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Source: Seven new COVID-19 cases from Essex Center | Sun Community News Outbreak reaches 95 total , 33 staff and contacts have recovered

Source: CVPH details decision to close Wellness Center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Facing significant financial losses due to COVID-19, CVPH officials recently made the difficult decision to permanently close its Wellness and Fitness Center.

Source: New NY law requires employers to give sick leave to all workers; here’s what you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo says update on reopening NY casinos coming this week – syracuse.com

Source: Burlington company’s electric plane dreams aim to revolutionize aviation

Happening in VT., but a sign of the future here we hope. Source: Casella Breaks Ground on “de-packaging” facility | Sun Community News The facility is designed to handle up to 100 million pounds of organic material annually and has already contracted with several in-state commercial food waste producers to accept their

Source: Fifth Essex Center resident dies | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce recently received $30,000 in financial support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to support the organization in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Country Chamber used the funding from Excellus BCBS to provide small business grants of up to $250 for reimbursement for expenses related to PPE, masks, sanitizer, […]

Source: Best Buy at Crossgates abruptly closed

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Extra $300 in NY unemployment benefits: What you need to know – syracuse.com

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

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update