The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that she will vote in favor of House passage of the 4th major legislative phase of Congress’ emergency coronavirus response later this afternoon. This most recent package will provide economic relief to small businesses, individuals, and families across the North […]

 Since the pandemic started, the Peru, Plattsburgh and Chazy Lions clubs have purchased and delivered baked treats from Rulfs Orchard to frontline workers in healthcare and law enforcement environments. This past week, Lions delivered to Meadowbrook Healthcare, Clinton County Nursing home, and Plattsburgh Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.   Lions who assisted were Linc Sunderland, […]

Source: DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year | Office of the New York State Comptroller

Source: New York State minimum wage 2021: A raise is coming – syracuse.com

Would something like this work in Plattsburgh? Source: Let’s Go! The New CityPlace Burlington will Benefit Everyone | Paid Post | City | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

If you’re driving on Route 3 be sure to check out the beautiful new Huttig Nisson building at 822 Route 3, Plattsburgh, just across from the Stewart’s Shop and not far from Wilson’s Appliance. The COVID pandemic delayed construction but Huttig’s plans to move to Route 3 from their Route 9 location in early 2021, […]

Source: Honda recalls 1.4M US vehicles for software, other problems – ABC News

Source: New housing development in Town of Plattsburgh | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Burlington passes ‘Just Cause Eviction’ charter change resolution

By John T. Ryan   For the past several weeks, Peru residents have watched NYSEG contractors installing massive 70 ft. poles (15 ft. are underground) adjacent to one of our most highly traveled streets, the Bear Swamp Rd. Many residents have had questions about the nature of the work which has caused traffic delays, while […]

December 14, 2020 — Despite people using less cash, a national coin shortage and customers staying home more, Stewart’s Shops is happy to report that the Holiday Match Program is going strong and has hit the $1 million mark; and there’s 11 collections days left. As of Sunday, December 13th, donations collected total $525,104 and […]

Source: Mose Ginsberg and his Tupper Lake Story – – The Adirondack Almanack

Plattsburgh, December 11, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is asking any residents who were at Miller’s Barber Shop in Chazy, New York between Tuesday, December 1st and Tuesday, December 8th to be aware of potential exposure to COVID-19. Please call CCHD at 518-565-4840 if you were present at that location on any of […]

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Second Phase of Empire State Digital with Ritual and PayPal to Support New York Restaurants and Food Service Industry | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

The North Country Chamber of Commerce notes that Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security has confirmed today in a Tweet that the existing personal travel restrictions at the U.S.-Canadian border will be extended for another month past the current expiration date of December 21, taking them to January 21.   […]

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Source: Local Restaurant Owner Says Enhanced Unemployment Insurance Is ‘Top Of Mind’ | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Stewart’s spends $45M on new, rebuilt stores in 2020

Source: A struggling hamlet and a lake monster: Can ‘Champ’ help Port Henry? | NCPR News

Source: ‘Our hands are completely tied’: Restaurant workers face difficult choices as cases rise – VTDigger

Source: Cuomo: If hospitals are overwhelmed, regions will shut down | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

By John T. Ryan Peru – 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Livingood’s Restaurant and Brewery is facing all the well-publicized rules and regulations. Co-managers Gary Morette and Jody Renaudette describe the past several months as a period of adapting, learning and finding ways to keep customers and staff safe […]

Source: Starbucks gives free coffee to frontline workers all December long as coronavirus surges – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse-area trash hauler hit hard by coronavirus; driver shortage causing delays – syracuse.com

Source: Working families walk a thin line balancing remote learning and work | NCPR News