The Peru Gazette

Champlain Center, Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, May 16, 11 am to 3 pm The Adirondack Cultural Coast Alliance and the Clinton County Historical Association in partnership with the Champlain Centre on Smithfield Boulevard, Plattsburgh, are pleased to announce a new event at the Champlain Centre: HISTORY DAY at the MALL on May 16th from 11 am […]

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Hopes to fill gap left by closure of Y’s Bright Beginnings Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru, NY –   At its April 27 meeting the Peru Town Board accepted Eric Duquette’s resignation from the board effective Wednesday, April 27. Duquette cited an increasingly busy professional and personal schedule and his inability to give the position the position the dedication it deserves as the reasons for his decision. The resolution stated […]

Peru, NY, Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Livations Wines and Spirits is celebrating its 5th Anniversary today. Owners Scott Hite and Mary Ann Cayea are there to welcome you with 30% off wine and 5% of liquors. They are there until 5 p.m. Congratulations to Scott and Mary Ann and all the staff. Click here […]

Plattsburgh, NY The Strand Center for the Arts hosted its Spring  Artisans Market on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It drew a nice crowd, and downtown streets were lined with cars. It was a fun place to be. A variety of artisans and businesses displayed their wares, including Greg Badger, who demonstrated his painting talents. The […]

In the aftermath of the 30th Annual Conference on the Adirondacks, David Gibson reflects on what more the state could do for the region Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Farms’ Shane St. Cyr elected Treasurer  Albany, NY, April 24, 2026 –  – The Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) Board of Directors elected its 2026-27 officer team during its bimonthly board meeting on April 14. The newly elected and returning officers are: AJ Wormuth – Chair (Half-Full Dairy, Elbridge, NY) Greg Porter – Vice […]

Peru, NY, April 26, 2026  – The April 13 Peru Town Board meeting included the board approving an agreement on an outstanding zoning enforcement issue and interaction regarding the board’s compliance with the NYS Open Meetings Law. Zoning Law Enforcement  Background: In June 2024, Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) purchased Snug Harbor Marina, Mariner Restaurant and […]

By John T Ryan On Wednesday, April 22, Stacey Bruce, Vice-President of Leonard Bus Sales, presented Sarah Guay with a $1,000 Scholarship Award for her “A Day in the Life of a School Bus. ‘First Odyssey’ painting. High school juniors and seniors from across New York State competed for the scholarship. Sarah’s winning entry will […]

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Assessment estimates solar panels will offset forest’s carbon sequestration in less than one year Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Serves as a One-Stop Shop To Enhance Building Performance, Deliver Utility Bill Savings and Improve Quality of Life  Albany, April 16, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $125 million is available to upgrade affordable multifamily housing in upstate New York. The State’s new Affordable Multifamily Program Upstate (AMP Up) provides support for […]

Adirondack hotel groups face state and local tax warrants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The SEQR debate: Does the Adirondack Park need extra environmental red tape? Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Tense international relations are also impacting tourism. The state comptroller says travel from Canada into New York fell by 21% last year. Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh operation has 374 more innovative double-decker cars on order Click here for the Sun Community News story 

It’s for homeowners and small residential buildings  Albany, April 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced up to $150 million in supplemental funding is now available to support the installation of energy-efficient heat pump systems in small residential buildings across New York State. The funding, administered through New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s […]

By John T Ryan Peru, April 14, 2026 – Opportunity knocks at 697 Bear Swamp Road! ReMax North Country has just listed this iconic property, well-known as the former home of Ledge Hill North, Livingoods, Crickets, an dLeaning Pine. This location is filled with cherished memories and community spirit. The brewpub-restaurant has been a popular […]

LAKE PLACID (April 13, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) launched its newly developed website, AdirondacksUSA.com. The website has been designed to enhance how those who may be unfamiliar with the Adirondacks access travel-related information about the area, while also aligning with trends and changes in the way people travel. AdirondacksUSA.com encourages […]

The State Labor Department has released preliminary unemployment rates for January 2026, with a statewide figure of 4.6%. The January rates for our area counties (not seasonally adjusted) are: CLINTON – 4.6% ESSEX – 4.8% FRANKLIN – 4.9% HAMILTON – 7.7% WARREN – 4.9%. Published by the North Country Chamber of Commerce