The Peru Gazette

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY, January 31, 2026 –  Family and public service define Jim Douglass.   After 16 years on the Peru Town Board, including 12 years as Deputy Supervisor, Jim did not seek reelection last November. He explained why, saying, “We have a good board. I’m glad there’s new blood on the […]

Replacing culvert cost $2 million+ By John T Ryan Peru, NY, January 30, 2026 – There was good and bad news at the Peru Town Board’s Thursday, January 29 meeting. The board accepted Luck Brothers’ $1,852,995 bid to replace the collapsed Dry Mill Brook culvert, which led to the April 2024 closure of Telegraph Road. […]

Dear Friends, Hill and Hollow Music regrets to announce the cancellation of the Cordâme concerts scheduled at Lake Forest on Saturday, January 31st and the Saranac Methodist Church on Sunday, February 1st. In April 2025, the award-winning Montreal chamber music (jazz) ensemble applied for a U.S. visa to travel here for these concerts. In the nine […]

The statue of 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks will be unveiled Saturday in the Lake Placid Olympic Center Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Governor’s $150 Million Investment Begins Multi-Year Modernization of Museum Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner of Education Betty A. Rosa today announced the launch of Phase One of the transformation of the New York State Museum. Made possible by Governor Hochul’s historic $150 million investment in the Museum’s future, the initial rollout includes major new exhibits, […]

Up to $20 Million in Capital Funding Also Available to Increase Inpatient Capacity at Community-Based Hospitals Statewide NYS News Release of Jan. 29, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of funding to expand comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs and to increase inpatient capacity statewide. The state Office of Mental Health has made available $23 […]

On January 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) to oppose Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC’s petition to FERC to reissue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and override DEC’s oversight authority under the Clean Water Act for the proposed pipeline project. Despite its proposed […]

LAKE PLACID, NY (January 28, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its fourth annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2025. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton counties, as well as the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2025, DEC Forest Rangers conducted 362 search […]

Fundraisers underway to help local teen hospitalized after Friday night fatality in Colchester Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

(PLATTSBURGH, NY The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Deviations, ” a solo exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist and teacher, James Antonson. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, Feb. 13, with a free gallery reception from 5 to 8 p.m. and will remain on display until Saturday, March 28. James Antonson will have a […]

January 28, 2026 –  Clinton County, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Sharrowas the new Airport Director at Plattsburgh International Airport, effective immediately. Sharrow brings more than 20 years of diverse aviation experience spanning airport management, airline operations, aviation planning, and engineering. He is an Accredited Airport […]

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Snapshot NY uses trail cameras to research a variety of wildlife including black bears, fishers, bobcats and more  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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APA board approves seven-lot housing complex off Route 73 Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

“In many upstate cities like Syracuse, Binghamton, and Rochester, the number of children living in poverty is upwards of 40%.” Click here for the NCPR story 

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Program Launched With $48.3 Million Repayment Initiative To Provide up to $300,000 in Loan Forgiveness Application Deadline Extended to End of March for Employers and Mid-April for Individual Applicants; Application Link Is Available Here NYS News Release of Jan. 27, 2026 – Governor Hochul today announced the launch of the Health Care Access Loan Repayment […]

Plattsburgh Public Library continues its monthly speaker series, Lifelong Learning for All, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the library auditorium on the second floor. The series brings local experts to the library to share their knowledge with the community. All are welcome. Each session includes a half-hour presentation followed by Q&A/discussion. […]