The Peru Gazette

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little  Senator Betty Little today announced a proposed New York State Constitutional amendment (S.8026) and corresponding enabling legislation (S.8027) to create a 750-acre land bank for the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.The land bank could be utilized to approve important local projects on state Forest Preserve lands without a […]

Franklin County sheriff will run as a Republican; Democrat candidate Billy Jones has been endorsed by Franklin County Democratic Committee. Source: Kevin Mulverhill joins Assembly race | News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblywoman won’t seek re-election this fall. Source: Janet Duprey to retire | News | pressrepublican.com

Also fined $1.75M, forced to forfeit $5.3M Source: After saying he’s ‘truly sorry,’ Silver gets 12 year prison sentence | POLITICO

GRANTS UP TO $50,000 AND LOANS UP TO $500,000 AVAILABLE TO HELP BUSINESSES ENTER THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE  (News Release from Empire State Development (ESD) Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the Global NY Fund Tour visited the North Country region this week, stopping first in Watertown yesterday, Monday, April 4, before heading to Plattsburgh today. […]

Source: Cuomo takes $15 minimum wage, paid leave victory lap – Capitol Confidential

Asked what he would propose, the governor remained vague: “There are special conditions on farms — we understand that — and we’re putting together a special package for farmers, because they pose a unique problem, they really do,” Cuomo said. The state Farm Bureau has been adamantly opposed to the proposed $15 hourly wage, and […]

‘It’s pretty clear we’re headed for trouble’ Source: As shortage looms, state rethinks how it recruits and treats its teachers | POLITICO

Only about 50 of the more than 700 school districts in the state have even submitted applications for the money, officials said. Source: Schools don’t ‘tech’ advantage of $2B bond act – NY Daily News

Source: After recession, social service agencies still feel the squeeze | NCPR News

Source: Lawmakers, advocates push for ‘aid in dying’ bill – Capitol Confidential

But the Business Council of New York State says its top priority has yet to be addressed Source: Biz group pleased, labor upset with Cuomo’s reforms to workers’ comp | Crain’s New York Business

Source: Bharara: Not enough evidence to bring charges after Moreland Commission shutdown – Capitol Confidential

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers on Wednesday kicked off their 2016 session, which is expected to be dominated by debates over government corruption, education funding and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. While the Senate’s Republican majority will be an obstacle, Heastie told The […]

Cuomo, Heastie, Flanagan promise action on deal that fell through Source: Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO

Federal prosecutors successfully proved to a jury that former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver of Manhattan took millions in bribes and kickbacks disguised as legal fees. The annual disclosure forms legislators are required to submit to the state Joint Commission on Public Ethics only asks the elected officials to provide income ranges, not specific dollar amounts, […]

Cuomo Gets Timely New York Budget but Pays Price – NYTimes.com.

Cuomo official lays out surplus plan | Capital New York.

State’s legislators speak out against possibility of closing Pre-emptive strike aims to save base – Times Union.

Oil train foes rally – Times Union.

The people most in the know analyze the financial challenges facing NYS schools. The report was issued in January 2104, but it’s still very relevant. School District Insolvency by the NYS Association of School Business Officials

By John T. Ryan Party leaders say 49% was a good turnout; nevertheless, 51% of Peru’s registered voters failed to exercise their civic responsibility in the November 2014 election. They took no part in electing a member of Congress, New York State Governor, Member of the New York State Assembly and Peru Town Justice. In […]

Capitol Confidential » Bharara: After Silver arrest, ‘stay tuned’ for more.

Standing by their man – Times Union.

Sheldon Silver, Speaker of New York Assembly, Is Accused of Taking Millions in Graft