The Peru Gazette

Source: Crossgates sues six stores that stopped paying rent amid COVID outbreak

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 […]

NEWS Source: Cuomo says guidance for gyms to reopen in New York coming Monday

Source: McDonald’s on the lake reopens | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Stewart’s Shops Super Store opens in Port Henry – Mountain Lake PBS

Thanks to the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the North Country Chamber of Commerce was awarded funding to help reimburse our small businesses for some of their expenses related to equipment and materials needed for re-opening. The grant can reimburse costs you incurred for purchasing: Sanitizer Masks and face shields Special safety related signage Modifications […]

Source: Annual Church Street sidewalk sale still happening during the pandemic

Source: Financial forecasts shows uncertain economic future for Vermont

Source: The Daily News Is Now a Newspaper Without a Newsroom – The New York Times

By John T. Ryan Peru – There’s a new Farmers Market in Peru at the Tops Shopping Plaza. It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brooke Callioras of Calcom Properties explained, “ We want to support local producers and crafters. It’s good to have the community support each other, especially […]

Businesses are applying Source: Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program | CSNY

Source: Amazon store coming to Crossgates

Source: New local cider house rules | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Wedding receptions in NY may have more than 50 guests, court rules; happy couple’s last-minute victory – syracuse.com

Source: States on hook for billions under Trump unemployment plan; Cuomo calls it impossible – syracuse.com