The Peru Gazette

Beginning July 1 Plattsburgh International Airport will offer daily direct flights to Philadelphia via Contour Airlines which has a partnership with American Airlines. Passengers boarding in Plattsburgh can check baggage directly to American Airlines’ many destinations. Of course, Delta, Spirit, Southwest, and Frontier Airlines also offer service from Philadelphia. Here are today’s American Airlines departures. […]

Stopped at Northern Orchard this morning to pick up an asparagus donation to the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen. Couldn’t help but notice the beautiful plants on sale. Jenna Mulbury was busy watering to safeguard them against today’s expected high temperatures. These are just a few of the plants at Northern Orchards along the beautiful Union […]

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Palermo Villa, Inc. is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on 17.95 oz. PICS Frozen Pizzeria Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, with UPC 41735 07771 and expiration date of 11/28/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to the potential presence of metal in the bacon ingredient. Customers who purchased the affected products can […]

“The recall covers certain 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles in the United States that were built between December 2020 and April 2021. The company is urging customers to park their cars “outside and away from structures.”” Source: Ford is recalling about 39,000 SUVS after 16 catch fire under the hood | NCPR News

Source: CVPH nurses union celebrates new contract with hospital as a hopeful first step | NCPR News

Source: N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh welcomed New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli May 18 as city leaders and local business advocates toured the downtown area and spoke on development

Source: Staff at UVM Health Network’s Plattsburgh hospital reach a contract – VTDigger

Source: Syracuse University renames dome as part of 10-year agreement with JMA Wireless – syracuse.com

Very interesting story. Source: Harry’s, the fast-growing razor biz with the first name, teams up with CNY manufacturer – syracuse.com

Source: 1 Upstate NY county is among top 10 richest in state – syracuse.com

Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of […]

Peru is well-known for its productive apple orchards. It’s also well-known for its productive dairy farms. Our beautiful soil has to be one of the reasons.

Source: The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Senator Stec and the men and women of Ward Lumber after receiving their official state Historic Business Preservation Registry Certificate  Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today presented Jay Ward and the workers of Ward Lumber with the official state certificate honoring the company for its addition to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry […]

“Eric Hittinger, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at Rochester Institute of Technology said, “Upstate New York has the cleanest electricity grid in the country.” Source: Thinking about buying an electric vehicle? Is Upstate New York one of the best places to charge one? (video) – syracuse.com

The FCC explains who qualifies and how to apply for a $30 monthly internet subsidy. Source: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

Source: New York’s once-booming oil industry and the risky wells it left behind – City & State New York

Source: Below the Clouds at Adirondack Regional Airport – – The Adirondack Almanack

Former Press Republican reporter joins North Country Public Radio Source: Meet NCPR’s newest news voice: Cara Chapman, our Plattsburgh reporter | NCPR News

Albany, NY – The Grow NY Farms Coalition today announced that the Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), the National Federation of Independent Businesses of New York (NFIB), and Upstate United have sent letters to Governor Hochul urging her to maintain the overtime threshold at 60 hours on family farms across New York State.  […]

  Clinton County is proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted to continue Essential Air Service at the Plattsburgh International Airport through the Alternate Essential Air Service program (AES). DOT will provide almost $10 million for AES over a 27 month term from July 1, 2022 through […]

Source: Yikes: Gas prices jump 17 cents in a week, hit new record high – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide up to $20.7 million in grant funding to continue Essential Air Service in Ogdensburg and Plattsburgh through the Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program. This grant funding will be used to secure nonstop, roundtrip flights from Ogdensburg International Airport […]

“With the new commitment from the internet providers, some 48 million households will be eligible for $30 monthly plans for 100 megabits per second, or higher speed, service — making internet service fully paid for with government assistance if they sign up with one of the providers participating in the program.” Spectrum (Charter) and Frontier […]