The Peru Gazette

Source: Unemployment filings surge in NY in coranavirus: How and when to file

Source: Cuomo directs 90-day mortgage relief program in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Some Capital Region gun shops see influx of customers: ‘Something unbelievable’

Source: Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Source: President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package : NPR

Source: Walmart further scales back hours of operation, places limits on certain products

t Champlain Centre, Target, Dicks, Best Buys, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby have their own entrances. Source: State announces new closures to malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Price Chopper to offer exclusive hours for elderly – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing to close – Sun Community News & Printing

Stores with the own outside entrance can stay open. At Champlain Centre, Target, Dicks, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby have their own entrances.Source: State announces new closures to malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys – Sun Community News & Printing

We’ve reduced hours across all stores and we encourage you to use the drive-thru (where available) to support social distancing: MON-FRI: 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | SAT: 9:30 a.m. – Noon (unless normally closed or operating under a reduced-hours schedule) | SUN: Closed

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Senate Leadership with a bipartisan group of her colleagues requesting additional support for small businesses, employees, and workers who may not be traditionally covered by unemployment insurance. During this COVID-19 crisis, many freelance employees or independent contractors in the small business world are not […]

Source: North Country Chamber-Coronavirus Information & Resources

Source: Cuomo: NY businesses required to keep 50 percent of workforce home | wgrz.com

Source: Gov. Scott orders child care centers to close amid COVID-19 epidemic

Plattsburgh, NY – 3/17/2020 – As the pandemic continues to change shape, it is more important than ever to support our local businesses and keep your dollars within the community. With the new “no table service” policy, restaurants and bars are doing their best to adjust to the ever-changing restrictions. The North Country Chamber of […]

Source: Restaurant owner: ‘There’s no money left’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

By John T. Ryan Peru – This fall Peru residents should see a new three-unit apartment under construction at 58 Elm St. The Peru Planning Board approved conceptual plans for the property at at Wednesday, March 11, 2020 meeting. Magnolia Properties owner Allen Turner told the Board that he would comply with all town requirements […]

Source: NY, CT, NJ to close restaurants, gyms, bars, and more starting Monday night as NY cases rise to 950 | News 4 Buffalo

Source: Price Chopper will close 24-hour supermarkets overnight to restock, clean amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Reinforcing Ticonderoga – Adirondack Explorer

Michael Carpenter, President and CEO of the Northeast Group being presented the Dorothy and Alan Booth Distinguished Citizen Award by John Bernardi, President and CEO of United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. Click here to read in-depth Press Republican story on the award. 

Source: Ferry company seeks to sink old vessel in Lake Champlain

Source: North Country at Work: inside running Plattsburgh’s food cooperative | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan Peru – Word of mouth travels fast in the North Country. On November 6, 2019 The Mariner Bar and Grill opened its doors. There wasn’t a sign outside, but customers started coming through the door. Owners Brandon Way and Teresa Larsen still haven’t advertised, but they say business has been very […]