The Peru Gazette

Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) issued the following statement after Governor Hochul’s 2022-23 Executive Budget presentation:              “After the lengthy, self-aggrandizing budget proposals of recent memory, Governor Hochul’s budget presentation was to-the-point. “At first glance, there’s several items in her proposal that would benefit North Country families and businesses. For years, I’ve advocated for tax relief […]

Source: The New York executive budget by the numbers – City & State New York

 “Governor Kathy Hochul announced her proposed budget today that will help move our state forward and will address many issues people are experiencing across the North Country. This included funding that will help the North Country get back to work such as $10 billion for healthcare, $31 billion for education including a $1.6 billion increase […]

“Governor Hochul introduced an executive budget proposal at a critical moment in our state’s history. As we continue our recovery we are faced with many challenges, but the proposed budget sets forth the Governor’s priorities to address them while also recognizing the importance of achieving and maintaining a long-term structural budget balance. “The Governor announced […]

Source: Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News

Source: With all of its problems, New York made time to outlaw little shampoo bottles in hotels – syracuse.com

Source: Local municipality opts out of retail cannabis | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The Village of Rouses Point adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2021 on Dec. 20 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Village Board. Click here to view New York State’s Policy 

Source: The leader of the Adirondack Park Agency, Terry Martino, is retiring | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo advisor takes post at Adirondack Council – Adirondack Explorer

DiNapoli Urges Policymakers to Examine Safely Reducing Number of Incarcerated Individuals The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of […]

Plattsburgh, January 13, 2022. Due to the recent surge in cases, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) announced that local health departments are no longer required to contact trace for COVID-19.  During this transition, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) and Virtual Call Center (VCC) will continue to prioritize calls to lab-confirmed COVID-19 […]

Source: N.Y. unveils plan to address truck and bus driver shortage | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Comme

Source: New York state saw nation’s third-highest outbound migration last year – syracuse.com

Source: NY has $530M to help homeowners behind on their mortgage payments. Here’s how to apply – syracuse.com

Source: New York: Health departments swamped by Omicron can stop Covid contact tracing | Local News | buffalonews.com

“Hochul also warned that pediatric COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising, with 91% of children 5 to 11 still unvaccinated. She urged parents to get their children vaccinated, calling it “armor” to help children stay healthy through the pandemic.” Source: Omicron spike may be flattening downstate, but the North Country is two weeks behind | NCPR News

Source: NDA’s 2021 Agency of the Year Award Goes to New York Department of Environmental Conservation – NDA

Source: Can the Adirondacks curb the use of road salt? One Lake George town is leading the way | NCPR News

Source: Union pushes Hochul to deal with costly turnover of agency cops | NCPR News

Source: New NY state law bans insurers from rejecting you over what kind of dog you have – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh, January 10, 2022. Clinton County continues to experience a high number of new daily COVID-19 cases. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is working to complete case investigations as quickly as possible. However, with the significant increase in cases coupled with the revised NYSDOH guidance for shortened isolation and quarantine, it is very likely […]

Source: NYS Department of Health pauses elective procedures at CVPH | Sun Community News ALBANY | On Nov. 26, in preparation for the anticipated COVID-19 winter surge, Governor Hochul signed an executive order to ensure hospital capacity statewide is able to meet

Source: NY mandates Covid boosters for health care workers; new rules for nursing home visits – syracuse.com

Source: Governor Hochul Announces New Guidance on COVID-19 Booster Doses

Source: Online sports betting in NY: What to know as gambling on games gets underway – syracuse.com