The Peru Gazette

$3.3 BILLION IN SALES AND MORE THAN 600 DISPENSARIES  Albany, March 27, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the upcoming five year anniversary of the passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis, established the Office of Cannabis Management, and laid the foundation for a regulated, equity-driven cannabis industry in […]

CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of March 2026 minutes OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS: ANY FURTHER BUSINESS Allison Webbinaro – Position Change From Full Time to Alternative Board Member Patrick McFarlin – Position Change From Alternative to Full Time Board Member File # P2026-004 – Parcels 290.-1-26.21 & 302.-1-11 […]

$49.2 Billion Bonus Pool Is New Record for NYC Securities Industry Wall Street’s securities industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, while the average bonus rose 6% to $246,900, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The increases reflect a rise of […]

From grand hotels to mountain bike trails: The evolution of the Adirondacks’ new “hometown” Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release  – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]

The Adirondack Coast is off to a strong start in 2026, with February lodging numbers showing meaningful growth and setting a positive tone for the months ahead. Compared to February last year, occupancy increased by 20%, and total lodging revenue rose by 24%. For a winter month, these are very encouraging results and reflect steady […]

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026  — Assemblyman Michael Cashman (D – Plattsburgh) proudly hosted the 10th Annual Women of Distinction Ceremony, recognizing an inaugural class of eight extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and compassion continue to shape communities across the North Country. Each honoree reflected a shared and powerful idea—to inspire by example. The evening’s […]

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., March 29, 2026  — Mayor Hughes today issued the following statement regarding the recent decision by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to increase hydropower rates supplied to municipal utilities: “The City of Plattsburgh has long benefited from some of the lowest electric rates in New York due to our access to clean […]

Albany, March 20, 2026 – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, for allegedly stealing $440,351 from the Chamber. “Instead of helping small […]

Commission Will Be Comprised of Experts, Workers’ Advocates, Business Leaders Albany, March 19, 2026 – With artificial intelligence poised to reconfigure the global labor market, Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the FutureWorksCommission to advise on policy and private sector interventions which protect the economic security of workers while harnessing the economic benefits of AI. This […]

Fire Commissioner Chairman Chad Frechette notified the Gazette that AEDA, the engineers supervising the project, asked that the bid opening be rescheduled to April 7 at 2 p.m. It was originally scheduled for March 24.

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From the 2017-2018 school year to 2022-2023, 692 out of the 718 school districts in New York state (96%) saw drops in enrollment, a total loss of over 188,000 kids statewide. Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

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Advocates Ease Insurance Confusion  Plattsburgh, NY, March  19, 2026  – Providing valuable information, resources and guidance, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Financial Advocates are helping families make informed, affordable health care decisions. “The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and we’re seeing more individuals and families struggling […]

Legislation would provide needed oversight, accountability           Albany, March 18, 2026 –  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today spoke at a press conference in Albany to unveil his legislation to combat Medicaid fraud.             If enacted, Senate bill S.9219 would provide needed accountability and oversight to the state’s Medicaid system. The legislation […]

Raya Salter explains how rising energy costs connect to fossil fuel dependency and advocates for climate protection laws in New York Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Commentary 

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Votes to regulate large-scale retail buildings following years of development debate Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The Peru Central School District is closed today March 17, 2026, due to the downed trees and powerlines from last night’s weather. The campus will be closed to all activities.