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Chazy, Canton, and Willsboro, New York.  The farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) has funded research investigating the opportunity for regional growers to meet the New York State requirement that all Farm Brewery-Licensed beer be made with 90 percent New York-grown ingredients by 2024. The results of the first two years of trials […]

RURAL DIGITAL DIVIDE DISPARITY MUST BE FIXED Column by Senator Dan Stec – February 4, 2021 The governor’s promise almost five years ago of high-speed broadband for all remains unfulfilled.  Having heard frustrated pleas from families, businesses, schools and many others, my colleagues and I proposed legislation last year to drill down into this problem […]

Source: Missed broadband connections could mean missed opportunities for North Country | NCPR News

The rolling replica of the Washington, D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial will now make its first trip to the Northern Tier June 24-27 when it comes to the Great Chazy River Memorial Post 1418. Source: Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to northern N.Y. in 2021 | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | After months of planning and […]

Source: Vaccination Training | COVID-19 Vaccine

February 4, 2021. The good news is New York’s numbers continue to show progress as the holiday surge recedes. Our positivity rate has been steadily declining, and that success is a reflection of New Yorkers’ commitment to defeating this beast of a virus. We know the weapon to win the war is the vaccine and […]

Source: Montreal Real Estate: Here’s What Approximately $1,000,000 Can Get You In Different Areas – MTL Blog

Congresswoman Stefanik Appointed Ranking Member on New House Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems; Appointed as Member of Strategic Forces Subcommittee focusing on Missile Defense Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Stefanik was appointed to two new subcommittee assignments on the House Armed Services Committee for the 117th Congress. She […]

Birding is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature in the winter without having to tackle the technical skills required for many winter sports. Appropriate for all ages, birding is an exciting learning experience that can lead to a lifelong hobby. It’s also a fun way to engage in citizen science. The Great […]

Source: Stimulus FAQ: The latest democratic plan for the $1,400 checks – The Washington Post

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, DC – This week, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored the United States Postal Service (USPS) Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would repeal the burdensome mandate forcing the USPS to prefund their retiree healthcare decades in advance. No other enterprise in the United States faces the requirement, and it […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Thanks to data provided by the North Country Hub, we are able to share an update on COVID-19 vaccinations for Clinton County residents. This information is shared with CCHD weekly and we will continue to share it with you as long as it remains available.

Today’s COVID-19 update is posted below. For more information about specific topics: NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution… To determine if you are eligible to get vaccinated and to schedule an appointment at a NYS-run vaccination site: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ Read more about the state’s micro-cluster strategy here: https://forward.ny.gov/micro-cluster-strategy And here: https://forward.ny.gov/cluster-action-initiative % Positivity information can be […]

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19 infections. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver […]

Since our 2/3 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 373 people tested in Clinton County on 2/2. As of 2/2, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 5.5%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

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Source: New York’s still-young craft distilling industry generates billions of dollars, study says – syracuse.com

Source: New York seeks to quietly close four juvenile detention centers

Source: N.Y.P.D. Anti-Harassment Official Fired Over Racist Online Rants – The New York Times

Source: Paul Smith’s re-launches alpine skiing program – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Judge orders New York to turn over details of coronavirus nursing home deaths