The Peru Gazette

New Report Highlights Remarkable Growth, Resilience, and Transformation of Neighborhoods Around Ground Zero September 9, 2026 – Lower Manhattan has undergone a profound transformation in the 25 years since the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. A diversified business community, an expanding tourism sector, major public transportation investments, and the emergence of a 24-hour neighborhood […]

Clinton County will mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Valcour Island with three days of education, living history, music, ceremony and public commemoration, October 9-11, 2026. The weekend brings the story of the 1776 Lake Champlain campaign into the present through museum programs, a reenactor encampment, a battlefield legacy-project dedication, trips to Valcour […]

Plattsburgh, 9/5/26 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Memorial Park – Many people and organizations turned out early this morning to honor the 29 veterans flying to Washington D.C. on Honor Flights 72 and 73. Veteran photos and biographies will be posted tomorrow. As of today, 1,095 veterans, plus their escorts, have flown to Washington D.C. thanks […]

As of September 5, 2026 the North County Flight has flown 1,095 veterans to Washington D.C. Click here to see the veterans arrive at the U.S. Oval 

Top artists from the Champlain Valley — and one special guest performer from Delaware — present masterworks in existence at the time of the Battle of Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, September 1, 2026 – For the second consecutive September, this year’s Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration Weekend will feature for special programs showcasing music that would have been […]

Click here to view the Calvin Castine Home Town Cable Video 

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. August 3, 2026 – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) announced today that he has secured $300,000 in state CREST funding for the Battlefield Memorial Gateway Project. The park, which is currently in its second phase of construction, is a public-private partnership between the Town of Plattsburgh and the Clinton County American Legion. The […]

Peru, NY, July 20, 2026  Click here for the WPTZ News story.  The stories are brief, but they did a great job. Click here for the WCAX News story  Click here for the WAMC News story  Click here for the NCPR story added 7/28/26

Click here for the NCPR story 

On Oct. 24 and 25, Fort Ticonderoga’s penultimate Signature Reenactment of 2026, “Hold the Line for Liberty” will dramatically recreate one of the greatest Continental Army victories of 1776 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

July 30th – 6:00 pm, Clinton County Historical Association, 98 Ohio Avenue, Plattsburgh. Echoes if we listen with Helen Nerska based on the newest CCHA Revolutionary War exhibit: Native, Women and Black Patriots in Focus. Discover how each group contributed to the cause with expectations that were not realized.

If Handling Legal Sparkling Devices, Priority Number One is Fire Safety Albany, July 3, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prioritize safety as they prepare for the July 4th holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks pose a significant risk, causing thousands of injuries each year, particularly among young people. These accidents […]

June 24, 2026 – The City of Plattsburgh is proud to announce that this year’s Fourth of July Parade Marshals are G&G Tire and Warren Tire, two longtime North Country businesses whose dedication to customer service, community involvement, and local pride have made a lasting impact on the region. G&G Tire For more than 60 […]

(PLATTSBURGH- June 24 2026) – Our nation will celebrate its 250th birthday this year, and what better way to spend your Fourth of July by joining us in Downtown Plattsburgh at the annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday July 4th 2026! This year’s celebration will feature a parade, free concert, downtown food court and […]

June 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm History Matters: Revolution, Independence and Valcour Island with John Krueger Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, […]

Plattsburgh, NY, June 15, 2026 – The Adirondack Coast Cultural Alliance (ACCA) hosts the 17th Annual Museum Day throughout Historic Clinton County on 20 June 2026, inviting visitors and residents to “be a tourist in your own backyard” and explore the area’s wealth of museums, galleries, and cultural organizations. For one day participating locations will offer […]

More Than 200 Events Listed on I LOVE NY’s America 250 Calendar Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted events happening across New York State to commemorate America’s 250th birthday, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the state’s diverse attractions and regions. More than 200 immersive activities and exhibitions are planned across the state, from tall […]

ALTONA, NY — Organizers of the Memorial Day Community Car Show have announced that the event originally scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, has been moved to Saturday, May 23, 2026 due to the weather forecast. The event will still be held at Rainbow Banquet Hall, located at 47 Woods Falls Rd in Altona, NY. […]

May 21st, 6 pm – Peru Free Library 3024, N. Main Street, Peru. The Battle of Valcour Island – before, during and after. With Reenactor and Historian Craig Russell. Hear the story of the most important naval battle of the Revolutionary War – fought on our lake on October 11, 1776.

Elizabethtown, NY, May 12, 2026 — A long-overdue honor will soon be restored to a local War of 1812 soldier who gave his life during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Private Ansel Holcomb, a member of Captain Calkin’s Company, was wounded during the battle on September 11, 1814 and succumbed to his injuries on September 13. […]

Lake Placid, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Lake Placid July 4th Organizing Committee is inviting community members to take part in the annual Independence Day celebration, which features a parade down Main Street. Organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, with all encouraged to participate. […]

Peru, NY –   At its April 27 meeting the Peru Town Board accepted Eric Duquette’s resignation from the board effective Wednesday, April 27. Duquette cited an increasingly busy professional and personal schedule and his inability to give the position the position the dedication it deserves as the reasons for his decision. The resolution stated […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY—On April 27, 2026, the town officially launched its America250 Celebration, marking the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Town Supervisor Craig Randall and Town Historian Helen Allen unveiled a special America250 banner outside the Peru Town Hall, signaling the start of a series of local events. The celebration’s highlight will focus […]