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Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections totaled $1.02 billion in April. Plummeting sales tax collections were widespread, leaving counties, cities and some other local governments short by about […]

Source: With low virus spread, Vermont to reopen retail shops May 18

Source: BREAKING: North Country close to reopening; Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, Southern Tier on May 15th | NCPR News

NYForward: Reopening the State   Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative called NYForward that will help guide the state in reopening after the NY On PAUSE order ends on May 15.   The state will open regionally in four phases and each region will have to meet the following criteria before it can reopen. […]

Source: Bank: Paycheck program helped No.Co biz | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Chamber set to host a series of webinars to help businesses with the reopening  Plattsburgh, NY – As we start to talk about reopening our community, the North Country Chamber of Commerce understands that there are several questions about what you need to do and how to execute it. Because of that, they will be […]

Source: Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo on unemployment report: ‘The economics are devastating’ | NCPR News

Source: New York state-run campgrounds won’t open until June

Source: To reduce waste, dairy farms will send raw milk to Vermont Foodbank | Local 22/44 News

Source: Plattsburgh businesses preparing to get back to work as soon as possible | Local 22/44 News

Source: North Country mausoleums receive much-needed renovations

News from Assemblyman Billy Jones   The New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board was created to help guide the reopening and rebuilding strategy for New York as it recovers from the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and James McKenna, President and CEO of […]

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and frustration is mounting as claims continue to be unprocessed.[1] Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and […]

Source: Restaurants see relief rules as ‘perfect recipe’ for a difficult recovery – VTDigger

Source: An Adirondack food coalition is putting local farm products on the table for people in need | NCPR News

Source: Scott relaxes ‘Stay Home’ rules to allow small gatherings, playdates, golf and outdoor recreation – VTDigger

Source: Parade of the Century: Port Henry barber celebrates 100th birthday | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

The Albany Times Union is reporting that according to Cuomo none of the state’s 10 regions currently meets the state’s re-opening standards, which include declining COVID-19 infection rates and 90-day stockpiles of personal protective equipment in hospitals. The governor’s plan, which is based on guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, also listed schools […]

PLATTSBURGH — Our commitment to provide the Plattsburgh area with accurate and timely information during the coronavirus health emergency has been widely appreciated as a vital public service — and for that we are thankful. However, the sudden loss of advertising revenue has added to the economic headwinds already facing the newspaper industry and causing us to make […]

Source: Thousands line up to gobble up Pizze Fritte dough at fairgrounds (drone video) – syracuse.com

Source: UVM Health Network Projects $152 Million Loss Due to COVID-19 | Off Message

Source: Scott Takes Further Steps to Reopen Vermont Economy | Off Message

Source: Stefanik, Cuomo spar over summer camps, federal funds | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: When will NY pharmacies offer coronavirus tests? There are ‘some obstacles’ – syracuse.com