February 2014
S M T W T F S
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
232425262728  

News Categories

Site search

More About The Peru Gazette

The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

Comment Policy

The Peru Gazette welcomes comments on posted stories. The author MUST include his/her first and last name. No  foul or libelous language permitted. The Peru Gazette reserves the right to not publish a comment.

Recent Comments

Archive for February, 2014

Albany’s ethical compass still askew

Albany’s ethical compass still askew.

Lawsuits against NYS vanish on your dime – Times Union

Lawsuits vanish on your dime – Times Union.

Monday’s Board Agenda Includes Truck Bid Approval

Regular Mtg Agenda 02242014

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2014 BEST VALUE LAW: February 24, 2014 – 6:30 PM

AGENDA        1. Call Meeting To Order        2. Pledge of Allegiance        3.  Roll Call      4. MOTION:         To Open the Public Hearing.      5. DISCUSSION:  Community Input and Questions      6. MOTION:         To Close the Public Hearing.      7.  MOTION:     […]

United Way Reaches Campaign Goal

The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met the 2014 campaign goal of $725,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $725,116.00, which includes proceeds from special events. DaleAnne Wolter of Compassionate Friends of the Champlain […]

Broadband Grants Will Deliver Broadband Services to 33,000 Households and 4,500 Businesses

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Empire State Development (ESD) has approved more than $9 million in New York State Broadband Grants to support five projects that will expand access to broadband services for approximately 33,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 55 community anchor institutions across Upstate New York, including in the Capital Region, Western New […]

SECOND SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC BUDGET WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY

The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop.  At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Discuss Gap Elimination Adjustment. Receive Update on Budget Stressors. Receive an Overview Budget Advisory Committee Focus.

Doheny endorsed by Independence Party

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny endorsed by Independence Party.

Protesters say Cuomo’s proposed tax cuts as just for ‘the rich’

Protesters say Cuomo’s proposed tax cuts as just for ‘the rich’ | New York Post.

Officials seek to keep Remington jobs in NY

Officials seek to keep Remington jobs in NY – News – The Telegram – Herkimer, NY.

Counting down time for health insurance: Enrollment deadline nears to get Affordable Care Act coverage

Counting down time for health insurance – Times Union.

New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com

New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com.

Jesse Charland Earns RIT Dean’s List Recognition

ROCHESTER, NY Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a fifth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their quarterly GPA is greater than or equal to […]

Raelyn Passino Named to Albany College of Pharmacy Dean’s List

ALBANY, NY – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Raelyn Passino from Peru earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 […]

Doug Hoffman Doesn’t Think Much of the GOP’s Latest Congressional Candidates

A statement received from Douglas Hoffman, Conservative Party Candidate for Congress in 2009 “Where were all these brave men when the incumbent was running?  It took a brave women to drive the incumbent out of the race.  Elise Stefanik is principled and has worked extremely hard to earn the Republican endorsement, not only from the County Chairs […]

Madri Gras, Chili and More

Enjoy the Peru Community Church’s 8th Annual Chili Dinner and Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, March 4th at the Fellowship Center from 5 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy the chili dinner, MYO sundaes, games, crafts, music and a cakewalk. $5 adults, $3 for children with a $15 family maximum. Come and enjoy! Call 643-8641 for […]

Local Students Named to Le Moyne College’s Fall 2013 Deans List

SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College congratulates the following students who have been named to its Deans List (those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for the Fall 2013 Semester. Sarah Connelly of Peru (12972) Connelly is a Senior majoring in Psychology at Le Moyne College. Caitlin Schmitt of Peru (12972) Schmitt is a […]

Stefanik Responds to Doheny’s Announcement

Statement from Elise Stefanik for Congress campaign Last year when I declared my candidacy for Congress, I did so based upon principles and my strong belief that Washington needs new ideas and new leadership. I first entered this race when it was toughest – against a third-term incumbent – and while the opponents may have […]

Cuomo’s convict higher ed proposal React-O-Mat™

Capitol Confidential » Cuomo’s convict higher ed proposal React-O-Mat™.

Big Tappen Zee bridge project comes with improper commuting bills

Capitol Confidential » Big TZ bridge project comes with improper commuting bills.

NY eighth-graders’ math scores trail peers in Japan, Russia

NY eighth-graders’ math scores trail peers in Japan, Russia | New York Post.

DOHENY MAKES BID FOR CONGRESS

WATERTOWN – Matt Doheny today announced his bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District seat. “I was honored that more than 120,000 voters chose me to represent them during the last election,” said Doheny. “Many told me they appreciated my real-world experience in tackling tough problems and working together with competing interests to find common ground.  That […]

Mission of Hope nears Nicaragua

Mission of Hope nears Nicaragua » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend

Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack –

Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds

Watertown Daily Times | Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds.