The Peru Gazette

Source: Amid lawsuits, NY State Liquor Authority defends its music restrictions – syracuse.com

  By John T. Ryan   Keeseville – For several years the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) operated from a small building behind McDonald’s, which is now the Peru Court House. In July 2015, it opened its impressive new building at 700 Bear Swamp Road. In October 2018, it opened a new branch building in […]

Source: Outbreak at Essex County nursing home linked to 4 deaths, 2 new cases outside facility | NCPR News

Stewart’s Shops proudly announces its milk and chocolate milk have been named the best in New York State, by Cornell University Department of Food Science. The awards were presented on August 25, at a virtual event. The recognition is part of Cornell’s New York State Milk Quality Improvement Program. Cornell University collected samples from New […]

Source: Samuel F. Vilas Home to expand under new ownership | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The historical Vila’s Home will see existing rooms revamped as well as an addition of several more rooms to help those with assisted memory care needs.

Source: Essex Center-linked COVID-19 cases rise to 59 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

For the 17th straight day, the statewide infection rate is under 1 percent, and our positivity rate hit a record low with 0.66% of yesterday’s COVID-19 tests returning as positive. We continue trending in the right direction but we do so only because we remain alert for any signs that can hamper that progress. In […]

Source: Essex Center virus cases rise to 49 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

According to the evening update, “of 42 total (COVID positive) cases at Essex Center, 26 are nursing home residents and 16 are nursing home employees.” Source: *UPDATED* 16 Essex Center staff positive for COVID | Sun Community News 42 total COVID-19 cases associated with Essex Center outbreak.

Welcome to the Chamber Team, Adriana! Please join us in welcoming Adriana Favreau to the North Country Chamber of Commerce team! She officially started on August 3rd as Business Development Specialist. Her responsibilities include: Re-imagining our member services Assisting in event execution Developing and growing the Chamber’s programs Increasing revenue streams Adriana comes to us […]

As we prepare for the upcoming 2020 election, it is critical we protect the most fundamental cornerstone of our democracy—the right to vote. Today, I signed legislation that ensures every registered New Yorker has options on how to vote in November in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation signed into law today also […]

Source: Essex Center COVID-19 death leaves family sad, angry | Sun Community News Judy Frenier-Ryan, 65, made elder care her life’s work

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Source: Reopening NY: ‘Movie theaters I think are next,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced over $550,000 in USDA Rural Business Development grant funding for four North Country organizations. The Essex County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $300,000 to facilitate the expansion and retention of business activity within Essex County. An estimated 53 jobs will be created as a result of this […]

Source: Pandemic will hit Syracuse’s wallet harder than almost any other city in America (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Bowling is back. Gyms are opening. Casino workers ask: What about us? – syracuse.com

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce   Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that gyms and fitness centers can begin opening starting on Monday, August 24th with limits to capacity and other safety restrictions.⁠   Local elected officials may choose to delay the reopening of gyms and fitness centers until September 2 to, in part, […]

Source: New York gyms can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Local developers take over CityPlace project

Source: Closures due to pandemic continue to hit Adirondack businesses

New York State is investing in innovative methods to detect and control any new Coronavirus outbreaks. Today, we are launching a pilot program to detect the presence of COVID-19 in wastewater. In doing so, we will have an early indicator system to detect virus spread in communities. Wastewater testing has been identified by top scientists […]

Reported by the North Country Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Friday that the Canadian and U.S governments will extend the Canada-U.S. land border closure for another 30 days until September 21. The closure to non-essential travel has been in place for months, but with caseloads still high in many U.S. states, the […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in a conference call on Friday that bowling alleys can open starting on Monday, with limits to capacity and other restrictions. In the call, Cuomo said bowling alleys would be restricted to 50% capacity. Masks must be worn, and every other lane would need to be closed. Bowlers must stay at […]