The Peru Gazette

Source: Plattsburgh Development Opponents File Lawsuit To Stop Project | WAMC

“Baxtron says while she feels safer living in Potsdam than in Syracuse, racism is alive and well here.  “I’ve been called a n*gger, a baboon, and told to go home. We were outside handing flyers out at [a gas station] and some guy went in the store and asked the man ‘Why do you let […]

Plattsburgh/Peru, N.Y.  This spring, New York apple growers are applying the results of a computer modeling-based orchard management research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) to more precisely manage their orchard thinning practices with a goal of producing higher quality fruit for harvest this fall. A free recorded webinar highlighting this […]

Source: Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Source: Mall titan: Lockdown puts store operators in ‘grave danger’   | Local News | thedailystar.com

Source: George Floyd’s Death Spurs Vermonters to Call for Police Reform | News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Birchwood nursing home totals 21 deaths, now deemed free of Covid-19 – VTDigger

Source: Hundreds rally in Saranac Lake demanding justice for George Floyd | NCPR News

Adirondacks By Air Reports: The historic Oxbow Bridge in Cadyville was built in the 1890s, and once allowed cars to cross from Plattsburgh to Schuyler Falls. But in recent years, it’s attracted thrill-seeking younger crowds. In several instances, those who came to the bridge to jump into the Saranac River jumped unknowingly to their deaths. […]

Source: Essex County Fair postponed to 2021 | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The annual celebration of Essex County agriculture will not be held this year.

From the Peru Central School District Please note that two (2) absentee ballots were mailed to residents of specific routes serviced by the Peru, Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville and Plattsburgh post offices.  If you have more than two (2) qualified voters in your household, please contact the District Office via email (sprovost@perucsd.org) or phone (643-6002) to […]

Source: Burlington Police Department vandalized and damaged following protest

Airport and Airlines COVID-19 Update The Plattsburgh International Airport is open and operational. However, several of our airlines continue to operate flights on a reduced basis. The Airport restaurant has reopened on a limited basis. As for Car Rentals, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, are open to support car rental needs. Airport staff, TSA and the Airlines are […]

Dear Governor Cuomo, As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents […]

Source: Over 1 million gallons of non-disinfected wastewater released into Lake Champlain

Source: Violence, looting in Upstate NY: Protests turn ugly in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester (videos) – syracuse.com

Source: The Deeper Dig: The hunger problem ahead – VTDigger

Source: Syracuse mayor declares state of emergency, immediate curfew – syracuse.com

A sad, but inspiring story. Source: ‘It was a calling’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Co. among worst in state for 2020 census response | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

COVID-19 May 29 Updates Phase II Updates After much confusion, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the North Country can enter Phase II. The NY-Forward website was also updated today to provide specifics for industries allowed to reopen under Phase II. Those industries are as follows: Offices: Summary Guidelines Detailed Guidelines Safety Plan Template Real Estate: Summary Guidelines […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that Phase Two of the business re-opening process can now begin in the North Country region. “Though the unexpected delay was frustrating, this green light is good news on two fronts,” states Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “First and foremost, it’s good news because it means […]

There are two (2) vacant, at-large seats on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the terms of Ms. Cynthia Mills and Mr. Steven Peters. Eight residents are seeking election to full five-year terms from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2025. The eight candidates are Kelley Beauharnois, Dan Cayea, Jim Falvo, Sarah […]