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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Saranac Fire Department Board Did Not Adequately Oversee District’s Financial Operations

Albany, May 14, 2026 – The board did not adequately oversee the district’s financial operations related to maintaining accounting records, preparing bank reconciliations, submitting monthly and annual financial reports, performing annual audits, receiving state contract pricing for purchases and auditing and approving claims. As a result, the board’s ability to effectively manage the District’s financial […]

Proposed state bill prohibits donating lead-contaminated game meat to food pantries

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Honoring Fallen War of 1812 Soldier Ansel Holcomb: New Gravestone to Be Installed at Boquet Cemetery After 210 Years

Elizabethtown, NY, May 12, 2026 — A long-overdue honor will soon be restored to a local War of 1812 soldier who gave his life during the Battle of Plattsburgh. Private Ansel Holcomb, a member of Captain Calkin’s Company, was wounded during the battle on September 11, 1814 and succumbed to his injuries on September 13. […]

CCIDA Approves First Workforce Development Project, Strengthening Talent Pipeline and Business Attraction Efforts

Clinton County, NY, May 13, 2026  – The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today announced the approval of the first project under its Workforce Development Program, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the region’s workforce and enhancing its ability to support business growth, attract new industries and employers, and advance job opportunities and […]

Curious about India? Come to Peru Free Library Friday Evening

State Comptroller releases annual Industrial Development Agency Report

Albany, May 13, 2026 – New York’s 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,183 active projects with a total value of over $140 billion in fiscal year end (FYE) 2024, an increase of 3.5% or $4.7 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “IDAs granted […]

2026 Fourth of July parade call for participants 

Lake Placid, NY (May 11, 2026) – The Lake Placid July 4th Organizing Committee is inviting community members to take part in the annual Independence Day celebration, which features a parade down Main Street. Organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event the most vibrant yet, with all encouraged to participate. […]

Organic Matter: An exhibition showcasing six artists moved by the natural world around us

PLATTSBURGH, NY – May 12 2026 – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “Organic Matter. ” Organic Matter will be a group exhibition curated by Gallery Manager & Associate Curator, Elsa Koop-Angelicola. This exhibition will showcase the artwork of six artists to display the raw beauty of abstract elements as well as the skill of […]

What we know about the overdue NYS budget and why it matters to the North Country

Click here for the NCPR story 

Michigans For Mission, Harkness, Sunday, May 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Young Concert Artists guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trionfo perform in the final presentation of Hill and Hollow Music’s 31st Season.

 WHEN: Sunday May 24th, 4pm.  Doors open at 3:30pm WHERE: The Saranac Methodist Church, Route 3 Saranac NY TICKETS: General Admission $20 and the door. Children and Students $10 Hill and Hollow Music presents guitar duo Miles Johnston and Michael Vascones with flautist Anthony Trinfo for a program ranging from Back and Piazzolla to contemporary […]

Clinton Community College Announces Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Herrick and MacAlpine lead Clinton’s Class of 2026 PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2026 ahead of its commencement ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 15. The valedictorian is Brett Herrick, an individual studies major from North Hudson. Herrick demonstrated exceptional academic dedication throughout his time at […]

Clinton County IDA Launches New Economic Development Website

Clinton County, NY, May 11, 2026  – he County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, created to better showcase Clinton County’s economic development opportunities, strategic assets, available sites, workforce strengths, and quality of life. The new website can be viewed at: www.clintoncountyida.com The new website, […]

VFW Memorial Day Service, May 25 @ 11 a.m.

Highway Dept will remove signs erected on town’s right-of-way

Peru, NY May 11, 2026 – Highway Superintendent MIchael Farrell wants people to know that roadside mowing will begin Tuesday, May 12. In the interest of operator safety and productivity, highway personnel will remove any sign erected in the road’s right-of-way, up to 15 feet from a road’s edge

Peru posts its June 28 – August 30 Summer Concert Schedule

School Budget Public Hearing on May 12 and Budget Vote on May 19

Peru, NY –  On Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., the Peru Central School District is scheduled to conduct its 2026-27 School Budget Public Hearing. Then, on May 19 at the high school community room, from 1 to 8 p.m., voters will cast ballots on the budget, two open school board positions, and the purchase […]

Wood, Wire and Voice Coffee House presents Missisquoi River Band

Plattsburgh, NY – With original bluegrass and country tunes, Missisquoi River Band from Enosburg Falls, VT paint a vivid picture of love, life and loss in the Green Mountains. Patrick Murphy, Cindy Humiston-Weed and Jim Weed – all veteran performers – promise a fun-loving, inspiring night of music. Plattsburgh United Methodist Church chapel, 127 Beekman […]

Pension Fund Litigators Donated Heavily to New York Comptroller’s Campaign

Click here for the New York Focus story 

College student news sent to the Peru Gazette by the college

POTSDAM, NY (05/11/2026)— The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2026 during the College’s 206th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16. During Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year. To learn more about Commencement at SUNY […]

No sleep till Brooklyn: Biking from Montreal to New York

Over the course of six days, two friends biked nearly 450 miles from just outside Montreal down to Brooklyn Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Fort Ticonderoga prepares for America’s 250th reenactment

Fort Ticonderoga is preparing a series of reenactments for July Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story 

May 10, 2026 – Happy Mother’s Day!

DiNapoli: Incomes for may New Yorkers not keeping pace with inflation

Despite median household incomes increasing in every county from 2019-2024, they did not keep pace with the cost of living when adjusting for the 23.1% inflation during that time period, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Household incomes for too many New Yorkers have not kept pace with the stubborn inflation […]

St. Augustine’s Community Meal/Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Pork Chops  Potatoes  Vegetable  Bread  Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!