The Peru Gazette

New Castle home Sandra Lee shares with Gov. Andrew Cuomo worth $1.2 million, assessor says.

Peru – Peru Town Justice John Lawliss has resigned citing health concerns. The Town Board accepted Lawliss’s resignation at its Monday, June 23rd meeting. Several Board members praised Lawliss’ nine years of service. Counselor Kregg Bruno said, “I wish he could have been here so we could thank him.” Counselor Brandy McDonald added, “Jack did […]

Trooper Killed Following Traffic Stop in Binghamton – Time Warner Cable News.

DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative, 5/12/14.

From the Office of NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli The former bookkeeper in the town of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This individual controlled town finances with little oversight and had no difficulty […]

Fred LeBrun: From Bruno, a thing or two for Cuomo – Times Union.

Cuomo girlfriend Sandra Lee skips upgrade permits.

Washington County kids face serious mental health, substance abuse problems « The In Box.

LCC: Rail Transport of Oil Poses Lake Risk.

Congressional candidate responds to opponent’s challenge » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru Highway Department announced that on Monday, April 30th the Fuller Road will be closed between houses 444 and 447 for a culvert replacement project. The project completion date is June, 30, 2014. No through traffic will be permitted.  Houses 444-447 are just south of the Sullivan Road – Fuller Road intersection.

Police locate body » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

No sign yet of missing student » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

The man who led a revolution inside NY prisons | News from North Country Public Radio.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON—Following the recent announcement of border staffing increases, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released the estimated number of additional officers to be placed at ports of entry in the North Country by the end of fiscal year 2015. Estimates from CBP for staffing increases at each port of entry […]

Contractor gets probation after pleading guilty to grand larceny » Local News » Press-Republican.

Peru native dies in Fla. car/motorcycle crash » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Federal military sex crime bill will pass, says Sen. Gillibrand – NY Daily News.

Bad driver crackdown as Cuomo provides driving records to courts | New York Post.

Schumer calls for car-tracking technology data limits | New York Post.

Albany’s ethical compass still askew.

New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com.

Capitol Confidential » Big TZ bridge project comes with improper commuting bills.

Watertown Daily Times | Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds.

Buffalo Republican opposes Cuomo’s college plan for prisoners – Politics on the Hudson.