The Peru Gazette

Source: UVM researchers show little progress in traffic stop disparities – VTDigger

For the 17th straight day, the statewide infection rate is under 1 percent, and our positivity rate hit a record low with 0.66% of yesterday’s COVID-19 tests returning as positive. We continue trending in the right direction but we do so only because we remain alert for any signs that can hamper that progress. In […]

Source: Group of 40 to 50 SUNY Plattsburgh students found partying Friday, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that he is issuing Executive Orders that will: Extend the “temporary illness” option to elections not administered by the Board of Elections this November. Mandate county boards send a mailing to all would-be voters notifying them of the deadlines and methods to request an absentee ballot. Directing the Board of […]

Source: State police asking for help finding Malone teen | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates outline plans for city | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH – Mayoral candidates Chris Rosenquest and Scott Beebie explain their plans for the City of Plattsburgh.

Source: “Low risk” school sports allowed in New York – New York Daily News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Michigans Macaroni Salad Chips Cake   Served Take-out Only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All are welcome at this table!

WHAT:   FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER                Shepherd’s Pie w/roll & butter.  Cookies for dessert.  ONLY $6.50     or        Two (2) Michigans w/chips      Only $5.00 WHEN:   AUGUST 28, 2020      5 – 8 P.M. WHERE:   PERU MEMORIAL VFW                  710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                  Peru, NY12972 PHONE:  518-643-2309   Call in orders accepted. […]

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Mayor Ben Walsh will slash $18.1 million from the city’s budget by freezing hiring and mandating furloughs more than 400 employees, including himself and his top staff. Source: Walsh slashes $18M from Syracuse budget: Furloughs, service cuts, no layoffs – syracuse.com

Source: Audit: NY failed in its oversight of SUNY Poly, ‘Buffalo Billion’ projects | News | oleantimesherald.com