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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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Archive for 'Peru/Regional History'

This is Our Home: Keeseville, NY

George “Speedy” Arnold and his store have been staples of the town for over 6 decades Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

New York officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly

This is a serious threat to local apple and grape growers  Click here for the My Champlain Valley News Story 

https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/new-york/officials-warn-of-invasive-species-spotted-lanternfly/

Story published several days ago, but the threat is deadly serious.  Click here for the MyChamplainvalley.com story 

Lewis County dairy farmers considering antidote to milk dumping, cheese production changes with new business

Click here for the NY360 news story 

Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor

She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins. Click here for Coty & State New York story 

A Flynn Farewell: John Flynn retires as Town of Peru youth director after 25 years

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Jersey Mike’s Williston opening date delayed due to lack of staff

Northern NY faces the same issues Click here for the NBC 5 News Story 

DiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic

August 24, 2022 – Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just […]

Stores requiring ID to buy whipped cream in New York state under new law

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Concerns and community outcry complicate the Crete’s fate

Community and officials rally in hope of saving the long-neglected community staple Click here for the Sun Community News story

Lake George reckons with short-term rental headaches

Click here for the NCPR story 

Plattsburgh debates future of Crete Civic Center

Click here for the WCAX News story

Biden Announces Historic Student Loan Forgiveness Of Up To $20,000 And Extension Of Student Loan Pause: Key Details

Click here for the Forbes.com story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones and Speaker Heastie announce $1.3 million in funding for Plattsburgh YMCA

Photo Caption: Assemblyman Billy Jones, Speaker Carl Heastie, CEO and President of the Plattsburgh YMCA Justin Ihne, and board members and staff of the Plattsburgh YMCA This morning Assemblyman Jones joined New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to announce an investment of $1.3 million for the Plattsburgh YMCA’s new facility at the former CVPH […]

 Clinton County Agencies Prepared for Joint Response to Monkeypox 

Clinton County, August 23, 2022. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH), SUNY Plattsburgh and Hudson Headwaters Health Network (HHHN) have been working together to create a streamlined response to any potential monkeypox cases in Clinton County.  “This group has been working together for several […]

Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum to unveil new exhibit

Recent donation ready for display at local museum Click here for the Sun Community News story 

TAP now includes fully part-time students

Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Green CHIPS legislation wields economic punch for NYS

Bill said to create jobs, grow the state’s economy, and maintain environmental protection Click here for the Sun Community News story

Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana passes away

Click here for view Justice Cabana’s obituary 

Adirondack Council asks Stefanik to reconsider vote

Council says bill includes ‘historic’ environmental provisions Click here for the Adirondack Enterprise Story 

Adirondack Sky Center counted among top U.S. observatories

Friday sky watch events are a favorite in Tupper Lake Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Grant to further Schuyler Falls historic designation work

Potential historic district would help with future funding and property owner tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CDC no longer requires unvaccinated to quarantine after being exposed to COVID

Click here for the ABC News story 

Respect for Town Justice Larry Cabana; John Flynn resigns; Preserving Peru’s rich history and much more

By John T Ryan  Peru – Supervisor Brandy McDonald began the meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022, by asking for a moment of silence for Peru Town Justice Larry Cabana, who passed away on Saturday, August 6. Cabana was first elected as town justice in 2014. Later in the meeting, Town Attorney Matt Favro stated that […]

Silent Auction to benefit Peru’s Babbie Museum