The Peru Gazette

Tops Markets News Release –  Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) has raised over $279,270.  The campaign which began Sunday, June 21 at all participating Tops Friendly Market locations concluded Saturday, July […]

  Grade 9 High Honors: Quinn Atwood, Remi Beauharnois, Elisha Benway, Kennedy Beyer, Adam Blanchard, Kiara Brandt, Zarina Brault, Ashley Brousseau, Alexis Brown, McKenzie Brown, Owen Buckpitt, Mariana Campos, Cadia Chamberlain, Rylee Chamberlain, Ryleigh Clary, Quin Crippen, Elias Cross, Elly Cunningham, Gabrielle Cunningham, Elaine Curran, Stephanie Davis, Dominic Falvo, Nida Fatima, Kearah Finlaw, Katie Finn, […]

  Stewart’s News Release July 7, 2020- While many companies are facing financial hardships, Stewart’s Shops is proud to announce that eligible Partners recently received an additional dividend in their ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). This dividend is a true representation of Stewart’s stability and success as a company. In early July, all eligible Partners […]

Source: DOH Report Says Staff Spread COVID-19 In Nursing Homes

Source: New York State Fair canceled for 2020: ‘A really tough one,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Two Ward Lumber employees at Jay location test positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Are Burlington businesses seeing a rebound in their sales?

Source: Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

Source: Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

Source: Historic primary upset in race for Plattsburgh mayor

Source: Remington Arms may file bankruptcy again, could be bought by Navajo Nation: report – syracuse.com

Source: New York Republican chair calls for end to Cuomo’s emergency powers – syracuse.com

Source: Local business owners call on Gov. Cuomo to reopen malls

Source: Impact of air conditioning circulating COVID-19 delays reopening of gyms, malls, cinemas | Top Stories | nny360.com

“The federal administration’s decision to suspend H-1B, H-2B, L and J visas would have a detrimental impact on the North Country’s regional economy. These visas allow many of our region’s largest businesses to permanently employ many Canadian citizens while other visas are crucial to our upstate tourist businesses. “I applaud the recent move to reverse […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Following the Administration’s Executive Order suspending U.S. entry for nonimmigrants with certain visas, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik worked with Secretary Chad Wolf to ensure that Canadians would be exempt. “The cross-border partnership is a critical economic driver for the North Country, and I voiced my regional […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

Today I announced, along with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, a joint initiative that requires all individuals traveling to NY, NJ or CT from listed states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period upon arrival. This advisory goes into effect tonight at midnight and as […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Davey Commons is officially open. The first tenants moved into one fourplex a few days ago. The second fourplex should be complete by August 1st.  Davey Commons is located on Davey Drive, adjacent to Peru’s new Courthouse and just off the Bear Swamp Rd.  Last year The Town of […]

COVID-19 June 24 Updates Phase IV and Sports and Recreation Updates Under Phase IV, church occupancy can increase to 33% from 25%. Gatherings of up to 50 people will also be permitted under Phase IV. Guidance has yet to be released for malls, gyms, movie theaters, bowling alleys and other industries and I continue to push […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce Reports Initially, Phase Four makes a limited set of additional categories of activities eligible for reopening: Higher Education Low-Risk Outdoor Arts and Entertainment Low-Risk Indoor Arts and Entertainment Media Production Guidelines and Safety Plan templates are now available for these categories. The LOOKUP TOOL can also be used to […]

Source: NY malls, gyms, movie theaters will not reopen in phase four (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Church Street business owners worry about uptick in vacancies – VTDigger

COVID-19 June 23 Updates Clinton County DMV Updates Clinton County DMV will be open by appointment only starting on Wednesday, June 24. Call 518-565-4789 to make an appointment. New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that $65 million in federal CARES Act funding is available for child care providers statewide through […]