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Source: Retired Goldman Sachs partner donates $500K for Saranac Lake Civic Center upgrades | NCPR News

Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Hoovler Release Report Examining Corruption and Negligence at the IDA “Making matters worse, their scheme was enabled by a complacent board, which neglected its fiduciary duty…” New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, a federal disaster relief loan designed to better serve and support our small business communities still reeling from the pandemic, especially hard-hit sectors such as restaurants, gyms, and […]

From the office of NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce New York will not pay to extend COVID-19 unemployment benefits for the 1.6 million state residents receiving them when the related federal programs expire at the end of Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Speaking at an unrelated press conference in Manhattan, Hochul claimed to have her hands tied by […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that nearly $3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) funding has been approved for local businesses and nonprofits. As reported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, area businesses awarded funds now include: Lake Placid Sinfonietta – $9,439 […]

Source: Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal – VTDigger

“Results from the 2020 census have revealed the deep impact of Vermont’s shifting population, as Chittenden County gained more people than any other part of the state.  With closer scrutiny, another trend emerges: Ski communities, and areas popular with tourists and seasonal homeowners, had a mini boom in population, with some reporting increases 10 times […]

Source: ‘Robot farmers’ pioneer climate-resilient farming in the North Country | NCPR News

Source: Limo operator avoids prison time in Upstate NY crash that killed 20 – syracuse.com

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh – The North Country Chamber of Commerce JOB FAIR will be held on September 15th at the West Side Ballroom in Plattsburgh from 3pm-7 pm. The Job Fair is FREE for job seekers to attend. Representatives will be on hand to accept resumes, give out applications, set up interviews, and/or talk about career opportunities […]

  From Stewart’s and verified on the World Dairy Expo website. September 2, 2021— The judging is complete at the 54th annual World Dairy Expo, once again Stewart’s Shops has some of the best dairy products in North America. The judging is based on flavor, body and texture, melting quality, appearance and color. Stewart’s Shops […]

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh students seek part-time jobs

Source: State lawmakers reach a deal to extend the eviction moratorium – City & State New York

Source: New business makes diversity and inclusion its focus | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Diversity, inclusion, and family that’s what lies at the heart of Opulence Beaute.

Source: Staff shortages and pandemic fatigue take a toll on Vermont restaurants – VTDigger

Extends New York State’s Eviction Moratorium to January 15, 2021 Governor Hochul: “We’ve gone through extraordinary times and we need to take steps now to protect the people of the State of New York, and I want to let them know that we are going to continue fighting for them in partnership with our legislative […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “The recent announcement that the legislature is taking up the eviction moratorium extension is misguided. For over a year, landlords across New York have not been able to collect rent from their tenants because of the failure of the rental relief programs to rollout funding. This is infuriating. […]

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul today announced changes to New York State’s $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting today, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can apply for grants, up from the previous threshold of $500,000. Additionally, […]

Source: Storm Ida Could Temporarily Increase The National Gas Price Average : NPR

Source: Farmers Markets are in Full Swing Across Northern New York – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Willow Tree Poultry Farm recalls 52,000 pounds of chicken product

“Several local restaurants are shutting their doors due to an apparent staffing shortage. Ristorante Casa Capitano, in Rouses Point, is closed until Sept. 1. The Scale, a restaurant in Williston, is closing until the end of that month and popular Burlington eatery Butch + Babe’s has closed indefinitely. “It’s been a tough road for sure, […]

Source: Cleaning the Forks; Baer improving the look of Jay | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | Codes officer Robbe Baer believes that in time the crowds of Lake Placid will begin to spill out through Wilmington Notch into the Town of Jay. He wants the hills and