The Peru Gazette

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Family is from Iraq. They moved from Iraq to Turkey and then to the United States in 2015. Their father wanted the family to have a better life. Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Colder and slower months show just how much community ties carry local restaurants. Click here for the WCAX story 

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The North Country Chamber of Commerce has released the results of its 2025 Annual Issue Survey, defining the position of regional businesses on a number of key issues and expressing expectations for the year ahead. 2025 BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX: “A year ago, the North Country business community told us they remained generally confident about 2024,” […]

1/6/25 – Assemblyman Jones News Release – This week, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateauguay Lake) welcomed the General Consul of Canada in New York, Tom Clark, in Albany. Joining Consul General Clark were Deputy General Geoff Gartshore, Quebec Delegate General David Brulotte, Consul and Senior Economic Officer of Ontario Trade and Investment Office in New York […]

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Farmer hopes to succeed Elise Stefanik  Click here for the NCPR story 

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                “I am hearing from several North Country businesses, local officials, and consumers who are extremely nervous about the impending tariffs on Canada. The decision to move forward with the broad 25% tariff on Canadian goods will be highly detrimental to consumers and manufacturers in the North Country. Our area transportation equipment companies will be […]

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See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

First subject: “The Digital Dollar Debate” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Article courtesy of the North Country Chamber of Commerce  Congratulations to The Corner Stone Bookshop on reaching an incredible 50 years in Downtown Plattsburgh! Since Nancy Duniho opened the shop in 1975, it has remained a cherished haven for book lovers, with each owner carrying forward its legacy. Garry Douglas was pleased to stop by […]

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Hopes to strengthen workforce through community college tuition support Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru, NY January 29, 2025— Several contractors (local, downstate, and VT.) attended the Wastewater Treatment Plant pre-bid meeting this morning at the Peru Town Hall. AES Northeast, the town’s contracted engineering firm, filled them in on the contract details and responded to questions. The regulations contractors are required to follow are mind-boggling. None of them […]

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Our 2025 dates are Sunday, June 29 Sunday, July 27 Sunday, August 24 Sunday, September 21 Sunday, October 19 We will share the application and vendor guide in February! In the meantime, fill out this town survey if you live in Peru- https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfItsZW9EQCtl…/viewform

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Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

ADK Medical Center, ADK Community College, Town of Keene projects receive significant funding Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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