State Police Special Investigations Unit raids NY Troopers PBA offices
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, National News, State Government News.
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Seven CVPH Nurses Earn Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Certification
L-R Aubrey Kerr, Lysandra Barney, Tammy Trombley, Aanya Carter, Christina Trim, Samantha Duprey.
Nine of CVPH’s eleven examiners – Front row from left to right: Tammy Trombley and Jisselle Annette. Second row, from left to right: Lysandra Barney, Gail Bjelko, Elizabeth Craigmyle, Aubrey Kerr, Aanya Carter, Samantha Duprey and Christina Trim. Not pictured: Gayle Simmons-Byer and Gabriella Dandrow-Pellerin.
RNs play vital role in sexual assault investigations
PLATTSBURGH, NY (1/9/2023) – The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has nearly tripled the number of registered nurses certified to collect evidence from patients in sexual assault investigations.
Seven nurses in the Emergency Department (ED) recently completed training to become Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) for adult patients, bringing the total number of nurses with that designation in the hospital to 11. SANE nurses serve multiple purposes based on the needs and desires of the victim of sexual assault or abuse. Appropriate medical care, support and comfort are provided. Counselors through the local Crisis Center can be requested. And the nurses are specially trained to collect forensic evidence.
“We always follow the victim’s lead and will never do anything without permission. Rest assured, any information the victim provides remains in the strictest confidence. If the victim decides to notify law enforcement officials, we can help facilitate that. It is also important to know that we store evidence for up to 20 years, so the victim does not need to make an immediate decision about contacting police,” CVPH Emergency Department (ED) Director Gail Bjelko explained.
Should the victim notify authorities, SANE nurses may work closely with law enforcement as part of the investigation and are often called upon to testify during court proceedings about the evidence they collected. According to Bjelko, the hospital sees about 40 potential sexual assault cases a year. Read more »
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Stefanik Votes to Defund Biden’s funding IRS Agents
January 9, 2022 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act to block the Biden Administration from hiring 87,000 new IRS agents.
Stefanik commented, “I am proud to vote to put an end to Biden’s army of IRS agents and stand up to protect small businesses and hardworking American families,” Stefanik said. “Together, House Republicans have hit the ground running to begin to enact our Commitment to America and create a government accountable to the people. I will continue to provide a critical check on the Biden Administration’s reckless policies.”
In January 2021, when the Biden administration proposed the IRS funding increase, Fox News reported that President Biden defended his plan, contending that it would give IRS the resources to increase enforcement against high-income tax cheats and corporations.
Fox also reported that in 2019, the IRS audited 0.45% of individual tax returns, down from 0.59% in 2018 and 1.11% in 2010. Out of more than 199 million tax returns in 2019, the IRS only examined 771,095 returns, a decline of 44% from 2015.
This comes after years of disinvestment in the IRS. Between 2010 and 2020, the IRS reported that it eliminated more than 33,378 full-time positions. Republicans have successfully pushed IRS budget cuts for years, slashing its funding by more than one-fifth in 10 years, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under National News, Political News.
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How Republicans are transforming the House in the majority
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Political News.
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Bills’ Damar Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News, Sports News, Upstate New York.
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Former NY lottery announcer Yolanda Vega to compete on ‘Family Feud’
Posted: January 10th, 2023 under Statewide News.
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A North Country nutrition champion
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Hochul signs bill for 9/11 death benefits to Adirondack Conservation Officer’s widow
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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New York approves human composting law; 6th state in US to do so
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New NY law bans sale of certain laundry detergents
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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County to report COVID-19 deaths monthly
To more accurately report COVID-19 deaths, CCHD will now report COVID-19 deaths on a monthly basis. This will be done in the second report of each month. This change will allow time for COVID-19 deaths to be confirmed via official death certificate – which can sometimes be lengthy. As CCHD relies on other agencies to report this information, this will allow our reporting to be as accurate as possible.
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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The Remarks of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie
Opening the 246th Legislative Session
January 9, 2022
Assembly Chamber
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[as delivered]
Good afternoon members, staff and guests. Welcome back to the People’s House. I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year.
I am eternally grateful and humbled that, once again, my colleagues have placed their faith in me to serve as speaker of this great body. It is an honor and a privilege.
Just as you have chosen me, New Yorkers have chosen us.
Despite the challenges we face, New Yorkers went to the polls and made their collective voice heard – they have entrusted us to steer this ship through the storm.
We know that New Yorkers, and all Americans, are facing record high inflation and economic uncertainty. Now more than ever, they need us to continue to put families first. To focus on the needs of everyday New Yorkers.
While it might not seem apparent if you read or watch the news, over the years we have made great strides in helping to improve the lives of the people of this state. And I think it is important to celebrate those accomplishments.
Year after year, the Assembly Majority has championed policies that support families and help them climb the economic ladder.
The fight for fair wages started right here in the People’s House. Read more »
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Here’s a 2023 New Year’s Resolution idea for you
Consider becoming an alternate member of either Peru’s Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board. Each board has a full complement of members at present; however, if more than one member isn’t able to attend a meeting, a board might have to delay action on essential agenda items. Delays discourage applicants, sometimes add extra expense, and harm Peru’s growth and reputation.
Boards meet monthly. Meetings last about one hour. For more information, call Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup at 518-643-2745 Extension 3.
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Peru News, Planning Board News, Town Board News, Zoning Board News.
