The Peru Gazette

Source: Number of states under New York quarantine order doubles

Source: Weekend hedge fire by Champlain Monument possibly caused by fireworks, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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Live Music Returns When ‘Curbside At Harborside’ Opens July 4 North Country music lovers will welcome the return of live musical performances in Plattsburgh on the evening of Independence Day with the launch of a new drive-in concert series staged at the City of Plattsburgh’s “Harborside” area adjoining Lake Champlain. On July 4 at 7:30 […]

Source: Local business owners call on Gov. Cuomo to reopen malls

Source: Adirondack prison swings from juniors to seniors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Campers Encouraged to Follow Guidelines to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 While Enjoying Beauty of Adirondacks and Catskills The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social […]

“The federal administration’s decision to suspend H-1B, H-2B, L and J visas would have a detrimental impact on the North Country’s regional economy. These visas allow many of our region’s largest businesses to permanently employ many Canadian citizens while other visas are crucial to our upstate tourist businesses. “I applaud the recent move to reverse […]

Source: Local tribal leader weighs in on Plattsburgh statue controversy

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-6) are introducing the Elevating America’s Workforce Act, legislation that will establish personal reemployment accounts (PRAs) to help displaced workers obtain the training and skills necessary for sustained employment. The economic disruption caused by COVID-19 has taken […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Davey Commons is officially open. The first tenants moved into one fourplex a few days ago. The second fourplex should be complete by August 1st.  Davey Commons is located on Davey Drive, adjacent to Peru’s new Courthouse and just off the Bear Swamp Rd.  Last year The Town of […]

Source: Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Lake Champlain

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Source: Plattsburgh residents voice concerns over statue’s portrayal of Native American

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On about May 1st, the owners of 2,312 local properties received a notice that their property had a new assessed value. A few values decreased, but most increased, some significantly. Several people expressed their displeasure to the Town Board and on social media. The notifications advised taxpayers to call […]

Source: Lake Champlain water temperature sets June record

Source: Primary day in the North Country: Fewer polling sites, longer hours, lots of absentee ballots to count | NCPR News

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

Source: Fire burns 7 mobile homes in Champlain; no injuries reported

Source: Crews respond to fire in Champlain

Interim Report Recommendations Propose State and Local Actions to Promote Sustainable Recreation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group’s (HPAG) Immediate Action Recommendations Report, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. The report includes proposed actions that DEC and its State and local partners could […]

Source: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Coming to Plattsburgh

COVID-19 June 19 Updates Celebrating the North Country Community With the beautiful weather recently, I wanted to highlight a few heartwarming stories during the pandemic from around the district. To start, I wanted to make a shoutout to Brock Benware, a Beekmantown Central School student who created an Obstacle Course of Hope to bring light to […]

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