The Peru Gazette

Source: Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com

Source: Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws

Source: New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform

Source: Stefanik hauls in $10 million in 2021, breaking records and continuing GOP trend | Fox News

“Angry outbursts at meetings, marches to elected officials’ homes, and threatening emails are all examples of how Burlington politics have turned toxic in recent months.” Source: Burlington’s toxic politics driving candidates away

Source: N.Y. to allow absentee ballot voting through 2022 | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. 

Source: Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News

Source: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com

Source: Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Emergency room doctor joining race to succeed Leahy in US Senate – VTDigger

Source: Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News

DiNapoli Urges Policymakers to Examine Safely Reducing Number of Incarcerated Individuals The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of […]

Source: New NYC law allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections – syracuse.com

Source: Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com

“As the 2022 legislative session begins, there’s much to be done if we’re finally going to get New York State, and upstate in particular, heading in the right direction. While I agree with aspects of Governor Hochul’s agenda and look forward to working with her on those items, she also failed to address other important […]

“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]

Source: NY panel wants to merge districts of GOP Reps. John Katko, Claudia Tenney – syracuse.com

Source: Kathy Hochul will propose term limits for New York’s top elected offices

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced the VA Safe Holidays Act to protect veterans from identity theft and fraud. In 2019 and 2020 alone, veterans reported over 201,000 cases of fraud and identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission. “Our veterans have selflessly worked to protect […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support from state legislators, with A1396/S3762 passing the Assembly unanimously and A7598/S6603 passing both houses […]

Source: Friends, colleagues mourn passing of ‘Adirondack icon’

Source: City Council votes down mayor’s police chief pick | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News