The Peru Gazette

Source: First Burlington to Boston direct flight takes off Thursday

Source: Nursing Homes Concerned About Funding For New Mandates

Source: Albany Appears Poised To Extend Eviction Moratorium Again – Gothamist

On Wednesday, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported just 2.82 percent of Canadians were fully vaccinated, compared to 27.12 percent in the U.S. The Leger poll results may have dampened enthusiasm at the national level for a quick border reopening, particularly if Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces re-election in the autumn. “Trudeau may […]

Source: North Country economic recovery shows signs of picking up steam | NCPR News

Food and Beverage Service Curfew The 12 a.m. food and beverage service curfew will be lifted for outdoor dining areas beginning May 17 and for indoor dining areas beginning May 31. Catered Events Curfew Changes Governor Cuomo also announced that the 1 a.m. curfew for catered events where attendees have provided proof of vaccination status or a recent negative COVID-19 test result will be lifted beginning […]

Source: ‘Challenging time for hiring’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Vermont reintroducing ‘work search’ requirement for unemployment benefits

The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business traveler destinations, during parts of 2020, resulting in a dramatic falloff in the number of visitors and creating a steep drop in economic activity, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. […]

Source: Vermont Koffee Kup abruptly closes, lays off 250 employees – VTDigger

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters announce 68-game schedule for 2021 season

Source: Collected sales tax shows recovering economy | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The past year has been hard on the economy. With non-essential businesses closing down last March, some still remain closed, the local area and economy has changed drastically.

Source: Vermont tourism industry estimated to be down by about $700 million

Source: Chamber prez: Border impact hard to quantify | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

The Peru Federal Credit Union is now the Mountain Valley Federal Credit Union. The name change emphases that Mountain Valley now serves anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in both Clinton or Essex Counties. Soon a Wilmington branch will join the branches in Peru, Au Sable Forks and Keeseville.

Source: Update: Onondaga County restaurant gift card program sells out in five hours – syracuse.com

Source: Saranac Lake Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’

By John T. Ryan Peru residents are very fortunate. We live in a community that is home to virtually all of life’s necessities, including several excellent eat-in and take-out restaurants. We even have two Pasquales – Pasquales Restaurant and Bar and just across the parking lot Pasquale’s Pizzeria. Scott Bazzano founded both restaurants, one with […]

Source: ADK Regional Credit Union expands with new Plattsburgh location | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union will soon be doubling its size with a new Plattsburgh location.

Assemblyman Billy Jones also applauded the Port Washington-based company’s local acquisition and congratulated both companies on a successful sale. He said he was “pleased to hear that this deal will not impact operations at the Plattsburgh plant or current customers.” Source: Swarovski Lighting announces purchase agreement with WAC Lighting | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | […]

Source: Live arts venues were shut for a year. When they finally got federal aid, the system crashed – syracuse.com

Source: Changes made to food truck law and venue fees  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On April 15 at the Common Council meeting a local law was adopted by the council.  

Source: Remote workers: a new economy for the Adirondack North Country? | NCPR News

Source: As Advocates Push For Gun Control, Business Is Booming For Springfield’s Smith & Wesson | WBUR News

“All internet providers must offer high-speed internet at an affordable cost — $15 a month period, all equipment, all fees, etc. That’s the cost that they must provide to any low-income family in this state,” Cuomo said. Source: Cuomo signs internet affordability law