The Peru Gazette

From Assemblyman Billy Jones It is my pleasure to announce Rebecca Boire-West as a 2022 Woman of Distinction under the category of North Country Neighbor. Before her career as a medical massage therapist, functional nutritional health coach, and personal trainer, Rebecca worked in the pharmaceutical industry in various positions. She is now the proud owner […]

From Assemblyman Billy Jones It is my pleasure to announce Rebecca Boire-West as a 2022 Woman of Distinction under the category of North Country Neighbor. Before her career as a medical massage therapist, functional nutritional health coach, and personal trainer, Rebecca worked in the pharmaceutical industry in various positions. She is now the proud owner […]

“Kritsidimas added that Nova Bus is hoping to increase its production rate so it can absorb Prevost employees who are losing their jobs.” Indeed, its order from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) in Texas is up to 40 electric buses, he said. “Prevost employees — of which there are about 50 in […]

Source: A rural approach to affordable housing – Adirondack Explorer

From the office of NYS Comptroller DiNapoli New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), companies are taking action to address investment risks posed by climate change and impacts of environmental justice. “The […]

Shepherds Pie Applesauce Bread Dessert Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. All are welcome at our table.

Source: Plattsburgh artist with national ties featured in next Strand exhibit | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Strand Center for the Arts will soon host “The New Surreal,” artwork created by artist, Alex Reiter, in the Main Gallery.

Source: Burlington airport, state public transit providers make masks optional after federal mandate rescinded – VTDigger

Source: Heavy snow in the North Country damages powerlines, downs trees | NCPR News

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Over $9 million in state funding coming to Assembly District 115 for water infrastructure projects “North Country towns and municipalities are working hard to ensure that all North Country residents have access to clean water, but they need state support to make necessary repairs to the infrastructure. Today the awardees of the […]

By John T. Ryan Residents John Ryan and Alex Gibson addressed the board during the community input section of the April 11, 20022 Peru Town Board meeting.  John Ryan (Peru Gazette Editor) addressed the board on two issues: Attracting new residents and zoning law enforcement related to two abandoned, deteriorating homes.  Ryan expressed his belief […]

On Saturday, April 23rd, the Peru Lions Club is partnering with the Peru k-5 PTO to organize a Peru town-wide pickup/cleanup event to recognize Earth Day. We invite all Peru individuals and organizations to join us. Casella Waste Management has donated supplies, including bags, vests and pickers, and vouchers so people can drop off the […]

Source: Dannemora escapee David Sweat on hunger strike; official seeks to force feed – syracuse.com

The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been barred due to misconduct, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Two […]

Source: Syracuse University tells students to wear masks in class again as Covid cases rise – syracuse.com

Source: New police oversight plan would increase role of Burlington commission

Source: Bill Truex, who did ‘all the thinking’ behind Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace, remembered as visionary architect – VTDigger

  April 19, 2022 – 7 a.m., Peru, NY 

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357 AM EDT Mon Apr 18 2022 …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Higher amounts are likely for mountain summits. * WHERE…Western Clinton and Western Essex Counties in New York. * WHEN…From 11 PM […]

The clean-up will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 22, 2022, with registration opening at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Wilmington Town Beach at Lake Everest for the Wilmington event, or the parking lot on the corner of NY-9 and Bear Swamp Road for the Au Sable Point event. […]

Posting because Syracuse is OVERCOME with very frequesnt shootings. Source: Shots, screams, partiers run: Witnesses describe Armory Square shooting that killed 1, injured 4 – syracuse.com

Source: Plant local: gardeners urged to consider native species | Sun Community News KEENE VALLEY | In a matter of weeks, garden centers will be overflowing, as, like Canada grease returning to lake Champlain, gardeners ritualistically begin their annual plant pil

Source: Lost in the Adirondacks: Mining booms and busts at Tahawus | Sun Community News TICONDEROGA | Like most American mining camps, the Adirondack ghost town of Tahawus had its share of booms and busts.