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Archive for July, 2026

Get ready for the Schuyler Falls Field Day

On Saturday, July 25th, the Townwide Field Day will start at 11 am, with fun for the entire family at this same Salmon River Road Park.  There will be trackless train rides, bouncy houses, rock wall climbing, mechanical bull, music, vendors, kids’ activities, and food from 11am to 9pm.  Kickin’ Up Dust Country plays from […]

School Board Reorganization & Regular Monthly Meeting July 2026

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perunighthawks.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety […]

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of July 13, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; and Banking Reports, JCEO); MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026. Community Input.  DISCUSSION/MOTION:  Approval of Adirondack Regional Theater Groupe to […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s Meeting of June 22, 2026

   The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on June 22, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber, Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman and Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk.  Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman was excused. Also present were […]

Approved minutes of Peru Town Board’s Special Meeting of June 15, 2026

A Special meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Peru Town Hall.  Those present were Mr. Craig Randall, Supervisor; Mr. Richard Barber Jr, Councilman, Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Nick Weaver, Councilman, Mrs. Christine Crawford, Town Clerk, Ms. Pamela Barber, Confidential Secretary to the Board, and Mr. […]

Christmas in July at Roger’s House

Christmas in July, Roger’s House, 3030 Main St., Peru. Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mark your Applefest calendars for Saturday, September 19

U.S. Treasury Announces the Official Launch of Trump Accounts and Full Scope of the App

July 4, 2026 Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the official launch of the full Trump Accounts app, giving American families a new way to view, manage, and grow their children’s stake in the nation’s economic future. On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the U.S. […]

Largest Private-Sector Construction Project in New York State History Races Forward Ahead of Schedule

Albany, July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest private-sector construction project in New York State history has rapidly accelerated into its next phase, with workers pouring the first foundations for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing campus in Central New York (Town of Clay, Onondaga County). This major milestone was achieved […]

Assemblyman Cashman: Statement on Prison Safety Report

Plattsburgh, N.Y., July 9, 2026 – The June 29, 2026 report concerning the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision confirms what correction officers, civilian staff, families, and communities across the North Country have known for years: our correctional system is under tremendous strain. While I appreciate the report’s publication, I was disappointed […]

Newcomb, NY: State Comptroller determines Town Supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate accounting records and reports.

Town of Newcomb – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2026M-15) Report Issued Date – July 03, 2026 [read complete report – pdf]  Audit Objective Did the Town of Newcomb (Town) Supervisor (Supervisor) maintain complete and accurate accounting records and reports?  Audit Period January 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025  Understanding the Audit Area A town […]

$110 million in state finding to strengthen emergency communications for 1st responders

Clinton County awarded $1.5 million to Support New Projects, Equipment Installation and Enhanced Communications Channels at Local Levels Albany, Gov. Hochul News Release of July 9, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $110 million in State funding to improve emergency communications systems and enhance public safety call-taking and dispatching capabilities through the combined SFY2025 […]

Local Musicians Take the Stage at CVPH This Summer

Free community concerts on the front lawn  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH invites the community to enjoy the talents of local musicians on the hospital’s spectacular front lawn as it presents its 2026 Concert Series. On Thursday, July 30, LP Acoustic will offer a blend of old and new country music with a […]

Schuyler Falls: State Comptroller Audit finds $329,588 is unpaid landfill host fees

Fees paid with interest in February 2026  Town of Schuyler Falls – Host Fee Payments (2026M-26)   Issued Date June 18, 2026 [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Schuyler Falls (Town) receive accurate host fee payments? Audit Period April 1, 2016 – February 17, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area Landfill […]

Stec: Prison Safety Report falls short in addressing prison safety needs

Albany, July 8 Senator Stec Press Release-  “More than a year ago, the governor and DOCCS gave the law firm WilmerHale $9.3 million to conduct a thorough investigation into the root causes of the correctional facility safety crisis taking place across our state. Instead of a comprehensive look at conditions inside all 42 facilities, this […]

New N.Y. state report highlights prison system problems, possible solutions

Click here for the Spectrum News story 

Cottekill Fire chief David A. Gagnon dies in line of duty

Click here for the Hudson Valley1 story  July 8, 2026 GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF FALLEN FIRE CHIEF DAVID A. GAGNON Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State on Thursday, July 9 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings to be lowered on Thursday, […]

Cutting Red Tape: Gov. Hochul issues Executive Order kicking off “Regulatory Reset”

Executive Order Directs State Agencies to Methodically Review Regulations and Laws to Identify Opportunities for Modernization or Efficiencies Albany, July 9, 2026 NYS News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order to commence New York’s “Regulatory Reset,” a comprehensive and methodical review of thousands of regulations and laws across all state agencies, […]

Community invited to Miner Institute’s Open House Aug. 1

Wagon rides, Morgan horses, food trucks, dairy cows & a peek at modern ag Click here for the Sun Community News story 

OP-ED: New York City Continues to Lead the Next Generation of Technology and Innovation

Crain’s New York Business recently published commentary by Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight about New York City’s importance in driving the innovation economy.  Text of the commentary is available below and can be viewed online here. When American Express announced plans earlier this year to establish its new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center— […]

As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

Click here for the NCPR story 

Meet the prison journalist in Malone with an insider’s perspective

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$170 Million in State Pre-K Funds Went Unused by New York School Districts

Amid growing spending on universal pre-K, school districts failed to spend millions earmarked for the 2024-25 school year. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Consumer Alert: Attorney General James Urges Student Loan Borrowers on SAVE Plan to Choose New Repayment Options

Borrowers on SAVE Plan Will Receive Notices About Finding a New Federal Payment Plan Within 90 Days NEW YORK, July 6, 2026  – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers with federal student loans to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]

Exploded New York gunboat cannon displayed at Clinton Co. History Museum

Cannon discovered in Valcour Bay launched detailed underwater research Click here for the Sun Community News story