The Peru Gazette

This is HUGE change in New York State policy  Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

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Weis Vineyards from the Finger Lakes Wine Region Named Winery of the Year August 10, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York’s wine industry. Ryan William Vineyard from the Finger Lakes earned the prestigious Governor’s Cup […]

August 13, 2026 CLINTON COUNTY, NY – Clinton County today celebrated Heart Aerospace’s announcement that the Heart X1 demonstrator successfully completed its historic first flight at Plattsburgh International Airport on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.-  Spanning 106 feet, measuring 76 feet nose to tail and weighing more than 25,000 pounds at takeoff, the X1 is the […]

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Community Alert: Fraudulent Online Rental Opportunities Criminals are posting fake rental listings online to steal your money and personal information. These scams often appear on social media, classified sites, and rental platforms. Scammers copy real photos and details, underprice the property, pressure you to act fast, and demand payment before you ever see the place. How to Identify […]

August 14, 2026 – Clinton County, NY – The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has released the final feasibility study for the future redevelopment of the Clinton Community College property at Bluff Point. Prepared by CPL, the study examines the physical condition, infrastructure, environmental characteristics, and long-term redevelopment potential of the approximately 104-acre […]

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“Already, the network has proposed $140,000,000 in cuts to expenses such as administrative staff, clinician time and supply costs.” Click here for the vtdigger story 

Ilyssa Rae Brown is growing over 50 varieties of flowers: zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, snapdragons, calendula… Click here for the NCPR story 

Applications for Dairy, Livestock, Specialty Crop and Aquaculture Producers Available August 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today is reminding New York producers that the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program is approaching with applications due on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. The program, first announced in […]

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 Assemblyman Cashman votes for Medical Aid in Dying (A9515), February 2025 Plattsburgh, NY, August 6, 2026 –  “The Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) Act has finally gone into effect in New York State. After a multi-decade long fight for this change, New Yorkers meeting specific, carefully curated criteria will have this option available to them.” […]

Legislation allows licensed entrepreneurs entrance to farmers’ markets & other public market events Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Plattsburgh, NY (August 5, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program. The training will run for 3 weeks (Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm each day) from September 9th – 29th (120 total hours of instruction). All classes will be held […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY, August 5, 2026  – Plattsburgh City Councilor David Monette is inviting residents from Ward 5 and across the City of Plattsburgh to roll up their sleeves and help preserve one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks during a community “Beautification Day” on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. […]

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NYPA-funded program at the IAM at Clinton Community College equipped participants for opportunities in construction and manufacturing PLATTSBURGH — BuildnBeyond North Country recently celebrated 19 trainees who completed its free pre-apprenticeship program at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College. The July 31 graduation ceremony recognized participants who completed the comprehensive 180+ hour […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – The long-anticipated expansion of the Peru Fire Station is underway. Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette explained, “The job started two Mondays ago (July 20, 2026). The demolition contractor is stripping the building down to the metal frame, removing the heating and air conditioning system. A new parking lot […]

Troopers Seized 214 Vehicles and Issued More Than 1,100 Tickets To Ensure Public Safety and Accountability 38 Individuals Owed Nearly $103,000 in Unpaid Tolls and Fees to Thruway Authority Thruway Authority Has Recovered More Than Two-Thirds of Monies Owed to Date From Thruway Suspended Drivers Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York […]

The elimination of Adirondack trees by Finch Paper in pulp production has other ramifications in addition to the impact on local workers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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Lake Champlain smallmouth likely to dominate at final Nation Regional  PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Generating quality smallmouth bites will likely lead to success at the 2026 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation at Lake Champlain presented by Lowrance. Tournament days are scheduled for July 31 through Aug. 2, with daily takeoffs scheduled for 6 a.m. ET at the Plattsburgh City […]