The Peru Gazette

  “We are proud to announce our endorsements for the 2021 elections.”   April showers may have been in full swing outdoors, but spirits inside the Peru Town Hall were upbeat as the Peru Democratic Committee held a very successful caucus on Thursday, April 15th. With a good number of community members there in support, […]

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and Congressman John Katko (R-NY-24), sent a joint letter to President Biden on the dangerous ramifications that his crisis at the US-Mexico border has caused at the US-Canada border. In part, the letter reads, “The lack of effective response to the crisis on our Southern Border is threatening […]

Source: Stefanik doesn’t rule out bid for governor, rakes in campaign cash

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Comment: Let’s hope peace reigns between Town and City. Source: City Council, Town Board applaud municipal compact | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Hours after Zeldin’s announcement, North Rep. Elise Stefanik’s political team issued its own statement not ruling out a run for her as well.  “Congresswoman Stefanik continues to receive encouragement from all corners of the state as she would immediately be the strongest Republican candidate in both a primary and general gubernatorial election,” said Alex DeGrasse, […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped secure $275,000 to support the North Country Chamber of Commerce in the 2021-22 state budget. “The North Country Chamber of Commerce is a critical resource not only for our local communities but for all of New York State,” Jones said. “The organization and its dedicated staff have […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

“New York’s budget has ballooned to a whopping $217 billion, which is an astonishing increase of more than $41 billion in just two years.  Despite the billions and billions of federal dollars to plug the state’s budget hole, this year’s budget includes more than $4 billion in new taxes to fund more spending. “High taxes […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

  Senator Dan Stec today said budget negotiations underway in Albany include a proposal that would set aside $2.1 billion in unemployment insurance benefits to be paid to illegal aliens, ex-convicts and others working ‘off the books’.   The so-called “Excluded Worker” proposal was advanced by Senate Democrats last month as part of their one-house […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Put on some real pants and pick out your best mask! After a long hiatus, the Peru Democratic Committee will be holding a meeting at 6 pm on Thursday, April 15th, followed by our 2021 Caucus at 7 pm. Both events will be held at Peru Town Hall and will strictly adhere to COVID-conscious guidelines […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Washington, D.C. – Today, the New York Farm Bureau presented Congresswoman Stefanik with the American Farm Bureau Circle of Friends Award. This award is given to select lawmakers who have strong voting records in support of New York agriculture. Congresswoman Stefanik also received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” award in October […]

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“After visiting local vaccination sites and hearing from so many of my constituents who want the vaccine but are not yet eligible, it is clear that the state vaccination distribution network is working efficiently and is prepared to open eligibility for all New Yorkers. While it is great that eligibility expanded this week, many people […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Source: Stefanik votes against path to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ but for status for farm workers | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise