The Peru Gazette

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 […]

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

Located in Schuyler Falls Source: Champlain Valley Family Center opens Clinton County’s first detox, rehabilitation facility

Snow and Ice Staff Needed in Advance of Winter Weather Season New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that applications are available for approximately 470 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff all across Upstate New York and Long Island. Beginning in September each year, the Department begins to […]

DEC is partnering with the Center for Conservation Social Sciences (CCSS) at Cornell University on a survey of roughly 11,000 randomly-selected New York landowners to better understand public perceptions of and preferences for black bear population levels. The survey is being sent out this fall to owners of both large and small residential properties, and […]

Source: How was fatal limo allowed to stay on the road? – Times Union

Source: NORTH COUNTRY AT WORK: Forest rangers gear up to tackle growing number of backcountry emergencies – LakePlacidNews.com | News and information on the Lake Placid and Essex County region of New York – Lake Placid News

Source: Limo company failed to obtain DOT ‘authority’ to transport passengers – Times Union

Source: Former Cuomo political ally pleads guilty to setting up illegal donation to governor’s 2014 campaign – NY Daily News

Source: Pressure grows on Cuomo to hire more Adirondack forest rangers | NCPR News

Source: Limo failed inspection, driver not properly licensed, Cuomo says – Times Union

Source: Is there evidence to support New York’s marijuana-opioid law? – Times Union