The Peru Gazette

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

Source: UPDATE: APA approves Lake Placid apartments, Ticonderoga solar park | NCPR News

Source: Gun stores sour on Biden move | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request

The Lake Placid complex would include 355 housing units, including some apartments and condominiums. spread over 22 new buildings on the 35-acre site. The project includes a clubhouse, greenhouse, pool, recreation facilities, maintenance building, and on-site parking, including a parking garage for residents. Source: Lake Placid apartments, Ticonderoga solar park both up for final APA approval […]

Source: Burlington airport adding new weekly flights to Dallas this summer

Source: Burlington High School Could Be Demolished After More Contamination Found | Off Message

Source: Curfew on New York bars, restaurants extended to midnight starting next week, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

April 14, 2021. The effort to vaccinate New Yorkers continues in full scale. While Johnson & Johnson is paused, we are using the Pfizer vaccine in order to meet and maintain scheduled appointments. It is important to keep in mind as we wait for federal direction that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being carefully […]