The Peru Gazette

Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring’s HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm earlier this year due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian […]

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“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

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MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]

North Country sees 34 new additions to Troop B with several local graduates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru native, Marine veteran and NYSP captain to be honored statewide Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Allegedly Used the Funds to Pay for Groceries, Meals, and Travel for Her Husband June 14, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing […]

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Next Step Courses Are Free to Certified Hunters and Trappers; Registration Required New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC’s Hunter Education Program (HEP) is now offering “Next Step” courses in seven disciplines for those who have completed hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course. “The […]

By NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most notable effects has been the acceleration of technology initiatives as the public and private sectors seek to digitize more operations and communications. Many artificial intelligence (AI) products have come out of these advances, and […]

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State Police announced the June 12 passing of dedicated Peru husband and father Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Police said they didn’t find “any suspicious or harmful items.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Legislature recently passed A5630/S5849, sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Senator Robert Jackson (D-Manhattan), known as the Death Gamble bill. This bill would allow the beneficiary of a member of the state retirement system employed by the Department of Corrections and Community […]

Police said Baustert was driving on Interstate 89 in Sharon a week before Thanksgiving when she crashed her SUV, which at the time was carrying her husband and two children. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding land purchased from the reservation by the State in the early 19th century. In 2022, […]

The 15-year-old driver- identified by loved ones as Saranac Central athlete Donavyn Smith- was critically injured in the May 29 crash. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist his parents who are out of work as they stay at his side. Click here for the Sun Community News story Click here for the […]

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The Clinton County Sheriff’s Department claims a lawsuit filed by a former corrections officer is “untimely” and “unjustifiable” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Nauman Hussain, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash, was sentenced to at least five and a maximum of 15 years. Click here for the NBC News story 

DEC encourages New Yorkers to ‘Know it, Avoid it, Report it” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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