The Peru Gazette

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that nearly $3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) funding has been approved for local businesses and nonprofits. As reported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, area businesses awarded funds now include: Lake Placid Sinfonietta – $9,439 […]

Source: Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal – VTDigger

“Results from the 2020 census have revealed the deep impact of Vermont’s shifting population, as Chittenden County gained more people than any other part of the state.  With closer scrutiny, another trend emerges: Ski communities, and areas popular with tourists and seasonal homeowners, had a mini boom in population, with some reporting increases 10 times […]

Source: ‘Robot farmers’ pioneer climate-resilient farming in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Limo operator avoids prison time in Upstate NY crash that killed 20 – syracuse.com

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh – The North Country Chamber of Commerce JOB FAIR will be held on September 15th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh from 3pm-7 pm. The Job Fair is FREE for job seekers to attend. Representatives will be on hand to accept resumes, give out applications, set up interviews, and/or talk about career opportunities […]

  From Stewart’s and verified on the World Dairy Expo website. September 2, 2021— The judging is complete at the 54th annual World Dairy Expo, once again Stewart’s Shops has some of the best dairy products in North America. The judging is based on flavor, body and texture, melting quality, appearance and color. Stewart’s Shops […]

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh students seek part-time jobs

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

Source: New business makes diversity and inclusion its focus | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Diversity, inclusion, and family that’s what lies at the heart of Opulence Beaute.

Source: Staff shortages and pandemic fatigue take a toll on Vermont restaurants – VTDigger

Extends New York State’s Eviction Moratorium to January 15, 2021 Governor Hochul: “We’ve gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, […]

Source: Storm Ida Could Temporarily Increase The National Gas Price Average : NPR

Source: Farmers Markets are in Full Swing Across Northern New York – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls 52,000 pounds of chicken product

“Several local restaurants are shutting their doors due to an apparent staffing shortage. Ristorante Casa Capitano, in Rouses Point, is closed until Sept. 1. The Scale, a restaurant in Williston, is closing until the end of that month and popular Burlington eatery Butch + Babe’s has closed indefinitely. “It’s been a tough road for sure, […]

Source: Cleaning the Forks; Baer improving the look of Jay | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Codes officer Robbe Baer believes that in time the crowds of Lake Placid will begin to spill out through Wilmington Notch into the Town of Jay. He wants the hills and

Source: A new life for an old theater in Au Sable Forks | NCPR News

Source: While Cuomo’s legacy in the Adirondacks looms large, many hope Hochul refocuses investments | NCPR News

From teh Office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a $350 million Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program passed by Congress last December to support dairy farmers impacted by COVID-19 and improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “I […]

Source: Six counties in the Adirondack region are joining together to apply for a federal grant to bring high-speed broadband to nearly 3,000 homes, businesses and institutions. | Local | poststar.com

Source: NBC5’s Stuff the Bus school drive kicksoff