Archive for 'Political News'
First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com
Source: First lawsuit filed under New York’s new Green Amendment – syracuse.com
Posted: February 3rd, 2022 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com
Source: New York lawmakers approve new congressional districts favoring Democrats – syracuse.com
Posted: February 3rd, 2022 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Upstate New York.
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Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News
Source: Matt Castelli is collecting Democrats’ endorsements, the latest from former Congressman Owens | NCPR News
Posted: February 2nd, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik Opposes NY Farm Laborers Wage Board Decision to Lower Overtime Threshold
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement following the New York Farm Laborers Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. “This decision by the Farm Laborers Wage Board proves once again how out-of-touch Albany Democrats are with our agricultural community. By lowering the overtime threshold, they […]
Posted: January 29th, 2022 under Agricultural News, Congressional News, Political News, State Government News.
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Legislature will draw its own new district maps and vote on them | NCPR News
Source: Legislature will draw its own new district maps and vote on them | NCPR News
Posted: January 29th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Burlington mayor nominates acting police chief to stay on the job – VTDigger
Source: Burlington mayor nominates acting police chief to stay on the job – VTDigger
Posted: January 28th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC
Source: Bridie Farrell Launches NY-21 Congressional Bid | WAMC
Posted: January 28th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com
Source: Hochul wants to take wait and see approach on NY bail reform – syracuse.com
Posted: January 28th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws
Source: Here’s the real cost of NY’s disastrous bail-‘reform’ laws
Posted: January 27th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform
Source: New York Governor Hochul Affirms Her Support for Controversial Bail Reform
Posted: January 27th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik hauls in $10 million in 2021, breaking records and continuing GOP trend | Fox News
Source: Stefanik hauls in $10 million in 2021, breaking records and continuing GOP trend | Fox News
Posted: January 27th, 2022 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Burlington’s toxic politics driving candidates away
“Angry outbursts at meetings, marches to elected officials’ homes, and threatening emails are all examples of how Burlington politics have turned toxic in recent months.” Source: Burlington’s toxic politics driving candidates away
Posted: January 23rd, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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N.Y. to allow absentee ballot voting through 2022 | Sun Community News ALBANY |
Source: N.Y. to allow absentee ballot voting through 2022 | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022.
Posted: January 22nd, 2022 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News
Source: Gov. Hochul balances spending and saving in $216 billion budget | NCPR News
Posted: January 18th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com
Source: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand enters Upstate NY restaurant without mask: ‘It’s hypocritical’ – syracuse.com
Posted: January 18th, 2022 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Stefanik votes by proxy to fundraise with Trump | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: January 15th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Emergency room doctor joining race to succeed Leahy in US Senate – VTDigger
Source: Emergency room doctor joining race to succeed Leahy in US Senate – VTDigger
Posted: January 15th, 2022 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News
Source: Stefanik raises $3 million in fundraiser with former President Trump | NCPR News
Posted: January 13th, 2022 under Congressional News, Political News.
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NEW YORK’S PRISON POPULATION CONTINUES DECLINE, BUT SHARE OF OLDER ADULTS KEEPS RISING
DiNapoli Urges Policymakers to Examine Safely Reducing Number of Incarcerated Individuals The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. No age segment under the age of […]
Posted: January 13th, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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New NYC law allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections – syracuse.com
Source: New NYC law allows noncitizens to vote in municipal elections – syracuse.com
Posted: January 10th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Source: Locals remember Jan. 6 Capitol riot | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: January 7th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com
Source: Tough case or ‘cowardice’? Drop of Cuomo case splits experts – syracuse.com
Posted: January 7th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News.
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Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today issued this statement following Governor Hochul’s State of the State address:
“As the 2022 legislative session begins, there’s much to be done if we’re finally going to get New York State, and upstate in particular, heading in the right direction. While I agree with aspects of Governor Hochul’s agenda and look forward to working with her on those items, she also failed to address other important […]
Posted: January 5th, 2022 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today released the following statement:
“On January 6, 2021, I strongly and clearly condemned the violence and destruction that occurred at the U.S. Capitol – just as I strongly condemned the entire year of violence and lawlessness that raged across our nation throughout 2020. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and […]
Posted: January 5th, 2022 under Congressional News, National News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones joins local tourism agencies and hospitality business owners to call for the State to fund the Beekmantown Gateway Center
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between Exits 41 and 40. The Adirondack Regional Tourism Council was […]
Posted: January 4th, 2022 under Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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