The Peru Gazette

L-R Elise LePage (11), Alax LaFountain (13), Justin Bedard (9), AuSable Forks Grand Knight Mark Holt, Stephen Hudson (10), District Deputy Allen Dixon, Johann Hudson (12), Free Throw Chairman D. Peter Light, Hannah Greenley (14) AuSable Forks – Four AuSable Forks and two Morrisonville youths were the top shooters in the Knights of Columbus District […]

Fred LeBrun: This way out, Cuomo says – Times Union.

Most New Yorkers support Cuomo medical marijuana pilot plan -poll | Reuters.

Cuomo rips into far-right Republican candidates – Times Union.

Pay gets $21M boost at SUNY – Times Union.

Navigating a medical records maze – Times Union.

DiNapoli: 87 School Districts in Fiscal Stress Central New York, North Country and Western New York Have Highest Percentage of Stressed School Districts  Eighty-seven school districts, 13 percent of school districts statewide, have been designated as fiscally stressed under State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. DiNapoli’s office evaluated 674 school districts with […]

Cuomo’s school bond would stall environmental measure | Capital New York.

A Message From the Peru Central School For the past eight years, the Peru Central School District  has organized a Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) that has served to inform and promote school-community discussion concurrent with the school district budget development process. The BAC typically meets 3-4 times to develop an understanding of revenues and expenditures, […]

Allegiant to end Plattsburgh-Las Vegas route » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON—Yesterday, with the House’s passage of a compromise omnibus appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2014, Representatives Bill Owens and Peter Welch declared victory over a proposal to study the implementation of a land border crossing fee, something they believe would kill jobs in New York and Vermont and […]

Gov. Cuomo’s reelection being bankrolled by big-bucks buddies, group finds – NY Daily News.

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its first regular meeting of 2014 on Monday, January 13th.  Supervisor Peter Glushko welcomed Counselor Donald McBrayer to the Board. McBrayer, who is also Town of Peru Republican Chairman, succeeds Counselor Susan Polhemus. Counselor McBrayer said he would be attending the three-day training program for newly […]

Watertown Daily Times | Indian River teacher stops possible tragedy at school.

Watertown Daily Times | With sinking loonie, Canadian consumers expected to view cross-border shopping with caution in 2014.

Watertown Daily Times | State presses Alcoa to avoid forced layoffs; workers may get retirement incentives.

The Peru Volunteer Fire Department will hold a spaghetti dinner today from 4:30 to 7 PM. Come and enjoy great spaghetti and all the fixings for only $8.00. On Saturday morning the Department will sponsor a car wash from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will benefit Aaron LeMay who is battling cancer.

Strong positions aired on Plan B proposal » Local News » Press-Republican.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Bipartisan Compromise Includes Owens-authored Amendment to Halt Proposed Border Fee  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens praised his colleagues for working together to pass a compromise omnibus appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2014 that will eliminate the need for stop-gap funding bills for the first time in two years. “I […]

Capitol Confidential » Late work will be accepted: Cuomo’s Ed Reform panel releases final report.

» Owens’ Retirement Opens Up North Country Congressional Race | City & State.

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board conducted its 2014 Organizational Meeting on Monday, January 13, 2013.  All agenda resolutions were passed unanimously with the exception of the Zoning Board and Planning Board Chairmanships and Vice-Chairmanships, which will be acted on when the Zoning and Planning Board recommendations have been received.  Click here for 2014 […]

By John T. Ryan The Peru Volunteer Fire Department elected a new leadership team for 2014.  Tyler Williams was chosen as chief succeeding Brian Westover who served as chief for the past four years. The other 2014 department leaders include: 1st Assistant Chief Bryan Duprey, 2nd Assistant Chief Kevin O’Neil, Fire Captain Brandon Barnaby, Fire […]

BCSD considers changing retiree health insurance » Local News » Press-Republican.

The following is a statement from Representative Bill Owens (NY-21): “After careful thought and consideration, I have decided not to seek re-election for the 21st Congressional District this November.  I have enjoyed the opportunity to travel the district, meeting and serving the families and business owners of this vast community.  It has truly been a privilege […]