The Peru Gazette

Even if it’s no longer on the front pages, the COVID virus is still out there, and the threat to public health is far from over. The success we have achieved thus far is due to the actions of the people of New York who are making smart choices based on the facts. And our […]

Source: Adirondack 90 Miler canoe race cancelled | NCPR News

Jun 03, 2020 The Latest NASA and Fitbit received approval from the Food and Drug Administration this week for their ventilators designed to help COVID-19 patients. NASA’s design, dubbed the VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally), is a temporary piece of equipment that uses an internal compressor and is meant to last three to four […]

COVID-19 June 3 Updates Restaurant Outdoor Seating Update Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted under Phase Two of reopening. Restaurants that have already entered Phase Two can reopen for outdoor dining beginning tomorrow, June 4th. Outdoor tables must be spaced six feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings […]

“Since the beginning of this public health crisis, our students and their families have shouldered many burdens with respect to their education. With that said, our graduating seniors have truly been robbed of a once in a lifetime experience, and school districts across the state are looking for state guidance on how to properly acknowledge […]

Source: Police charge local man for alleged threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Governor Cuomo Tweet: “Starting tomorrow, outdoor dining will be permitted in regions that are in Phase 2 of reopening (Capital Region, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country & Southern Tier). Staff must wear masks & patrons must cover face when not seated. Tables 6′ apart.”

Source: “I’m angry”: NY21 candidate Cobb attacks Stefanik on police brutality response | NCPR News

Source: Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Source: Mall titan: Lockdown puts store operators in ‘grave danger’   | Local News | thedailystar.com

Source: Top Onondaga County lawmaker predicts layoffs after legislature balks at new energy tax – syracuse.com

Source: George Floyd’s Death Spurs Vermonters to Call for Police Reform | News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

HIRING CHALLENGES The facility has 25 open positions, and over the past 30 days has experienced challenges hiring despite a much higher local unemployment percentage than prior to the pandemic. It was suspected that increased unemployment benefits established through federal relief legislation that provide people an additional $600 per week may play a part. Source: Stefanik […]

Source: Burlington City Council postpones action on wealth tax

John Kucko Reports BREAKING: Norfolk Southern train derailment in Hunt, NY in Livingston County. Sources tell me crew is fine. Several auto racks are off the tracks here on this eastbound train (NS 310). This is about four miles east of the Genesee Arch Bridge at Letchworth State Park.

Source: Cuomo’s office explains why Destiny USA can’t reopen yet – syracuse.com

Source: Cluster of Covid-19 cases in Winooski hits 7 people – VTDigger

Source: Birchwood nursing home totals 21 deaths, now deemed free of Covid-19 – VTDigger