The Peru Gazette

PLATTSBURGH, NY – Unitary America, led by its Leader Garrett Monette, has announced its rapid expansion to over 330 supporters, tripling in size since the beginning of April. The organization only had less than ten in early November. Unitary America is responsible for several programs operating throughout Clinton County, including food giveaways, trash cleanups, bread […]

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Grants to Municipalities, Not-for-Profit Organizations, and State Agencies to Expand and Restore Community Forests  August 6, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $20 million is now available through the second round of the Community Reforestation (CoRe) Grant Program. The goal of CoRe is to support tree planting projects that will create or restore […]

State had been keeping the lights on for nearly four years after facility’s closure Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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The elimination of Adirondack trees by Finch Paper in pulp production has other ramifications in addition to the impact on local workers Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, is making approximately $2.8 million available to support projects that improve water quality, reconnect streams for fish and wildlife, and expand public access to waterways within the basin. Grant Program Funding Available Award Amount Clean Water – Small Implementation Grants ~$865,000 Up to $50,000 Clean Water […]

“A lower share of the state’s energy production is carbon free today than in 2019. This is when lawmakers passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act…” Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Town of Piercefield, St. Lawrence County Wilderness Rescue: On July 13 at 1:19 p.m., Forest Rangers responded to a call for a subject who collapsed on the Mount Arab trail in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. Forest Ranger Shea and Tupper Lake EMS hiked in and located the 75-year-old from Honeoye Falls approximately half a mile up […]

So far, the results have been promising  Click here for the vtdigger story 

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Town of Keene Essex County Wilderness Rescue: On July 7 at 1 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call about a hiker who suffered a broken arm on Mount Marcy.  New York State Police pilot Beck flew Forest Rangers Rooney and Sabo to the hiker’s location. Ranger Sabo lowered Ranger Rooney onto the mountain. Ranger Rooney […]

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

LEWIS, N.Y., July 13, 2026  — Champlain Area Trails invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Mount Inez Trail on Saturday, August 1, honoring the remarkable legacy of Inez Milholland, the women’s suffrage advocate, attorney, and longtime Lewis resident whose name now graces the mountain overlooking the Boquet Valley. The celebration […]

Policy Outline for Community Investment Framework Available Here    Executive Order Available Here Albany, July 14, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed an Executive Order to create the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities. The Governor is temporarily […]

Records request reveals details behind 19 Adirondack Park Agency enforcement settlements in 2025 Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Fees paid with interest in February 2026  Town of Schuyler Falls – Host Fee Payments (2026M-26)   Issued Date June 18, 2026 [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Schuyler Falls (Town) receive accurate host fee payments? Audit Period April 1, 2016 – February 17, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area Landfill […]

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Fire towers in the Adirondacks offer breathtaking views, but often times can be hard to access, due to their remote locations  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

When given an excessive amount of plastic trash, what do you do with it? How about…turn it into a bench? Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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 

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