The Peru Gazette

New York State is investing in innovative methods to detect and control any new Coronavirus outbreaks. Today, we are launching a pilot program to detect the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater. In doing so, we will have an early indicator system to detect virus spread in communities. Wastewater testing has been identified by top scientists […]

Reported by the North Country Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Friday that the Canadian and U.S governments will extend the Canada-U.S. land border closure for another 30 days until September 21. The closure to non-essential travel has been in place for months, but with caseloads still high in many U.S. states, the […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a conference call on Friday that bowling alleys can open starting on Monday, with limits to capacity and other restrictions. In the call, Cuomo said bowling alleys would be restricted to 50% capacity. Masks must be worn, and every other lane would need to be closed. Bowlers must stay at […]

NEWS Source: Cuomo says guidance for gyms to reopen in New York coming Monday

Source: McDonald’s on the lake reopens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stewart’s Shops Super Store opens in Port Henry – Mountain Lake PBS

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety related signage Modifications […]

Source: Annual Church Street sidewalk sale still happening during the pandemic

Source: Financial forecasts shows uncertain economic future for Vermont

Source: The Daily News Is Now a Newspaper Without a Newsroom – The New York Times

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a new Farmers Market in Peru at the Tops Shopping Plaza. It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brooke Callioras of Calcom Properties explained, “ We want to support local producers and crafters. It’s good to have the community support each other, especially […]

Businesses are applying Source: Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program | CSNY

Source: Amazon store coming to Crossgates

Source: New local cider house rules | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Wedding receptions in NY may have more than 50 guests, court rules; happy couple’s last-minute victory – syracuse.com

Source: States on hook for billions under Trump unemployment plan; Cuomo calls it impossible – syracuse.com

Source: New buildings at Air Industrial Park | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New business and job creation are the goals behind The Development Corporation (TDC)’s new 60,000 sq. ft. industrial space and increased administrative office capacity at the former Cl

Taylor Rental, Party Plus has many essential supplies in stock and took the opportunity to share it with local organizations and give back to our community!! On June 19th, they donated 10,000 wipes each (individually wrapped antiseptic wipes) to 10 different organizations and they were very thankful.

From the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau With approval from New York State and the Clinton County Health Department, the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was happy to host the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Champlain last weekend. Despite the limitations and change […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada: “I oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to reinstate the 10% tariffs on imports of non-alloyed aluminum from Canada,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “The United States and Canada have a strong […]

Source: PPP Act 2? Why small business owners should wait to apply for loan forgiveness – syracuse.com

Source: Locals feeling the pinch of national change shortage | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a national coin shortage sweeping the North Country, local residents and businesses are feeling the impacts firsthands.

“The North Country entered Phase IV over a month ago and it is unacceptable that so many small businesses remain closed due to lack of guidance released from the State. Gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, attractions, and other business not yet given guidance are still closed although we have been in the […]

Source: CVPH, unions differ on impact of redesign | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: From Massena to Eureka, border towns suffer from closed Canadian border | NCPR News