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Archive for 'State Government News'

State Inspector General releases limo report after furor over delay

Investigators scrutinized agencies’ oversight of the limousine industry and interactions with owners of vehicle that caused 20 deaths Click here for the Times-Union story 

Editorial: Placid emergency room closure points to bigger problem

Click here for the Sun Community News Editorial 

Hochul reveals new details about where, how much Micron plans to invest in Syracuse

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NYS local sales tax collections up by 10.2% in third quarter

From the office of Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli October 27, 2022 Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven by double digit growth in New York City. Total sales tax collections reached nearly $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to […]

Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election

The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot  2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY

New Yorkers to vote on Proposal 1, Environmental Bond Measure (2022)

Click here for the BALLOTPEDIA explanation 

Six seek State Judge seats in our judicial district

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Unlicensed marijuana shop in Syracuse offers a look at the haziness of New York’s pot laws

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Heating help is available. Many in the North Country don’t know they’re eligible

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DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels

First Half 2022 Profits Down Over 50% From 2021 State and City Budgets Anticipate Drop in Wall St. Revenues, But May Need to Revise Downward if Trend ContinuesOctober 25, 2022 Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 billion, down 56.3% from the $31 billion earned […]

Crime and abortion dominate New York governor’s race

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Tax relief checks being mailed to New Yorkers

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NY’s gun law remains in effect as battle ensues over Syracuse judge’s decision to strike it down

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Clinton Correctional inmate charged for officer assault

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New York’s DEC chief felt “pulled” to volunteer in Ukraine

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Seller exploits NY gun-buyback loophole with 3D printer, makes $21,000 in Utica

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Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants

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Domestic Violence is a community concern

“In Clinton County last year, there were 188 criminal allegations reported to police. Of the total reported, 71 were female victims; 17 were male victims; and 50 were other family members.” New NY license plate: End Domestic Violence Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions

October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable

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Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? NY bill proposes holiday change

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NY state police superintendent resigns amid internal investigation

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Ausable chosen to participate in state wastewater program

Gov. assures no out-of-pocket costs Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Lawmakers react to federal block of gun provisions

Provisions will remain in effect pending appeal, AG says Click here to view the Sun Community News story 

STEC ANNOUNCES LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS

Nearly $500,000 in state aid to be dispersed to libraries across the 45th Senate District Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that nearly $500,000 in State Aid for Library Construction is being given out to eight local libraries in the 45th Senate District. This funding will help libraries make needed building improvements and repairs, and […]