The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   “Our communities cannot afford any further delay or acquiescence – unilateral action to begin reopening the border appears necessary,” she wrote.”   Saratoga, New York – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging the Department of Homeland Security to unilaterally ease restrictions […]

At approximately 8:41 a.m. this morning, a Peru Central School District school bus was involved in an accident at the intersection of Irish Settlement Road and Military Turnpike.  A preliminary medical assessment of the bus driver and elementary students was completed at the scene of the accident – no major injuries were noted.  Three (3) students […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored to amend the state agriculture and market law to ease restrictions on imports and permit requirements for dairy farmers has passed the Assembly (A.7481). “This bill will not only help New York consumers by providing them with a greater variety of dairy products, it […]

Source: Meadowbrook Healthcare required vaccinations for staff, threatened termination

Hope you’re able to open this very good article. Source: Pandemic highlights broadband gaps in Adirondacks

Get A Shot To Make Your Future – Registration Page Parents or legal guardians of any New Yorker, ages 12 to 17, can enter their child who has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose (at any time), for a chance to win one of 50, four-year full-ride scholarships (includes tuition, fees, room-and-board, and […]

Source: Upstate NY summer concert venues: Who uses ‘pods’? Who requires Covid vaccines? – syracuse.com

Source: First 10 Winners Of New York State COVID Vaccine College Scholarship Raffle Announced

Source: First 10 Winners Of New York State COVID Vaccine College Scholarship Raffle Announced

Source: More young kids eating cannabis candy, other products, Upstate poison center warns – syracuse.com

Source: Federal bill looks to support local fairs | Sun Community News SARATOGA | A new federal bill now looks to provide grant funding to agricultural fairs to help ease financial losses from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Saratoga County’s four Adirondack towns seek to attract new residents | NCPR News

Source: As dairy farmers recover from pandemic, questions arise over support, milk pricing system | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan  Peru – Up until five years ago, retired Peru teacher Don Evans had never been a gardener; now, he has a beautiful garden that most passers-by stop to examine. His garden doesn’t have corn, beans, and other vegetables; instead, it’s a fairy garden designed to make magic happen for children. It’s […]

Source: Thousands to visit Adirondack Coast this summer for six major tournaments on Lake Champlain

Since our 5/28 update, 4 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard – Percentage […]

APRIL 2021 DEPT REPORTS

Source: Essex County reports zero COVID cases | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host “seeing is believing,” a photographic exhibition featuring work by photographer, Ron Nolland, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibit will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, June 4, 2021. A free reception will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm that […]

Source: Scott vetoes noncitizen voting measures, setting new record – VTDigger

“A list of facilities to be closed is expected to be made public this week by DOCCS, an agency controlled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The governor has repeatedly said that prisons should not be viewed as a “jobs program.” ‘“Everyone is waiting with baited breath,” said Michael Powers, president of the NYSCOPBA union. John Roberts, […]

Source: ‘Back to normal’: Bar owners happy NYS curfew ends | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CNY air quality expert: Better ventilation beats dining restrictions in pandemic – syracuse.com

Peru – Coach Bill Pafford, assisted by a group of very proud volunteers, erected 135 senior class banners adjacent to Route 22B this afternoon. The graduation will take place on June 25th on the football field.