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Peru Zoning Boad Oct. 2022 Meeting Minutes
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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NYS Assembly Speaker Heastie Announces Leadership Positions and Committee Chairs for 2023 Legislative Session
Speaker
Carl E. Heastie
Majority Leader
Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes
Chair, Ways and Means
Helene E. Weinstein
Deputy Speaker
Phil Ramos
Assistant Speaker
Vivian E. Cook
Speaker Pro Tempore
Jeffrion L. Aubry
Chair, Committee on Committees
Alicia Hyndman
Assistant Speaker Pro Tempore
Al Taylor
Deputy Majority Leader
Michaelle C. Solages
Assistant Majority Leader
Charles D. Fall
Majority Whip
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Deputy Majority Whip
Inez E. Dickens
Assistant Majority Whip
Simcha Eichenstein
Chair, Majority Conference
Jonathan G. Jacobson
Vice Chair, Majority Conference
Kenny Burgos
Secretary, Majority Conference
Chris Burdick
Chair, Majority Program
William Colton
Chair, Majority Steering
Monica P. Wallace
Vice Chair, Majority Steering
Nader J. Sayegh
Chair, House Operations
Sarah Clark
Chair, Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force
Karines Reyes
STANDING COMMITTEES
Chair, Aging
Ron Kim
Chair, Agriculture
Donna A. Lupardo
Chair, Alcoholism & Drug Abuse
Phil Steck
Chair, Banks
Pamela J. Hunter
Chair, Children & Families
Andrew Hevesi
Chair, Cities
Edward C. Braunstein
Chair, Codes
Jeffrey Dinowitz
Chair, Consumer Affairs
Nily Rozic
Chair, Corporations, Authorities & Commissions
Kenneth Zebrowski
Chair, Correction
Erik M. Dilan
Chair, Economic Development
Harry B. Bronson
Chair, Education
Michael Benedetto
Chair, Election Law
Latrice Walker
Chair, Energy
Didi Barrett
Chair, Environmental Conservation
Deborah J. Glick
Chair, Ethics & Guidance
Jo Anne Simon
Chair, Governmental Employees
Stacy Pheffer Amato
Chair, Governmental Operations
John T. McDonald III
Chair, Health
Amy Paulin
Chair, Higher Education
Patricia Fahy
Chair, Housing
Linda B. Rosenthal
Chair, Insurance
David I. Weprin
Chair, Judiciary
Charles D. Lavine
Chair, Labor
Latoya Joyner
Chair, Libraries & Education Technology
Carrie Woerner
Chair, Local Governments
Fred W. Thiele, Jr.
Chair, Mental Health
Aileen M. Gunther
Chair, Oversight, Analysis & Investigations
Clyde Vanel
Chair, People with Disabilities
Rebecca A. Seawright
Chair, Racing & Wagering
J. Gary Pretlow
Chair, Real Property Taxation
Jaime R. Williams
Chair, Science & Technology
Steven Otis
Chair, Small Business
Al Stirpe
Chair, Social Services
Maritza Davila
Chair, Tourism
Daniel J. O’Donnell
Chair, Transportation
William B. Magnarelli
Chair, Veterans Affairs
Kimberly Jean-Pierre
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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An Insatiable Hunger for Energy
Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, National News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Chicken & Biscuits
Coleslaw
Bread
Dessert
Served take-out only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.
All are welcome at our table.
Posted: January 8th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, Peru News.
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54th Annual Peru Wresting Invitational Results
Posted: January 8th, 2023 under Education News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Sports News.
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NY eyes $672 million bailout for utility customers who are not in low-income programs
Posted: January 8th, 2023 under State Government News.
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AGENDA – Peru Planning Board WEDNESDAY, January 11 , 2023 @ 6:00 PM
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL of December 14, 2022 minutes
- OPEN FLOOR to public hearing
- APPLICATIONS:
1.P2022-017 Site Plan Approval/Warehouse with SEQRA
Ryan Darby, Rock Rd; 258.-1-18
2 .P2022-036 Site Plan Approval/Professional Office with SEQRA
5111 NC Realty,LLC, 692 Bear Swamp Rd, 280.-1-32.3
3.P2022-037 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQRA
Alan and Carrie Labombard, 395 Lapham Mills Rd, 270.-1-35
4.P2022-038 Merge with SEQRA
Bob Fuller, Lapham Mills Rd, 270.-1-35and 270.-1-36
- ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
- CEO REPORT
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Business News, Peru News, Planning Board News.
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AARP Foundation offering free tax help in Plattsburgh
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under Northern NY News.
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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under National News, Political News.
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Stefanik issues statement after being sworn in
January 7, 2023 – Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today was sworn in to represent New York’s 21st District during the 118th Congress.
“Tonight, I proudly took the oath of office to continue representing New York’s 21st District and bringing their concerns to the highest levels of government. I will work tirelessly to deliver real results for Upstate New York and the North Country. In this new Republican majority, I stand united with my colleagues to provide a critical check on the reckless policies of the Biden Administration and reverse the crises created by one-party Democrat rule in Washington by enacting House Republicans’ Commitment to America. This Congress, we will work to deliver on those promises by creating an economy that is strong, a nation that is safe, a future built on freedom, and a government accountable to the people.”
In the 118th Congress, Stefanik will serve in Majority leadership as the House Republican Conference Chair.
Posted: January 7th, 2023 under National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted: January 6th, 2023 under Heathcare News, National News.
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