The Peru Gazette

Source: Schumer stops in Plattsburgh to push for U.S. border action | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With many marinas along Lake Champlain hit hard by continued U.S.-Canada border restrictions, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer heard more about the lo

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Lauren Prue commented, “Ali Webbinaro and I want to build community. We want the Peru Town Market at Heyworth Mason Park to bring people together after a long hard year.” Ali and Lauren’s goal came true when over 250 people turned out to enjoy the Peru Town Market on […]

Source: Burlington businesses see successful holiday weekend

Source: Tyson Foods recalls 8.4 million pounds of chicken products over deadly Listeria risk: See list – syracuse.com

Source: Loremans named 2021 Spirit of Ianelli Award recipients

Saratoga Springs, NY – Due to a nationwide Tyson Foods Inc. chicken recall for possible listeria, Stewart’s Shops is recalling the following products. If customers have purchased any of the following products, they may return them for a full refund or exchange. Stewart’s Now & Then Entree’s: Chicken Riggies 12oz with best by dates of  […]

Source: Cannabis in the Adirondacks: A natural economic high?

Source: Hone your business idea at one of these upcoming workshops – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Whitney estate owner says tax pressures among reasons to divide land

Source: Berries are the Harvest of the Month for July – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Report: Working conditions on dairy farms may be hazardous to migrants | Sun Community News MIDDLEBURY | There are various occupational and health hazards that migrant dairy farmworkers face at work in Vermont today.

“There is the age-old argument that people may hear: the younger generation is lazy and doesn’t want to work. However, the age range of 24 to 29 in Saranac Lake has a labor force participation of almost 85%. This is the highest labor force participation out of all age groups and demographics.” Source: Where are […]

Artisan Sign and Design of Peru donated this beautiful new Sullivan Park sign to the Town of Peru. It’s made of high-density urethane and should last many, many years. Town personnel erected the sign.

Source: Minimum wage for fast-food workers to rise in New York on Thursday – syracuse.com

A very, very sad story. Source: The Adirondack housing crisis is pricing out local families and workers | NCPR News

Source: A North Country delicacy: what goes into making a Michigan

Source: With or without? Town of Plattsburgh declares July as ‘Michigan Month’

Source: Transmission line could bring Essex County $82 million over 30 years | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Essex County and its lakeside governments could reap $82 million over the next 30 years from a proposed submerged powerline connecting the hydroelectr

Source: Plattsburgh named Top 25 by London Financial Times magazine | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh and the North Country Chamber of Commerce have been recognized by fDi Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times of London, among the Top 25 Citi

Source: Local reps slam latest border travel extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and others quickly denounced the latest extension of U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions, calling it “misguided” and “unacceptable”.

Source: Mayor Rosenquest holds off on Plattsburgh Boat Basin proposal

Source: Mayor tugs Boat Basin buy from city agenda | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh airport runway to reopen on time | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Drought presents Ausable Chasm challenges | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“But the state this month is reminding the unemployed that the work-search requirements will be enforced. People collecting unemployment are required to look for work three days a week and create a log of those efforts.” Source: If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com