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Casella Open House was fun and informative

Morrisonville, NY—North Country residents see Casella Waste Systems’ trucks on highways daily. Last Saturday, July 27, Casella informed people what happens o the materials those trucks haul at an Open House held at the Morrisonville Landfill. Over 300 people enjoyed the attractions for kids, exhibits, free BBQ, and ice cream. General Manager Sean Lukas and […]

CCC Alumni Association Honors Anna Hewitt-Channell with “Off to a Great Start Award”

Plattsburgh, NY—The Clinton Community College Alumni Association is excited to share that Anna Hewitt-Channell will receive the “Off to a Great Start Award” at the Clinton Alumni Reunion on Saturday, Aug. 17. Anna Hewitt-Channell was born and raised in Plattsburgh and has always loved her community. She married her high school best friend, Brady Channell, […]

Heyworth Mason Park Sunrise – August 1, 2024

Plattsburgh’s Alstrom delivers final San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Cars

This week, Alstom, one of our top Quebec-New York companies, delivered the final cars as part of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Fleet of the Future project. Designed and built in Alstom’s Plattsburgh, New York facility, the rail cars made their way to San Francisco to be assembled and unveiled this month. You can […]

NJ Transit Continues Modernizing Rail Fleet with the Purchase of 36 Additional Altrom Multilevel Cars

Manufactured in Plattsburgh, NY New Jersey Transit News Release – Last week, the NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer increased seating capacity, mechanical reliability, and improved customer amenities. The purchase continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s plan to phase out the oldest single-level rail cars […]

Welding Academy registration opens – NO experience required

The welding training program at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing is open to anyone looking to improve, develop, or learn welding skills. No experience is required! – Dates: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm; September 30th – October 18th – Location: Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing – Cost: FREE […]

North Country Chamber of Commerce Announces Digital Literacy Training Series for Business Owners and Professionals

Plattsburgh, NY – July 31, 2024 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of the North Country Business Digital Literacy Training Series, a comprehensive program designed to equip business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the essential skills and strategies needed to thrive in today’s digital landscape. This eight-week training […]

Bimbo Bakeries USA to close 2 facilities in Upstate New York, 1 in Texas

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

AGENDA – Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024@ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL of July 2024 minutes 5. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6. APPLICATIONS: 1. Z2024-093 Seeking approval of an extension of a nonconforming use of an Internally lit sign Vermont Industrial Parks LLC, 280.1-5-6, 2 Gorman Way 7. CEO […]

AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY August 14, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU 1.       CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2.       PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.       ROLL CALL 4.       APPROVAL June 2024 minutes 5.       OPEN FLOOR to public hearing 6.       APPLICATIONS:   1.       P2024-0017  2-Lot Minor Subdivision Norrisville Real Estate LLC 254.-3-3.2 933 Norrisville Rd 2.       P2024-0018 – Site Plan Review-Sign  Hamilton Funeral Home Inc 268.-1-46.1, 294 Mannix […]

See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025

Upstate New York, the new minimum wage will be $15.50 an hour. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Moderate-income housing coming to Keene

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New York is already missing its carbon reduction goals, and big ones are on the way

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New report details the working conditions of New York’s solar workers

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Garry Douglas to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) Task Force

The County of Clinton remains steadfast in its support of fostering economic development for the residents of the entire County. That is why the Clinton County Legislature, in conjunction with the State University of New York (SUNY) appointed the North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO/President, Garry Douglas, to convene the Institute of Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) […]

Three killed in Ohio plane crash; the plane departed from Plattsburgh

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E’town trying to buck dying town trend in Adirondacks

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Fire at Adirondack Farms’ Beekmantown location

Sunday, July 21, 2024, Beekmantown – Several area fire departments battled a blaze today at Adirondack Farms, 52 Pardy Road farm. Reported at 11:30 a.m., the fire broke out in the farm’s manure separation building when a bucket-forklift loader caught fire, and the blaze quickly spread to the rafters. At 3 p.m., when the Peru […]

Eight Tesla Superchargers coming to Peru

Peru, NY – July 19, 2024—If all goes as planned, eight electric vehicle Superchargers will operate 24 hours daily at Stewart’s Main St Shop sometime this fall. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved Tesla Corp.’s setback variance application on July 17, 2024. Tesla has partnered with Stewart’s at several shops, and several more installations are […]

Rick Curry beats the heat

July 17, 2024—Rick Curry beat the heat and humidity early this morning. At 6:50 AM, he was up a ladder painting the Lakeshore Pediatric Dental building on Main Street. Rick’s company, A-Blake Enterprises, is renovating the building.

July 17, 2024 – 7:10 AM, Brand Hollow Rd., Peru, NY

Unlawful Dumping – Montgomery County (A tale worth reading)

On June 20, the owner of a property management company in Montgomery County accepted a plea agreement in Canajoharie Town Court for illegally dumping solid waste on private property earlier this year. On Feb. 6, 2024, workers with the Canajoharie Department of Public Works observed and recorded video of a dark pickup truck carrying a […]

Full schedule of fun for 2024 Mayor’s Cup

Events new and old happening all day at City Beach and historic downtown July 6 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Huge tournout for City of Plattsburgh’s 4th of July festivities

The City of Plattsburgh Parade, July 4, 2024, sunny and 90+ degrees. Enjoy our Peru Gazette photos in and near Trinity Park before the parade and the colorful parade. Many local organizations and businesses went all-out to make it an entertaining experience. The kids along the parade route got so much candy. Click here to […]

Do The Fastest Growing U.S. Rural Counties Hold Lessons For The Adirondacks?

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story