The Peru Gazette

DMV offers tips and warnings against buying flood-ravaged used vehicles Click here for the Sun Community News story 

A Dannemora man was killed in a crash that involved two other vehicles, police said. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

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Click here for the NYS Comptroler’s Report  Town of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22) Issued Date June 30, 2023 Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Jay (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings The […]

Money was Taken from her Deceased Mother-in-Law’s Bank Account State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the Social Security Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft […]

Peru – July 10, 2023. Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup watched as the 5 School Street house fell today. Guynup issued code violations over several years and brought the issue to Peru Town Court. Finally, the Town Board took the many required legal steps to demolish the building. Because the building was in disrepair and […]

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Raises the maximum age to apply from 29 to 34 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

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The unnamed student was stabbed one time in the back, according to New York State Police. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New Plates Feature Images Representing the State’s 10 Regions Albany, NY – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned North Country regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions. The plate features an image of […]

Students ordered to shelter in place Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Birds Acquired to Enable Planned Pheasant Releases Following Spring’s HPAI Outbreak The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the fall 2023 pheasant season will proceed as planned. After the loss of the pheasant flock at DEC’s Reynolds Game Farm earlier this year due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian […]

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“Capt. Christopher J. Garrow was a fearless public servant, who was committed to protecting his community and the state of New York,” Governor Hochul said. Click here to view the MYNBC5 story 

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MYNBC 5 is reporting NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the funeral of Peru resident and New York State Police Capt. Christopher Garrow, who will be laid to rest on Friday in Plattsburgh. Hochul has also ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June […]