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From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients are now eligible to receive low-interest loans from the New York Forward Loan Fund (NYFLF). This conditional change will provide the Fund’s network of lenders and financial institutions with greater flexibility and enable them to provide […]

Source: Nursing homes navigate new regulations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While the length of in-person visitation after a positive case has been halved, visitors must now provide proof of their own recent COVID test.

A Stewart’s New Release Stewart’s Shops has been evolving over the years to “Make Your Life Easier.” The 75-year evolution has taken the iconic convenience store chain from a simple ice cream shop to the neighborhood store on every corner with something for everyone. In 1945, the first Stewart’s Shop was purchased on Church Avenue […]

Source: County allocates over $13 Million in funding to repair runways | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Legislature passed a resolution to award Rifenburg Construction, Inc. of Troy to repave Runway

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce August unemployment numbers have been posted by the New York State Labor Dept., showing the state at 12.6% for August. Our North Country numbers are significantly better in comparison: CLINTON COUNTY: 8.0%, down from a high of 15.2% in April FRANKLIN COUNTY: 8.8%, down from a high of 14.3% in […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce In New York State, traditional Unemployment Insurance provides 26 weeks of benefits to those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. For claimants who filed a claim and were approved at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, they may be close to exhausting their […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce As some lenders begin to accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness applications, you may have questions about how to apply, when to apply, and the documentation you will need to include with your application. Luckily, Forbes has put out a timely and insightful article that covers the questions […]

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that is has raised over $333,000 for JDRF (formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) during its annual campaign.  This year marks the 50th year JDRF is embarking on a campaign to find a cure […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce On Sept. 11, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued revisions to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act regulations, which implement paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave. FFCRA requires private-sector employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain public employers to provide covered […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Quebec health officials saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections and decided on Sunday to move three zones, including the island of Montreal, into “alert.” The zones, the island of Montreal, part of the Capitale-Nationale region, including Quebec City, and the Chaudière-Appalaches region south of the […]

Source: Action!: Local officials call for movie theater guidance | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce States added: Arizona Minnesota Nevada Rhode Island Wyoming The governor also announced that New York State has now conducted 10 million COVID-19 diagnostic tests. The number of new cases, the percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. “For a […]

Source: Meadowbrook announces positive employee COVID test | Sun Community News Nursing employee in subacute unit undergoing self-quarantine

Source: Cracker Barrel adds beer, mimosas to more locations

Plattsburgh, NY – 9/18/20 – Bringing approximately $3.2 million to the local economy each year, it’s no wonder the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and the City of Plattsburgh are again partnering to tentatively host four pro bass fishing tournaments next summer following all COVID-19 guidelines. Not to mention, Bassmaster Magazine continues to name Lake […]

By John T. Ryan Maplefields new Peru convenience store at 442 Bear Swamp road officially opened for business yesterday afternoon, September 17, 2020. When customers walk in, they’ll undoubtedly be impressed. The expansive interior’s fall colors and maple leaf logo strike a good note at this time of the year. Anyone looking for Subway will […]

Source: Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Luge World Cup moved from Lake Placid to Germany | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Report: Canada-US border closure will be extended to Oct. 21

“Reinstating the 10 percent tariff on Canadian aluminum right in the middle of a pandemic was an ill-advised course of action. As the Co-Chair of the Canada-U.S. Committee on the Council of State Government’s East, I introduced a resolution that was unanimously passed to rescind this decision which we knew would have detrimental effects not […]

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Source: Feds to assist with Essex Center, supervisors told | Sun Community News Supervisors Chair Shaun Gillilland said he was informed by Rep. Elise Stefanik Sunday evening (Sept. 13) that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Strike Force would la

Might make you cry! Source: Adirondack Hotel owner on the struggle of 2020 summer tourism | NCPR News

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to begin its annual campaign for March of Dimes. The campaign will begin at the participating Tops Friendly Market locations noted below on September 13 and will run through October 3, 2020. Supporting the annual […]