Archive for 'Statewide News'
Party host charged following wild drunk driving by teen with 10 kids in car, including 2 in trunk
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Posted: August 11th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: August 11th, 2023 under County Government News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Statewide News.
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Share your ideas on the environmental bond act this Friday in Saranac Lake
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Posted: August 10th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: August 8th, 2023 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Business News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: August 3rd, 2023 under Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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A bit of good news – NY churning out new businesses at record pace
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Posted: August 2nd, 2023 under Business News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: August 1st, 2023 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: July 28th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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NY’s power grid is holding up. But officials are concerned for the future
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Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 27th, 2023 under Faces of Peru, Fire Department News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Statewide News.
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2023 NYS Fair tickets on sale Thursday, including new $20 pass for ‘frequent fairgoers’
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Posted: July 26th, 2023 under Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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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 […]
Posted: July 25th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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State picks closed Cazenovia College for training center, not Moriah Shock
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Posted: July 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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50K Powerball ticket sold in Dannemora
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Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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See how New York fared in new ranking of best states for business
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Posted: July 13th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, County Government News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Greg Timmons named New York Fire Chief’s Association Instructor of the Year
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Posted: July 7th, 2023 under Education News, Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: June 30th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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, […]
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Ewing named president of NYS Association of Fire Chiefs
“Unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership” Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: June 28th, 2023 under Fire Department News, Northern NY News, Statewide News.
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New York lawmakers OK bill removing medical debt from credit reports
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Posted: June 23rd, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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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 […]
Posted: June 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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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
Posted: June 21st, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Statewide News, Things to do in & near Peru, Upstate New York.
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