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Is rampant Democratic corruption Andrew Cuomo’s problem? « The In Box.

Denno guilty, both counts » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Dog likely to be euthanized » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | One of three suspects convicted of murder in Ogdensburg.

Motorcycle accident kills AuSable Forks man » Local News » Press-Republican.

Police: Defendant changed story many times » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Sno Cone Joe to Mr. Ding-a-Ling: ‘I own this town’ – Times Union.

Watertown Daily Times | Flag flies upside down again at retired Fort Drum soldier’s home.

Jury selection begins for Keeseville beating death » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Two Peru residents addressed the Peru Town Board at its Monday, April 22, 2013 meeting.  Jane Alexander told the Board that she was upset with a town judge’s decision to require leashing and close supervision of a dog he deemed to be dangerous.  “I think that’s wholly inadequate. We just can’t [...]

For UAlbany cheats, the answer is cash – Times Union.

Postal worker convicted of unemployment fraud » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 25, 2013) – Reps. Peter Welch and Bill Owens are urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to abandon a proposal to study whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing into the United States at land crossings such as the ones in Vermont and New York. In a letter [...]

Peru dog declared dangerous; owner to be cited » Local News » Press-Republican.

State Police seek help in finding Wal-Mart larceny suspects » Local News » Press-Republican.

Adirondack History: Dannemora Prison’s Chicken Thieves | The Adirondack Almanack.

Watertown Daily Times | JCC forum explores gun control’s history.

Essex County supervisors: Nesting study is for the birds – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | 

State officials spend a ‘startling’ near-$7 million of campaign cash on legal fees in nine years amid cavalcade of corruption scandals – NY Daily News.

Capitol Confidential » Postal workers convicted in UI thefts.

Poodle killed by larger dog » Local News » Press-Republican.

By John T. Ryan Two years ago Frank Slycord succeeded Paul Blaine as the Town of Peru’s Code Enforcement Officer. He brought extensive code enforcement training and enforcement experience to his position. Slycord clearly enjoys his job and appreciates its importance to the Peru community. He said, “I work for the people of the Town [...]

Senate rejects gun amendment compromise | The Ticket – Yahoo! News.

The Gazette previously posted a story on this issue. Brian Mann gives a good summary of the arguments. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to NYS gun law « The In Box.

How the North Country experienced the Boston Marathon bombings « The In Box.

Rabid fox bites person in Ausable » Local News » Press-Republican.

Cops say man sold assault rifle – Times Union.

‘Dubious’ tax refunds denied by New York state Comptroller total $21 million | syracuse.com.

State gun-owners group heads to court today to block Gov. Cuomo’s gun laws – NYPOST.com.

With Police in Schools, More Children in Court – NYTimes.com.

Police: One night’s crimes bring 4 felonies » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

New Essex County No-Kill Shelter Opens | The Adirondack Almanack.

Teen injured in snowmobile crash improving » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Couple caught burning meth ingredients, authorities say » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Gov. Cuomo unveils tough reforms to curb corruption in Albany – NY Daily News.

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, April 9th. Everyone was in attendance. The Board discussed issues with the new Peru Town Court schedule.  The Court’s convening time was recently moved from Tuesday at 5PM to 2PM. IN March, Judge James Kirby told the Board that a change in the [...]

Coup against Silver? Cuomo’s the one feeling the heat – City & Region – The Buffalo News.

Gov. Cuomo vows to fight corruption, says feds indicting New York Legislature’s entrenched culture – NYPOST.com.

Cuomo stuck with fixing mess – Times Union.

Nelson Castro’s life of crime primed him for a career in politics – NY Daily News.

Trading information for leniency – Times Union.

Husband, wife arrested on meth charges » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Lake Placid village clerk placed on leave » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Lewis County chairman apologizes for trail coordinator computer access, suggests policy.

Feds nab state Sen. Smith, NYC Councilman Halloran in pay-to-play bribe scheme – NYPOST.com.

Watertown Daily Times | A cautionary tale: Car-buggy accidents increase; police say inattentive motorists largely to blame.

Police: Woman visiting from China dies in hit-and-run crash – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

New traffic cameras to combat crime » Local News » Press-Republican.

Booster Club treasurer admits embezzlement » Local News » Press-Republican.

State budget cuts disability funding, raises school aid » Local News » Press-Republican.