The Peru Gazette

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik cosponsored a bill introduced by Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to extend the covered period for the Paycheck Protection Program until June 30, 2021. Currently, the deadline to apply for funds is March 31, 2021. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following […]

Source: New York loses lawsuit to further dredge PCBs from Hudson River

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Cuomo announced that domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York from another U.S. State or U.S. Territory starting April 1st. While no longer required, the NYS Department of Health still recommends quarantine after domestic travel as an added precaution. Mandatory quarantine remains in […]

Source: $88 million to North Country local governments in new federal COVID stimulus | NCPR News

“This is a game-changer for New York. As the pandemic drags on for New Yorkers who have fallen ill, for workers who have lost their jobs, for families struggling with childcare and for small businesses desperate to stay open, we’ve received critical aid from the federal government when we need it most. “This aid plugs […]

Source: Powerful pandemic cost: $1.14 billion in unpaid utility bills

Source: Burlington airport sees travel starting to take off again

Source: Battle brewing to continue alcohol takeout from restaurants

As we move closer to summer, many attractions that were closed last summer are looking ahead to reopening this year. Same goes with the many annual events that people have come to expect throughout the summer and fall months.Source: Attractions Reopening in the Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs the COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Businesses Act of 2021 Establishing Eviction and Foreclosure Protections For Small Businesses | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

March 9, 2021. The vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID and we are marching forward to expand access to the vaccines. Starting tomorrow, March 10, at 8am, all New Yorkers 60 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Beginning March 17, eligibility will expand again, […]

NYers 60+ AND ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL WORKERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINE From the North Country Chamber of Commerce New Yorkers 60+ Can Be Vaccinated Beginning March 10 Government Employees, Nonprofit Workers and Essential Building Service Workers Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 17 Vaccine Distribution Eligibility Expanded; All Providers Except Pharmacies Can Now Vaccinate Any Eligible New Yorker Starting March 17 Pharmacies […]

Source: Health Department breaks down COVID violations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With the approaching one year mark since the start of the global pandemic and lockdown, guidelines have changed how businesses operate. Molly Flynn, Senior Public Health Educ

This coming Thursday will mark one year since the first patient diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to the UVM Health Network for care. Since that time, personal and professional lives have seen dramatic changes, and yet, the work of our Network has advanced with an unwavering focus on two goals: preserving and providing high-quality care […]

Peru, N.Y.  The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards. Three commercial apple orchards in Peru, New York (Clinton County) participated in the NNYADP on-farm thinning trials in 2020: Everett […]

Source: Reporter Debrief: Is The Air Force Turning Its Back On the F-35s? | Vermont Public Radio

$29 MILLION AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS THROUGH THE EMPIRE PANDEMIC GRANT PROGRAM $29 million is available to support essential workers and first responders through the Empire Pandemic Response Reimbursement Fund program coordinated by the Office of Children and Family Services. The program is designed to reimburse out-of-pocket childcare, transportation, lodging and other qualifying […]

Source: Chamber welcomes local elements of federal relief bill | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The North Country Chamber of Commerce is highlighting several elements of the latest COVID-19 relief bill enacted by the U.S. Senate.

Source: Most NY restaurants can go to 75% capacity in mid-March, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Good luck to Robbie and Michelle Timmons! Source: From church to store | Local News | pressrepublican.com

LARGE SCALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Source: Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen at 33 Percent Capacity Beginning April 2 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Updated Guidance for Vaccinated Travelers, Event Venues, Events and Gatherings Event, Arts and Entertainment Beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, up to 100 people […]

Source: Google promises it won’t just keep tracking you after replacing cookies – The Verge

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec is pushing for a broadband access bill that Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed in January to be included in this year’s budget, which is due by April 1. Stec has signed onto a letter requesting that the Comprehensive Broadband Connectivity Act (S8805/A6679C), which was approved […]

Source: Smardt expands P’burgh operation | News | pressrepublican.com