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Telegraph Road closed just south of the Sullivan Rd. intersection

Supervisor Brandy McDonald said the road was to be closed at 2:30 p.m. until urther notice.  Highway Superintendent Mike Farrell will be closing the section of Telegraph Road indefinitely at 2:30 pm. between house # 403 and 382.    Any questions can be directed to him at 518-369-4845.   See the previous Peru Gazette story for more details

Peru, NY – April 25, 2024 – sunrise and full moon along Old Town Rd. and at Ausable Point.

Funeral services held for Peru resident Krysten Remy

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Under new budget, NY is the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave

“…New Yorkers will get 20 hours of paid time off from work for healthcare appointments during pregnancy.” Click here for the NCPR story 

DiNAPOLI: LOCAL SALES TAX COLLECTIONS UP 1.6% IN FIRST QUARTER

Clinton County (-0.4%) Growth driven by New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth […]

Granny’s Attic Boutique Sale this Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at Peru Community Church Fellowship Center

Once again, the twice-yearly Granny’s Attic Unique Boutique sale is this Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St, at the corner of Routes 22 and 22B in the heart of Peru. All are welcome!! The variety and number […]

Public visitation, funeral to be held for Peru resident Krysten Remy

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Peru Knights and St. Augusine’s Parishioners assist local JCEO Outreach Food Shelf

Peru – Each year, St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 directs part of its charitable efforts to the Peru JCEO Outreach Food Shelf by conducting a “40 Cans For Lent” program at St. Augustine’s Church and making a monetary donation. As they have done for so many years, St. Augustine’s parishioners responded to the […]

North Country’s Housing Symposium

The Town of Plattsburgh is proud to announce the hosting of a Housing Symposium on May 23rd, 2024, at the West Side Ballroom is at 253 New York Road, Plattsburgh, NY. With the North Country facing its unique challenges amidst the housing crisis, this symposium aims to convene stakeholders, experts, and community leaders to explore […]

Iustin Moga, MD Joins CVPH and Alice Hyde Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Practices

Dr. Moga is the only Northern New York surgeon with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery  PLATTSBURGH, NY –Iustin Moga, MD, the only orthopedic surgeon in Northern New York with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery, is accepting new patients at the University of Vermont Health […]

Statement from State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) on the 2024 New York State Budget

“Time and again, I’ve said that the budget is a reflection of the priorities and values of our state government. And it’s clear that this year’s enacted state budget shows that Governor Hochul and Democrat legislative leaders’ priorities are not the needs of our working class families and seniors. The plan they pushed through with […]

2024 state budget to expedite prison closures

Syracuse.com summary: “Additionally, New York will expedite the closure of up to five state prisons in an effort to save money amid the state’s declining prison population. The governor has until next March to choose which prisons will close. The state has shuttered two dozen correctional facilities since 2011 because of vacant beds, saving about […]

Ausable Point State Campground, Peru, NY – April 22, 2024, 6:30 a.m.

Families and organizations make Clean-up Day happen

Peru, NY, April 20, 2024—Peru Lions Club President David Dalton reports that many families, young people, and Girl Scouts participated in today’s Peru Clean-up Day, as did several members of a SUNY Plattsburgh fraternity. The Peru Lions Club and the Peru K-5 PTO coordinated the event.

George and Shirley Moore Foundation steps up in a big way to help a new, much-needed program

Plattsburgh – April 17, 2024 – The George and Shirley Moore Foundation of Keeseville presented the Heart Well Homestead with a $25,000 donation to help establish a maternity home in the city of Plattsburgh. Heart Well Homestead is a new nonprofit in Clinton County that will strive to alleviate homelessness by operating a 24-month transitional […]

Twelve-minute town board meeting

Peru – Monday, April 10, 2024—The Peru Town Board conducted a Special Meeting to authorize the payment of routine bills, which the board did. (Because of the eclipse, only one regular meeting is being held this month). Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell requested that the board allow the sale of a 1996 water truck and a […]

April 18, 2024 – Police make arrest in Peru homicide investigation

Kevin D. Kosza was arrested and was arraigned this morning Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Peru, NY Police investigating Jenkins St. homicide after woman found dead

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Stone fundraiser set for April 27

This is your chance to support a family with Peru ties whose son is undergoing cancer treatment By John T Ryan Peru/Plattsburgh —If you’ve never been to Peru’s Courthouse, you may not know Holly Stone. She’s been a Peru court clerk since 2011. Holly and her husband Terry’s 25-year-old son Austin is battling brain cancer. […]

2024 property tax assessments in today’s mail

By John T Ryan  April 15, 2024, Peru—Most Peru property owners opened their mailboxes today to find their 2024 Assessment Notification from Peru’s assessor, Jeremiah Cross. An accompanying letter explains why annual assessments are necessary and provides options if a taxpayer disagrees with the assessed value. County, town, and school tax rates, not assessed values, […]

CVPH statement on today’s lockdown

CVPH Lockdown Initiated for Patient and staff safety Security measures were lifted after a quick, professional response from local law enforcement PLATTSBURGH, NY (04/15/2024) — Earlier this morning, the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) officials, in conjunction with local law enforcement, locked down the Main Campus after a credible […]

NBC5 reports that CVPH lockdown ended at 10:32 a.m.

Lockdown cleared at CVPH in Plattsburgh April 15, 10:36AM EDT The lockdown has ended as of 10:32 a.m., according to hospital officials.

NY Cannabis regulators approve 101 new licenses, as applicants complain about proximity protection

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

ICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 RAISES MORE THAN $192,000 TO BENEFIT THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION

Schenectady, N.Y. – Price Chopper/Market 32 customers and teammates raised $182,990 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) during its annual March fundraiser where customers were encouraged to round up their change at the register. Combined with a $10,000 corporate match, the total gift of $192,990.36 — nearly $78,000 more than last year’s campaign — […]

Deputy Director of Carl Sagan Center for Research viewed Monday’s eclipse in Peru, NY his wife’s hometown

Simon Steel is an astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California. After talking about the eclipse at SUNY Plattsburgh on the morning of April 8, he set up his telescope in Peru, his wife Paula’s hometown, to share the experience with family and friends.  Peru residents know Paula as Paula Kienert. Simon Steel […]