The Peru Gazette

New York’s diplomas leave too many kids out | New York Post.

Oil train foes rally – Times Union.

Local relief ideas absent – Times Union.

Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold 3 classes in Northern NY for Beginning Farmers. Anyone who would like to start a farm or change to a new product will find this an interesting group to help you learn the Best Management Practices. The free classes with take-home resources will be held from 1-4pm: Tuesday, February 10, Ausable […]

The people most in the know analyze the financial challenges facing NYS schools. The report was issued in January 2104, but it’s still very relevant. School District Insolvency by the NYS Association of School Business Officials

By John T. Ryan Party leaders say 49% was a good turnout; nevertheless, 51% of Peru’s registered voters failed to exercise their civic responsibility in the November 2014 election. They took no part in electing a member of Congress, New York State Governor, Member of the New York State Assembly and Peru Town Justice. In […]

From the office of the North Country Regional Economic Council The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) held a public meeting on Friday at the High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid. The meeting, attended by Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, provided the Council the opportunity to kick off its planning for 2015, report on progress […]

  By John T. Ryan Longtime Peru resident John “Jack” Lawliss feels and looks good these days. And he’s relaxing! That’s a relief to many people who were thinking of and praying for Jack as he battled tongue cancer. Last spring his cancer treatments forced him to resign from his Peru Town Justice position. Jack […]

Capitol Confidential » Bharara: After Silver arrest, ‘stay tuned’ for more.

Standing by their man – Times Union.

A message from Empire State Development The Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors met today in New York City and approved $3.4 million in funding for nine projects that are spurring economic growth and opportunity in New York State. These targeted investments will leverage over $19.7 million in private and other public funding to […]

A message from the Peru Central School Peru Central School District is taking the lead investigating solar initiatives by hosting a ‘Solar Symposium’ on Monday, February 2, 2015. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium from 4:00 to 7:00 PM and is open to all. Exploring solar opportunities on school campuses […]

Sheldon Silver, Speaker of New York Assembly, Is Accused of Taking Millions in Graft 

Sheldon Silver, New York Assembly Speaker, Faces Arrest on Corruption Charges – NYTimes.com.

Capitol Confidential » Cuomo announces ‘first’ property tax cut plan (updated X6).

From the office of State Senator Betty Little The New York State Senate today approved an eight-point women’s equality agenda, including two bills sponsored by Senator Betty Little. This is the first action on bills in the 2015 legislative session. All of the bills passed with unanimous support. “With six months in the scheduled session, the state […]

The Town of Peru has been awarded grants totaling $200,000 to be used to enhance its central area or core. $25,000 was awarded last summer and a $175,000 grant was announced at the Town Board’s December 22, 2014 meeting. The New York State Department of State awarded the grants through its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. […]

Watertown Daily Times | State minimum wage to rise to $8.75 Wednesday.

Heroin warning videos at movies – Times Union.

Shock in Southern Tier of New York as Hopes of Gambling and Fracking Both Die – NYTimes.com.

Board Backs Casinos in the Catskills, Near Albany and in Central New York – NYTimes.com.

Cuomo to Ban Fracking in New York State, Citing Health Risks – NYTimes.com.

Health insurance deadline extended 5 days – Times Union.

Will Andrew Cuomo’s North Country love continue in second term? | NCPR News.

Eyeing a Raise, Albany Lawmakers Are Negotiating Reforms With Cuomo – NYTimes.com.