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Archive for October 22nd, 2020

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 22nd COVID-19 Update

October 22, 2020. COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is real. I understand we’re tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc. The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it goes on, the worse it’s going to get. We see it in the numbers, in […]

Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Four people are now hospitalized with five new cases in Clinton County reported overnight, including one involving a young NCCS student. Most new cases involve a c

State Agencies Announce Key Milestone for Adirondack Rail Trail

Removal of Railroad Tracks Between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid is First Step in Developing World-Class Recreational Trail Tracks between Big Moose and Tupper Lake to be Rehabilitated to Create Nation’s Longest Scenic Railway The New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the State Office of General Services, today announced […]

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases

Source: St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases

Peru High School has changed just a “little” over the past 100 years

Peru High School photo dated 1923. The school was located between Pleasant and Elm Streets, just west of Lewis Street. $20,002.40 budget for 1934-35. Average teacher pay – $135 to $150 monthly. The school had 10 employees. Thanks to Bob McGee for a peek at Peru High School memories.

Cumberland 12 Gears Up For Movie-Theater Reopening

North Country Chamber of Commerce News Cumberland 12 has announced a soft opening slated for Oct. 30 for concession stand to-go orders with their full theater opening with showtimes starting Nov. 4. “Cumberland 12 will be working hard over the next couple of weeks to prepare for your return to the cinema and adhere to […]

Clinton County has Been Added to the Vermont Travel Restriction List

Tuesday afternoon, Vermont announced that Clinton County now meets the qualifications to be placed on their travel restriction list. People traveling for essential purposes, including work, do not need to quarantine. Essential travel includes travel for personal safety, medical care, care of others, parental shared custody, for food, beverage or medicine, to attend pre K-12 […]

Local October 22nd COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +5, Recovered +1, Active +4, Total Active 39, Tested +353

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Five additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 10/21 report. Of the 5 new cases, 4 were associated with a SUNY Plattsburgh cluster and 1 was identified by the Northeastern Clinton Central School District as a student who attends Rouses Point Elementary. […]

Fact Check: What the NY-21 candidates got right, wrong during first debate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fact Check: What the NY-21 candidates got right, wrong during first debate | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Three historic markers illuminate Town of Chesterfield’s past | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Three historic markers illuminate Town of Chesterfield’s past | News | pressrepublican.com

YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com

State restricts inmate visits | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: State restricts inmate visits | News | pressrepublican.com

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED! THE JOB FAIR IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR APPLICANTS! This year, the Chamber has partnered with BoothCentral whose platform will allow us to create a safe, virtual environment where employers and job seekers can connect face-to-face via video. Just like our in-person event, […]

Number of Million-Dollar NYC Earners Hit Record, New Stats Show, Even as Tax Bills Grew – THE CITY

Source: Number of Million-Dollar NYC Earners Hit Record, New Stats Show, Even as Tax Bills Grew – THE CITY

Plattsburgh PD Chief named in alleged excessive force lawsuit

Source: Plattsburgh PD Chief named in alleged excessive force lawsuit

News York’s 21st Congressional District Debate: Recap

Source: News York’s 21st Congressional District Debate: Recap

Full video: Cobb, Stefanik try to sway undecided voters in final NY-21 debate

Source: Full video: Cobb, Stefanik try to sway undecided voters in final NY-21 debate

CNY restaurant finds way to lure diners back inside: Virus-killing UV lights – syracuse.com

Source: CNY restaurant finds way to lure diners back inside: Virus-killing UV lights – syracuse.com

NY elections: If you screw up absentee voting, this year you might get a do over – syracuse.com

Source: NY elections: If you screw up absentee voting, this year you might get a do over – syracuse.com