Archive for 'State Legislator News'
Stec, Lapper facing off for State Senate
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Posted: October 28th, 2022 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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State Senator Dan Stec debates challenger Jean Lapper
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Posted: October 27th, 2022 under Political News, State Legislator News.
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Here is a sample ballot for the Nov. 8, 2022 election
The Environmental Bond Question is on the reverse side of the ballot 2022 Sample Ballot in Peru, NY
Posted: October 27th, 2022 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones announces bills to help volunteer fire departments
From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined firefighters from the North Country today to announce that he introduced three bills to help volunteer fire departments in their recruitment and retention efforts and make much-needed capital improvements. One bill creates the Volunteer Firefighter Training Fund to help firefighters complete over […]
Posted: October 13th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Fire Department News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Town Justice candidate Scott Thurber responds to Peru Gazette’s questions
October 11, 2022, Peru – The 2022 general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Peru voters can cast ballots in contests for Governor/ Lt. Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, United States Senator, State Supreme Court Justice, Representative in Congress, State Senator, Member of the NYS Assembly, […]
Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Congressional News, County Government News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Hold Drinking Water Polluters Accountable
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Posted: October 11th, 2022 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day? NY bill proposes holiday change
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Posted: October 11th, 2022 under National News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Lawmakers react to federal block of gun provisions
Provisions will remain in effect pending appeal, AG says Click here to view the Sun Community News story
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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STEC ANNOUNCES LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS
Nearly $500,000 in state aid to be dispersed to libraries across the 45th Senate District Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today announced that nearly $500,000 in State Aid for Library Construction is being given out to eight local libraries in the 45th Senate District. This funding will help libraries make needed building improvements and repairs, and […]
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Peru Library News, Peru News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of NY’s new gun law
The ruling is a temporary victory for some New York residents. Click here to see the ABC News report
Posted: October 6th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hochul urged to sign law to strengthen spending oversight – Billions of $ state spending not subject to Comptroller’s audit
“At issue is the full restoration of the oversight, which was removed a decade ago, for the state comptroller’s office to review contracts at the state’s public college systems and the Office of General Services.” Click here for the State of Politics story
Posted: October 5th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru teacher Leif Sorgule awarded $50,000 National Teaching Prize
By John T. Ryan (Please Share) Peru Oct. 4, 2022 – Students filled the Peru High School Auditorium this morning for a surprise presentation. Harbor Freight Tools For Schools named Peru High School technology teacher Leif Sorgule a $50,000 National Teaching Prize winner. Sorgule is one of only twenty teachers nationwide receiving the award. As […]
Posted: October 4th, 2022 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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Assemblyman Jones introduces bill to create middle-income home energy assistance fund
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Posted: September 30th, 2022 under Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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State politicians are growing concerned about NY’s legal marijuana rollout
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Posted: September 29th, 2022 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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PHOTO STORY: Trooper Brian S. Falb Memorial Bridges dedicated
Family and community applaud public tribute for local 9/11 first responder Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: September 15th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY volunteer fire departments can now charge for an ambulance. That could save rural EMS services
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Posted: September 13th, 2022 under Fire Department News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New gun laws raise concern for Battle of Plattsburgh reenactments
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Posted: September 9th, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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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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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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Local leaders, COs and families rally outside Clinton Correctional
Union leaders and families stood unified Aug. 31 calling for a repeal of HALT Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: August 31st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator 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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Stores requiring ID to buy whipped cream in New York state under new law
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Posted: August 26th, 2022 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones and Speaker Heastie announce $1.3 million in funding for Plattsburgh YMCA
Photo Caption: Assemblyman Billy Jones, Speaker Carl Heastie, CEO and President of the Plattsburgh YMCA Justin Ihne, and board members and staff of the Plattsburgh YMCA This morning Assemblyman Jones joined New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to announce an investment of $1.3 million for the Plattsburgh YMCA’s new facility at the former CVPH […]
Posted: August 23rd, 2022 under Arts and Entertainment, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Eight guards injured during attacks by inmates at CNY max security prison, union says
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Posted: August 20th, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, State Legislator News, Upstate New York.
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