The Peru Gazette

Dear Friends and Neighbors, During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]

Anglers Reminded to Put Safety First Before Ice Fishing and Observe Public Health Guidelines During State’s Ongoing Response to COVID-19 State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New York’s new and experienced anglers to get outside and safely enjoy ice fishing during the winter months. “From small local ponds to large […]

Surveys Conducted through March 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of an ice fishing creel survey that will be conducted on the New York waters of Lake Champlain starting this week through March. “Lake Champlain is one of New York’s top fishing destinations and ice […]

Source: Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Within hours of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s objections during the Joint Session of Congress electoral ballot count, protests and calls for her resignation

  By John T. Ryan  2015 – New Building in Peru  2018 – New Building in Au Sable Forks  2019 – Office in Keeseville  2020 – New Building in Keeseville  The above dates dates chart the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) as it expands its services in southern Clinton and northern Essex County. Credit Union […]

Will also be ranking member on Senate Children and Families Committee   State Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today announced that he has been appointed the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021 Legislative Session.   Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt made the appointment Wednesday, which marked the first day of session […]

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Source: Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While Quebec now faces a province-wide shutdown and curfew through January, local officials said essential cross-border traffic is not expected to be i

Source: CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As of Jan. 5, University of Vermont Health Network/Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) had 17 patients being treated for Coronavirus COVID-19, with three in the ICU.

Total CURRENT Cases Today: 132 New Cases: 12 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 43,178 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 727 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3,802 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 98

Source: New year, new mayor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

As we begin our year with new officers we would like to take a moment to say Thank you to our outgoing Chief, Kevin O’Neil. He has served as our Chief for the last four years. We appreciate your dedication and service to Our department and the community. We thank your wife Darlene for sharing […]

Source: Continued collaboration brings Smart Growth grants to Town of Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After more than a year of planning and collaboration, the Town of Plattsburgh and Clinton County Board of Realtors are continuing to grow the town’

Source: Local hospitals to reach vaccination goals | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested hospitals in New York State would face fines if they did not use their supply of the Coronavirus COVID_19 vaccination by the end of the we

Daniel G. Stec is sworn in as State Senator for the 45th District at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Albany on Tuesday, January 5. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt administered the oath as Senator Stec’s wife, Hilary, son, Peter, and parents, George and Elsie, looked on. The 45th District comprises all of Clinton, […]

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By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh – Earlier today, Dr. Wouter Reitsema, CVPH Vice-President for Population Health and Information Services, conducted a news conference regarding COVID-19 vaccination progress in Clinton. Essex and Franklin Counties. CVPH is coordinating vaccination distribution to the health care community while the federal government working with pharmacies, not hospitals, coordinates distribution to […]

Franklin County Public Health COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/05/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 12 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 94 Positivity Rate (01/03): 2.11%* 7-day Average (01/03): 5.58%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 43 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 502 Active Cases By Correctional Facility:† Bare Hill Correctional: 6 Franklin Correctional: 1 Upstate Correctional: 0 […]

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Source: The elephant in the room: Potsdam’s police reform committee struggles to deal with racism | NCPR News

Since our 12/31 update, 232 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing, we ask that residents limit their time in the community as much as possible. Stick to essential trips or visits like going to work or school, medical appointments, or shopping for necessities. Shopping […]

COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/04/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 3 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 125 Positivity Rate (01/02): 4.05%* 7-day Average (01/02): 6.02%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 30 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 795† Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities: Bare Hill Correctional: 75 Isolations, 153 Quarantines Franklin Correctional: 47 Isolations, 0 […]