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New Yorkers pass Environmental Bond Act by wide margin

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New York voters overwhelmingly pass Environmental Bond Act

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Lake Placid’s McGahay wins state Supreme Court seat

“Republican running mates Richard A. Kupferman and Chris Obstarczyk, who earned the other two open seats, earned 152,176 votes and 144,315 votes, respectively.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story

Hochul beats Zeldin: Buffalo native is first woman elected governor in NY

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Stefanik cruises to re-election

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Hochul claims victory over Zeldin

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2022 Peru, NY Election Results

These totals do not including 262 Early Ballots, 241 Absentee Ballots and 22 Affidavit Ballots.  Governor and Lt. Governor  Hochul & Delgado – 779 Zeldin & Esposito – 1382 Write-ins – 6 State Comptroller  DiNapoli – 981  Rodriguez – 1144  Attorney General  James – 840 Henry – 1291 Write-ins – 1 U.S. Senator  Schumer – […]

Voter turnout extremely strong as of 10:15 a.m.

November 8, 2022 – Election Day, Peru, NY Poll Supervisor Judy Akey reported an entremely large voter turnout this morning at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. She commented, “We had over 100 voters the first hour. As of 10:15 a.m. we’ve had over 700.” At 10:15 a.m. the parking lot was full and the voting […]

It’s Election Day!

Peru’s voting 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru. The Peru Gazette plans to bring you the Peru results no later than 10 p.m.

No.Co. officials report high early voting rates

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Three Essex County towns plan cannabis sales votes on Election Day

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Election Day is coming, and here’s a bond act breakdown

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Should NY spend $4.2 billion on climate change mitigation and the environment?

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Jones, Chilton vie for Assembly

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Stec, Lapper facing off for State Senate

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NY-21 debate becomes Castelli interview

Stefanik, the no-show!  Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Hochul reveals new details about where, how much Micron plans to invest in Syracuse

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State Senator Dan Stec debates challenger Jean Lapper

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Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election

The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot  2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY

The federal student loan application website is now live. Here’s what to expect

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Crime and abortion dominate New York governor’s race

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Assemblyman Billy Jones announces bills to help volunteer fire departments

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]

Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants

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Sen. Gillibrand announces $60M in LIHEAP for NYS

Home heating bills are expected to be 39 percent higher than last winter Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions

October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]