The Peru Gazette

The Clinton County Board of Elections notified local officials that counting absentee ballots has been delayed until Tuesday, November 16th at 9 a.m. Only two votes separate Peru’s Town Justice candidates.

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“ALBANY — The Hochul administration has informed the union for corrections officers that it will close six state prisons within 90 days, including Moriah Shock Incarceration Facility in Essex County.” Source: Hochul administration targets Moriah shock and five other prisons for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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By John T. Ryan Peru – When the polls closed last night only fourteen votes separated incumbent Town Justice James Kirby (495) and challenger Scott Thurber (509). When the Clinton County Board of Elections included Early Votes only two votes separated them. Thurber leads 529 to 527. 140 absentee ballots were issued. 71 were returned […]

Peru – At 9 a.m. there was a steady stream of voters at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. No waiting, but a steady stream. The Press-Republican reported today that Clinton County’s Early Voter turnout was higher than four years ago, the last federal-state off-year election.  Its editorial is titled “Voting – A Duty […]

Here is a detailed description of the ballot proposals appearing on this year’s ballot. Source: 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals | New York State Board of Elections

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Peru has only one contested election; nevertheless, It’s very important that voters turn out to choose a town justice, James Kirby or Scott Thurber, and to cast a ballot for all candidates. It’s also important to vote on the five statewide proposals. It’s all part of being a citizen of these United States. In-person voting […]

New York State Board of Elections outlines the proposals appearing on the 2021 Election Ballot. Look for the pros and cons on the web. Source: 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals | New York State Board of Elections

The NY State Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is a bipartisan commission tasked with drawing our state’s district lines based on the results of the 2020 census. The IRC will be holding a public meeting to hear about our community’s needs and desires as they relate to district lines.   This is no small thing. District […]

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