The Peru Gazette

Read the full list of President’s List and Vice President’s List honors students for NCCC’s spring 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Two guided walks and a water chestnut pull scheduled for July, August Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Prospective adult learners can learn about tuition-free degree opportunities and available student support services PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College will host two information sessions this summer to help prospective students learn about SUNY Reconnect, a program that provides eligible adult learners with the opportunity to attend college tuition-free. The sessions will be held from 6 […]

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The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the High School Community Room. The meeting will be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perunighthawks.org. The meeting is open to the public and current District, County, State and Federal safety […]

Wagon rides, Morgan horses, food trucks, dairy cows & a peek at modern ag Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Amid growing spending on universal pre-K, school districts failed to spend millions earmarked for the 2024-25 school year. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Borrowers on SAVE Plan Will Receive Notices About Finding a New Federal Payment Plan Within 90 Days NEW YORK, July 6, 2026  – New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers with federal student loans to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]

The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 Albany, July 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that admission and parking passes for The 2026 Great New York State Fair will go on sale Tuesday, July 7, at 9 a.m. Packed with incredible value, a single […]

A new educational program invites participants to tour Lake Champlain from the water and learn about the area’s environment Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

If Handling Legal Sparkling Devices, Priority Number One is Fire Safety Albany, July 3, 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to prioritize safety as they prepare for the July 4th holiday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks pose a significant risk, causing thousands of injuries each year, particularly among young people. These accidents […]

By John T Ryan Peru, NY – Former Peru School Principal Chris Mazzella is the latest member of the Peru Central School Hall of Fame. He was inducted on June 10 in conjunction with National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. High School Principal Matt Berry summarized why Mazzella was being honored and referred to Chris as […]

Recognition highlights contributions to student success, teaching and service PLATTSBURGH (July 2, 2026) — Three Clinton Community College faculty members have been recognized with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence Awards, among the highest honors conferred on faculty and professional staff throughout the State University of New York system. The awards recognize outstanding achievement and a commitment […]

$120 Per Child Going to Eligible Families Through 2026 Summer EBT Program Summer EBT Benefits Expire 122 Days After Being Issued, Recipients Should Use Their Benefits Soon After They Receive Them Albany, (July 1, 2026) = Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 1.6 million low-income children have already received summer food assistance totaling $189 […]

PLATTSBURGH, NY (June 30, 2026) – Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman announced today that the 2026 New York State Assembly Summer Reading Challenge materials have been distributed to all public schools within the 115th Assembly District. The Summer Reading Challenge will take place between July 1 and August 31, and readers have the chance to win […]

CLINTON COUNTY, NY (June 30, 2026) – The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Clinton County Off-Track Betting (OTB) Scholarships, recognizing two exceptional graduating seniors whose academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and extracurricular participation have distinguished them among their peers. Each year, the Clinton County OTB Committee awards two […]

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Community members are invited to experience Lake Champlain from a new perspective during Summer on the Lake Educational Boat Trips on Thursday, July 16, 2026, departing from the Plattsburgh City Marina, 2 Dock Street, Plattsburgh. Hosted by Lake Champlain Sea Grant and partners, these interactive boat trips will offer participants a unique […]

Click here to view the graduates’ names and future plans These are copied from the Graduation Program.

Albany, June 26, 2026 – To mark the end of the school year, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 396 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. Governor Hochul’s Universal School Meals Program, launched last year, guarantees every student in New York State access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating […]

Program will prepare women for local careers in technology and skilled trades PLATTSBURGH — The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM) at Clinton Community College will launch a Women in Manufacturing and Technology initiative, made possible through $50,000 in state funding secured by Assemblyman Michael Cashman, D-115th District. The inaugural program will recruit and educate women […]

June 25, 2026 | 6:00 pm History Matters: Revolution, Independence and Valcour Island with John Krueger Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel History matters because liberty is not self-sustaining; it must first be imagined in the minds and hearts of ordinary people and then defended through sacrifice, leadership, and endurance. Using figures such as John and Abigail Adams, […]

At a Board of Regents meeting last Monday, state officials proposed eliminating credit-based diploma requirements. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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