Archive for 'State Legislator News'
NY plans to build a nuclear power plant. Parts of the North Country may be interested
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Posted: November 12th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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Governor Hochul honors NY Veterans and their families & highlights state program that support their education goals
Governor Kathy Hochul today reaffirmed New York State’s unwavering commitment to supporting those who have served through programs that expand access to higher education and financial aid, in recognition of Veterans Day. New York State remains a national leader in honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans by providing resources and opportunities that help them […]
Posted: November 11th, 2025 under Education News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Veterans' News.
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Cashman prepares to represent 115th Assembly District
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Posted: November 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NYS Budget includes $50 million to expand SUNY Albany RNA Institute
The RNA Institute Advances Research To Understand, Diagnose and Treat Debilitating and Deadly Diseases Like Muscular Dystrophy, ALS, Alzheimer’s and Cancer Albany, NY – November 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $50 million capital investment by New York State to expand the State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute. The […]
Posted: November 6th, 2025 under Education News, Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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All-Electric New Buildings Law takes effect on December 31
By John T Ryan New York State’s goal of achieving zero on-site greenhouse gas emissions means significant changes will take effect on December 31, 2025. There are some exemptions, but they are very few. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), signed into law on June 18, 2019, mandates the State achieve a […]
Posted: November 6th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Code Enforcement, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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County-Wide and Town of Peru Unofficial Voting Results With 100% of Districts Reporting
These totals DO NOT include Absentee and Affidavit Ballots Member of Assembly 115th Candidate Michael S. Cashman, Cross-Endorsed Candidate Democratic/Working Families, Percentage 51.54% – Votes 11,322 Candidate Brent M. Davison, Cross Endorsed Candidate Republican/Conservative, Percentage 48.42% – Votes 10,636 Candidate Write In, Percentage0.05%, Votes10 District Attorney Candidate Andrew Wylie, Democratic, Percentage 99.15%, Votes 15,844 Candidate […]
Posted: November 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, County Government News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Town Board News.
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Hochul Vetoes Public Records Bill, Leaving ‘New Era of Transparency’ Still Pending
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Posted: October 20th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Vermont Orleans County senator resigns following leaked racist group chat
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Posted: October 17th, 2025 under Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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GOP rallies around Assembly special election candidate in Plattsburgh
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Posted: September 25th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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SUNY ESF has been losing millions. Will its turnaround plan make things better or worse?
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Posted: September 21st, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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GOP formally selects Davison as candidate for special Assembly election
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Posted: September 18th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Nov. 4 Special Election to fill Billy Jones’ Assembly Seat
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a special election to fill the vacancy in the 115th Assembly District created by the resignation of Billy Jones will be held on Tuesday, November 4, to coincide with the general election. Governor Hochul issued the proclamation on September 15pursuant to the Public Officers Law. “To ensure residents of […]
Posted: September 15th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Former Assemblyman Billy Jones reflects on time serving the North Country
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Posted: September 11th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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MICRO BIRD official opening at former Nova Bus facility
Chamber of Commerce Release Plattsburgh, Sept. 9, 2025 The North Country Chamber was very pleased to take part in the official opening of MICRO BIRD’s U.S. production operation in Plattsburgh, featuring Governor Kathy Hochul. Chamber President Garry Douglas saluted the local team members who collaborated with us on the deal, including the Clinton County IDA, […]
Posted: September 10th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill to strengthen worker and labor protections
Albany, BY – Sept 6, 2025 – Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to strengthen and expand labor protections statewide. The package of bills will help create good paying union jobs and strengthen protections for workers across the state. In the absence of a functional National Labor Relations Board under the Trump Administration, the package of […]
Posted: September 8th, 2025 under Business News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Clinton, Franklin, and Essex County Democratic Chairs Select Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman As Candidate for Assembly District 115
“Cashman Brings Experience and Vision to a Race That Will Replace Retiring Assembly Member Billy Jones” Democratic Party Press Release, August 29, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY The Democratic Committee Chairs of Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties are pleased to announce that Plattsburgh Town Supervisor Michael Cashman has been selected to be the Democratic nominee for […]
Posted: August 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York makes $3.5 billion investment in water infrastructure in FY 2025
Gov. Hochul Press Release – August 27, 2025– The Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) surpassed $3.4 billion in executed financial assistance agreements for 328 local water infrastructure projects across the State during State Fiscal Year 2025 — a 55 percent increase in year-to-year funding. This record investment is making crucial projects affordable for New Yorkers and […]
Posted: August 28th, 2025 under Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Clinton County GOP chair backs State Police Troop B commander for Assembly seat
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Posted: August 20th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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With deficits looming, should New York cancel its rebate checks?
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Posted: August 19th, 2025 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Michael S. Cashman Announces Candidacy for 115th Assembly District Special Election
August 7, 2025 – Michael Chessman News Release PLATTSBURGH, NY — Michael S. Cashman, Town Supervisor of Plattsburgh and longtime North Country public servant, today announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the special election to fill the 115th Assembly District seat being vacated by Assemblyman Billy Jones. “After thoughtful consideration and conversations with […]
Posted: August 7th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman D. Billy Jones to Lead Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing
Clinton Community College News Release – August 5, 2025 – PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, whose strong community leadership and steady business advocacy have marked his nearly nine years in the New York legislature, has been named Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Workforce Development at Clinton Community College. In his new role, […]
Posted: August 5th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, County Government News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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New York electric school bus mandate unaffordable, illogical, say rural Adirondack districts
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Posted: July 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Adirondack Community Foundation announces actions to support region amid new challenges
“Medicaid provides support to 28% of the population of NY-21—either directly or through the New York State of Health Marketplace, according to the Healthcare Coalition for the North Country” Click here to read the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: July 30th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Social Issues, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Billy Jones, the North Country’s only Democratic state lawmaker, is resigning
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Posted: July 29th, 2025 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Legislation aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience across New York, is now in effect
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced legislation S.7672A/A.6769A, a measure aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and resilience across New York, is now in effect. First announced in Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address, this legislation requires all municipal corporations and public authorities to report cybersecurity incidents within 72 hours and ransomware payments within 24 […]
Posted: July 28th, 2025 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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