Archive for 'Political News'
Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on education?
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Education News, Political News, State Government News.
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Gov. drives state closer to clean
Regulatory action will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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In a reversal, the Education Dept. is excluding many from student loan relief
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Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Education News, National News, Political News.
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Not registered to vote in the general election? In New York, you’ve got time
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Clinton Community College board chair David Favro receives award
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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State politicians are growing concerned about NY’s legal marijuana rollout
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul builds lead over Lee Zeldin in race for NY governor, poll says
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Posted: September 28th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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The fight for more federal prison workers in the Adirondacks gets political
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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One last advocacy push as labor comissioner weighs lowering farmworker overtime threshold
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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Syracuse area Congressman Katko among 9 in House GOP who vote for bill to keep presidents from overturning elections
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Posted: September 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Federal Ray Brook Prison staffing levels at ‘dangerous’ levels according to union president
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Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Plattsburgh mayor says it’s ‘too little, too late’ to save the Crete
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Posted: September 20th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Stefanik co-sponsors bill that would ban most abortions after 15 weeks
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Posted: September 16th, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Political News.
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Servants’ Access to Student Loan Forgiveness
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Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Education News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Race for Clinton Co. Sheriff heats up; former deputy runs as write-in against incumbent
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Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Hamilton College alum who alleged sexual harassment sues Andrew Cuomo
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Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State must take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles during reenactments
From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historical reenactments. Due to the recent concealed carry law that went into effect on September […]
Posted: September 8th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Burlington Police Department investigates its own handling of bike path emergency call
“She dialed 911 as quickly as she could and was transferred to Burlington’s dispatch center. According to Keve, the dispatcher told her no police officers were available to respond and said, ‘“Ma’am, there’s nothing we can do since we’ve been defunded.”’ Click here for the VTDIGGER story
Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Wage Board Decision
“New Yorkers- not just farmers- will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this decision will negatively impact access and affordability of fresh food and products from New York State […]
Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Statement: Wage Board decision furthers farmers’ suffering
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Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Federal judge allows NY gun law to go into effect Thursday, but warns it may be unconstitutional
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Posted: September 1st, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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New York teachers union pushes for support from legislators over school safety report
The union says staffing plays a big challenge in putting a new safety plan in place Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Education News, Political News.
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ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation
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Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor
She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins. Click here for Coty & State New York story
Posted: August 27th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Over $4.1 Million in Projects for NY-21 Communities
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that eight projects in NY-21 will receive $4,122,852 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funds. “I am proud to announce that over $4 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to invest in valuable infrastructure, skills training that leads to […]
Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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