The Peru Gazette

NYS Comptroller Audit Results Town of Canton – Compensation and Benefits (St. Lawrence County) The Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April 2015 through August 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife […]

Source: DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue

Source: Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers – The Buffalo News

By John T. Ryan Plattsburgh – The New York State’s bail reform that took effect this year has serious implications. At a news conference in Plattsburgh today Assemblyman Billy Jones explained, “I’m trying to make changes because it’s a public safety issue. We don’t want a criminal act that can be avoided.” Jones’ remarks followed […]

Source: Back-to-Back Adirondack Rescues in the High Peaks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge loses state, federal permits | NCPR News

Source: Should a judge be free to lock up any dangerous suspect? A NY bail reform dilemma – syracuse.com

Source: Another round of prison closures may be coming to NY: What to know

Source: Man stole nearly $50K from Pop Warner league in Central NY over almost 2 years, police say – syracuse.com

Source: Long Island Democrats pushing for bail reform | CSNY

Source: Local man left with bill after crash with city police car | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little “Today marks the first day of my last legislative session and it certainly is bittersweet.  Words alone could not fully express my gratitude for the opportunity I have had to represent my constituents in Albany and I am very touched that Governor Cuomo recognized my public service […]

Peru – : Police still seeking answers from ’97 homicide | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Democrats signal they’re open to changing New York bail reform | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Even with legal pot sales, Vermont’s black market could stay strong – VTDigger

Source: State AG Letitia James says new bail laws should be revisited

Source: Albany man accused of woman’s death set free under new bail rules

By John T. Ryan Peru – Monday, December 30, 2019 was a special night as the Peru Town Board held a regular meeting at the Peru courthouse and passed a resolution naming it The Kelley Courthouse in honor of longtime Peru resident Joe Kelley. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald and Counselors Jim Douglass, Rick Barber and […]

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

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

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

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

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

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). […]

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