The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its first regular meeting of 2014 on Monday, January 13th.  Supervisor Peter Glushko welcomed Counselor Donald McBrayer to the Board. McBrayer, who is also Town of Peru Republican Chairman, succeeds Counselor Susan Polhemus. Counselor McBrayer said he would be attending the three-day training program for newly […]

Watertown Daily Times | Indian River teacher stops possible tragedy at school.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Bipartisan Compromise Includes Owens-authored Amendment to Halt Proposed Border Fee  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens praised his colleagues for working together to pass a compromise omnibus appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2014 that will eliminate the need for stop-gap funding bills for the first time in two years. “I […]

Upstate, Opposition to a Casino Is a Surprise – NYTimes.com.

Medical marijuana focus shifts to bill – Times Union.

ALBANY, NY The New York State Bar Association today released its state and federal public policy priorities for 2014. State priorities include ensuring adequate funding for the courts, creating more Family Court judgeships, expanding the number of veterans treatment courts, reducing wrongful convictions, restricting the use of solitary confinement and providing more civics education for […]

By John T. Ryan (Story Updated 12/26/13  to include Kenneth Jahn Obituary)  The Peru Town meeting of Monday, December 23rd began with a sad note when Supervisor Peter Glushko stated that the Town Hall had received a call on the passing of Kenneth Jahn who served as Peru Town Supervisor from 1996 to 2005. Ken […]

More than 60 charged in North Country’s biggest drug bust » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Hudson River Rafting Owner Fined $25,000 – The Adirondack Almanack – The Adirondack Almanack.

Trooper dies after Thruway crash – Times Union.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joe Martens today announced that beginning Thursday, December 26, the public will not be able to purchase hunting, fishing or trapping licenses, or secure a recreational marine fishing registration or report their harvested game. The temporary blackout period is due to a transition that DEC will […]

DiNapoli Probe Prompts $15,000 Restitution, 12/11/13.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Joe Martens today announced the proposal of new regulations that would prohibit hunting or trapping of free-ranging Eurasian boars in New York. The proposal is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness of DEC’s statewide eradication efforts.  Public comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted until January 25, […]

Like gas, drugs apparently expensive in the North Country « The In Box.

Capitol Confidential » Moreland Panel releases first set of recommendations.

DMV lets you renew license online | Star-Gazette | stargazette.com.

Capitol Confidential » DiNapoli: Hudson firehouse boss stole at least $34,000.

Ammo checks moving target – Times Union.

Capitol Confidential » Rest easy New Yorkers, sale of Eurasian boar is now banned.

More burglary charges for two Peru residents » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

Feds: Wormuth took $7,500 to write MMA letter – Times Union.

Rockland D.A.: 123 property owners came clean in STAR amnesty | The Journal News | lohud.com | lohud.com.

State Police issue ‘field guide’ for N.Y.’s gun law.

Cuomo’s Office Is Said to Rein In Ethics Board He Created – NYTimes.com.

Paul Taylor found guilty on all charges » Breaking News » Press-Republican.