Archive for January 7th, 2016
Consultant Hired to Plan Main Street Upgrades
By John T. Ryan Peru – By the end of 2017, Peru’s primary artery should have a better appearance and physical upgrades thanks to a resolution passed at the Peru Town Board’s December 21, 2015 meeting. The Board approved a $49,000 consulting contract with River Street Planning and Development to review Main Street and its […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Highway Department Employees Want Union Representation
By John T. Ryan Peru – Town of Peru Highway Department personnel have informed the Town Board that they would like to be represented by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). Peru Town Supervisor Peter Glushko informed the Town Board at its December 23, 2015 meeting that a notification has been received from the department’s […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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NY lawmakers convene: $15 wage, schools, ethics top agenda – Times Union
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers on Wednesday kicked off their 2016 session, which is expected to be dominated by debates over government corruption, education funding and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. While the Senate’s Republican majority will be an obstacle, Heastie told The […]
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO
Cuomo, Heastie, Flanagan promise action on deal that fell through Source: Lawmakers promise, again, to seize felons’ pensions | POLITICO
Posted: January 7th, 2016 under General News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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