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Archive for March, 2020

Stefanik talks correction officer’s needs, travel in briefing – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Stefanik talks correction officer’s needs, travel in briefing – Sun Community News & Printing

Police: Rash of vehicle larcenies solved – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Police: Rash of vehicle larcenies solved – Sun Community News & Printing

Man dies in overnight fire in Plattsburgh

Source: Man dies in overnight fire in Plattsburgh

FBI issues warning after schools report having Zoom calls hijacked

Source: FBI issues warning after schools report having Zoom calls hijacked

Clinton County Health Department Report: New Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed as Others Recover

Plattsburgh, March 31, 2020. Several new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 bring the total in Clinton County to 20. This figure represents the total number of positive test results since testing began. To date, 160 tests have come back negative. Five individuals have recovered. Recovered cases are included in the total case count.   “CCHD continues […]

North Country at Work: Grocers respond, adapt, and pivot in the face of COVID-19 | NCPR News

Source: North Country at Work: Grocers respond, adapt, and pivot in the face of COVID-19 | NCPR News

DEC Announces Changes to 2020 Striped Bass Fishing Regulations

State Adopts New Recreational and Commercial Slot Size Limits With Striped Bass Seasons Approaching, New York Anglers Are Encouraged to Get Outside Safely, Practice Social Distancing during COVID-19 Public Health Crisis The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the adoption of new regulations for recreational and commercial fishing for Atlantic striped […]

April 1 is the Opening of Trout Season

Getting out fishing is a great way to get fresh air, connect with nature, and have fun. During the public health crisis COVID-19, here are some helpful things to keep in mind when it comes to planning your next fishing trip. Get your fishing license With the closure of town clerks offices and many stores, […]

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Congresswoman Stefanik Unveils CARES Act and COVID-19 Website

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, my office put together a new website with specific information on what the stimulus package does for families, healthcare workers, seniors, small businesses, veterans, students, and rural communities. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions and general COVID-19 resources […]

CPS still operating during COVID-19 pandemic | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Child Protective Services still operating during COVID-19 pandemic | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Walmart to begin temperature checks for employees in US stores | Local 22/44 News

Source: Walmart to begin temperature checks for employees in US stores | Local 22/44 News

Taxtime scam alert – Senior Planet

Source: Taxtime scam alert – Senior Planet

Albany Med: 45 health care workers test positive for COVID-19

Source: Albany Med: 45 health care workers test positive for COVID-19

Cuomo asks NYers to dig in for long battle with coronavirus

Source: Cuomo asks NYers to dig in for long battle with coronavirus

YOUR DAILY CHAMBER DOSE

Source: YOUR DAILY CHAMBER DOSE

City Police investigate rumored busloads, vandalism of City Hall | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: City Police investigate rumored busloads, vandalism of City Hall | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Businesses Still Looking to Hire Despite Challenging Times

Chamber introduces now hiring page to northcountrychamber.com!  Plattsburgh, NY – 3/31/20 – There is no question that this time of challenge has negatively impacted employment in the North Country and resulted in many layoffs for the unforeseeable future. However, there are several sectors that have had a surge in business because of this situation and […]

NCPR’s Adirondack bureau chief Brian Mann heads to NPR – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: NCPR’s Adirondack bureau chief Brian Mann heads to NPR – – The Adirondack Almanack Brian Mann’s departure for National Public Radio is not a surprise given the outstanding quality of his work. He’s intelligent, hard-working, fair and truthful. What more can you ask? A contributing NPR reporter for several years, he’ll be spending more […]

COVID-19 GLOBAL UPDATE

More than 170 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 164,610 (+15.09%) Italy 101,739 (+4.15%) Spain 87,956 (+9.79%) China 82,240 (+0.11%) Germany 66,885 (+7.13%) France 45,170 (+10.92%) Iran 41,495 (+8.32%) UK 22,454 (+13.50%) Switzerland 15,922 (+7.37%) Belgium 11,899 (+9.81%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Troy’s edible take on toilet paper

Source: Troy’s edible take on toilet paper

Local angst about downstate travelers, patients as Capital Region cases top 500

Source: Local angst about downstate travelers, patients as Capital Region cases top 500

Police make compliance checks to see if local lodgings are harboring out-of-staters – VTDigger

Source: Police make compliance checks to see if local lodgings are harboring out-of-staters – VTDigger

Burlington announces $110,000 fund for small business hurt during COVID-19 – VTDigger

Source: Burlington announces $110,000 fund for small business hurt during COVID-19 – VTDigger

Virtual Adirondacks: Be an armchair traveler – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Virtual Adirondacks: Be an armchair traveler – – The Adirondack Almanack