The Peru Gazette

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As dependence on the Internet continues to grow rapidly, so too does the need to safeguard our online world. Clarkson University is rising to meet this challenge by offering a new Master’s degree in Cybersecurity.  

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The new STEM-designated program will offer an interdisciplinary approach where students will have a diverse range of choices. The Cybersecurity degree is a joint effort of the Computer Science department, which has strengths in computing fundamentals and computer and network security, and the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, which complements Computer Science with strengths in hardware security and biometrics. Researchers across the University bring expertise in the applied side of cybersecurity, software security, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and pattern recognition.

“The need for Cybersecurity experts is constantly growing, and Clarkson is positioned perfectly to offer a uniquely interdisciplinary program that brings cohesion to the computer science and computer engineering research and education already happening on campus,” said Michelle Crimi, Dean of the Graduate School. “Our students will have the opportunity to work on relevant issues during their time here, and will have an industry-focused network of partners once they are ready to take the next step.”

The depth and range of research in the field of Cybersecurity already being conducted by Clarkson University faculty serves to bolster the education of students entering the program. Clarkson faculty regularly work on research projects relevant to the security of the Internet and mobile devices, AI risk management, forensic software, border security, and airport security, as well as the verification of cryptographic protocol and cybersecurity education research.

This research has resulted in lasting partnerships with government partners that continue to thrive. Clarkson faculty have played key roles in security related projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Forensics and Biometrics Agency (DFBA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Clarkson is also working closely with industry partners to develop themes that are relevant to what they are experiencing in the real world today.

Throughout their program experience, students will have hands-on opportunities with esteemed government partnerships, like The Center for Identification Technology Research (CITeR), in collaboration with its work with DoD DFBA, among other affiliates, and with industry partners who turn to Clarkson for quality research and development collaboration.

Students in Clarkson’s Cybersecurity program will have access to a variety of resources, including the Clarkson Open Source Institute (COSI). COSI was founded in the fall of 2001 to promote open source software (OSS) and provide equipment and support for student projects.

COSI students have brought home numerous awards in international open source computing competitions such as the IBM’s Linux Scholar Challenge and the Unisys Tuxmaster Invitational. Several members have published a book, Running Xen, while others have completed internships and co-ops with companies like Google, GE, VMware, Lockheed Martin, IBM, C-Speed, SRC, and AIS.

For more information about the Cybersecurity degree program at Clarkson University, visit clarkson.edu/cybersecurity.
 

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Michigans 

Salad

Yogurt 

Bread 

Dessert 

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972 

All are invited and welcome!

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Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes.

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March 23, 2024, Peru, NY—As of 10 a.m., there is much less snow than expected, only about 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 inches, but it’s still lightly snowing. The roads are sloppy and the guys are enjoying their Fisher plows. Most people hunkered down, not venturing outside—quite a change from last Saturday. Click here to see last Saturday’s photos. 

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call 

4. MOTION:  Acceptance of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2024.

5. Community Input. 

6. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:   Approving the Court Internal Audit of 2024.

7. DISCUSSION:   Shared Services Agreement with the Town of Ausable for Water Operator.

8. DISCUSSION:   AES Proposal for Decommissioning Sand Bed Plans.

9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Authorize Submission of Clean Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Grant Application by AES Northeast.

10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approve the Appointment of Jerry McGovern as an Alternate on the Peru Planning Board.  

11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approve Hiring an Engineer for Water Treatment Plant Compliance. 

12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Adopting the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge Resolution.

13. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approving the Appointment of Adam Senecal to the Youth Commission.

14. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approving the Removal of John Whitmarsh from the Youth Commission Due to Non-Attendance.

15. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION:  Approve the Hiring of Part Time Seasonal Laborer for 

Water/Sewer/Parks Depts.

16. DISCUSSION:  Other Business.

17. DISCUSSION:  Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.

18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: March 2024 Bills.

19. MOTION:  Adjourn to Executive Session.

20. MOTION:  Return from Executive Session. 

21. MOTION: Adjourn Meeting.

WILL THIS HAPPEN IN DOWNTOWN PLATTSBURGH??????

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17 degrees, sunny, cheerful morning.

[Mar 21 PM Update] directly from the US National Weather Service Burlington VT: “Snow ratios remain in question as well, though in general, we should see >10:1 on the front and back ends of the storm, with 5-10:1 during the bulk of it during the daylight hours on Saturday. Central and southern Vermont, where mixed precipitation and warmer surface temperatures are forecast, is expected to see the greatest chance of impacts to the electrical grid, with scattered power outages likely due to heavy snow and ice-laden tree limbs. To the north, where the precipitation stays all snow and generally around 10:1 across the storm, snow amounts of 8-12″ appear likely, with the higher elevations above 2500 feet potentially up to 18″ from Mt. Ellen to Mt. Mansfield to Jay Peak.”

“If I didn’t dislocate my knee, I never would have started track,” said Evie Liberty

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SARANAC LAKE, NY — The annual ‘Round the Mountain Canoe & Kayak Race is set for Saturday, May 11, part of a full weekend of paddling activities in Saranac Lake.

Hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from over a dozen partners, ‘Round the Mountain Weekend features the traditional Saturday race as well as the Freshet Film Festival, a paddler mixer and a community paddle.

“Saranac Lake is one of the busiest NFCT trail towns, hosting several of our marquee events and serving as a hub for paddlesports in upstate New York,” said Karrie Thomas, executive director of the NFCT. “The ‘Round the Mountain’ race is a mainstay of spring in the Adirondacks, and this year, we’re excited to team with our local partners to add more activities to round out the weekend.” Read more »

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DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry accounted for approximately $28.8 billion in state tax revenue, or 27.4% of the state’s tax collections, for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23

Information from NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli 

The average annual Wall Street bonus dipped to $176,500 last year, a 2% decline from the previous year’s average of $180,000, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. Wall Street’s profits were up 1.8% in 2023, but firms have taken a more cautious approach to compensation and more employees have joined the securities industry, which accounts for the slight decline in the average bonus.

“Wall Street’s average cash bonuses dipped slightly from last year, with continued market volatility and more people joining the securities workforce,” DiNapoli said. “While these bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, both budgeted for larger declines so the impact on projected revenues should be limited. The securities industry’s continued strength should not overshadow the broader economic picture in New York, where we need all sectors to enjoy full recovery from the pandemic.”

The $33.8 billion bonus pool for 2023, which closely matched the 2022 pool, was well below the 25% growth seen in 2020 ($37.1 billion) and the 15% jump seen in 2021 ($42.7 billion), but slightly over the pre-pandemic high of $32.1 billion. Read more »

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