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This week is a busy one. We began vaccinating new groups of New Yorkers while I also laid out my 2021 State of the State agenda to defeat COVID and build a stronger New York than ever before. It is a long tradition for the governor to give an annual update on the state of […]

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Source: ‘Like Christmas since March’: Delivery people have busiest year ever – VTDigger

Source: Lucas Hall, state trooper who posted support for Capitol riots, resigns – VTDigger

Source: COVID-19 cases double in past week among inmates at Jefferson, St. Lawrence County prisons | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: College hockey player dies in Whiteface ski crash | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H. Res. 24, the Article of Impeachment, which charges the President of the United States with fomenting insurrection. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “I am vehemently opposed to the snap impeachment of President Trump. It is a partisan ploy with no basis in the Constitution. The […]

Source: How vaccinated grandparents should approach visiting loved ones now

Source: Corporate donors pull support from Stefanik following vote to block election certification | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo unveils ambitious green energy program for New York | NCPR News

Source: Live updates: House impeaches Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’

By John T. Ryan Over the years I have taken many photos or scanned old photos of St. Augustine’s Church. Yesterday, I was asked for photos of the church that once stood where St. Augustine’s Church now stands. That request motivated this post. Constructed in 1884, the old church was razed in spring 1981. On […]

Comptroller Cites Need for Fiscal Prudence in Local Budgeting January 13, 2021 Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.23 percent, down from 1.81 percent last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “School district and municipal officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: AG James Monitoring Threats Against New York Capitol

Source: Cuomo Makes Green Jobs Push in State of the State Agenda

Source: Young Adults Living Alone Report Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic

Since our 1/12 update, 59 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twelve. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. […]

Clinton County COVID-19 Drive-Through Vaccination Facility   Plattsburgh, January 13, 2021. In an effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible to our community, Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has been coordinating with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to expedite the opening of a drive-through facility in our area. This site will […]

Source: House passes resolution urging VP Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, despite his refusal

Source: Some Vermont gun shops report an uptick in sales over the last few months.

Effective immediately, small businesses and non-profits that received a PPP loan of $500,000 or less or EIDL loans of $150,000 or less can be eligible for a NYFLF loan. An Eligible Small Business must: Employ *50* or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees Have gross revenues of less than *$5 million* per year Must not have […]

1/12/20 – Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H. Res. 21, which calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “We must work together to unify at this challenging time for the American people. This political resolution sets a very dangerous Constitutional precedent and further […]

Source: Kinney Drugs to offer Covid vaccine to people 65 and older (once it restocks supply) – syracuse.com

Source: Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program launches Winter Learning Series – – The Adirondack Almanack