The Peru Gazette

Beginning July 1 Plattsburgh International Airport will offer daily direct flights to Philadelphia via Contour Airlines which has a partnership with American Airlines. Passengers boarding in Plattsburgh can check baggage directly to American Airlines’ many destinations. Of course, Delta, Spirit, Southwest, and Frontier Airlines also offer service from Philadelphia. Here are today’s American Airlines departures. […]

Stopped at Northern Orchard this morning to pick up an asparagus donation to the St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen. Couldn’t help but notice the beautiful plants on sale. Jenna Mulbury was busy watering to safeguard them against today’s expected high temperatures. These are just a few of the plants at Northern Orchards along the beautiful Union […]

Source: New York was worried about an undercount in the census. Turns out, there was an overcount. – City & State New York

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced the Town of Schuyler Falls will receive $6,862,000 in grants and loans ($5,562,000 in Rural Development direct loan funds and $1,300,000 in Rural Development grant funds) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for water and waste disposal. “I am announcing a significant amount of taxpayer […]

Source: CVPH nurses union celebrates new contract with hospital as a hopeful first step | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced a $1,553,896 grant to support Hudson Headwaters Health Network from the Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Resource and Services Administration’s Health Center Cluster grant program. “Our community health centers are an essential component of the healthcare system in the North Country,” Stefanik said. “Over $1.5 million […]

Clinton County is a HIGH COVID RATE COUNTY Source: As cases rise, CDC suggests some should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk

Source: N.Y. Comptroller tours downtown Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The City of Plattsburgh welcomed New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli May 18 as city leaders and local business advocates toured the downtown area and spoke on development

“Remillard, a Peru native and lawyer-turned-artist, is professor of art in the School of Art and Design of Kennesaw State University, Georgia. While he paints a variety of different landscapes, “Visions” features his Adirondacks landscapes, which depict not only the natural beauty of the area but also the agriculture that is such a big part […]

Source: Staff at UVM Health Network’s Plattsburgh hospital reach a contract – VTDigger

Source: Whiteface plan gets approved, with caveats

Annual tournament to benefit patient-centered programs, community wellness  PLATTSBURGH, NY (5/19/2022) – Golfers can hit the greens while improving the lives of patients in the North Country. The 21st annual Jim Abbott & Dick Coffey Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, June 3 at Adirondack Golf & Country Club in Peru, NY. Registration begins at […]

Source: New report assesses health of the Adirondacks’ youngest residents | NCPR News

Source: Nurses at UVM Medical Center continue negotiations for fair contract

Source: Conservation group, municipality sue to block Lake George herbicide use

  Waterville, N.Y.: The North Atlantic Conference (NAC) announced today that two members of the SUNY Cobleskill men’s and women’s outdoor track & field teams have been named to the 2022 NAC Sportsmanship Team by the league’s coaches. First year women’s team member and team captain Jenna Swyers, Peru, N.Y., Peru High School junior men’s […]

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Source: Off-duty trooper hospitalized after crash in Jefferson County – syracuse.com

Legislation will Bring More Than $3M to the Region for Fire Dept. Ambulance Services (ALTONA, NY – May. 13, 2021) – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The […]

Source: The Adirondacks need to diversify. But are words like “overcrowding” keeping people away? | NCPR News

Source: Supermoon eclipse may be visible this weekend in Vermont and New York