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Burlington adds nonstop flight to Raleigh-Durham starting at $79

Breeze Airways is launching a new direct flight from Burlington to Raleigh-Durham Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Knelly Named Administrator in Charge at Clinton Community College, Site Determined for New Location at SUNY Plattsburgh

The Clinton Community College Board of Trustees has named Ken Knelly as administrator in charge, succeeding John Kowal as president. Knelly, currently chief of staff at SUNY Plattsburgh and Special Adviser to SUNY for the Clinton Community College Transition, has been leading the work of planning for a new location by the college’s fall 2025 […]

Why so many North Country students are enrolling in BOCES’ Career and Technical Education programs

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Peru Central School District Voting Results

Budget Proposition #1 Yes – 327 No – 153 Bus Proposition #2 Yes – 327 No – 155 Total Ballots Cast 483 Board Member Bonnie Berry – re-elected for 3-yr term with 364 votes 

North County Honor Flight #52 Military Biographies – WWII to Dessert Storm

May 18, 2024 – U.S. Oval, Veterans Park, Plattsburgh, NY, Send-Off Ceremony  Winfried Belanger, U.S. Air Force, 1960-1990 – Vietnam Trained as an Avionics Repairman, Win was the guy who could fix anything that was broken. Flying from Langley Air Force Base, two KB-50, 4-engine aerial refueling tankers headed to the Azores. Flight “Tyler 41,” […]

Plattsburgh rail car manufacturer is an industry leader

Here’s an excellent video on Alstom, a subway and commuter car manufacturer with a plant at 71 Wall St. in Plattsburgh. Bombardier Transportation came to Plattsburgh in 1996. Alstom purchased Bombardier in 2021.

Babbie Museum, a great place for adults and children

Saturday, May 18, 2024 – The Babbie Farm and Rural Learning Museum opened for the season today. There have been activities today, and they will continue tomorrow. What a GREAT place to bring the family! A fun new exhibit featuring kids’ games includes fresh popcorn, cotton candy, and crafts to make and take home. On […]

Peru Gazette Website Traffic Summary April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024

https://www.perugazette.com Total Sessions – 17,896 Increase sessions: 108% vs previous 30 days Total Pageviews – 23,239 Increase pageviews: 115% vs the previous 30 days Total Engagement – 5,962 Thank you, Peru Gazette Readers!!!!!!

Stefanik Announces Agreement Between Amtrak and CN to Make Track Improvements and Avoid Future Summer 

Congresswoman Stefanik News Release  Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that following her advocacy, Amtrak and the Canadian National Railway (CN) have reached an agreement to make the track improvements needed to prevent any future summer stoppages of service of Amtrak’s Adirondack Line. “I am proud to announce that following my advocacy, Amtrak […]

St. Lawrence Seaway’s visitor center presents new face for tourism in Massena

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Preserving the past, building the future: Whiteface Memorial Highway’s renovation

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College of St. Rose holds its final commencement

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Northern lights in Vermont, New York dazzle with awe-inspiring display

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Marino wins 200th game as Peru baseball coach

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Peru faces a multi-million dollar price tag to replace its deteriorating culverts

By John T Ryan  Peru –  $5 million+ is a lot of money in a small town; however, that’s the approximate amount Peru incurred or will soon incur for its culvert replacement projects (not including any long-term borrowing costs). Town officials hoped that Peru would qualify for grants under the Bridge NY program; however, it […]

From acid rain to global warming: Adirondack research faces funding crunch

Excellent, extremely well-written story  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Champlain Centre under new management

Pacific Retail Capital Partners brings fresh perspective to area shopping center Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Babbie Museum opens May 18-19 with special programs

Peru, NY, May 7, 6:30 a.m. roadside scenes

Bernie Sanders is running for reelection to the U.S. Senate T

The 82-year-old progressive firebrand from Vermont announced Monday that he is seeking a fourth term this year. Click here for the Vtdigger story 

Ronnie’s Michigan Stand celebrates 65 Years of business in West Plattsburgh

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New home, name for Ausable River Association

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Pasquales Take-out Pizzeria (Not Pasquales Restaurant and Bar) announces closing

Peru, NY May 2, 2024 – The afternoon Pasquales Take-out Pizzeria (NOT Pasquales Restaurant and Bar) posted on Facebook, “Business Closed. Heartfelt appreciation to our valued customers and employees.” The business phone number 518-643-0791 is not responding to calls. At 3 p.m. no vehicles were in its parking lot. Best wishes to the Weaver family, […]

Work resumes on Margaret Street reconstruction project in Plattsburgh

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Historical Society has several May events

May 11 – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association Museum. Celebrating National Train Day. CCHA will be celebrating National Train Day at the Museum with a one-day-only exhibit of trains of all sizes – N scale, G Scale, O scale, and HO scale.  Plus a special showing of Gary Brandstetter’s HO scale […]