The Peru Gazette

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, […]

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

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 […]

The ruling is a temporary victory for some New York residents. Click here to see the ABC News report 

“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 

By John T. Ryan (Please Share) Peru Oct. 4, 2022 – Students filled the Peru High School Auditorium this morning for a surprise presentation. Harbor Freight Tools For Schools named Peru High School technology teacher Leif Sorgule a $50,000 National Teaching Prize winner. Sorgule is one of only twenty teachers nationwide receiving the award. As […]

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Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historical reenactments. Due to the recent concealed carry law that went into effect on September […]

“New Yorkers- not just farmers- will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this decision will negatively impact access and affordability of fresh food and products from New York State […]

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Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Photo Caption: Assemblyman Billy Jones, Speaker Carl Heastie, CEO and President of the Plattsburgh YMCA Justin Ihne, and board members and staff of the Plattsburgh YMCA This morning Assemblyman Jones joined New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to announce an investment of $1.3 million for the Plattsburgh YMCA’s new facility at the former CVPH […]

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Bill said to create jobs, grow the state’s economy, and maintain environmental protection Click here for the Sun Community News story

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the state shut down in efforts to stop the spread which led to an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims. New York paid $1.2 billion towards the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF) in May but still owes $7.6 billion to the federal government, […]

August 1, 2022 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) investment return was 9.51% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2022. The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to $272.1 billion. “There has been tremendous volatility in the markets in […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “There has been confusion in the media and among North Country residents about the concealed carry law that was passed earlier this month, especially regarding the Adirondack Park, sporting competitions like biathlons, and on conservation easements. This law will impact over 100,000 New Yorkers with firearm permits who […]