The Peru Gazette

January 4, 2021. Unfortunately, the Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in New York State. An individual from Saratoga County, NY, with no known recent travel, tested positive for the strain, which scientists say is more contagious than other strains. It […]

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 variant found in New York state

Source: Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain

Source: The elephant in the room: Potsdam’s police reform committee struggles to deal with racism | NCPR News

Noone filed applications before either board; hence, no meetings. 

By John T. Ryan   The Peru Town Board conducted its last 2020 regular meeting on Wednesday, December 30th.   Town Clerk Dianne Miller reported that as of Wednesday the tax roll had not been received because of printing issues at the Clinton County level. Mailing 2021 property tax bills will be delayed a few […]

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as a running count by Bloomberg News, show the Empire State ahead of other large states like Florida when it comes to the number of vaccinated people per 100,000 residents. Yet, there nonetheless appears to be a significant backlog in distributing hundreds […]

Source: New York Moves to Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Since our 12/31 update, 232 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing, we ask that residents limit their time in the community as much as possible. Stick to essential trips or visits like going to work or school, medical appointments, or shopping for necessities. Shopping […]

COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 01/04/2021 : Daily Statistics: New Positives: 3 New Probables: 0 Active Cases: 125 Positivity Rate (01/02): 4.05%* 7-day Average (01/02): 6.02%* New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 30 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 795† Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities: Bare Hill Correctional: 75 Isolations, 153 Quarantines Franklin Correctional: 47 Isolations, 0 […]

Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate […]

NOV. 2020 DEPT REPORTS

Source: WATCH: Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 pandemic | Local 22/44 News

Source: NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News

Health Insurance Open Enrollment through the NY State of Health Marketplace continues. For those seeking coverage beginning on February 1, the deadline to enroll is January 15. AHI’s Enrollment Assistance Services and Education (EASE) program is offering free telephone enrollment assistance to those seeking coverage in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington […]

I am honored every day to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District, and I believe it is my solemn and sacred duty to serve as your voice and your vote in Washington. I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution – the utmost duty I perform as a Member of the United States […]

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Source: Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette

Source: Cows And A Clean Lake? Champlain Advisory Committee Considers Dairy’s Future | Vermont Public Radio

Source: NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March