The Peru Gazette

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Peru, NY, November 3, 2026 – 2,003 Peru residents cast in-person ballots today. 785 voters cast Early and Absentee Ballots that are not included in the totals below. The total votes announced were not broken down by political party: Democratic, Republican,Working Families and Conservative.  Your reporter is not including the totals for Supreme Court Justice […]

Peru, NY, November 3, 2026, Election Day – 300 voters cast in-person ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center as of 8:45 a.m. As usual, election workers moved people through the voting process quickly. The Peru Gazette will report Peru’s in-person vote count as soon as possible after the 9 p.m. poll closing.

Today, November 3, eligible Peru voters can cast ballots for the following offices and candidates. (Note – There is only one candidate for a few offices.) Voting takes place at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.  If you have questions on voting go the Clinton County, NY Board […]

New York Focus Summary New York’s next governor will inherit a state prison system troubled by interconnected challenges: aging facilities, staffing woes, deaths behind bars, and chronic violence by both prisoners and guards, as well as ongoing policy battles in the courts and the state legislature. Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul and her underdog opponent, Republican […]

75 Actions across 17 agencies involving access to child care and other services, small businesses, state operations October 21, 2026, Governor Hochul News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the second wave of state regulatory reform actions through her EXPRESS NY initiative to make government work better for New Yorkers. The 75 regulatory reform […]

Governor Hochul News Release, October 21, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today signed commonsense gun safety legislation to expand firearm safe storage requirements and prevent individuals prohibited from possessing guns from purchasing ammunition. Governor Hochul signed these bills at the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence annual benefit dinner on the fifth anniversary of the death […]

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October 17, 2026,  PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – This morning, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (A6790A) into law, increasing the volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax credit from $200 to $800 annually. The signing comes after statewide calls from legislators, volunteers, and fire associations. “I am very pleased to see this legislation, which I co-sponsored, get signed […]

When is early voting? How do I register? We answer your election questions ahead of November 3. Click here for the New York Focus story 

October 15, 2026 – As of May 2026, more than 1.9 million New York students participated in the school lunch program, the third most in the nation, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, recent federal changes enacted under H.R. 1 (Public Law 119-21) in 2025 restricting eligibility to the Supplemental […]

Total of 8.2 Million New Yorkers Receiving Checks Up to $200 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 3 million New Yorkers have already received their energy rebate checks of up to $200, with another 5.2 million checks being sent in coming weeks. Governor Hochul’s Enacted Budget included a one-time $1 billion Protecting Our Wallets Energy […]

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The Village of Champlain, New York, the Village of Hemmingford and the Township of Hemmingford adopt a joint spirit of friendship and cooperation across the Canada–U.S. border.  HEMMINGFORD, QUÉBEC — On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., representatives and residents of three neighbouring municipalities will gather at the Hemmingford Recreation Centre for the planting […]

The GOP candidate for governor has made slashing energy costs a centerpiece of his campaign. But he’s presented no plan for how to do it. Click here for the New York Focus story 

Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman are locked in an expensive — and surprisingly competitive — race. Click here for the New York Focus story 

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Join us one week for our Meet & Greet! Mingle with neighbors, hear from candidates, and enjoy some tasty snacks on Tuesday, Oct 13th at the Peru VFW (710 NY22). We’ll be there from 5:30 – 7:30. Bring neighbors and friends! Share our poster with anyone you’d like to invite! > > Extra info: > […]

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