Archive for 'State Government News'
NY’s gun law remains in effect as battle ensues over Syracuse judge’s decision to strike it down
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Posted: October 13th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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Clinton Correctional inmate charged for officer assault
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Posted: October 12th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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New York’s DEC chief felt “pulled” to volunteer in Ukraine
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Posted: October 12th, 2022 under Environmental News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Seller exploits NY gun-buyback loophole with 3D printer, makes $21,000 in Utica
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Posted: October 12th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Rosenquest: Area prepping to receive NYC migrants
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Posted: October 12th, 2022 under Charity Events, City News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, National News, Political News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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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, […]
Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable
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Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? NY bill proposes holiday change
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Posted: October 11th, 2022 under National News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY state police superintendent resigns amid internal investigation
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Posted: October 8th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: October 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, National News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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 […]
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Peru Library News, Peru News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of NY’s new gun law
The ruling is a temporary victory for some New York residents. Click here to see the ABC News report
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York may increase minimum wage again
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The New York State Department of Labor announced plans to raise the minimum wage in upstate to $14.20/hour, a one-dollar increase. The proposed increase will go through the formal rulemaking process. The state is accepting public comments through December 11th, which can be emailed to regulations@labor.ny.gov, though the BNP does not […]
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Business News, State Government News.
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Hochul urged to sign law to strengthen spending oversight – Billions of $ state spending not subject to Comptroller’s audit
“At issue is the full restoration of the oversight, which was removed a decade ago, for the state comptroller’s office to review contracts at the state’s public college systems and the Office of General Services.” Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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More than 1M N.Y. households enrolled in Affordable Connectivity Program
Federal program connects low-income households to more than $360M in annual subsidies Click here for the NCPR story
Posted: October 5th, 2022 under National News, State Government News.
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Where do Hochul and Zeldin stand on education?
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Education News, Political News, State Government News.
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Why Micron picked CNY: Good schools, a diverse workforce and, yes, incentives
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Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Business News, County Government News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Adirondack forest rangers go into overdrive amid weekend of technical rescues
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Posted: October 4th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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‘4-alarm blaze’: New York’s public health crises converge
A look inside the state health department’s battle against three simultaneous disease outbreaks Click here for the Politico report
Posted: October 3rd, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Gov. drives state closer to clean
Regulatory action will require all new passenger cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs sold in New York State to be zero emissions by 2035. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones introduces bill to create middle-income home energy assistance fund
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Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Not registered to vote in the general election? In New York, you’ve got time
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Hamlets to Huts gears up for program expansion, thanks to grant support
“At the core of their mission: providing visitors with planned excursions in different locations around the Adirondack Park. Participants take part in a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, paddling, snowshoeing, or skiing before dining out, browsing local shops, and settling down for the night in an area hotel/motel.” Click here for the Adirondack […]
Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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