The Peru Gazette

Source: Plattsburgh attorney faces trio of felony charges | News | pressrepublican.com

“There’s scant detail in the 30-day executive budget amendments but plenty to be concerned about with an indication of the closure of up to three correctional facilities,” said Senator Betty Little. “Maintaining safety in these facilities for the men and women who work there and for the inmates is critical. As I understand, we still […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The governor’s proposal to close three prisons in New York is cause for major concern. While no prisons have been specifically named, communities statewide will have to wait with bated breath to find out if a critical part of their economy will be shuttered. “As a former correction […]

Source: Two plead guilty in case of widespread medical taxi fraud – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Bail reform divides North Country justice community | NCPR News

Source: Limo driver avoided car at stop sign before crashing into parking lot – Times Union

Source: NTSB preliminary report on limo crash contains scant new info – Times Union

Source: Republican senators scoff at proposal to increase pay of state inmates – Times Union

Source: Police crack down on drug trafficking with eight arrests – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: DEC, Adirondack partners launch effort to reduce High Peaks search and rescue operations – Sun Community News & Printing

State Petitions EPA to Comply with Clean Air Act, Protect Public Health by Requiring Upwind States to Reduce Smog Pollution   Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that New York State is seeking to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the interstate transport of ozone pollution from sources […]

Source: Clinton County readies public defender’s office – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Limo execs urge legislators to block Cuomo’s stretch limo ban – Times Union

Source: Retired city police chief sentenced for DWAI | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: DA: Out-of-town drug traffickers complicate battle | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Woman found dead at Cadyville home – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NTSB gets access to limo in deadly crash – Times Union

Source: State legislature passes strongest gun control bills since SAFE Act; North Country reps react – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: NY gun control package part of ‘ongoing crusade’ – Times Union

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) has cosponsored H.R. 705 – the Pay Our TSA Screeners Act of 2019.  This bipartisan bill would authorize the Transportation Security Administration to use the security service fee to pay our Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. Under current law, […]

Source: Mystery surrounds who stretched Excursion involved in limo crash – Times Union

Several Peru residents/neighbors are affected. Source: Federal officers keep US northern border secure without receiving paychecks

Source: Grandson indicted in Ginger Clark homicide | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Schoharie County judge tries to end limo access dispute – Times Union

Source: Cuomo to seek stretch limo ban – Times Union