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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout

“Climate change is causing the bottom of most Adirondack lakes to become unlivable for trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer,..” Click here for the Cornell.edu story   

Fire destroys River Rd. home

January 7, 2024 – Last night fire consumed the Randy Laforest home at 572 River Rd. His sister Trudi told the Gazette that Mr. Laforest was not home at the time of the fire. His large dog was outside. His daughter-in-law Kelsey has started a gofundme page to assist him. Click here for the gofundme […]

Some Cabot products removed from shelves amid labor shortage, co-op says

Cabot cited a workforce shortage combined with strong demand  Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspect vandalizes Champlain Islands farm, steals pride flag and leaves homophobic letter

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Anthony Politi, MD Obituary

Dr. Politi owned and operated Adirondack Medical Practice at Glenwood Plaza, 3384 Route 22, since May 1, 2001 Dr. Anthony F. Politi, 68, of Willsboro passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Dr. Politi was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 24, 1955, the son of Anthony […]

Final JetBlue flight departs from Burlington airport

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Poverty Rates in Northern NY School Districts

Published by Syracuse.com based on 2022 U.S. Census data The numbers come from the Census Bureau’s Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Program. The estimates, released in December, are for 2022. District Population Population ages 5-17 5 to 17 in poverty % 5-17 in poverty Peru Central School District 12,198 1,926 273 14.2% AuSable Valley […]

Pet stores in NY state banned from selling dogs, cats, rabbits

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Why Lake George is pivoting to ‘weather-resilient’ winter attractions

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2023 was Burlington’s warmest year on record, capping a year of ‘wild’ weather

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New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more

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Growing industry on Clinton County Airport Flightline

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Doonesbury cartoonist and former Saranac Lake resident Garry Trudeau reveals 2024 Winter Carnival button design

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Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools

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NBC 5 Male Athlete of the Year: Peru’s Zach O’Connell

O’Connell made milestones in baseball, hockey and football during his senior year at Peru High School Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years

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City approves police chief appointment, 2024 Budget

Okays eight bass fishing tournaments June to August, 2024 Click here for the Sun Commnity News story 

New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

Tesla will offer sales and service of its electric vehicles at South Burlington site

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Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

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Clinton Co. sets 2024 Budget at $198.5M

Anticipates $3.1M increase in sales tax revenue. “Charts in the Budget Book indicate real property tax provides 16 percent of county revenue, while sales tax contributes 34 percent. State Aid contributes 17 percent and Federal Aid 11 percent.” Click here for the excellent Sun Community News story 

New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA

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UPS driver honored for life-saving action

Corey Howe commended for his quick action during Sept. 25 tanker crash in Keene Click her for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Gazette 2023 You Tube Statistics

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Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]