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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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Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center acquires 600 acres in Onchiota

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Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum 2026 Season Schedule

Vilas Home opens two new secure memory care units

Multi-year expansion project now complete with enhanced assisted living and amenities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lease approval moves $40M APA headquarters project forward

The Adirondack Park Agency is one step closer to moving from Ray Brook Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Plattsburgh YMCA Board issues statement

Plattsburgh YMCA “Statement* We were deeply saddened and disturbed to learn of allegations of physical abuse and inappropriate discipline by a now-former employee against children in our Bright Beginnings Childcare Center. We’ve since terminated this person’s employment and are cooperating fully with state and local authorities as they investigate the situation. While investigating these allegations, […]

Popular YMCA Bright Beginnings child care center in Plattsburgh closed after facing physical abuse and inappropriate discipline violations

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Bare Hill prison in Malone officially closed this week

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Gov. Hochul announces North Country winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative

Ogdensburg and Moriah added to a long list of previous winners  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Annual report with data about how invasive species impact land, water and communities in the Adirondacks released

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Four electric school buses destroyed by fire in Williston

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Governor announces cybersecurity regulations and grants to protect NY water systems

Albany, March 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nation-leading cybersecurity regulations and $2.5 million in grants to help communities affordably protect their drinking water and wastewater systems. This comprehensive, unified approach equips drinking water and wastewater operators with the framework and tools to bolster their cybersecurity posture against increasingly sophisticated and dangerous cyber […]

Saranac Lake scraps plan for Flock surveillance cameras after public backlash

Residents raised privacy concerns and criticized how the program was introduced during village board meeting Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

ICE agents take man in custody in Vermont after hourslong standoff as protesters gathered

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Fire station expansion, renovation project bids to be opened April 7

By John T Ryan  Peru – On September 3, 2024, voters gave the green light to a major investment: up to $5 million for expanding and renovating Peru’s fire station. Fast-forward 18 months, and the Department is now seeking bids for general construction, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. Bid proposal must be submitted by April […]

Ice jam causes minor flooding in Ausable Forks

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As momentum grows for workforce housing, $3.5 million bridges North Country gaps

Clinton County is included in the program  Click here for the NCPR story 

Saranac Lake restricts police cooperation with ICE

New policy builds on last year’s debate over using local resources for immigration enforcement Click here for the Adirondack Explore story 

Whiteface hit-and-run skiing accidents raise safety concerns

Two separate incidents left a child and senior seriously injured Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Growing up on Maplegrand Farms, Jarvis Road, Peru, NY

Peru Historian Helen Nerska talks with Robert, James and Melvin Irwin, owners of Maplegrand Farms and 3rd generation farmers in the Town of Peru Click here to view the YouTube Video recorded by the Peru Gazette. 

Historic Fort William Henry in Lake George offers unique reenactments, and exhibits to celebrate the fort’s 270th anniversary

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Ausable Chasm March 7 vs. March 8, 2026

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Meet Peru’s new property assessor

By John T Ryan  Peru, NY – On September 30, 2025, Jeremiah Cross’s six-year term as Peru’s tax assessor ended, and on October 1, Sean Masten succeeded Cross. Peru contracts with the Clinton  County Real Property office for assessment services, so both men are county, not town, employees. When Masten isn’t in Peru, he’s either […]

Walking the walk: My experience as an EV owner in the Adirondacks

ANCA’s Jill Henck shares her experience purchasing and operating an electric vehicle (EV) in the Adirondacks  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Inside the $50M push to reconnect North Creek, Gore Mountain

North Creek aims to reclaim its “ski town” heritage, linking Gore Mountain’s 250k annual visitors to a transformed downtown  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

275 million free school lunches served in New York State during the past six months

Saving New York Families Up to $450 Million Per Month on Grocery Costs Albany, March 4, 2026 – During National School Breakfast Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted that within just the first six months of the school year, 275 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. The Governor celebrated this milestone […]