The Peru Gazette

Skiers Seek To Maintain Backcountry Glades On Lyon Mt. – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee today unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Congressman Bill Owens that would halt the proposed study of a “border fee.” Owens introduced the amendment as part of the mark-up for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. Owens’ amendment would bar the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using […]

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum commander tells state Senate about importance of post, potential cuts.

Tupper Lake, Newcomb, Minerva budgets fail » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cuomo reaches deal with Mohawks – Times Union.

Is the Adirondack Park an economic engine? « The In Box.

Local History:Warren G. Harding And The Battle of Valcour Island? – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Housing Authority director removed » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Is rampant Democratic corruption Andrew Cuomo’s problem? « The In Box.

Commentary: NYCO’s Mining Amendment Is A Bad Idea – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Denno guilty, both counts » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | 40-year-old mystery: Divers find boat of missing Clayton businessman.

Plattsburgh, NY – This week, Pfizer announced that their application to the U.S. Department of Labor for Trade Adjustment Assistance was accepted, opening new opportunities for laid-off workers from Pfizer’s Rouses Point facility. The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program is a federal program that assists U.S. workers who have lost their jobs by providing opportunities to […]

The North Star Underground Railroad Museum will open for 2013 on Saturday, May 4, kicking off the new museum’s third season, right next door to the Ausable Chasm. Opening day will feature a mini bus tour of Underground Railroad sites in nearby Keeseville and Peru. Stops include a hidden room located in a barn at the […]

By John T. Ryan The Green Acres Restaurant at 3065 North Main Street has a new owner.  Donna Rowley opened the doors at her business on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Crowley took over Green Acres from Hanh and Sherry Chung who operated the restaurant for 16 years. Rowley isn’t a a food service novice. She […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department held its Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 27th and announced that Sam Dimock is the 2012 Firefighter of the Year and John Stafford is the 2012 EMT Provider of the Year.  Department Chief Brian Westover said both men deserved to be recognized for their dedication and […]

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Congressman Bill Owens applauded the announcement that Nova Bus has secured $148 million in new business through the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).  According to a press release from Nova Bus, the order constitutes a purchase of 300 buses which will be assembled at the Plattsburgh, New York facility.  Congressman Bill Owens offered […]

New director takes helm at BHSN » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Two Peru residents addressed the Peru Town Board at its Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting.  Jane Alexander told the Board that she was upset with a town judge’s decision to require leashing and close supervision of a dog he deemed to be dangerous.  “I think that’s wholly inadequate. We just can’t […]

Watertown Daily Times | Community shows broad support of Fort Drum at listening session.

For UAlbany cheats, the answer is cash – Times Union.

Plattsburgh’s economic potential ranks high » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lyon Mountain Correctional to go up for auction » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Fire aftermath yields treasure » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 25, 2013) – Reps. Peter Welch and Bill Owens are urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to abandon a proposal to study whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing into the United States at land crossings such as the ones in Vermont and New York. In a letter […]