefighter of the Year and John Stafford is the 2012 EMT Provider of the Year.  Department Chief Brian Westover said both men deserved to be recognized for their dedication and […]

Shoreline Regs: It’s About Water Quality, Not Aesthetics | The Adirondack Almanack.

Four Great Art Events in Saranac Lake Friday | The Adirondack Almanack.

High Falls Gorge Beer and Wine Bar Opening | The Adirondack Almanack.

Adopted budget restores City School programs » Local News » Press-Republican.

Man dies in ATV accident in Westport » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

DiNapoli report shows state worker OT increase: $529 million last year

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Congressman Bill Owens applauded the announcement that Nova Bus has secured $148 million in new business through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).  According to a press release from Nova Bus, the order constitutes a purchase of 300 buses which will be assembled at the Plattsburgh, New York facility.  Congressman Bill Owens offered […]

Spring Book Sale:    Thursday, May 16, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.                       Friday,    May 17, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                       Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.         Peru Free Library, Main Street, Peru NY   Submitted by: Helle Thomsen Parker (643-8295), Secretary,           Friends of the Library, Peru Free Library, Peru (643-8618)

Video Scrutinizes Late-Term Abortion Practices at Bronx Clinic – NYTimes.com.

LeBrun: Focus turns to ailing upstate – Times Union.

Data centers evade consolidation plans – Times Union.

Many Openings at State Agency Go to Those With Ties to Cuomo – NYTimes.com.

No traction for municipal consolidation – Times Union.

New director takes helm at BHSN » Local News » Press-Republican.

Chazy maintains school programs, lowers tax levy » Local News » Press-Republican.

Jury selection begins for Keeseville beating death » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Lake Placid elementary principal resigns » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

An April Morning: Whiteface Mountain from Copperas Pond | The Adirondack Almanack.

By John T. Ryan Two Peru residents addressed the Peru Town Board at its Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting.  Jane Alexander told the Board that she was upset with a town judge’s decision to require leashing and close supervision of a dog he deemed to be dangerous.  “I think that’s wholly inadequate. We just can’t […]

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved funding totaling $13.8 million, supporting the creation of 566 new jobs and retention of nearly 3,500 existing jobs in New York State. The funding will leverage over $506 million in investments across the state. “Under Governor Cuomo’s leadership, companies are continuing […]

Watertown Daily Times | Small schools no longer required to have internal audit, saving districts thousands of dollars.

Watertown Daily Times | Canton nurse, others charged.

Watertown Daily Times | Two Fort Drum soldiers killed in Afghanistan.