The Peru Gazette

Source: City Beach to open May 27 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh City Beach will officially open Friday, May 27.

Source: Saranac cruises to girls track win | Sun Community News PERU | The Saranac varsity girls track and field team ran away with the Section VII title May 25 at the Peru track complex, scoring 200 points, 105 ahead of second place and host Peru.

Source: N.Y.’s youth hunting shows a sharp increase  | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | While overall deer harvest were down in fall 2021, state officials said recent data shows success in several areas, including among youth hunters and in the agency’s buck awarene

Source: Teaching chess tournament-style: A first in the Northern Tier | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | Three Northern Tier school districts recently teamed up for an inaugural North Country Chess Tournament.

Source: Grants-in-Aid scholarships available | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Graduates from Clinton and Essex county high schools given priority.

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Source: Massive tire fire reported at Clinton Co. Landfill | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Thick smoke could be seen for miles after a massive tire fire was reported at the Clinton County Landfill Tuesday morning.

Source: Capital project continues at NCCS | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | While initially construction was planned in three phases, delays in the arrival of needed supplies have caused the phases to be adjusted.

From the office of State Sentry Dan Stec   Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Matt Simpson (R,C,I-Horicon) and officials from the New York State Corrections Officers Police Benevolent Association at a press conference to announce legislation that would repeal the HALT Act (Senate bill S9378/Assembly bill number pending). HALT […]

            The State Assembly yesterday passed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer due do injuries acquired during the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones introduced the […]

(Schenectady, N.Y.) – Price Chopper/Market 32 is issuing a voluntary manufacturer recall on Country Fresh 4.1-ounce Market 32 Apples, Cheese and Pretzels with Peanut Butter Tray, with UPC 41735 04810 and expiration dates of 5/14/21 – 6/4/22. The manufacturer is recalling this product due to possible salmonella contamination in the peanut butter ingredient, which is […]

Source: City parks celebrated with new summer event series | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sunny days are back and what better way to enjoy them than gathering in a city park for an evening of local food, drinks, live music, and fun for everyone?

Source: N.Y. launches prison redevelopment commission | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of the Prison Redevelopment Commission focused on reimagining closed prisons for redevelopment.

Source: Adirondack rangers conduct overnight rescue of injured hiker on Giant Mt. | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $922,561 in grants through the U.S. Department of Education’s Upward Bound program will be awarded to SUNY Plattsburgh and Adirondack Community College. “Today, I am announcing over $900,000 in taxpayer dollars will return to our district to support these excellent higher education institutions as they equip the […]

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