The Peru Gazette

Source: Barbara Underwood, liberal heroine | CSNY

Source: New York to keep track of women in policy-making positions – Times Union

Source: Newly elected senators take on Cuomo over school funding – Times Union

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) congratulated the North Country on receiving  $64.8 million through awards provided by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This state funding allows the North Country to attract new visitors and businesses helping our local economy to thrive,” said Jones. “The North Country […]

Source: North Country awarded $64.8M in economic development aid | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Charter Spectrum settlement: How to get your refunds and free channels

Source: A record 4.7M New Yorkers get coverage on state health exchange – Times Union

Fellow New Yorker, This morning I laid out my agenda for the first 100 days of the 2019 legislative session. As the federal government seeks to undo generations of progress, New York must lead and there’s no time to wait. With the new Democratic majority in our State Senate we have the opportunity to pass […]

Source: Lawsuit aims to block legislators’ pay raises – Times Union

Families Encouraged to Register Early for Camps New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for DEC’s 2019 Summer Camps program will open Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Applications should be submitted through the online registration program available through the Summer Camps webpage. Parents and […]

Source: Cuomo signs bill forcing schools to report sex abuse allegations

Source: New York lawmakers poised to be highest paid in country – Capitol Confidential

Source: DOT to begin road salt reduction pilot along Route 86 – Sun Community News & Printing

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that annual lifeguard qualifying procedures begin on Jan. 19, 2019. New Yorkers that love the outdoors and are looking for summer employment are encouraged to register for these free sessions. Seasonal lifeguard positions are available in DEC campgrounds throughout the Adirondack and Catskill parks […]

Source: Property tax exemption on farms extended another 10 years – Times Union

Source: New York boosts state legislator pay with stipends more than other states – NY Daily News

The 2018 regular deer and bear hunting seasons in New York’s Southern Zone begin at sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 17, and continue through Sunday, Dec. 9. The Southern Zone regular season is New York’s most popular hunting season, with an estimated 85 percent of New York’s nearly 600,000 licensed hunters participating. This season accounts for […]

Source: No fairy tale ending to inmate intimacy | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Upstate secessionists ramp up efforts ahead of Democratic takeover of Legislature – Capitol Confidential

Source: Flacke, former DEC, Park Agency head, dies – Times Union

Source: DOT official: Limo company treated with ‘kid gloves’ despite violations – Times Union

New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that work is wrapping up on $7.5 million in improvements to 15 bridges across the North Country. The bridge maintenance projects range from deck replacements to painting, enhancing safety and extending the service life of structures in Clinton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence […]

Source: Cuomo loses Upstate NY again, but holds onto big cities | syracuse.com

Source: New York Election Results – The New York Times

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]