The Peru Gazette

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Last week, Governor Hochul signed A1396/S3762 and A5854/S3566 into law right as the deadline was approaching after vetoing A7598/S6603 earlier in the week. These three bills were referred to as the Pharmacy Rescue Package because they will regulate Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBMs) and will help keep independent pharmacies […]

Source: South Hero pizzeria lets customers pay what they can — or nothing at all – VTDigger

Source: Harrietstown opts out under the wire | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise Cannabis can still be sold in the village

Source: New business brings gas to Ellenburg  | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | Mountain Mart is a local family-owned gasoline and convenience store retailer. The tenth location of Mountain Mart officially opened during the last week of December. 

Source: Peabody’s reopens with a new spin on downtown staple | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | If there is one thing that is repeated countless times by visitors of the North Country is that the North Country has beautiful scenery.

Source: SeaComm celebrates holidays with gift to CVPH Foundation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the season of giving, SeaComm Federal Credit Union is helping The Foundation of Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital provide the gift of healthier communities by

Source: Whiteface Mountain Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate the Upcoming Winter Olympics | Travel + Leisure

December 23, 2021—The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is showing the true spirit of the holidays with giving; customer donations have reached over $871,000 through Wednesday, December 22nd. That’s over $1.7 million with the Stewart’s match so far, and there’s just 3 days left to collect! These donations stay local and support local nonprofits.  Funding reaches […]

Source: Knight Automotive to change ownership | News | pressrepublican.com

Brian Mann Tweet & Photo  “So cool to see @StewartsShops  in Keene getting ready to serve EV drivers.” The Peru Gazette followed up Brian’s tweet and photo emailing Stewart’s Shops asking about their current and future EV charger plans. Erica Komoroske, Director of Public Affairs, was kind enoungh to respond. “We plan to have more than […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support from state legislators, with A1396/S3762 passing the Assembly unanimously and A7598/S6603 passing both houses […]

Source: 2021 Last-minute “Support Local” Holiday Gift Guide – – The Adirondack Almanack

The Stewart’s Holiday Match Program is showing the true spirit of the holidays with giving; customer donations have reached over $765,177 through Wednesday, December 15th. That’s over $1.5 million with Stewart’s match so far, and there’s just over a week left to collect! APPLICATION DEADLINE NEARS Time is running out for children’s charities to apply […]

Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Overall, local collections totaled almost $1.6 billion, up $235 million from November of last year. Collections for the month were also notably robust when compared to pre-pandemic levels, up 9.2% (or […]

Source: Moderna booster shot increases antibody levels against Omicron, company says – CNN

Source: APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News

Source: Akwesasne officials release first three cannabis cultivation licenses | NorthCountryNow

Source: Mold-Rite Plastics to change name | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On Dec. 10 in a letter to employees Mold-Rite Plastics announced that it will be changing its name to Mold-Rite Packaging.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce “While the Canadian Government has been actively considering possible new restrictions on international travel,” notes Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, “we are pleased that for the time being at least, they have decided to advise Canadians not to travel internationally but are not […]

Source: Border Concerns: Douglas slams upcoming vaccine requirement for essential travelers | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stimulus update: Final Child Tax Credit payments this week, but more money on the way – syracuse.com

Source: Tri-Lakes awarded millions in state funding | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise