The Peru Gazette

Empire State Development’s Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create more than 80 new jobs and retain 625 existing jobs throughout the Empire State. They include: Swarovski Lighting, Ltd. (North Country Region – Clinton County) – $450,000; Slic Network Solutions, Inc. – $976,426; and Trudeau […]

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Winter Events, Lectures At Fort Ticonderoga – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that beginning Thursday, December 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game. The temporary blackout period is due to a transition that DEC will […]

Winter Recreational Opportunities Abound with Proper Preparation and Precautions  The recent snowstorm provided great conditions for winter outdoor recreation in the Adirondack backcountry the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reports today. Backcountry visitors should be prepared with proper clothing and equipment for snow, ice and cold to ensure a safe and enjoyable […]

Breaking: Adirondack Hudson River Gorge Wilderness Approved « The In Box.

Region receives $81.3 million in funding awards » Local News » Press-Republican.

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. is embarking on a new phase of volunteerism: a seven county-wide priority to develop a disaster-specific volunteer program within the North Country Regional Volunteer Center (NCRVC).  The Disaster Preparedness Program will use the existing NCRVC infrastructure to expand and coordinate disaster volunteer resources, and engage New Yorkers […]

LeBrun: APA’s timeless gift for all of us – Times Union.

Lake George to get 24-hour guard against invasives – Times Union.

Like gas, drugs apparently expensive in the North Country « The In Box.

State audit scolds Essex County » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

State to bankroll Whiteface Highway repair » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Mining Official Explains What’s Next For Wilderness Area – The Adirondack Almanack 

Skiers: Whiteface open today, Gore open tomorrow « The In Box.

Peru voters agreed with their fellow New Yorkers on Tuesday, November 5th voting “YES” on five of the six propositions to amend the State Constitution. As might be expected local voters overwhelming favored the land exchange proposed by NYCO in Willsboro. Prop. 1 Most forms of gambling are illegal in New York — except the […]

AuSable Forks woman dies following Florida accident » Local News » Press-Republican.

Many haven’t re-registered for STAR yet » Local News » Press-Republican.

AuSable Forks man killed in Fla. crash » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

PAUL SMITHS, NY Peter Forrence of Peru has joined the board of trustees of Paul Smith’s College in Paul Smiths, N.Y. Forrence is co-owner and head of sales, marketing and storage at Forrence Orchards, an 1,100-acre farm in Peru that has been honored by the New York State Agricultural Society for its century-long history. The fourth-generation family […]

Camp Gabriels sold to private buyer » Local News » Press-Republican.

Wired Education: Adirondack Learning And The Internet – The Adirondack Almanack 

Resident dies in Saranac Lake apartment fire » Local News » Press-Republican.

Hotel Saranac closes as sale nears » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lake George to Lake Champlain: The LaChute River Trail – The Adirondack Almanack