The Peru Gazette

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.