The Peru Gazette

Already, the state’s green energy businesses are feeling the impact of the pending Congressional spending bill that includes phasing out Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. Click here for the New York Focus Story 

On June 3, the town of Au Sable and Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) cut the ribbon to Keeseville’s new waterfront park.  celebrating one of many of Keeseville’s recent downtown developments.  Click here more information on the park’s history  new waterfront park

Homily, Rev. William Reamer, St. Augustine’s Church, Peru, NY, 8 a.m. Mass, July 4, 2025  As American as apple pie, we say proudly. Apple pie is what we’re all about-it’s the symbol of American bounty and prosperity. But, in reality, there’s nothing at all American about apple pie. In her book, The American Plate: A […]

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Four farms upstate won’t sign or follow contracts awarded by state-appointed arbitrators after bargaining stalled. Click here for the New York Focus story 

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, July 1, 2025. When spring’s first warm day arrives, there’s one place in Peru where you’re virtually guaranteed to find a large crowd – Sweet Treats Ice Cream. Since opening in the early 1980s, the shop has been a local and regional favorite. On April 24, its local ownership […]

Growing demands, arrivals at all hours and a rare disease are just some of the challenges Vermont’s prisons have faced while working with federal immigration authorities. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Program Covers Tuition, Books and Fees for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55; Expands Access to Higher Education and Career Mobility to Millions of Adult Learners SUNY and CUNY Reconnect Applications Now Open, Link To Apply Available for SUNY Here and CUNY Here  Governor Kathy Hochul today launched New York’s free community college program for SUNY […]

June 30, 2025 CCIDA Press Release – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) today unveiled a visionary feasibility presentation outlining three transformative redevelopment concepts for the Clinton Community College campus. The presentation, developed in partnership with CPL Architecture, Engineering & Planning, offers a bold reimagining of the 104-acre, County-owned property along […]

Since 1900, annual temperatures in Vermont have increased by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit, and annual precipitation has increased by 21% over the same span, according to the state. Click here for the VTDigger story 

Alois Barta – US Marines 1960 – 1990 Vietnam Al Barta came from a large military family. Al had 8 brothers who also served their Country: 2 in WWII, 2 in Korea and 4 others during Vietnam. Al’s 30-year career in the Marine Corps introduced him to many others who would become like family. The comradery […]

Joseph Ambrosio – US Air Force 1976-1982 – Vietnam  Enlisting at the age of 22, Joseph began his journey at Lackland Air Force Base for basic training—eight tough weeks that started with a stern “Get in the jeep and shut up” from the sergeant holding a sign with his name.  After tech school on the […]

Thankfully, the heavier rain held off until the North County Honor Flight send-off ceremony concluded. VIDEO of Flights 62 and 63 being escorted to the flightline follows.

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Clinton County News Release, June 26, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — The Clinton County Legislature is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine G. Peters, Esq. as the next County Administrator. Peters will begin serving as Temporary County Administrator on August 4, 2025, working alongside current County Administrator Michael Zurlo until his retirement in early […]

Includes major projects in Plattsburgh and Watertown Albany, NY, June 26, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 3,000 affordable, modern, energy-efficient homes will be created or preserved in communities throughout New York State as a result of $1 billion in housing bonds and subsidies. The latest funding awards help advance the Governor’s […]

We reached a bunch of records in the previous heat event, with the most notable one being Plattsburgh tying its all time highest temperature of 101 degrees

June 25, 2025 Assemblyman Billy Jones News Release – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was joined by New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie at the future site of the Plattsburgh YMCA on Tuesday morning. Jones announced that $4.5 million would be put toward the project’s completion during the visit.  “The Plattsburgh YMCA is […]

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June 25, 2025, North Country Chamber of Commerce – Border crossing numbers from Canada at our Champlain Port of Entry were down 31% in May compared to 2024. This compares to a 31% figure for March and 26% in April, likely attributable to the Easter holiday falling in April this year. It remains important that […]