Archive for January 31st, 2017
Joseph Barshow, Grace Mayhew and Caitlyn Verderber on Paul Smith’s Dean’s List
PAUL SMITHS, NY (01/30/2017)– The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the fall 2016 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. Joseph Barshow of Peru, N.Y.. Barshow, who is majoring in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to […]
Posted: January 31st, 2017 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Voters to decide if crooked state pols lose pensions – Times Union
The state Legislature on Monday approved for the second time a constitutional amendment that will allow for the stripping of pensions from any elected official convicted of a felony crime related to their office. “There must be zero tolerance for public corruption, and these ethics reforms are crucial to holding officials accountable and making sure […]
Posted: January 31st, 2017 under General News.
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Cuomo proposes amending N.Y. Constitution to secure abortion rights – Times Union
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he will propose an amendment to the state constitution that would secure the right to an abortion in New York should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Cuomo announced his proposal to deafening cheers at a rally of some 1,600 women and men at the […]
Posted: January 31st, 2017 under General News.
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