The Peru Gazette

Source: NY Covid rules end: See 14 mandates that are history for bars, offices, gyms, weddings – syracuse.com

State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal […]

Since our 6/14 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 90,580 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/13. As of 6/13, 60% of all Clinton County […]

Source: New York: Cuomo lifts most pandemic restrictions with 70% of adults vaccinated

Source: Northern New York man killed in UTV crash, police say

Source: Cuomo spending $40M on tourism campaign for Upstate NY: ‘A hidden treasure’ – syracuse.com

Source: New concerts announced in Upstate NY: Darius Rucker, Goo Goo Dolls, Brett Eldredge – syracuse.com

Source: CNY man wins on $14 million scratch-off NY Lottery ticket: ‘It’s a mind-blower’ – syracuse.com

Source: New York on the cusp of 70% vaccination goal needed to lift most restrictions

We’ve come a long way in six months. Exactly six months ago, on December 14, 2020, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, became the first person in the nation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Since then, more than 20 million vaccine doses have been administered in New York […]

Source: Upstate attorney challenges Stefanik in 21st Congressional race | Sun Community News WHITEHALL | North Country attorney Matt Putorti has announced his Democratic candidacy for congress against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st congressional distr

Source: No day at the beach for towns seeking lifeguards | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Last year, the Wilmington Beach was closed because of Covid. This year, even though people can once again gather, it may be closed again because the town has been unable to

“But rabies remains one of the deadliest diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans around the world. Globally, about 59,000 people die from rabies each year — the equivalent of about one human death every nine minutes, Pieracci says. Rabies is nearly always fatal once a person begins to experience symptoms.” Source: Fake […]

Source: NY approaches vaccination milestone, state fair to open at 100% capacity | NCPR News

Source: Gov. Scott Lifts All Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions In Vermont | Vermont Public Radio

The Peru School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 16th at 5:45 PM in the High School Community Room.  It is anticipated that the Board will almost immediately convene in Executive Session to conduct employment interviews for an Associate Principal vacancy.  At this time, no other District business is anticipated […]

July 3, July 17, August 7, and August 28, 2021, at 10:00 am   Please join the Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) on Saturdays July 3, July 17, August 7, and August 28 for a narrated walking tour of the historic buildings surrounding the Old Base Oval in the City of Plattsburgh.   The Old […]

Source: Akwesasne Mohawk Chief, former ironworker Darryl Lazore has died | NCPR News

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!!!   Chicken Drumsticks Salad Mashed Potatoes Dessert   Served Take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Since our 6/11 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 88,852 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 6/6. As of 6/6, 59% of all Clinton County […]

Source: Colchester man killed in ATV crash

Trio Offers Celtic, Quebecois & Appalachian Fiddle Tunes & Folk Music Friends Union, the professional traditional music ensemble that formed among friends in Plattsburgh 43 years ago and returned to the performance stage in 2006, will present a concert of classic Celtic, French-Canadian, and Appalachian fiddle tunes and folk classics on June 19 at 7:30 […]

Source: How Walsh plans to spend Syracuse’s $123M stimulus, from water pipes to theater tickets – syracuse.com

Source: June Harvest of the Month | National Dairy Month – The Adirondack Almanack

By John T. Ry Peru – One of the Peru Town Board’s meeting agenda items this week is acceptance of the resignation of the town’s Dog Control Officer.  David Drollette resigned just before the town board’s May 24th meeting. Supervisor Brandy McDonald commented, “It’s too bad. We can’t replace an employee like him. It’s a […]