The Peru Gazette

Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story 

By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]

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Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

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Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Funding awards named for Plattsburgh, North Creek and Crown Point Click here for the Sun Community News story 

The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways program also raises graduation rates for first-time students Click here for the Sun Community News story

First time in a decade year-to-year total system-wide enrollment increased Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Peru, November 14, 2023 – Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge construction is moving toward completion. Luck Bros. Project Manager Walter Tupper said December 5 is the target reopening date. Luck Bro. raised the bridge 3.5 feet and rebuilt the existing pedestals. It’s currently at road level but supported by temporary supports.

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.  Gregory T. Lee […]

New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless adults who are veterans was reduced from […]

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University will use the $900K+ to increase graduation rates Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Incarcerated individual arrested for recent facility violence as he was released from prison Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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From NYS DEC  Fish in the Saranac River are about to experience some new-found freedom. Deconstruction to remove the remnants of the Indian Rapids Dam and Frendenburgh Falls Dam in Plattsburgh is just about complete, which means fish will now be able to move more freely on that stretch of river. The projects are a […]

“Youths brought into the system are “essentially homeless,” he said, as front-line staff improvise alternatives.” Click here for the VTDigger story 

2017 – 2022, the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2% during that period, accounting for more than 57% of the state’s GDP during each of those years. Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and […]

Order addressing asylum-seeker crisis State of Emergency continues resources to communities sheltering migrants Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Policy promotes safety of law officers as well as victims Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Examination of Returnable Container Act Fraud Will Help Prevent the Loss of Millions in Revenue and Hold Offenders Accountable The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent returnable container schemes that defraud the state of millions of dollars each year. This new effort will help […]