The Peru Gazette

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

Source: Graph Of Number Of Deaths Per Day Shows Quebec Has Been Split Into ‘Two Worlds’ – MTL Blog

Source: Large lenders temporarily shut out of small business relief lending, Treasury and SBA announce

Plattsburgh, NY – During these challenging times The North Country Chamber of Commerce knows now more than ever the need for quality safety training for our essential and non-essential businesses. That is why the North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting three virtual safety seminars in May. The first virtual seminar will be a 4 […]

Submit your Company’s Job Openings Plattsburgh, NY – Qualified employees are important to every successful business and, now more than ever, the North Country Chamber of Commerce realizes how important it is to give our businesses the opportunity to showcase their job openings to prospective employees. So in place of our annual, in-person job fair, […]

Source: Supermarkets, retailers scrambling to avoid shortages of fresh meat

Source:coronavirus New York: Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 12-step plan to reopen NY – ABC7 New CYork

Source: NY pension fund to loan $50M to small, struggling businesses | Newsday

Source: Despite soaring unemployment, companies struggle to find workers – VTDigger

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced grant funding from the Department of Transportation for two North Country airports: Plattsburgh International Airport and Massena International Airport. Plattsburgh International will be receiving $270,000 for runway reconstruction, and Massena International will be receiving $404,700 for rehabilitation of runway lighting. “Keeping our North Country airports updated with […]

Chamber to Host Webinar with Catamount Consulting on Preparing your Business to Return to the Office  Plattsburgh, NY –  With plans to re-open hopefully just around the corner, business leaders and owners must be prepared to bring employees back to the workplace, address new concerns and navigate updated safety measures.⁠⁠ Join the Chamber for a webinar, […]

State Pension Fund Supports Paycheck Protection Program; Pursuing Additional $100 Million Allocation New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) is putting $50 million toward the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a component of the latest coronavirus relief package. Under the PPP, employers can […]