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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the community is coming together during these difficult times. “North Country residents are never ones to shy away from […]

Source: Staff member at Meadowbrook Healthcare tests positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Tourists or no, Adirondack towns suppress insects – Adirondack Explorer

DEC and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. DEC and State Parks recommendations incorporate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York State Department of Health for reducing the spread of […]

Source: Baseball Hall of Fame cancels 2020 induction ceremony; Jeter, Walker, others to be honored in 2021 – CBSSports.com

Source: Birchwood reports deaths of 16 residents who tested positive for Covid-19 – VTDigger

Source: ‘It’s a war zone’: Father, daughter working in COVID epicenter | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hopes for Saratoga racing season dim amid virus fears | News | pressrepublican.com

On April 27 at 9:45 a.m., Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to reports of a possible alligator sitting at Steinmetz Park in Schenectady. The ECOs canvassed the park for signs of an alligator and found none. With the aid of binoculars, the responding officers observed a large common snapping turtle with a 16-inch carapace/shell just […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,040,488 (+2.76%) Spain 236,899 (+2.06%) Italy 203,591 (+1.04%) France 166,543 (-1.48%) UK 166,441 (+2.52%) Germany 161,539 (+1.02%) Turkey 117,589 (+2.56%) Russia 99,399 (+6.24%) Iran 93,657 (+1.16%) China 83,944 (0.00%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: NY offers to pay for child care for some essential workers through May 15 – syracuse.com

Source: NY State Fair director speaks to uncertainty of 18-day festival during coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Oneida County reports 17th death from coronavirus – syracuse.com

Source: Onondaga County coronavirus: 35 new cases, more ongoing infections now than ever; 30th death – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo sued over restricted sign language interpreters for Covid briefings – The Buffalo News

**Please note that while the Governor is talking about reopening nothing has changed since the last executive order – we are still operating under NY at PAUSE until May 15th. All talks taking place are in the planning stage only.**   Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today outlined additional guidelines for […]

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that several North Country communities will be receiving $267,232 in federal HUD assistance. The CARES Act provided $1.25 billion for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, which funds the Housing Choice Voucher Program including $400 million for increased subsidy costs and $850 million for administrative and other expenses incurred by […]

Pro Bono Legal Services for those Denied Unemployment Insurance Benefits   The New York State Bar Association and state court system are offering pro bono legal services for people who need help in securing unemployment benefits.   Starting this week, NYSBA says that people can go to their website and be matched with a lawyer […]

The Latest   The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate during the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country. The gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, saw a quarterly drop for the first time in six years — the sharpest fall since […]

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