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Archive for April 7th, 2021

The Harmony Golf Club at Port Kent is Open

It’s Been a While…But We are open for the 2021 Season!. The course is in great shape! We are open daily at 8:00 AM with carts available! We are not currently accepting tee times, drive-in and tee off Cash or check is preferred but credit cards are accepted. We are following Covid-19 protocols! Hope to […]

New York won’t exempt unemployment payments from state taxes – syracuse.com

Source: New York won’t exempt unemployment payments from state taxes – syracuse.com

Vermont news: Burlington airport adding daily nonstop flights to Boston

Source: Vermont news: Burlington airport adding daily nonstop flights to Boston

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s April 7th COVID-19 Update

April 7, 2021. Today I outlined highlights of the Fiscal Year 2022 Enacted Budget, and I want to share how elements of this year’s budget specifically aim to manage COVID and bring COVID relief. New York is relentlessly working to vaccinate New Yorkers so that we can protect our state from this deadly virus, and […]

Wilmington Planning Board gives Peru credit union its blessing | Sun Community News WILMINGTON |

Source: Wilmington Planning Board gives Peru credit union its blessing | Sun Community News WILMINGTON | Following an uneventful public hearing, Wilmington Planning Board members gave their blessing to a Peru Federal Credit Union plan to build a branch next to the

UVM network developing new Medicare Advantage Insurance plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH

Source: UVM network developing new Medicare Advantage Insurance plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The University of Vermont Health Network is now partnering with MVP Health Care to develop a Medicare Advantage insurance plan to better meet the needs of older

Allegations against Cuomo: Alleged victim describes groping incident, says ‘sexually aggressive’ behavior increased overtime

Source: Allegations against Cuomo: Alleged victim describes groping incident, says ‘sexually aggressive’ behavior increased overtime

Assemblyman Jones Comments on the State Budget

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he helped secure several measures that will be included in the approved 2021-22 state budget to support North Country families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Jones also will vote against the Excluded Workers Fund due to its flawed policy and concerns with potential inaccurate activity in an already […]

Ogdensburg Catholic diocese named in 80 child abuse cases | NCPR News

Source: Ogdensburg Catholic diocese named in 80 child abuse cases | NCPR News

Why marijuana is still illegal on New York college campuses

Source: Why marijuana is still illegal on New York college campuses

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments In Quebec Are Opening To Ages 60+ – MTL Blog

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments In Quebec Are Opening To Ages 60+ – MTL Blog

Quebec Is Now Making Medical-Grade Masks Mandatory In All Workplaces – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Is Now Making Medical-Grade Masks Mandatory In All Workplaces – MTL Blog

City & State Albany Agenda

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

State Worker Raises Restored in Budget Deal

Source: State Worker Raises Restored in Budget Deal

Fire at Murphy’s Bar

April 7, 2021 – Peru FIrefighters were called to a fire at Murphy Bar and Pub at 225 Rt. 22B at 1:40 p.m. today. As of 2:15 p.m. they were still on the scene trying to discover the cause of a fire that has filled the building with smoke. Murphy’s has been up for sale […]

School Board Seat Open

The Peru Central School District is seeking a candidate to fill one (1) vacant, at-large seat on the Board of Education, due to the expiration of the term of Mr. Robert LaFountain. The seat is for a full five-year term from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026. At least 25 signatures of qualified voters […]

Clinton County April 7th COVID-19 Report: Positives +20, Deaths 0, 51% Have 1st Vaccination Dose

Since our 4/6 update, 20 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 958 people tested in Clinton County on 4/5. As of 4/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.1%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Business After Hours Returns

Plattsburgh, NY – 04/07/2021 – We are excited to announce the return of Business After Hours…safely, of course! We are eager to get back to in-person networking in a safe and social environment – we hope you are too! We hope that you join us on Thursday, April 22nd at Best Western Plus Plattsburgh. The […]

State police warn of social media dangers after Potsdam teen’s death | NCPR News

Hundreds of people in the Potsdam-Canton area remembered and celebrated the life of 15 year-old Riley Basford on Monday. Basford was remembered as a kind, energetic young man with “an infectious smile” who loved to hunt, fish, and play lacrosse and football. Source: State police warn of social media dangers after Potsdam teen’s death | […]

UVM continues to see increase in COVID cases

Nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at UVM in the last week. That includes 40 on-campus and 54 off-campus students. Three staff members also have tested positive. Source: UVM continues to see increase in COVID cases

Burlington School District to remove police officers from schools – VTDigger

Source: Burlington School District to remove police officers from schools – VTDigger

SUNY offering one-shot Covid-19 vaccine to students before they go home for summer – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY offering one-shot Covid-19 vaccine to students before they go home for summer – syracuse.com

Late NY budget could delay pay for thousands of state workers – syracuse.com

Source: Late NY budget could delay pay for thousands of state workers – syracuse.com

NY state budget: Deal to freeze SUNY tuition, expand TAP aid – syracuse.com

Source: NY state budget: Deal to freeze SUNY tuition, expand TAP aid – syracuse.com

After 77 years in one family, Syracuse’s oldest fish fry is closing – syracuse.com

Source: After 77 years in one family, Syracuse’s oldest fish fry is closing – syracuse.com