Archive for February, 2014
Albany’s ethical compass still askew
Albany’s ethical compass still askew.
Posted: February 24th, 2014 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Lawsuits against NYS vanish on your dime – Times Union
Lawsuits vanish on your dime – Times Union.
Posted: February 24th, 2014 under General News, State Government News.
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Monday’s Board Agenda Includes Truck Bid Approval
Regular Mtg Agenda 02242014
Posted: February 22nd, 2014 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON 2014 BEST VALUE LAW: February 24, 2014 – 6:30 PM
AGENDA 1. Call Meeting To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. MOTION: To Open the Public Hearing. 5. DISCUSSION: Community Input and Questions 6. MOTION: To Close the Public Hearing. 7. MOTION: […]
Posted: February 22nd, 2014 under Business News, General News, Peru News, Town Board News.
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United Way Reaches Campaign Goal
The United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. has met the 2014 campaign goal of $725,000. The annual campaign is conducted primarily during the fall months and concludes in February of each year. This year’s campaign raised a total of $725,116.00, which includes proceeds from special events. DaleAnne Wolter of Compassionate Friends of the Champlain […]
Posted: February 21st, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Broadband Grants Will Deliver Broadband Services to 33,000 Households and 4,500 Businesses
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced Empire State Development (ESD) has approved more than $9 million in New York State Broadband Grants to support five projects that will expand access to broadband services for approximately 33,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 55 community anchor institutions across Upstate New York, including in the Capital Region, Western New […]
Posted: February 21st, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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SECOND SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC BUDGET WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY
The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM in the Jr/Sr High School Community Room for their second public session budget workshop. At its budget workshop, the School Board is expected to: Discuss Gap Elimination Adjustment. Receive Update on Budget Stressors. Receive an Overview Budget Advisory Committee Focus.
Posted: February 21st, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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Doheny endorsed by Independence Party
Watertown Daily Times | Doheny endorsed by Independence Party.
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Protesters say Cuomo’s proposed tax cuts as just for ‘the rich’
Protesters say Cuomo’s proposed tax cuts as just for ‘the rich’ | New York Post.
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under Business News, General News, State Government News.
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Officials seek to keep Remington jobs in NY
Officials seek to keep Remington jobs in NY – News – The Telegram – Herkimer, NY.
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under Business News, General News, State Government News.
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Counting down time for health insurance: Enrollment deadline nears to get Affordable Care Act coverage
Counting down time for health insurance – Times Union.
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com
New York State in Deal to Limit Solitary Confinement – NYTimes.com.
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Jesse Charland Earns RIT Dean’s List Recognition
ROCHESTER, NY Jesse Charland of Peru, N.Y., a fifth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, made the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their quarterly GPA is greater than or equal to […]
Posted: February 20th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Raelyn Passino Named to Albany College of Pharmacy Dean’s List
ALBANY, NY – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Raelyn Passino from Peru earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Doug Hoffman Doesn’t Think Much of the GOP’s Latest Congressional Candidates
A statement received from Douglas Hoffman, Conservative Party Candidate for Congress in 2009 “Where were all these brave men when the incumbent was running? It took a brave women to drive the incumbent out of the race. Elise Stefanik is principled and has worked extremely hard to earn the Republican endorsement, not only from the County Chairs […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Madri Gras, Chili and More
Enjoy the Peru Community Church’s 8th Annual Chili Dinner and Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, March 4th at the Fellowship Center from 5 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy the chili dinner, MYO sundaes, games, crafts, music and a cakewalk. $5 adults, $3 for children with a $15 family maximum. Come and enjoy! Call 643-8641 for […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under General News, Peru News.
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Local Students Named to Le Moyne College’s Fall 2013 Deans List
SYRACUSE, NY – Le Moyne College congratulates the following students who have been named to its Deans List (those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for the Fall 2013 Semester. Sarah Connelly of Peru (12972) Connelly is a Senior majoring in Psychology at Le Moyne College. Caitlin Schmitt of Peru (12972) Schmitt is a […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News.
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Stefanik Responds to Doheny’s Announcement
Statement from Elise Stefanik for Congress campaign Last year when I declared my candidacy for Congress, I did so based upon principles and my strong belief that Washington needs new ideas and new leadership. I first entered this race when it was toughest – against a third-term incumbent – and while the opponents may have […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News.
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Cuomo’s convict higher ed proposal React-O-Mat™
Capitol Confidential » Cuomo’s convict higher ed proposal React-O-Mat™.
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Education News, General News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Big Tappen Zee bridge project comes with improper commuting bills
Capitol Confidential » Big TZ bridge project comes with improper commuting bills.
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News.
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NY eighth-graders’ math scores trail peers in Japan, Russia
NY eighth-graders’ math scores trail peers in Japan, Russia | New York Post.
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Education News, General News.
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DOHENY MAKES BID FOR CONGRESS
WATERTOWN – Matt Doheny today announced his bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District seat. “I was honored that more than 120,000 voters chose me to represent them during the last election,” said Doheny. “Many told me they appreciated my real-world experience in tackling tough problems and working together with competing interests to find common ground. That […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under Congressional News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Mission of Hope nears Nicaragua
Mission of Hope nears Nicaragua » Breaking News » Press-Republican.
Posted: February 18th, 2014 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend
Learn About Maple Sugaring at Wild Center This Weekend – The Adirondack Almanack –
Posted: February 18th, 2014 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds
Watertown Daily Times | Hogansburg Akwesasne fire captain accused of theft of department funds.
Posted: February 18th, 2014 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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