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               Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that the Assembly budget proposal includes significant funding for agricultural programs that support farming communities and increase food security for all New Yorkers.                “As we continue fighting and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must work to protect and invest in our communities,” said Jones. “The pandemic has […]

Source: White House Announces $10 Billion For COVID-19 Testing In Schools | NCPR News

Source: Stimulus and taxes: How to shield up to $10,200 in unemployment benefits from income taxes – syracuse.com

March 17, 2021. As of today, New York has administered seven million vaccine shots to eligible New Yorkers, which is great progress. Earlier today, I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the Mount Neboh Baptist Church vaccination site to help spread a key message that all the vaccines work, all of them are safe […]

Source: New York Gov. Cuomo lifts curfew for gyms, bowling alleys; restaurants not included

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Source: Local reps push for new school social-distancing guidelines | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sen. Dan Stec and Assemblyman Matt Simpson are now leading a push in Albany to revise current social distancing guidelines for in-person learning.

Source: Plattsburgh on musical map thanks to nonprofit  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a population of under 20,000 people, Plattsburgh doesn’t seem like an ideal stop for musical acts. 

Source: The North Country is losing child care providers at an ‘alarming rate’ | NCPR News

Since our 3/16 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. The vaccination clinic is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. Eligible residents include: • Those 60 years or older. • Those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity. […]

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

Fesette Realty is pleased to announce the purchase of beloved landmark restaurant, Gus’ Red Hots, by locals, Rob Steele and his wife Jennette. They aim to carry on the legacy left by the previous owners, the Lambrinos family. Rob and Jennette have a tentative opening date of late April to early May. While they intend […]

Source: Eligible for Covid vaccines Wednesday: Janitors, some nonprofit workers, more – syracuse.com

Source: NY Gov. Cuomo should resign if state AG’s investigation confirms sexual harassment allegations, President Biden says – syracuse.com

But for some people who got sick in the last year, like 34-year-old Jacob Avery from Plattsburgh, COVID has impacted their lives forever. Source: Adirondack 46er was a “shell of himself” after battling COVID | NCPR News

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Source: Police warn against impaired driving on St. Patrick’s Day

From the North County Chamber of Commerce Updated with additional information 3/18/21 Plattsburgh – 3/17/2021 – The North Country Chamber of Commerce has been hosting the St.Patrick’s Day event for more than 60 years. After a rough 2020, we came back this year– virtually, but that did not stop us from some IrishShenanigans! This special […]