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Assemblyman Billy Jones: State must take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles during reenactments
From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historical reenactments. Due to the recent concealed carry law that went into effect on September […]
Posted: September 8th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Burlington Police Department investigates its own handling of bike path emergency call
“She dialed 911 as quickly as she could and was transferred to Burlington’s dispatch center. According to Keve, the dispatcher told her no police officers were available to respond and said, ‘“Ma’am, there’s nothing we can do since we’ve been defunded.”’ Click here for the VTDIGGER story
Posted: September 7th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Wage Board Decision
“New Yorkers- not just farmers- will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this decision will negatively impact access and affordability of fresh food and products from New York State […]
Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Statement: Wage Board decision furthers farmers’ suffering
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Posted: September 6th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Federal judge allows NY gun law to go into effect Thursday, but warns it may be unconstitutional
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Posted: September 1st, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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New York teachers union pushes for support from legislators over school safety report
The union says staffing plays a big challenge in putting a new safety plan in place Click here for the NBC 5 News story
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Education News, Political News.
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ADK elected officials call on Gov. Hochul for clearer gun legislation
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Posted: August 30th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Kathy Hochul is looking comfortable on her anniversary as governor
She has had eye-popping fundraising, a landslide primary victory and a huge budget full of wins. Click here for Coty & State New York story
Posted: August 27th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Over $4.1 Million in Projects for NY-21 Communities
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that eight projects in NY-21 will receive $4,122,852 in Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) funds. “I am proud to announce that over $4 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to invest in valuable infrastructure, skills training that leads to […]
Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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NY primary delivers abundant, sometimes mixed messages
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Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Ogdensburg mayor arrested
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Posted: August 25th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $35 million in State Fair improvements
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Posted: August 25th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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Biden Announces Historic Student Loan Forgiveness Of Up To $20,000 And Extension Of Student Loan Pause: Key Details
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Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Education News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Matt Castelli declared winner in NY 21 U.S. House primary
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Posted: August 24th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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New York voter guide: Today is 2022 primary election day
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Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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New York Primary 2022 Preview: Analyzing the Democratic U.S. House candidates
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Posted: August 22nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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New York voter guide: 2022 primary election day
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Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik calls for end of ArriveCAN for Northern Border travel
North Country Chamber says practice is diminishing travel volumes Click here for the Sun Community News Story
Posted: August 21st, 2022 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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WATCH: Meet the Candidates Running for NY-21’s Democratic Nomination
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Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Stefanik calls for FBI, Biden to be investigated after Mar-a-Lago search
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Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Adirondack Council asks Stefanik to reconsider vote
Council says bill includes ‘historic’ environmental provisions Click here for the Adirondack Enterprise Story
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Congressional News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Franklin County VT suspends captain seen kicking suspect on video
Parental guidance for horrendous video. Click here for the VTDIGGER story
Posted: August 12th, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Early voting in primary elections starts Saturday
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Posted: August 11th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik, Tenney lash out over Mar-A-Lago search
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Posted: August 10th, 2022 under Congressional News, General News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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NY primary election voters face new deadline to change party enrollment
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Posted: August 9th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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