Johnstown Council votes to ban parking next to former Knox Junior High School | The Daily Gazette
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The Common Council voted unanimously Monday night to ban all parking at all times on the east side of South Perry Street in front of the former Knox Junior High School from the intersection of 1st Avenue to the intersection of 4th Ave.
Monday night Jackson told the council the Greater Johnstown School District asked for the parking change in the wake of the district’s decision to move 5th and 6th grade students to the Knox building, creating the potential for an influx of traffic during school drop off and pick up times.
Apr 10, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited the Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market in Gloversville, on Tuesday, to meet with local elected and economic development officials. Topics discussed included the $16.2 million that Schumer secured for Fulton County and its municipalities in the American Rescue Plan, and ways that it can be used to address various needs; as well as, the infrastructure needs of the Glove Cities and the county, as attention in Washington turns to an infrastructure package. From Left to Right: John Callery, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; Betsy Moore-Galinski; Mayor Vince DeSantis; Mayor Vern Jackson; Senator Chuck Schumer; Chris Pesses; Ronald Peters, President of Fulton Co. Center for Regional Growth; Nick Zabawsky, grant writer; Jon Stead, County Administrative Officer. (Photo submitted)
Comptroller warns Johnstown of lax cyber security; State audit shows inappropriate computer use | The Daily Gazette
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The New York State Comptroller’s Office has determined City of Johnstown officials have placed the local government in danger of lawsuits, disruption of operations and cyber security breaches due to inadequate Information Technology policies.
The Comptroller released findings from its Jan. 1, 2019 to Jan. 15, 2020 audit of the city’s IT practices on March 26.
The Comptroller found the city of Johnstown paid an IT company $92,309 for services during the audit period, even though the city had no formal written contract with the company and city officials seemingly had little understanding of how the money was being spent.
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New Johnstown 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught, center, is sworn in by Johnstown Mayor Vern Jackson, right, at the council s organizational meeting in January 2020 at City Hall. At left is her husband, John Praught. (The Leader-Herald/Michael Anich)
JOHNSTOWN Republican 3rd Ward Councilwoman Amy Praught said Monday night she is seeking the highest office in the city.
“I am going to run for mayor for 2022,” Praught stated.
Praught made the announcement at the Common Council business meeting Monday night at City Hall.
“We wish you all the best,” said fellow 4th Ward Councilman Max Spritzer.
Praught is currently the only Republican Party member running for mayor. Current Mayor Vern Jackson, also a Republican, previously announced he is not seeking a new four-year term.
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