The Peru Gazette

Remember the Acid Rain!  Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

News Release, Dec. 3, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Chair of House Republican Leadership, announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded more than $5.5 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country, including investments in rural hospitals, school districts, and veterans. “I’m proud to […]

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Plattsburgh, NY (12/1/2025): The North Country Chamber of Commerce has launched “We Know Canadians As…”, a heartfelt bi national campaign that celebrates the long standing, people to people bond between Northern New York and Canada. The campaign was introduced at a press conference this week and is now being shared broadly across both sides of […]

12/1/25 – News release from Cadyville resident Patricia Barnett  12/2/15≤ 8 a.m. – Barnett stated that 103 people had signed her petition in a 15-hour period.  North Country residents are renewing and formalizing concerns that were raised during the public hearings but remain unresolved following the Planning Board’s November 18 approval of the proposed DHS/HSI facility […]

Federal budget cuts will force hundreds of thousands off New York’s free Essential Plan, with some families facing $10,000 annual premium increases. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Elise Stefanik News Release of 11/19/25  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, House Republican Leadership Chair, cosponsored the IVF Access and Affordability Act introduced by Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY) to expand options and offset costs for families considering IVF services. “Pro-family policies begin with affordability. And as the mom of a young son, I hope […]

By John T Ryan Peru –  The November 10 Peru Town Board Meeting began with a moment of silence to honor Town Justice James Kirby, who passed away on October 29 at age 68.  Town Supervisor Craig Randall stated, “Jim served the Town of Peru faithfully for what was almost four full terms of office, […]

: “This decision is wrong for our workers, wrong for our families, and wrong for the North Country. This closure is a direct blow to the hard-working correctional officers and civilian staff whose lives and livelihoods are being upended. These are dedicated men and women who have served this state. Now, through no fault of […]

Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman is pleased to announce his initial committee assignments in the New York State Assembly. Cashman has been appointed to the Agriculture Committee, the Tourism, Parks, and Sports Development Committee, and the Veterans’ Affairs Committee three panels that directly reflect the strengths and priorities of the 115th Assembly District. “These committees represent the core of who we are […]

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Governor Kathy Hochul today reaffirmed New York State’s unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served through programs that expand access to higher education and financial aid, in recognition of Veterans Day. New York State remains a national leader in honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing resources and opportunities that help them […]

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Plattsburgh, NY, November 10, 2025  – While a few more absentee ballots may arrive on or before November 12, the Clinton County Board of Elections does not anticipate any changes in the 2025 unofficial election results. As of 11:54 AM today, the unofficial winners in the Town of Peru are: Town Supervisor – Craig Randall […]

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL Albany, NY – Npvember 7, 2025 – “After weeks of the Trump administration putting millions of New Yorkers through chaos and confusion, following guidance from USDA, I’ve directed state agencies to issue full federal SNAP benefits for November. We expect the first New Yorkers to begin having access to their […]

Clinton County Republican Chairperson Jerika Manning is not included in Stefanik’s list   Saratoga, NY: Today, the Elise for Governor Campaign announced that 56 NY Republican County Chairs representing over 72% of the weighted vote have endorsed Elise Stefanik’s campaign for Governor. 50% is required to be the New York Republican Party’s nominee. Elise Stefanik […]

State Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement in response to Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announcing her candidacy for Governor of New York State: “I was the first state legislator to endorse Elise Stefanik when she ran for Congress in 2014. Since that time, as an Assemblyman and Senator with districts that are wholly […]