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Archive for August, 2026

Meta, the company that owns Facebook, to pay millions to Vermont, New York in nationwide settlement

Click here for the MYNBC5 News story 

Assembly NY-Canada Task Force Chair warns continued uncertainty threatens businesses, workers, cross-border communities and relations.

August 26, 2026 PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman, chair of the New York State Assembly’s Task Force on New York-Canada Relations, is calling on Congress to intervene and protect New York’s longstanding economic relationship with Canada, warning that escalating tariffs and continued uncertainty are having measurable consequences for New York businesses, workers, families, and […]

North Country Manufacturing Day 2025 Recognized, Awarded by the International Economic Development Council 

Plattsburgh, N.Y. – August 24, 2026 – North Country Manufacturing Day’s 2025 event was selected to receive a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).  This award recognizes TDC for the organization’s work in the Special Event category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000. TDC will […]

Statement From NYS Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar on Governor Hochul’s statewide ban on 287(g) agreements in the Local Cops, Local Crime Act

Latest Political Costume Change “Governor Kathy Hochul has now completed one of the most cynical metamorphoses in New York political history, and it deserves to be recounted in full. “As Erie County Clerk, she threatened to call the police on illegal immigrants who showed up seeking driver’s licenses. As a congresswoman from Western New York, […]

Peru Codes Enforcement Office Report July 2026

25 Building Permits issued $4,849.25 in fees collected Attended Town Board Meeting Received 2 Planning Board Applications Received 0 Zoning Board Applications 20% of time spent on Marina Project 51 Certificates of Compliance issued 38 Of which were Permits From 2024-2025 97 Inspections completed TOTAL 89 Completed by DB Continued inspections/site visits on open permits […]

Hochul announces local cops. local crimes provision banning 287(G) agreements takes effect

Governor Hochul news release, not an objective news story – August 25, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide ban on 287(g) agreements in the Local Cops, Local Crime Act, signed into law in May as part of a comprehensive package of immigration protections, has taken effect. The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act […]

Free Concert on the CVPH Lawn

Foundation welcomes All Without the Bass  Plattsburgh, NY – The Foundation of CVPH presents All Without the Bass on Thursday, Sept. 3 on hospital’s front lawn. The free summer concert is the final event in the Foundation’s 2026 summer concert series.  Playing a great mix of ‘80s and classic tunes with a few other genres […]

Market 32 and Price Chopper Transform Retired American Flags into 23,000 Symbols of Gratitude

Stars from flags collected from customers are preserved and shared with veterans, active military, and first responders Schenectady, N.Y., August 25, 2026– Thousands of American flags no longer suitable to fly are taking on new life as symbols of gratitude for those who serve and have served. Earlier this summer, Market 32 and Price Chopper […]

Video: Peru Town Board Meeting of August 24, 2026

Click here to view the Peru Gazette’s YouTube video 

Towns of Jay and Keene announce Third Annual Sustainability & Energy Fair J

Jay and Keene will hold seminars on topics like solar energy, heat pumps, composting and electric vehicles at the sustainability fair Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Honoring the life and work of Nathan Farb

Family and friends gathered to remember the fascinating photographer Nathan Farb who died in March.  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Beyond the summer escape: Redefining Adirondack camp for NYC youth

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

State Police suspensions tied to crash involving off-duty trooper’s son

“Five state troopers assigned to Troop B in the North Country have been suspended since July…” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Counties Weigh Property Tax Hikes Amid SNAP Cuts

By the end of next year, New York could pay over $1 billion a year to keep SNAP running. Click here for the New York focus story 

God’s Glory on display tonight at St. Patrick Oratory, Patent Rd., Peru, NY – August 25, 2026

Keeping Peru beautiful!

Peru, August 25, 2026 – Three cheers to Addison Caron for picking up trash that appeared to have fallen off someone’s vehicle at the corner of Barney Downs Road and Old Town Road. Addison saw the trash while riding by with her mom. She returned of her own initiative to pick it up. Addison is […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Spaghetti Salad Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. All are invited and welcome!

$1 Million State Award Advances Redevelopment of Bluff Point Campus

Investment To Help Clinton County Transform a Major Public Asset, Support Workforce Housing and Protect Its Long-Term Fiscal Health August 21, 2026 – CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Clinton County has been awarded $1 million through New York State’s County Infrastructure Grant Program to advance the redevelopment of the former Clinton Community College campus. Announced today […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 2026 6:00 PM

Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026 and Special Meeting of August 14, 2026.  Community Input.  RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve Work Change Directive No: P-CD.03 from J. W. Danforth Company.  DISCUSSION/MOTION: Approval of Murnane Building Contractors Pay App. #13 for Peru WWTP Project.  […]

August 29 is Clinton County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day – ACT FAST!

Must Make a Reservation. Click here to Register. 

Plattsburgh YMCA to launch probe into Bright Beginnings allegations

Click here for the NCPR story 

AGENDA – Planning Board WEDNESDAY, September 9th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU  CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of August 2026 minutes OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: File # P-2026-009 – Minor 2-Lot Subdivision – Parcel ID# 278.-1-2.7 – 292/384 Patent Rd. – Chip & Stephanie Blair – SEEKING TO DEVELOP A 2.789 ACRE PARCEL AT THE CORNER OF […]

CCC Foundation Announces 2026 Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award Honorees

Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton Community College Foundation has honored three individuals with its annual Maureen Moll: Excellence in Community Theatre Award, recognizing their contributions to community theater and the performing arts in the North Country. Bob and Judy Akey and Jeanette Woodruff received the awards […]

NYS DOT is installing an ADA compliant sidewalk along Main Street

Peru, NY August 21, 2026 – A New York State Department of Transportation contractor has been working along Main Street (State Route 22) this week. The contractor is building an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- compliant sidewalk from the Main Street bridge to the Main Street-Bear Swamp Road intersection. The five-foot-wide sidewalk will have ramps […]

North Country at Work: Lights, sirens, and saving lives in Champlain

“The life of a paramedic is hectic to say the least, but amidst the chaos of it all, Cushing has found his passion in helping others.” Click here for the NCPR story