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Unemployment Continues to Drop in Our Region

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce August unemployment numbers have been posted by the New York State Labor Dept., showing the state at 12.6% for August. Our North Country numbers are significantly better in comparison: CLINTON COUNTY: 8.0%, down from a high of 15.2% in April FRANKLIN COUNTY: 8.8%, down from a high of 14.3% in […]

Extended Unemployment Benefits Explained

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce In New York State, traditional Unemployment Insurance provides 26 weeks of benefits to those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. For claimants who filed a claim and were approved at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, they may be close to exhausting their […]

Applying for Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness 

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce As some lenders begin to accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness applications, you may have questions about how to apply, when to apply, and the documentation you will need to include with your application. Luckily, Forbes has put out a timely and insightful article that covers the questions […]

TOPS RAISES OVER $333,000 DURING 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR FOR JDRF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to announce that is has raised over $333,000 for JDRF (formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) during its annual campaign.  This year marks the 50th year JDRF is embarking on a campaign to find a cure […]

U.S. DOL Clarifies Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce On Sept. 11, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued revisions to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act regulations, which implement paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave. FFCRA requires private-sector employers with fewer than 500 employees and certain public employers to provide covered […]

Montreal Upgraded To Orange COVID-19 Alert

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Quebec health officials saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections and decided on Sunday to move three zones, including the island of Montreal, into “alert.” The zones, the island of Montreal, part of the Capitale-Nationale region, including Quebec City, and the Chaudière-Appalaches region south of the […]

Action!: Local officials call for movie theater guidance | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Action!: Local officials call for movie theater guidance | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that five states have been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. None have been removed.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce States added: Arizona Minnesota Nevada Rhode Island Wyoming The governor also announced that New York State has now conducted 10 million COVID-19 diagnostic tests. The number of new cases, the percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. “For a […]

Meadowbrook announces positive employee COVID test | Sun Community News 

Source: Meadowbrook announces positive employee COVID test | Sun Community News Nursing employee in subacute unit undergoing self-quarantine

Cracker Barrel adds beer, mimosas to more locations

Source: Cracker Barrel adds beer, mimosas to more locations

Catch the Excitement at the 2021 Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments Pro tournaments ready to safely come back to Lake Champlain

Plattsburgh, NY – 9/18/20 – Bringing approximately $3.2 million to the local economy each year, it’s no wonder the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and the City of Plattsburgh are again partnering to tentatively host four pro bass fishing tournaments next summer following all COVID-19 guidelines. Not to mention, Bassmaster Magazine continues to name Lake […]

Maplefields new store on the Bear Swamp Road is open for business

By John T. Ryan Maplefields new Peru convenience store at 442 Bear Swamp road officially opened for business yesterday afternoon, September 17, 2020. When customers walk in, they’ll undoubtedly be impressed. The expansive interior’s fall colors and maple leaf logo strike a good note at this time of the year. Anyone looking for Subway will […]

Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Reopens – Mountain Lake PBS

Luge World Cup moved from Lake Placid to Germany | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Luge World Cup moved from Lake Placid to Germany | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Report: Canada-US border closure will be extended to Oct. 21

Source: Report: Canada-US border closure will be extended to Oct. 21

Assemblyman Jones: US Decision to reverse aluminum tariffs is welcomed news for the North Country economy

“Reinstating the 10 percent tariff on Canadian aluminum right in the middle of a pandemic was an ill-advised course of action. As the Co-Chair of the Canada-U.S. Committee on the Council of State Government’s East, I introduced a resolution that was unanimously passed to rescind this decision which we knew would have detrimental effects not […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Several important stories – Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Feds to assist with Essex Center, supervisors told | Sun Community News 

Source: Feds to assist with Essex Center, supervisors told | Sun Community News Supervisors Chair Shaun Gillilland said he was informed by Rep. Elise Stefanik Sunday evening (Sept. 13) that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Strike Force would la

Adirondack Hotel owner (Long Lake) on the struggle of 2020 summer tourism | NCPR News

Might make you cry! Source: Adirondack Hotel owner on the struggle of 2020 summer tourism | NCPR News

Tops Markets launches 8th Annual March of Dimes Campaign

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. – Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, is pleased to begin its annual campaign for March of Dimes. The campaign will begin at the participating Tops Friendly Market locations noted below on September 13 and will run through October 3, 2020. Supporting the annual […]

Real estate surge echoes post-9/11 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Real estate surge echoes post-9/11 | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Liquor license suspended for Schenectady Wolff’s Biergarten

Source: Liquor license suspended for Schenectady Wolff’s Biergarten

Adirondack Park Agency approves marina, solar panel projects | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Adirondack Park Agency approves marina, solar panel projects | Adirondack Explorer

Extra $300 unemployment checks will start arriving next week in New York – syracuse.com

Source: Extra $300 unemployment checks will start arriving next week in New York – syracuse.com

Burlington files lawsuit against CityPlace developer: ‘We’re not going to let them get away with it’

Source: Burlington files lawsuit against CityPlace developer: ‘We’re not going to let them get away with it’