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Jones wins fourth term as assemblyman for the 115th District

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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin

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New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act

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Lake Placid’s McGahay wins state Supreme Court seat

“Republican running mates Richard A. Kupferman and Chris Obstarczyk, who earned the other two open seats, earned 152,176 votes and 144,315 votes, respectively.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Hochul beats Zeldin: Buffalo native is first woman elected governor in NY

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Stefanik cruises to re-election

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Hochul claims victory over Zeldin

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2022 Peru, NY Election Results

These totals do not including 262 Early Ballots, 241 Absentee Ballots and 22 Affidavit Ballots.  Governor and Lt. Governor  Hochul & Delgado – 779 Zeldin & Esposito – 1382 Write-ins – 6 State Comptroller  DiNapoli – 981  Rodriguez – 1144  Attorney General  James – 840 Henry – 1291 Write-ins – 1 U.S. Senator  Schumer – […]

Federal judge again rules parts of New York state’s gun law unconstitutional

Click here for the Syracuse.com story  A little sidenote – Judge Suddaby grew up in Picketts Corners, Saranac, NY.

‘I am alive’: Russian photojournalist Dmitri Beliakov lands in Vermont

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Nighthawks defeat Eagles to win Sectional Championship

Plattsburgh – Saturday, November 5, 2022 – The Peru Nighthawks defeated the Beekmantown Eagles 42 -8 to win the Section VII, Class B, 2022 Boys Football Championship. The game was played on the Plattsburgh High School field. The Nighthawks led 27-0 at halftime. Click here to view Peru Gazette pre-game and pre-halftime photos.

Plattsburgh: manganese in water could actually pose health risks

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Peru’s sewer system upgrade is almost complete; now it’s time to pay for it

  By John T. Ryan    Peru – November 3, 2022 – The Peru Town Board unveiled its 2023 Preliminary Budget at a public hearing last evening. Peru residents have been watching the sewer system upgrade project for many months. Beginning in 2023, property owners in the sewer district will experience tax increases. The higher […]

Elm Street work nearing completion

Peru – November 3, 2022 – Trucks poured concrete for a portion of Elm Street’s new sidewalk this morning. This afternoon Luck Bros. Inc. personnel are performing finish work. They expect to complete the sidewalk tomorrow.   The existing sidewalk and pavement had to be removed to install new sewer lines. Paving the street is […]

Construction on rail-trail underway

Saranac Lake to Lake Placid segment expected to be complete next fall, full trail expected to be done in 2025 Click here for the Adirondack Enterprise story 

Teacher shortage lands early jobs for local college students

Job offers rolling in for Plattsburgh State students finishing education degrees Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New YMCA receives $500K donation from Community Bank

Plattsburgh YMCA grateful for generosity and support of local bank Click here for the Sun Community News Story 

Calvin Castine’s November 3, 2003 visit to Forrence Orchards

2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree hails from Upstate NY: ‘It was perfect’

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Jamaican workers – a vital and welcome part of our community

By John T Ryan  Peru – November 2, 2022 – The past few weeks have been apple harvest time in Peru, NY.  Hundreds of Jamaican workers arrived in early September, and many will depart for home over the next several days.  Vivian Edwards (age 68) is one of those workers.  He’s been coming to Forrence […]

Saranac Lake named best place in the U.S. to buy a lake house

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Heyworth Mason Park Bell sounds loudly and clearly

October 29, 2022 – Please forgive the Peru Gazette for this late report. Thank you to Ali and Eddie Webbinaro for videoing and photographing the historical event and sending it to the Gazette. On October 9, 2022, as the Peru Town Market opened, Councilman Rick Barber rang the Heyworth Mason Park Bell. Barber, a Heyworth […]

State Inspector General releases limo report after furor over delay

Investigators scrutinized agencies’ oversight of the limousine industry and interactions with owners of vehicle that caused 20 deaths Click here for the Times-Union story 

Editorial: Placid emergency room closure points to bigger problem

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MTA goes green with Nova Bus helping to lead the way

Plattsburgh manufacturer nets strategic MTA contract for five LFSe+ buses Click here for the Sun Community News story