Archive for May 4th, 2023
Adirondack lawmakers, advocates applaud environmental funding in the NY budget
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Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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AGENDA Peru Zoning Board of Appeals WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2023@ 7:00 PM
CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of April 19, 2023 minutes OPEN FLOOR to public hearing APPLICATIONS: Z2023-081 relief area variance, rear and side setback Wayne Plumadore 270.-1-53.2 200 Bear Swamp Rd Z2023-082 relief area variance for front setback Timothy Doty 255.-2-20 […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Peru News, Zoning Board News.
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Valcour Battle Chapter SAR book donation to the Peru Free Library
In recognition of George Washington’s birthday, on February 22, the Valcour Battle Chapter SAR conducted our 2nd annual book donation to expand local public library collections of Revolutionary War scholarship. Local author Don Wickman’s book Strong Ground: Mount Independence and the American Revolution, published in 2017, was this year’s selection. Located on Lake Champlain in […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Lake Champlain News, Peru Library News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Highlights of Peru Town Board’s April 24, 2023 meeting.
By John T Ryan Two members of the public addressed the board. Peru resident and Peru Gazette Editor John Ryan addressed three issues. Issue #1 – The final cost of Phase #1 of the sewer system upgrade project. Ryan would like to publish a project cost breakdown, including breakouts for contractors, design, engineering, and […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Peru News, Town Board News.
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Mothers’ Dinner May 11 at the VFW
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Community Events, Peru News, Veterans' News.
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Babbie Museum Opening Weekend May 20-21
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Critical funding for the North Country included in final state budget
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include record amounts of funding for K-12 education. […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Arts and Entertainment, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
May 3, 2023 “The state budget makes important investments in education and health care, including mental health care, and provides significant, recurring funding to the MTA that will help close budget gaps. The Governor has stated that reserves will equal 15% of State Operating Funds, consistent with recommendations I have long advocated. The budget also […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under State Government News.
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Local leaders tout budget highlights, failures
Minimum wage goes to $16 per hour by 2026 in upstate counties Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Atty General James caps insulin costs to uninsured New Yorkers
Eli Lilly and Sanofi-Aventis agree to cap insulin prices Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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NY lawmakers, reform groups: Public needed time to look at $229B state budget
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Posted: May 4th, 2023 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru Gazette back in operation
Thanks to Small Dog Electronics, the Peru Gazette returns to operation today. It will take a couple of days to catch up on local news. The iMac’s hard drive lasted six years, but it finally crashed after being burdened with thousands of files, 77,000 photos, and 1,100 videos. Small Dog Electronics in Burlington did a […]
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under Business News, General News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vincent Abrams found guilty in stabbing death of Plattsburgh woman
On Wednesday, a jury found Vincent Abrams guilty on four counts, including first and second-degree murder, in the killing of 40-year-old Melissa Myers. Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: May 4th, 2023 under City News, General News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Vincent Abrams found guilty of murder
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Posted: May 4th, 2023 under City News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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