The Peru Gazette

Source: New York High School Regents exams canceled for January | WUTR/WFXV – CNYhomepage.com

“Nonprofits and government agencies that provide food to people in need can get a waiver from the law’s requirements. That includes community meal programs, food pantries and places of worship, according to the DEC.” Source: New York ban on foam food containers, packing peanuts goes into effect Jan. 1 – syracuse.com

Since our 12/17 update, 158 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19. – CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $7,526,000 in water and waste disposal loans for North Country communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development fund. “I am proud to announce over $7.5 million of taxpayer dollars will return to our district to invest in safe and effective water treatment for North Country […]

Source: APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News

Just after World War Two, the War Department said it was going to close the Post Cemetery and relocate the remains. If that had happened, we wouldn’t be having a ceremony this year. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican of January 8, 1947, carried the story. VETERANS HERE WOULD MAINTAIN POST CEMETERY “Plattsburgh Post No. 20 American Legion […]

Source: Akwesasne officials release first three cannabis cultivation licenses | NorthCountryNow

Source: St. Regis Mohawk Tribe awarded $1M from Indian Community Block Grant | NorthCountryNow

Source: 800,000 Americans have died of COVID. Now the U.S. braces for an omicron-fueled spike | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Stimulus update: Final Child Tax Credit payments this week, but more money on the way – syracuse.com

Source: More than a dozen NY counties refusing to enforce state mask mandate – syracuse.com

Source: Tri-Lakes awarded millions in state funding | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Information from the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul announced that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. As is often the case with gubernatorial mandates during the COVID pandemic, supporting documentation and guidance follows some time after the initial announcement. In […]

Source: $10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Source: NYC gives noncitizens the right to vote. Here’s what comes next. – City & State New York

Source: Keeseville bridges nominated for international awards | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | The Historic Bridges of Keeseville has been nominated for three awards bestowed annually by The Bridgehunter’s Chronicles, an online magazine devoted to America and Eur

Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

Source: SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

Source: Bluff Point Lighthouse: Where women kept the light on | Sun Community News VALCOUR ISLAND | Who doesn’t love the lure of a romantic lighthouse? But here, far from the sea, Lake Champlain’s historic lighthouses are landlocked and often bypassed. Yet these s

Four new EV charging stations are being installed adjacent to the Sam’s Club parking lot in Plattsburgh.

By John T. Ryan There’s an expression, “One who sleeps under a quilt is comforted by love.” Many veterans and babies at risk experience that love thanks to the skills of several ladies who meet in Peru and Dannemora. The quilters include Lucy St Pierre, Kathy Santor, Starr Perez, Linda Gebo, Nancy Tyrell, Mary Laura […]

Source: Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack