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Party host charged following wild drunk driving by teen with 10 kids in car, including 2 in trunk

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DMV’s new tool makes non-driver ID a ‘one and done’ visit

Online prescreening prepares customers for DMV visit. “Non-driver IDs are extremely helpful forms of identification for all kinds of people in New York State who do not drive, and now we are making it even easier to get one,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Literacy New York’s Statewide “Stop Reading Challenge” Events Designed to Spark Conversations about Adult Literacy 

● Navigate the Maze of Life ○ 9/23/23 ○ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm ○ Rulf’s Orchard, Peru, NY Literacy New York, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing adult literacy across the state, is proud to announce its upcoming “Stop Reading Challenge” events. These engaging and thought-provoking events will take place in […]

Share your ideas on the environmental bond act this Friday in Saranac Lake

Click here for the NCPR story 

New Yorkers cautioned about buying flood-damaged vehicles

DMV offers tips and warnings against buying flood-ravaged used vehicles Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York opens ap­pli­ca­tions for child care retention program

“…Incentives ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 for retention and referral bonuses for existing staff and sign-on bonuses for new workers.” Click here for the State of Politics story 

Per pupil spending in New York school districts ranked 1 to 670

Peru ranks #377 at $23,343 per student Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

A bit of good news – NY churning out new businesses at record pace

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

All NYS employers required to provide lactation accommodations for employees

Clinton County Health Department   ·Effective June 2023, ALL employers in NYS are required to provide lactation accommodations to their employees. For more information call 518-565-4993. To learn more about NYS Labor Law 206-c visit: https://dol.ny.gov/breast-milk-expression-workplace

What is a Legally Exempt Child Care Provider, and why are more people pursuing it?

“Basically, a friend or a neighbor or a family member can be approved to a family’s children, in their home, and get paid by the state to do so.” Click here for the NCPR story 

NY’s power grid is holding up. But officials are concerned for the future

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Fire Chiefs Association honors Greg Timmons

The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs 2023 award recipients were recognized during the General Session of the 117th Annual Conference & FIRE 2023 Expo on June 15, 2023, in Syracuse, NY. Commissioner Greg Timmons of the Peru Fire Department (Clinton County) was honored with the Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the […]

2023 NYS Fair tickets on sale Thursday, including new $20 pass for ‘frequent fairgoers’

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

DiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments

July 24, 2023 State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy Gibson, of Smith County, Texas, was indicted by Texas prosecutors and charged with one count of theft after an investigation by […]

State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock

Click here for the Times-Union Story 

50K Powerball ticket sold in Dannemora

Click here for the Sun Community New story 

See how New York fared in new ranking of best states for business

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

State bridges, culverts receive $516M for rehab or replacement

BRIDGE NY funding makes communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Greg Timmons named New York Fire Chief’s Association Instructor of the Year

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

N.Y. expands eligibility for NYSP applicants

Raises the maximum age to apply from 29 to 34 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

Audit Calls for State Dept. of Health & Div. of Homeland Security to Update Vulnerability and Cybersecurity Assessments and Emergency Plans New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the threats posed by natural disasters like storms, […]

Ewing named president of NYS Association of Fire Chiefs

“Unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership” Click here for the Sun Community News story 

New York lawmakers OK bill removing medical debt from credit reports

Click here for the MSN Story 

DMV UNVEILS NEW SET OF REGIONAL LICENSE PLATES AROUND THE STATE

New Plates Feature Images Representing the State’s 10 Regions Albany, NY – New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder today announced the release of a newly-redesigned North Country regional license plate, part of a series of new license plates featuring the state’s 10 regions. The plate features an image of […]

Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country

Lake Champlain ranked #6 in country Click here for the Syracuse.com story