The Peru Gazette

  Albany, April 21, 2026 –  “The recent spate of chemical exposures and violence inside correctional facilities have magnified a crisis situation that Governor Hochul and DOCCS Commissioner Martuscello have willfully turned a blind eye towards for years. Correction officers, civilian staff and incarcerated individuals are less safe than ever inside correctional facilities because this […]

NYSCOPBA to Hochul: State prisons in ‘systemic emergency’ amid surge in violence, contraband Click here for the Spectrum 1 News story which includes NYSCOPBA’s letter to Governor Hochul

Local youth leaders partner with 20+ organizations to tackle food waste and environmental conservation through interactive learning and mural art. PERU, NY, April 20, 2026 –  – On Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, the Students Against a Vanishing Environment (SAVE) will host Earth Fest 2026, a massive educational summit designed to inspire the […]

First used by the British, Royal Savage sailed under Benedict Arnold’s command and was sunk during the Battle of Valcour Island Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Mission of Hope Welcomes Volunteers  Peru, NY, April 20, 2026  – This trip is a remarkable opportunity for adults and students alike to step outside the routine of daily life and discover the profound rewards of serving others. Participants consistently return home with a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper faith, and connections forged through […]

Directs Landmarks Across the State to be Illuminated to Honor Individuals and Communities Impacted by Crime, Recognize the Professionals Who Provide Critical Support and Services Statewide Albany, April 19, 2026– Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation marking Sunday, April 19 through Saturday, April 25, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to coincide with the […]

Peru, April 18, 2026 – Peru Lions Club and Peru PTO Community volunteers came to Rulfs Orchard Saturday morning to participate in the 2026 Community Green Up Day.  Lions Club President Dave Dalton estimates that 50 adults and youth were given street and road assignments throughout the community.  Dalton and other Lions Club members handed […]

Meatloaf Potatoes  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!

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Tens of Thousands of Users Since 2021 Helped Greatly Improve Safety in the Route 73 Recreation Corridor Albany, April 17, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the return of the parking reservation system for the privately-owned Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR). The no-cost reservation system produced another […]

Peru, NY, April 18, 2026 – Peru, NY, April 18, 2026 – Peru Firefighters are at work this morning hoping to build up the Greg Timmons Memorial Scholarship. Stop by the Peru Fire Department and show your support!!!!!!! They’ll be working until noon.

Hamlet of Raquette Lake Hamilton County Wilderness Search: On April 12 at 8 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a lost hiker off trail behind the Burketown neighborhood. Forest Rangers Cleinman, Miller, and Scott responded. At 9:15 p.m., Ranger Miller made voice contact with the 55-year-old and located them deep in a swamp, getting […]

Bids came in higher than expected  Peru, April 17, 2026 – On September 3, 2024, Peru voters approved, by a margin of 121 to 70, the Fire Department’s plan to expand and upgrade its fire station. At the time, Architectural Engineering and Design Associates (AEDA) estimated having to borrow no more than $5 million. However, […]

Assessment estimates solar panels will offset forest’s carbon sequestration in less than one year Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

A 10-mile spring bike loop through daffodils and history from Willsboro to Essex  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack hotel groups face state and local tax warrants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The SEQR debate: Does the Adirondack Park need extra environmental red tape? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story