The Peru Gazette

Dear Governor Cuomo, As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents […]

St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Wednesday, June 3rd Menu  Spaghetti  Tossed Salad  Garlic Bread Home-made Chocolate Chip Cookies  Take-Out Only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 PM 

Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic, endemic and institutional. It is collective […]

Source: After days of confusion, Cuomo says dentists in NY can reopen statewide – syracuse.com

Source: Over 1 million gallons of non-disinfected wastewater released into Lake Champlain

Source: Violence, looting in Upstate NY: Protests turn ugly in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester (videos) – syracuse.com

Source: The Deeper Dig: The hunger problem ahead – VTDigger

Source: Syracuse mayor declares state of emergency, immediate curfew – syracuse.com

Source: Hundreds protest against death of George Floyd in Burlington and Montpelier – VTDigger

A sad, but inspiring story. Source: ‘It was a calling’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Co. among worst in state for 2020 census response | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: How getting a haircut will change in the North Country

Source: Our Sports, Your Story: A glimpse of Light in a Dark Alley

Source: American Red Cross helps family after Plattsburgh fire

Source: Plattsburgh restaurant pleads for more space to keep diners safe

The National Weather Service in Burlington has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Clinton County in northern New York… Northeastern Essex County in northern New York… Southern Grand Isle County in northwestern Vermont… Northwestern Chittenden County in northwestern Vermont… Western Franklin County in northwestern Vermont… * Until 415 PM EDT. * At 312 […]

COVID-19 May 29 Updates Phase II Updates After much confusion, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the North Country can enter Phase II. The NY-Forward website was also updated today to provide specifics for industries allowed to reopen under Phase II. Those industries are as follows: Offices: Summary Guidelines Detailed Guidelines Safety Plan Template Real Estate: Summary Guidelines […]

Public comments may be submitted until 3:00 PM on June 1st.  Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote […]

Public comments may be submitted until 3:00 PM on June 1st.  Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.  The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 1, 2020, at 7:00 PM.  The main focus of the meeting is to conduct a public hearing on the upcoming June 9th budget vote […]

Source: State Lawmakers Pass Over 30 COVID Related Bills

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that Phase Two of the business re-opening process can now begin in the North Country region. “Though the unexpected delay was frustrating, this green light is good news on two fronts,” states Garry Douglas, Chamber President. “First and foremost, it’s good news because it means […]

Source: 8 ways offices will look different as CNY approaches phase two of reopening – syracuse.com