Archive for 'Statewide News'
Union: SUNY deficit will lead to cuts without higher state aid
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Posted: January 2nd, 2024 under Education News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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New York’s new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more
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Posted: December 29th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul signs bill moving local elections to even years
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Posted: December 26th, 2023 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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NYS Police Academy gradutes 232 new troopers!
NewYorkStatePolice @nyspolice · On December 21, 2023, 232 new Troopers were honored for their perseverance and dedication in completing the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy during a graduation ceremony at the Empire Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.
Posted: December 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Honors Ava Currie with Medal of Honor Life Saving Award
Plattsburgh, N.Y. – Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York (GSNENY) recently recognized 11-year-old Cadette Ava Currie from Plattsburgh, who earned the Medal of Honor from Girl Scouts USA for rescuing a four-year-old boy from drowning when he fell into a pool while throwing pool toys into the pool from the deck. While numerous adults were on […]
Posted: December 8th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Northern NY News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program expands
Students can be selected for paid internships at DEC, DPS, NYSERDA, OGS, Parks and SUNY System Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 5th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Albany: College of St. Rose to shut down at end of this academic year
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Posted: November 30th, 2023 under Education News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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Energy leaders warn: NY electric grid must grow for Micron and other new big users
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Posted: November 30th, 2023 under Business News, Environmental News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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College of St. Rose asks state for emergency funds
College faces a multi-million dollar deficit, a decline in enrollment and a possible loss of accreditation. Click here for the Syracuse.com story
Posted: November 29th, 2023 under Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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State invests $100M for zero-emission school buses
Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts starting at $114,000 and covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered zero-emission school bus, depending on the type of vehicle. Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 29th, 2023 under Education News, Environmental News, General News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Coach Ryon O’Connell thanks team supporters
Coach Ryon O’Connell on “X” Ryon O’Connell @Ryono1212 · We are OFF – Thank you to everybody who provided food and support for the players ! We will play with HEART – PRIDE – ENERGY – game time 4 pm
Posted: November 18th, 2023 under Education News, Faces of Peru, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Statewide News.
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Increased enrollments across SUNY campuses
First time in a decade year-to-year total system-wide enrollment increased Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: November 17th, 2023 under Education News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Stewart’s closing Manning Blvd. shop due to public safety concerns
November 13, 2023 — Stewart’s Shops Corp. is closing its store at the corner of Manning Boulevard and Central Avenue in Albany following a surge in theft, robberies and threats of violence that have created an unsafe environment for our customers and our partners who work there. This unfortunate decision is driven by the need to ensure the safety […]
Posted: November 14th, 2023 under Business News, City News, General News, Law Enforcement News, National News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless adults who are veterans was reduced from […]
Posted: November 12th, 2023 under Community Events, General News, State Government News, Statewide News, Veterans' News.
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After a summer of wildfire smoke, Cornell expands smoke sensors across state
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Posted: November 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Weather News/History.
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New York ballot proposals explained for the 2023 election
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Posted: November 6th, 2023 under General News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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DiNAPOLI: NEW YORK CITY CONTINUES TO REBOUND AND REGAIN SHARE OF STATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY (57% of NYS GDP)
2017 – 2022, the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2% during that period, accounting for more than 57% of the state’s GDP during each of those years. Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and […]
Posted: October 27th, 2023 under Business News, City News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gillibrand Announces Over $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) For New York Families, Push To Get More Aid To Those In Need
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the $360,015,351 in federal funding she helped secure for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The money will help thousands of households across the state afford their heating bills and make cost-effective home energy repairs this winter. She also […]
Posted: October 26th, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Political News, Statewide News.
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Preliminary report on Lake Placid airplane crash released
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Posted: October 24th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News.
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SUNY Plattsburgh club hockey player returns to skating after life-threatening incident
Three of her teammates helped revive her at practice in late September Click here for the MYNBC5 story
Posted: October 17th, 2023 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Sports News, Statewide News.
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Adirondack Daily Enterprise: UPS driver saves life after Keene crash
The UPS driver was Peru native and resident Corey Howe Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: October 7th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru School News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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STATEMENT OF NEW YORK INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION CHAIR KEN JENKINS AND COMMISSIONERS COLLADO, CUEVAS-MOLINA, FLATEAU, AND FRAZIER ON PUBLIC INPUT IN ADVANCE OF COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTING
New York Independent Redistricting Commission Chair Jenkins and Commissioners Collado, Cuevas-Molina, Flateau, and Frazier hereby invite public input while awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeals on congressional districting by the Commission. On June 28, 2022, a group of New York voters filed a lawsuit against the New York Independent Redistricting Commission (the “IRC” […]
Posted: October 2nd, 2023 under Congressional News, General News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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No criminal charges for police officer who fatally shot Saranac Lake man on June 29
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Posted: September 27th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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As state faces mounting deficit, Hochul tells state agencies to hold the line on spending
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Posted: September 25th, 2023 under General News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Hochul announces Free Fishing Day this Saturday, September 23
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Posted: September 22nd, 2023 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Statewide News, Youth News.
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