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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Archive for September, 2022

Social Security increase 2023: COLA will be biggest in decades, new estimate says

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Child poverty improves in Syracuse; it’s still among highest in US, census

Schenectady and Rochester also in the “Top 25” Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Festival celebrates, appreciates culture

AFRI aims to bring together people from different cultures, countries to bond, learn Click here for the Sun Community News story 

PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated

Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Crete Center one step closer to demolition

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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness

Click here to view the Governor’s statements 

Town of Peru 2023 Budgeting Meetings

All meetings are open to the public. 

New YouTube Series focuses on Environmental Concerns

ADK 2030 is a new YouTube series by Mountain Lake PBS exploring people of all walks of life who are taking action to help preserve and protect the Adirondacks. Click here for the Mountain Lake PBS story 

Race for Clinton Co. Sheriff heats up; former deputy runs as write-in against incumbent

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

The Town of Peru shared an email they received regarding nursing home abuse

My name is Jessica Hawthorne and I came across the helpful information you shared on your site at perutown.com, and was wondering if you were still updating that page. I am the Outreach Director for an advocacy center called Nursing Homes Abuse. Our mission is to be a complete resource center on abuse in nursing […]

Better Business Bureau warns of student loan forgiveness scams

“The scam often begins with a call or voicemail from someone claiming to represent a new student loan forgiveness program, BBB said. The scammer then insists that you need to complete an online application to see if you qualify. The form asks for personal information, such as bank account details.” Click here for the Syracuse.com […]

Hamilton College alum who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo

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CVPH Peru Blood Drive on Monday, Sept. 19th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, September 19th, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.  Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.

LCBP Hosting Patrick Leahy Photo Contest

Grand Isle, VT – In recognition of Senator Patrick Leahy’s long-standing commitment to Lake Champlain and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the LCBP is holding the Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Photo Contest. The LCBP will accept photo submissions in four categories that correspond to the four management goals of […]

Rangers assist injured 90-Miler paddler, injured hikers in Hamilton, Essex Counties

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Health Department schedules COVID-19 booster clinics

Clinton County Health Department News   A bivalent (Omicron) COVID-19 booster will help you maximize your protection, prolong the vaccine’s durability, and safeguard your community against the virus. You must be ages 12 and older to be eligible for a Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster and ages 18 and older to be eligible for a Moderna bivalent […]

Syracuse hospital expands free prescription drug program to uninsured in 19 counties

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Tourism Impact Study numbers reflect a robust industry

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Twelve people accused of smuggling drugs into Malone’s prison

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NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services

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Peru’s history on display at Heyworth Mason Park

  By John T. Ryan  Peru – Most Peru residents love expansive Heyworth Mason Park with its walking trail, dog park, town market, stage, bell tower, and Sunday evening concerts. But, over the past several days, people have noticed another upgrade. Paintings depicting Peru’s history have replaced the deteriorating plywood in the historic Heyworth building. […]

Peru Town Board Meeting of September 12, 2022

Peru Gazette story will follow 

The 6 best colleges in Upstate NY: See 2022 US News & World Report rankings

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What to know about getting the updated COVID-19 booster and flu shot at the same time

Click here for the NBC 5 News story 

Downtown Plattsburgh’s paid parking system to begin next month

Click here for the NCPR report