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Democrats flip the Onondaga County Legislature for first time in nearly 50 years

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Democrat Cashman wins the 115th NYS Assembly District

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Town of Peru Unofficial In-Person Vote Totals

November 4, 2025 – These totals are unofficial and DO NOT include 270 Early Voting Ballots, Affidavit Ballots, and Absentee Ballots.   Peru voters cast 1,704 in-person ballots today. Town Supervisor  Republican Craig Randall – 752 Write ins – 2 Superintendent of Highways Democrat Chip Blair – 482 Republican Michael Farrell – 562 Write ins […]

Micron’s little-known dominance: It leads the world in memory chips for autos

The four massive chip factories Micron plans to start building this year in the town of Clay, NY could cost $100 billion and one day produce billions of chips. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Alstom announces it will hire 120 manufacturing employees at its Plattsburgh plant to meet increased demand for rail cars

October 31, 2025, 2:26 p.m. – Alstom updated its news release. Wide range of positions available in assembly, welding and painting  Full-time, permanent positions with health insurance, 401(k), etc.    Job offers expected to be made at job fair Thurs., Nov. 6   31 October 2025 – Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, […]

Good men anxious to return home, but they don’t know what they’ll find.

By John T Ryan Peru, NY, October 29, 2025 – These men were working in Forrence’s Orchard along Old Town Road today. They were on their lunch break but ready to talk. Needless to say, they’re very concerned about their families and property back home in Jamaica. One man from southwest Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa […]

ADK Action reports Keeseville Pharmacy is closing on October 25

Keeseville – 10/25/26  ADK Actions Reports: AdkAction is saddened to share the news that the Keeseville Pharmacy is closing on October 25, following the recent closure of Cornerstone Drug Store in Rouses Point. Both stores, owned by longtime AdkAction supporter Dan Bosley, have been important centers of care and community for years. Each also housed […]

Retired trooper arrested on grand larceny charge

Thomas H. Mungeer, the former president of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association, was arraigned on grand larceny charges on Friday in Albany County Court and formally accused of misusing thousands of dollars in funds from the union he headed from 2009 to 2022. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Regional Food Bank and Partners Detail Adirondack & North Country’s Largest Thanksgiving Meal Distribution Event  

Single-Day Thanksgiving Meal Pick-Up to thousands of individuals, families and seniors in the Adirondacks and North Country  Clinton Community College’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing will be the local food distribution site on November 22.   PLATTSBURGH, NY (October 22, 2025) — Regional Food Bank leadership and volunteers, local partners, site partners, donors and local elected officials […]

Mooers woman found deceased as husband remains in custody

Chloe Henry’s remains were located in Chazy Tuesday morning as the homicide investigation continues Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY – St. Patrick’s Oratory – Mother Cabrini Shrine, October 19, 2025

Lewis residents push back against military exercises

Tensions rise as tactical tests, proposed cannon testing disrupts life in small Adirondack community Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Maj. Peter Arcadi appointed NYS Police Troop B Commander

Troop B encompasses 20 stations across five counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, St. Lawrence, and Hamilton Click here for the Sun Community News story 

RV park expansion on Great Sacandaga Lake reveals tensions in APA review process

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North Country Honor Flight #66 travels to Washington D.C.

North Country Honor Flights #66 and #67 took to the skies on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Dave Brown took photos of the Send-Off Ceremony and allowed the Peru Gazette to post them. Thank you! Dave.  Gina Bond provided the veteran biographies. These veterans flew on Flight #66.  Daniel Ballantine, US Air Force, 1968-1989, Vietnam Daniel’s specialty […]

Hochul names Mark Hall as chair of Adirondack Park Agency board

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How the drought impacted Adirondack fall foliage

This year’s fall foliage hasn’t been as colorful as some years due to a number of factors, including the drought. Click here for teh Adirondack Explorer story 

Cohoes murder suspect taken into custody near Paul Smith’s

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$85 million from NYS to enhance next generation 911

All Counties Outside of New York City to Receive At Least $1 Million Through Noncompetitive Grant Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $85 million in grant funding has been allocated to county level primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and primary PSAP backup centers to prepare for the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in […]

4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial

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Thom Hallock retires from full-time role at Mountain Lake PBS

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SUNY ESF has been losing millions. Will its turnaround plan make things better or worse?

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No sign of Cohoes murder suspect as manhunt continues in the Adirondacks

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Stewart’s milk and ice cream win 17 awards at 2025 World Dairy Expo

Stewart’s News Release, September 16, 2025 —Stewart’s Shops Eggnog and Strawberry Milk won 1st place in the 2025 World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. All counted, Stewart’s won 17 awards at North America’s best dairy products competition, including 1st place for Rainbow Sherbet, Pistachio Gelato and Lactose-Free Milk. This year’s competition marked the second time in […]

Manhunt underway in the Adirondacks for murder suspect from Cohoes

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