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Archive for 'Political News'

Cosmetologists in New York will be required to learn how to style textured hair

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Civic, elected leaders react to Hochul budget

Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

Hochul proposes $233 billion budget that avoids broad tax increases

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State expands pre-release photo ID service to all correctional facilities

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Tom Smothers of ‘Smothers Brothers’ comedy duo dies at 86

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Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years

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New law ends certain hunting contests

Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story 

Plattsburgh Mayor plans to appoint Peter Mitchell as chief of police

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Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission

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IRS waiving $1 billion in penalties for nearly 5 million taxpayers: Are you eligible?

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Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage

$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Peru Town Board December 11 Meeting Summary

Outgoing Councilman Rick Barber praised for dedicated service In the first action of the evening, the board tabled Agenda #10 concerning Town Clerk Dianne Miller’s suggestion that the board only meet once a month in 2024. The board doesn’t appear to have reached a consensus on the issue.  JCEO has not been staffing its town […]

JetBlue to reinstate service between Burlington and JFK after meeting with Vermont delegation

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The North Country’s congresswomen vote to keep George Santos in office

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

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Video: Peru Town Board meeting of November 20, 2023

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call  MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Special Meeting to Adopt Budget and Special Meeting to Accept the Relevy List of November 14, 2023 and Regular Meeting of November 6, 2023. MOTION:   Acceptance of the Youth […]

Extension of Dairy Margin Coverage secured

Program protects dairy farmers when cost of feed narrows profit margin Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Hochul signs several bills for veterans into law

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Clinton County Unofficial 2023 Election Results

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Town of Peru 2023 vote totals reported at St. Augustines’s Center 

November 7, 2023  State Supreme Court Justice  Carl Falolico – 376 Paul Davenport – 598  Clinton County Family Court Judge  Amy Asadorian Senecal – 553 Hilary Rogers – 457  Clinton County Clerk  Brandi Lloyd – 400  John Zurlo – 607  Clinton County Coroner  Chad Deane – 801  Clinton County Legislator Area 5  Rick Hazen – […]

Today, November 7 is Election Day – Please Vote

Peru voters can cast ballots today, November 7, 2023, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. The Gazette hopes to post Peru’s results before 10 p.m.

New York ballot proposals explained for the 2023 election

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2023 Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7 – See a sample ballot here

Tuesday, December 2023 is Election Day. Several important offices must be filled, especially at the county level. Peru voters cast ballots at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here is a sample ballot. It includes the two propositions on the backside […]

This Clinton County Legislature race could change which party has control

Area 5 Peru voters have an impoprtant role to play  Click here for the NCPR story 

Two ballot propositions up for vote in New York

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