Archive for 'Political News'
Stefanik Statement on Passage of the Resolution to Stand with Israel Against the War Launched by Hamas Terrorists
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Stefanik released the following statement after the House passed Representative McCaul’s resolution stating the House of Representatives resolute support for Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists: “In the People’s House, we stand unequivocally with our great ally Israel. I am proud to have […]
Posted: October 26th, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, National News, Political News.
Comments: none
Gillibrand Announces Over $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) For New York Families, Push To Get More Aid To Those In Need
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the $360,015,351 in federal funding she helped secure for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The money will help thousands of households across the state afford their heating bills and make cost-effective home energy repairs this winter. She also […]
Posted: October 26th, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Political News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Gov. extends Exec. Order addressing asylum-seeker crisis
Order addressing asylum-seeker crisis State of Emergency continues resources to communities sheltering migrants Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 25th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News.
Comments: none
AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 23 @ 6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Acceptance of Minutes for the Public Hearing October 12, 2023 and Regular Meeting of October 12, 2023. Community Input. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: To Possibly Award Bid for Forestry Attachment for 312 Excavator. DISCUSSION: Light at Route 22 and Elm St. DISCUSSION: Other […]
Posted: October 21st, 2023 under Political News, Town Board News.
Comments: none
Peru Town Board Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)
Two Peru Town Board seats are open. Kregg Bruno is seeking reelection on the Democratic Party line. Eric Duquette is seeking election on the Republican Party Line. Since neither the Peru Democratic nor the Peru Republican Party nominated opposing candidates, they do not face opposition. The Peru Gazette is grateful that they took time […]
Posted: October 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
Area 5 Clinton County Legislature Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)
Two candidates are competing to be Area 5 Legislator, Rick Hazen on the Democratic Line and Kevin J. Randall on the Republican and Five First Lines. They were kind enough to respond to four Peru Gazette questions. Rick Hazen 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and past community involvement. […]
Posted: October 19th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News.
Comments: none
Area 7 Clinton County Legislature Candidate Responds to Peru Gazette Questions (Please Share)
Robert B. (Rob) Timmons is seeking reelection to office on the Republican Party Line to represent Area 7 in the Clinton County Legislature. The Democratic Party did not name a candidate; therefore, Timmons is running unopposed. The Peru Gazette is grateful to Mr. Timmons for responding to our questions and we thank him for his […]
Posted: October 19th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
Clinton County Clerk Candidates Respond to Peru Gazette Questions
Two candidates are competing for the Clinton County Clerk position. Brandi Lloyd on the Democratic and Working Families lines and John Zurlo on the Republican and Conservative Party lines. They were kind enough to respond to four Peru Gazette questions. (Please Share) Brandi Lloyd 1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, and a little about […]
Posted: October 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
Clinton County Family Court Judge candidates respond to Peru Gazette’s questions
The Family Court of the State of New York was established to take action in the lives of children, parents, and spouses. Family Court has jurisdiction in such areas as abuse or neglect, adoption, child and/or spousal support, custody and visitation, domestic violence, foster care, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, paternity, and persons in need of supervision […]
Posted: October 17th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Two running for Clinton County Family Court Judge seat
Election Day is Nov. 7 Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 10th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
Stefanik sues Hochul over mail-in voting expansion
Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: September 21st, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
New legislation protects consumers from surprise energy bill price hikes
Ensures energy service companies obtain consent from consumers prior to price increases Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 21st, 2023 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Billy Jones announce $3 million for Franklin County Recreational Center
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private partnership between state, county and local resources including Adirondack For Kids and other interested organizations and will […]
Posted: September 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
U.S. child poverty rate doubles to 12.4%; it’s even higher in six North Country counties
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: September 15th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
City fails to approve property sale for hotel
Supermajority approval is required; Mayor cannot sign the sale agreement. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 11th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
Hochul pressures Spectrum for customer refunds amid ESPN, Disney blackout
Click here for the FingerLakes.com news story
Posted: September 9th, 2023 under Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Gov. Hochul opens NYS Fair with $400M plan to boost local farms
Executive order directs state agencies to buy 30% of their food from New York state farms and food producers by 2028. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 24th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Business News, General News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
In divided America, one rural area in northern N.Y. struggles to find common ground
Brian Mann story about our own Adirondack Park Click here for the NPR story
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
Comments: none
Student loan forgiveness starts for 800,000 borrowers: Here’s who qualifies
Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: August 18th, 2023 under Education News, National News, Political News.
Comments: none
Will Gov. Hochul and the NYS Legislature stand up for this state’s fledgling cannabis industry?
Click here for the Syracuse.com opinion piece
Posted: August 16th, 2023 under Business News, Opinion, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
Comments: none
Republican’s Clinton Co. family court judge candidate lawsuit dismissed
Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: August 15th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News.
Comments: none
$1B Medicare payment increase for upstate hospitals
CVPH, Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde to benefit from long-fought changes Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none
A court sides with Democrats who want to redraw New York’s congressional districts again
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Congressional News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
As climate change looms, New York bets big on winter sports tourism
Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Sports News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
Comments: none
Amtrak suspends Adirondack Rail Line north of Albany
Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: June 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
Comments: none