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NYS Assembly minority leader arrested for DWI on New Year’s Eve – syracuse.com

Source: NYS Assembly minority leader arrested for DWI on New Year’s Eve – syracuse.com

NYS trooper charged for crashing into minivan on Thruway, injuring 5 – syracuse.com

Source: NYS trooper charged for crashing into minivan on Thruway, injuring 5 – syracuse.com

New York judge partially blocks farmworker bill meant to expand labor rights – New York Daily News

Source: New York judge partially blocks farmworker bill meant to expand labor rights – New York Daily News

Clinton County to adopt overdose map 

Source: Clinton County to adopt overdose map – Sun Community News & Printing

At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

Source: At the U.S.-Canadian border, relative calm belies a critical mission – The Buffalo News

New Law Clarifies Removal of Disruptive Campers

From the office of State Senator Betty Little Legislation providing clear legal direction for campground owners needing to remove long-term guests who are disruptive has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.  State Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Billy Jones sponsored the measure (S1944a/A1659a) at the request of Campground Owners of New York (CONY). […]

Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans 

Source: Warrensburg ZBA halts dollar store development plans – Sun Community News & Printing

Acting Chief Had Her Own Fake Social Media Account — and Has Been Replaced 

Source: Acting Chief Had Her Own Fake Social Media Account — and Has Been Replaced | Off Message

State set to implement Green Light law as legal challenge is dismissed – The Buffalo News

Source: State set to implement Green Light law as legal challenge is dismissed – The Buffalo News

Cuomo proposes gun ban for out-of-state offenders

Source: Cuomo proposes gun ban for out-of-state offenders

Stefanik Calls on Governor Cuomo to Reinstate Federal Law Enforcement Access to State DMV Records

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to Governor Cuomo opposing his decision to block all federal Law Enforcement officers from accessing the New York State DMV database. This comes after Governor Cuomo’s unconstitutional Green Light Law, which gives driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. Federal […]

Peru Court House to be Dedicated to Former DA Joseph Kelley

By John T. Ryan   At its November 25, 2019 regular meeting the Peru Town Board:  Agreed to hold its last meeting of 2019 on December 30th at 6 p.m. at the Peru Court House. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the dedication of the Court House to longtime Peru resident and former Clinton […]

‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Source: ‎We Stand Corrected: Dannemora on iTunes

Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Source: Missing teenager found dead near Chateaugay home

Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

Source: Correctional officers speak about escape from Dannemora for 1st time

“Lock Your Stuff UP”

By John T. Ryan “Lock your stuff up!” Those were the words of Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald at the November 25th town board meeting. McDonald cited 27 break-ins in Peru and nearby towns over the past week and one-half. In Peru most burglaries have been in the hamlet and at homes north of the […]

NYS Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday

Law Enforcement Will Also Target Speeding and Move Over Law Violations More than 15,100 tickets issued and 215 people arrested for DWI statewide during last year’s enforcement Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic enforcement initiative to crack down […]

Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

Source: Landlords can’t discriminate against renters paying with government assistance | NCPR News

Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Source: Dannemora man arrested for tampering with tree stand

Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

Excellent job by NBC 5. Includes 3 video reports on 3 aspects of the CBP Mission. Source: Protecting the border: Exclusive access to CBP operations on northern border

CNY law enforcement sound alarm on justice reform: Flawed, dangerous, insane – syracuse.com

Source: CNY law enforcement sound alarm on justice reform: Flawed, dangerous, insane – syracuse.com

Break-ins Prompt Advice From Peru Town Supervisor

Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald on car break-ins: “This has been going on for 3 weeks hope they can get him tonight or really soon !! Just got back home from looking for the past 2 hours around Town. It’s just a matter of time. Everyone keep your car doors and house doors locked!!”

State Police request public’s assistance with locating missing person 

Source: State Police request public’s assistance with locating missing person – Sun Community News & Printing

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Death Certificates to Specify Opioid Involved in Overdose 

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Death Certificates to Specify Opioid Involved in Overdose | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Important Message From Peru Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald

Please share !!Attention Peru Residents and surrounding area yesterday I heard of 6 people having things stolen from cars or even inside garages in Peru. Today when going to work I opened my garage to see footprints right up my driveway to my side door and garage door my doors are always locked!! I will […]