The Peru Gazette

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$160K+ spent on salt reduction and monitoring equipment this past winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PERU, NY, May 14, 2026  — Heart Well Homestead is inviting runners, walkers, families, and community supporters to suit up for the Superhero Strides 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rulfs Orchard. This fun-filled event will raise funds to support Heart Well Homestead’s mission of providing safe housing and essential support for unstably housed pregnant […]

Village of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (Greene County) The treasurers did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records and reports or adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Auditors identified transactions totaling $420,215 that were not recorded, $236,921 that were incorrectly recorded and $91,741 that were recorded twice in the accounting records. As a […]

Albany, May 14, 2026 – Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember Karen McMahon today announced that the Assembly has passed legislation to strengthen support for volunteer firefighters across the state (A.6790, McMahon). Editor’s Note – Th law must still be passed by the NYS Senate and signed by the Governor. “The Assembly Majority will always have […]

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 […]

The prison system often postpones or rejects incarcerated people’s requests to be closer to their children, jeopardizing family ties. Click here for the New York Focus story 

From silvopasture to advanced nuclear reactors, ANCA’s annual climate and energy conference tackles key challenges to decarbonizing the grid Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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Peru, NY, May 13, 2026 – Adirondack Farms was picking stone today in a field adjacent to the Brand Hollow Rd., the former Torrence Farm.  I’m sure some readers recall picking stones using their bare hands and a stone boat pulled by a farm tractor. My Uncle Steve Ryan pulled his stone boat with a […]

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. […]

Submissions for the 2026 Peru Athletics Hall of Fame are due May 30th, 2026. To nominate a member, please complete this online application. Those who prefer to mail in an application can print and mail this form to one of the listed addresses. Please note that a full submission includes a cover letter and a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Students from across the area were recognized for academic success, perseverance and leadership Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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. […]

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 […]

ADIRONDACKS, USA (May 12, 2026) – Communities throughout the Adirondack region are preparing to welcome local farmers markets this summer and fall. Many markets will begin in late May and continue through mid-October. With more than 20 farmers’ markets throughout the Adirondacks, the region offers a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, bread, honey, dairy […]

Albany, May 12, 2026 – A constitutional amendment sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) to facilitate the sale of Camp Gabriels in the Town of Brighton in Franklin County passed the state Senate today. Senate bill S548 enables the property to be sold or leased and ensures that the funds from the sale go toward […]

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 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 […]