The Peru Gazette

From the Office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the Assembly’s budget proposal maintains the current tax structure for Forest Preserve lands in order to protect the North Country economy, rejecting the governor’s proposal to cap taxes and shift to payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs). “Changing the way state […]

During the 2017 hunting seasons there were 19 hunting-related shooting incidents, similar to the five-year average. About three-quarters of incidents involved two parties, and the other one-quarter were self-inflicted. Of the two-party hunting-related shooting incidents, almost 80% of the victims were not wearing hunter orange. Incidents involving two or more individuals highlight the importance of […]

Source: Percoco guilty on three counts – Times Union

Source: Watertown Daily Times | AG’s office lists top ten forms of fraud in New York for 2017

Past Five Years are Safest on Record DEC Records Tree Stand Incidents for First Time The 2017 hunting seasons in New York saw the second-lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents (HRSIs) on record, 19, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. Also in 2017, at Commissioner Seggos’ direction, DEC started tracking tree […]

New York State bear hunters took 1,420 black bears during the 2017 hunting seasons, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today. “New York has excellent bear habitat and vast, accessible public lands that offer exciting opportunities for bear hunting,” said DEC Commissioner Seggos. “With abundant natural food sources this past year, […]

March 1, 2018 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $65.9 million in New NY Broadband Program Round III grants have been awarded in the North Country. Peru will receive the highest amount totaling $9,441,335 in grants and other funding serving 2,363 locations. The Peru Gazette has contacted Governor Cuomo’s representative to gather more details. These […]

Source: Child sexual abuse survivors turn up the heat on state senators | NCPR News

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate today approved a bill that would allow towns to set speed limits without the need to seek permission from the State Department of Transportation.The measure’s sponsor, Senator Betty Little, said villages, cities and towns with populations greater than 50,000 may set their speed limits […]

Peru – February 23, 2018 – As of 11 AM the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flats Bridge over the Ausable River was still closed. There is a serious ice jam on both sides of the bridge with water flowing into a nearby field. New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) representative Michael Flick said bridges are […]

Source: State Police still investigating missing Whiteface skier’s story – Times Union

  Source: Another Push For Pre-Teen Big Game Hunting – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: NY has paid $11M in harassment settlements since 2008

Source: NY sheriffs call on state to fund armed officers at school entrances – Capitol Confidential

Information from the NYS Department of Transportation  Motorists are advised that the NYS Route 9 bridge over the Ausable River, known locally as Carpenter’s Flats, in Clinton County, has been closed due to ice and high water conditions. The bridge will remain closed until water recedes enough to allow a thorough post-flood inspection and to […]

Source: Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Source: Applications are up at Capital Region colleges — public and private – Times Union

Source: Sender of an offensive Snapchat message is no longer a student at SUNY Plattsburgh | NCPR News

Meals for seniors at 11:45 AM Monday-Friday at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center Source: New digs for senior grub | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New York state looks to shrink financial 
burden for elder care | Crain’s New York Business

Source: Racist SnapChat spurs campus protests | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Flood recovery money available | Local News | pressrepublican.com

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he sponsored to provide critical relief to flood victims living at Underwood Estates in Plattsburgh passed the Assembly (A.9814). “The folks of Underwood Estates have seen their homes destroyed and are dealing with losses that feel insurmountable,” Jones said. “This legislation […]

Source: Cuomo introduces bill to crack down on ill-behaved prison staff – NY Daily News

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today the launch of a new Campground Ambassador program as part of the state’s Adventure NY initiative to connect more New Yorkers with the outdoors. Like other campground host programs, new volunteer Campground Ambassadors will assist DEC campground staff in welcoming and assisting the millions […]