The Peru Gazette

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 […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Governor proposes cuts to private college financial aid

State Meets Federal Graduation Rate Goal, But Gaps in Achievement Persist Feb. 7, 2018 – The New York State Education Department released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7* percent for the 2012 […]

Source: North Country wins more than $100 million to expand high-speed internet access | NCPR News

Source: State Land Tax Cap Could Cost Adirondack Communities – – The Adirondack Almanack Yes, part of Peru is within the Adirondack Park.

From the Office of NYS Senator Betty Little The State Senate today approved legislation (S.2947) that would continue a cooperative purchasing law, which enables local governments to utilize existing contracts of federal, state and local government agencies for the purchase of goods and services. Little sponsored the original legislation in 2012.  She said the law’s […]

Source: Gov. offers buyout for Underwood residents | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo order lets pharmacists give flu shots to kids – Capitol Confidential

Source: N.Y. community colleges would take hit under Cuomo budget – Times Union

The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those facilities, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found the […]

Source: Teaching educators to prepare students in poverty for success | NCPR News

Source: A gun grab? Just more paperwork? The facts about handgun “re-certification” | NCPR News

Forest Ranger Actions for 1/8 – 1/14/18 Recent missions carried out by DEC Forest Rangers include:Town of Keene Essex County Helicopter Rescue: On Jan. 14 at 4 p.m., DEC Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a man snowboarding with a friend on Mount Marcy. While snowboarding, a 32-year-old Staten Island man sustained a puncture […]

From the office of Assembly D. Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) expressed his frustration with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s decision to rescind a New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) pilot program that restricted packages to inmates. “The safety and security of our officers and civilian employees, who work tirelessly to safeguard our […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | New York State Police to deploy drones in north country

From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he secured $20,000 for Champlain Valley Family Center for Drug Treatment and Youth Services, Inc. in support of its Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery of Clinton County (SPARCC) program. Jones has also introduced legislation that would provide employers with a tax break for […]

Source: Plattsburgh’s $10M grant could mean the end of free downtown parking | NCPR News

Source: The Origin and Impact of the Adirondack Northway – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Fallen trooper, Colonie native a ‘dedicated family man’ – Times Union

Source: Cuomo rolls out State of the State agenda; North Country reacts – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Correction officer is charged – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh plans to cut seven jobs, including community engagement coordinator | NCPR News

Source: Flowing Wells – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation

Source: A good problem for Watertown – how to spend a $10 million revitalization grant | NCPR News

From the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. Recent missions carried out by ECOs include: Loaded-Rifle Riding is a Recipe for Disaster — […]