The Peru Gazette

Just down the hill, a developer is looking to reopen a pair of mines that closed in the 1970s to create a new hydroelectricity project The $300 million project, in effect a giant water battery, would use massive subterranean passages to create electricity by pumping water up and down. Known as the Mineville Energy Storage […]

Source: Warning of second wave, Cuomo appeals directly to Pfizer for COVID vaccine doses | NCPR News

Potential COVID-19 Exposure   Plattsburgh, January 18, 2021. Residents who visited the Country Corner Diner in West Chazy between 10:00 and 11:00 am on January 10th may have been exposed to COVID-19. If you were present and seated in the front bar area, the Clinton County Health Department recommends that you self-monitor for symptoms of […]

Source: Stewart’s pauses political giving after outcry over Stefanik donations

TEMPORARY NEW HOURS! *Beginning January 22nd* Due to the rise in Covid-19 cases in our region, we have thoughtfully decided to temporarily reduce our hours. In order to accommodate all of our amazing guests, we recommend reservations- as we go through our sanitizing protocols between customers, we appreciate your patience, for everyone’s safety. Come celebrate […]

Source: Rainbow Banquet Hall launches new restaurant to counteract COVID-related losses | Sun Community News ALTONA | Rainbow Wedding & Banquet Hall has long been a cherished event venue in northern  New York. However, with the venue’s number of events dropping dr

“The retiring Lake Placid mayor will be moving to Peru at the end of his term with his wife a Peru native, the former Cheryl Woodward.” Source: Saying goodbye takes time | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Source: Skiers express frustrations with Vail Resorts over refusing refunds, credits

Source: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $306 billion infrastructure upgrade plan in day 4 of NY State of State address – ABC7 New York

Thursday January 14, 2021 SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that they will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in […]

Source: In Buffalo, restaurants win ruling against Cuomo’s orange zone rules – syracuse.com

Source: ‘Like Christmas since March’: Delivery people have busiest year ever – VTDigger

Source: Corporate donors pull support from Stefanik following vote to block election certification | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo unveils ambitious green energy program for New York | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo Makes Green Jobs Push in State of the State Agenda

Source: Some Vermont gun shops report an uptick in sales over the last few months.

Effective immediately, small businesses and non-profits that received a PPP loan of $500,000 or less or EIDL loans of $150,000 or less can be eligible for a NYFLF loan. An Eligible Small Business must: Employ *50* or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees Have gross revenues of less than *$5 million* per year Must not have […]

Source: Kinney Drugs to offer Covid vaccine to people 65 and older (once it restocks supply) – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo wants to mandate $15 a month high-speed internet – syracuse.com

“We ask that you please do NOT call your local store, as they are focused on serving patients and will have no additional information.” Source: Kinney Drugs books appointments for entire supply of coronavirus vaccine in 5 hours – syracuse.com

Source: Ben & Jerry’s Launches Frozen Desserts for Dogs | Food News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today said in reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address that the focus needs to be on resetting New York’s economy to create economic activity, jobs and revenue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. To do that, Stec said the State Legislature needs to begin convening legislative session […]

Source: Cuomo Details COVID ‘War,’ Recovery Plans In State Of The State

Source: Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s payment for the same month — did it indicate a robust local economy, or

Source: COVID-19, lack of patrollers shut down Hunter ski resort