The Peru Gazette

From the office of Senator Andrew cuomo Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Brianna’s Law to Strengthen Boater Safety | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

DEC Announces Environmental Exam Application Deadline is September 4, 2019 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged individuals interested in becoming a Forest Ranger or Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) to apply for civil service exams being offered for the positions this fall. Applications are being accepted until September […]

Source: ‘Know Your NY Water’ Website Goes Online – – The Adirondack Almanack

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he helped pass to allow victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to shield their addresses from their abusers has been signed into law (Ch. 141 of 2019). “New Yorkers who have been sexually abused or forced into human trafficking […]

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh –  The Clinton County Public Defender’s office opened on April 1st.  Since then Public Defender Jamie Martineau and three Assistant County Public Defenders have handled over 700 criminal cases in Clinton County’s town, city and village courts. Case numbers have grown to the extent that the county legislature recently authorized […]

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Breakfast on Tuesday, August 20th from 8:00 – 9:00am at the Chamber office, 7061 Route 9, Plattsburgh. This informational meeting will provide an overview of Chamber activities regarding tourism promotion, government affairs, small business support and economic development. You’ll also learn about the many benefits […]

Tuesday – The Peru Knights of Columbus WILL be conducting bingo tonight. The parking lot is being paved, but it will open for parking tonight. 

Source: Fire displaces many in City of Plattsburgh | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: UGRR group gets deed | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Peru – CVPH Blood Drive, Thursday, August 15, 2019, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center 3030 Main St., Peru. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 7273. Why Give Blood? Blood donation is a community responsibility. … About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. Blood is always needed for […]

The Town of Peru Highway Department will be closing Blake Road Tuesday, August 6th from 7 am-4 pm for paving. Residents and emergency vehicles will be able to access the road.

DEC Call Center Hours Extended to Provide Assistance on Evenings and Weekends New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that sporting licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2019-20 season are now on sale. Licenses and permits can be purchased at any one of DEC’s license-issuing agents, by […]

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the El Paso and Dayton shootings, and President Trump’s address to the nation: “I know that Americans across the country mourn with all our hearts as the nation reels from these evil and heinous acts in El Paso and Dayton,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “We […]

New York State Police say Robert F. Collins was on an early-morning ride when the ATV slid off the trail near Route 9 and Collins Lane and went down a four-foot embankment. https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/beekmantown-man-dies-in-atv-accident-autopsy-scheduled/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Local_22_&_Local_44&fbclid=IwAR3EreGw3MWsraOQ4YMaAjsXHHJVKQ4a52O4LNS0kpW84azXiEHSfThWM0I

Source: 8th Annual Plattsburgh Bluegrass Festival – Thursday, Aug 8, 2019 until Sunday, Aug 11, 2019 – The Adirondacks, NY Events

Source: New state law allows first responders to save animals from hot, cold cars | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: 4-year-old boy dies at Rollins Pond | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise