Archive for 'State Government News'
Union: SUNY deficit will lead to cuts without higher state aid
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Posted: January 2nd, 2024 under Education News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Ausable Point State Campground Area closed to vehicular traffic.
Peru, NY 12/30/23 The Ausable River’s high water flooded the southwest portion of the Ausable Point State Campground. Drivers were disappointed today when they encountered the gate blocking the campground area to vehicular traffic. Walkers had the campground area to themselves, not having to be concerned with approaching vehicles.
Posted: December 30th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru News, State Government News, Weather News/History.
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Affordable housing gets $46M shot in the arm
Clinton, Essex and Warren co. received a combined total of nearly $4M Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 29th, 2023 under Northern NY News, State Government News.
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New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more
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Posted: December 29th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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$200M+ for summer meal program for low-income children
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Posted: December 28th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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TRAVEL ALERT: NORTHBOUND THRUWAY (I-87) BETWEEN ORANGE AND ULSTER COUNTIES TO FULLY CLOSE SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN. 6, 2024 FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS TO FACILITATE OVERPASS REMOVAL
Motorists Should Avoid the Area Starting Early Saturday Evening (Jan. 6) and Take Alternate Routes Closure is Required to Safely Remove a Portion of Brookside Road Overpass in New Paltz Overpass Has Been Hit By Over-Height Trucks Nine Times in 2023 Plattekill Service Area to Close Late Saturday Afternoon Southbound Lanes to Fully Close Jan. […]
Posted: December 28th, 2023 under Highway Dept. News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Teacher shortages are getting worse in North Country schools
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Posted: December 27th, 2023 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NY Attorney general probing Clinton County jail death
Dustin Provost died Dec. 17 after suffering a ruptured bowel that became infected while he was incarcerated at the Clinton County jail. The state attorney general’s office is examining the case but has not launched a formal investigation. Click here for the Times-Union story
Posted: December 27th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years
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Posted: December 26th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New law ends certain hunting contests
Gov. Hochul has signed legislation ending rabbit and coyote derbies among other contests Click here for the Sun Community New story
Posted: December 23rd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!
NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.
Posted: December 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul signs bill to create reparations commission
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Posted: December 21st, 2023 under National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Hochul announces $100M to address child care shortage
$50M in capital grants for new center construction and $50M in tax credits Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Political News, State Government News, Youth News.
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$25 million fire department fund accepting applications
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]
Posted: December 20th, 2023 under Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York school districts ranked from 1 to 661 based on new test scores in math, ELA
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Posted: December 19th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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ORDA submits proposal to host Olympic event in Lake Placid
International Olympic Committee seeks bobsled venue Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 16th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Sports News, State Government News.
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Micron’s CNY chip plant could get boost from $10 billion research center in Albany
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Posted: December 13th, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Governor Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1
Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]
Posted: December 12th, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Ausable Valley School District proposes $24M capital project
Security vestibules planned for all three district school buildings Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 11th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program expands
Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Carpenter’s Flat Route 9 bridge has reopened
By John T Ryan December 5, 2023 – Luck Bros. lived up to its targeted reopening date for the Carpernter’s Flat Bridge this morning at 8:48 a.m. when a northbound car crossed the bridge at 8:48 a.m. a few minutes before Luck Bros. had removed all the “Bridge Closed” signs. The gentleman driving the car […]
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New York minimum wage set to rise soon
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Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen about 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5
Peru, NY December 4, 2023 – Luck Brothers will meet New York State Department of Transportation officials at about 9 a.m., and if all goes as planned, the Route 9 Carpenter’s Flat Bridge should reopen for travel about that time. Luck Bros. on-the-job foreman Travis Breyette commented, “It’s been a good project.” Asked if it resembled […]
Posted: December 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Beta Technologies announces $41 million expansion at Plattsburgh International Airport
Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector. “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]
Posted: December 1st, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users
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Posted: November 30th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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