The Peru Gazette

Providers were told is that the funding stream to localities to pay for the services in the third quarter is dropping by 31%.  Source: Substance abuse treatment programs warn of ‘dire’ consequences from cuts | Govt-and-politics | buffalonews.com

When New York was experiencing our worst days, we were moved by the generosity of states around the country. We promised we would pay that forward when other states were in need, and today we are doing just that. New York will deliver a shipment of the medication Remdesivir to Florida tomorrow as the state […]

A message from Assemblyman Billy Jones For over 50 years, Storm Treanor has served our communities first as an ER nurse and later as a teacher and mentor to aspiring first responders. Today I am proud to announce Storm Treanor as a 2020 Woman of Distinction under the category of Health Care. As an instructor, […]

Dear Families, Care Packages consisting of six days of Breakfast and Lunch are available from July 10 to Aug 6, 2020, to all children 18 years and under free of charge. They are available for pick-up at Peru Elementary School, The Intermediate Building, 116 Pleasant St., Peru, NY 12972. Future Pick-Up Dates are scheduled for: […]

Source: Farmer’s market coupons available | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

COVID-19 July 10 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker announced today that nursing homes and long term care facilities in New York will be allowed to resume limited visitations for facilities that have been without COVID-19 for at least 28 days, a threshold set by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that following her advocacy, USDA published new rules for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) yesterday that now make apple and select specialty crop producers eligible for the funding beginning July 13th. In June, Congresswoman Stefanik led a letter along with […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7 PM today with a peak occurring between 12-7 PM. Stay cool while staying safe. Continue to wear face coverings, be mindful about maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash your hands frequently. *Clinton County’s next […]

“There have recently been instances of blatant acts of racism and hatred right here in the North Country, and it cannot and will not be tolerated. It is most concerning that one of our very own diversity officers feels threatened and unsafe in her own community and this is quite simply unacceptable. I have personally […]

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Federal Aid Needed to Cushion the Blow as Revenues Drop The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As sales […]

Source: Holiday weekend brought wave of tourism | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Rising coronavirus cases among young people worry Onondaga County officials – syracuse.com

Source: CNY person with coronavirus arrested for breaking quarantine, released due to bail reform laws – syracuse.com

Source: At least 16 sick after coronavirus exposure at DeWitt in-home day care: ‘Take this seriously … stay home if sick at all’ – syracuse.com

Source: Shelburne Museum scheduled to reopen this month

Source: Gyms, still shut, are part of a class-action lawsuit against NYS | Newsday

Source: Following warnings, crowded scenes and few masks at Burlington’s bars – VTDigger