Archive for 'Political News'
Meet the moderate Republican who wants to primary Rep. Stefanik
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Posted: March 29th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Town politics is in the air
By John T Ryan March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term. Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told […]
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Political News, Town Board News.
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ELECTION RESULTS: Village of Dannemora approves new mayor
Shaun Akin elected mayor of Dannemora Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Violations of NY’s solitary confinement rules remain a year after law changed
A report by the Correctional Association of New York, which monitors prison conditions, found there has been “numerous departures from basic adherence” to the HALT Act Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Local governments say they face roadblocks in filling jobs
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Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under County Government News, Political News, Statewide News, Town Board News.
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Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman announces final re-election campaign
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Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Here’s your guide to the 2023 state budget fight
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Warren County honors Lake George Mayor, who is retiring after 52 years
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Posted: March 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Tickets for Adirondack Line are on sale
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced that ticket sales are live on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, Amtrak ticket desks and kiosks, and 1-800-VIA-RAIL. “I am proud to announce that we are one step closer to resuming full service of the Adirondack Line to Montreal by April 3,” Stefanik said. “Families in my district rely on the Adirondack Line for […]
Posted: March 20th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Border News, Business News, Congressional News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges
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Posted: March 18th, 2023 under National News, Political News.
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Stefanik being floated as possible Trump VP
The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled Click here for the Press-Republican story
Posted: March 18th, 2023 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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State Senator Dan Stec’s take on the NYS Senate’s budget
STEC: SENATE BUDGET CONTAINS MANY IMPROVEMENTS BUT CONTINUES TOO MANY OF STATE’S BAD HABITS From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) today issued the following statement concerning the one-house budget resolution passed by Senate Democrats: “I was pleased to see several items I advocated for included in […]
Posted: March 16th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY Assembly 2023-24 Budget Includes $34 Billion in School Aid
Spending Plan Fully Funds Foundation Aid Includes $280 Million to Make School Lunches Free for all Students From the office of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie Speaker Carl Heastie and Education Committee Chair Michael Benedetto today announced the Assembly’s State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 Budget would provide $34.3 billion in funding to General Support for […]
Posted: March 16th, 2023 under Education News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Some seniors to start paying less for certain prescription drugs
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Posted: March 16th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Political News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Assembly Budget includes critical funding for the North Country
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal. Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include essential education funding and funding for economic development and road infrastructure. Jones also advocated rejecting the governor’s proposed measures, including the […]
Posted: March 15th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the Dairy Pride Act of 2023 (H.R. 1462) to prohibit milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products. Following recently released draft guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that allows plant-based products the freedom to use dairy […]
Posted: March 14th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Political News.
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Brandi Lloyd Announces Run for Clinton County Clerk
News Release (Mooers, NY) – With a call for bold new leadership, Brandi Lloyd has announced that she is running for Clinton County Clerk. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to run for this position, to serve the residents, taxpayers, and businesses of Clinton County as their Clerk.” Lloyd stated, “Our County needs a […]
Posted: March 11th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Burlington approves noncitizen voting
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Posted: March 10th, 2023 under City News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Shakeup in Hochul administration with top execs facing scrutiny
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Posted: March 9th, 2023 under Corruption in Gov't., Political News, State Government News.
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Simpson, Stec call for state to pay property tax on closed prisons
Legislation would require state to pay assessed value of properties until reoccupied Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Burlington votes down police control board, ‘prop zero’ charter changes
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Posted: March 8th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Hilary Stec appointed to represent Qby. on Warren Co. Board of Supervisors
State Senator Dan Stec’s wife enters politics Click here for the Sun Comunity News story
Posted: March 6th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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New candidate vying for County Clerk seat
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Posted: February 24th, 2023 under County Government News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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NY lawmaker pushes 70 mph speed limit for all vehicles
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Posted: February 24th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York’s political leaders silent about state’s failure to raise cannabis funds
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Posted: February 21st, 2023 under Border News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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