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Archive for January, 2023

New laws for NY in 2023: Robocalls, minimum wage, nursing homes, voting reforms

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New NY law bans sale of certain laundry detergents

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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 […]

The Remarks of NYS Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie

Opening the 246th Legislative Session January 9, 2022 Assembly Chamber _____________________________________ [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 […]

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 […]

Peru Zoning Boad Oct. 2022 Meeting Minutes

Final ZB Oct minutes

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 […]

An Insatiable Hunger for Energy

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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.

54th Annual Peru Wresting Invitational Results

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NY eyes $672 million bailout for utility customers who are not in low-income programs

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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                                     […]

AARP Foundation offering free tax help in Plattsburgh

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Kevin McCarthy elected 55th House speaker, quashes GOP rebellion with major concessions

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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 […]

FDA Approves New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 9, 2023

TO FOLLOW ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING at 6:00 PM Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION/DISCUSSION:  To Accept Reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Nov./Dec. Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)  MOTION:  Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of December 29, 2022 and Town […]

AGENDA – PERU TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 9, 2023 6:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2023 Salaries for Elected Positions: DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2023 Appointees. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2022 Appointee Salaries and Frequency of Payments DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of Town Department Liaisons. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Establishment of 2023 Regular Town Board Meeting Dates and Times. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  Approval of 2023 Contracts. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION:  […]

COLUMN: SENATOR STEC OUTLINES 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION PRIORITIES

A legislative column from Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) A recent poll from Siena College showed that a majority of New Yorkers believe our state is heading in the wrong direction. From public safety to economic issues, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working. The 2023 Legislative Session offers an opportunity to address these […]

Westport crash claims the life of Plattsburgh woman

First responders found car submerged in a creek at about 9:30 p.m. Click here for the Sun Community News story

Compare the 2022 ELA and math test scores at every private school in New York

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SUNY Oswego changes name after being recognized as a university

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin awake, asked who won Bills-Bengals game, doctors say

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Ausable River Association Receives $2 million For Stream Restoration & Community Flood Resilience

Ausable River Association News Release  A request from the Ausable River Association (AsRA) for $2 million was included in the 2023 Federal Omnibus Bill, signed into law last week by President Biden. AsRA’s request was shepherded through the appropriations process, through subcommittee review and approval, by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. These funds will help build flood resilience […]

Clinton County Legislature Holds Reorganizational Meeting

Clinton County News Release   January 5, 2023 – Plattsburgh, NY – The Clinton County Legislature held its 2023 reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. The Legislature reappointed Legislator Mark Henry (R-Area 3, Chazy) as its Chairperson with a unanimous vote of 10-0. The Legislature also reappointed Robert Hall (D-Area 10, Plattsburgh) as Deputy Chair, […]