The Peru Gazette

“The retiring Lake Placid mayor will be moving to Peru at the end of his term with his wife a Peru native, the former Cheryl Woodward.” Source: Saying goodbye takes time | News, Sports, Jobs – Lake Placid News

Source: Skiers express frustrations with Vail Resorts over refusing refunds, credits

Source: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces $306 billion infrastructure upgrade plan in day 4 of NY State of State address – ABC7 New York

Thursday January 14, 2021 SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19 Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that they will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in […]

Source: In Buffalo, restaurants win ruling against Cuomo’s orange zone rules – syracuse.com

Source: ‘Like Christmas since March’: Delivery people have busiest year ever – VTDigger

Source: Corporate donors pull support from Stefanik following vote to block election certification | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo unveils ambitious green energy program for New York | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo Makes Green Jobs Push in State of the State Agenda

Source: Some Vermont gun shops report an uptick in sales over the last few months.

Effective immediately, small businesses and non-profits that received a PPP loan of $500,000 or less or EIDL loans of $150,000 or less can be eligible for a NYFLF loan. An Eligible Small Business must: Employ *50* or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees Have gross revenues of less than *$5 million* per year Must not have […]

Source: Kinney Drugs to offer Covid vaccine to people 65 and older (once it restocks supply) – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo wants to mandate $15 a month high-speed internet – syracuse.com

“We ask that you please do NOT call your local store, as they are focused on serving patients and will have no additional information.” Source: Kinney Drugs books appointments for entire supply of coronavirus vaccine in 5 hours – syracuse.com

Source: Ben & Jerry’s Launches Frozen Desserts for Dogs | Food News | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today said in reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address that the focus needs to be on resetting New York’s economy to create economic activity, jobs and revenue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. To do that, Stec said the State Legislature needs to begin convening legislative session […]

Source: Cuomo Details COVID ‘War,’ Recovery Plans In State Of The State

Source: Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s payment for the same month — did it indicate a robust local economy, or

Source: COVID-19, lack of patrollers shut down Hunter ski resort

  By John T. Ryan  2015 – New Building in Peru  2018 – New Building in Au Sable Forks  2019 – Office in Keeseville  2020 – New Building in Keeseville  The above dates dates chart the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) as it expands its services in southern Clinton and northern Essex County. Credit Union […]

More Than $3 Million in Grant Funding Available through Financial Support Led by Diageo North America and Supported by Coastal Pacific Wine & Spirits, and implemented by the National Development Council Eligible Restaurants Can Receive up to $5,000 to Assist with COVID-19 Safety Measures Empire State Development (ESD) today announced the more than $3 million “Raising the Bar” Restaurant […]

Source: Montreal Set New Real Estate Sales Records ‘In All Areas’ In December 2020 – MTL Blog

Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

Source: Saratoga Springs jeweler tests positive for highly contagious coronavirus strain

Source: Essex Town, County ask Ferry to remain open | Sun Community News ESSEX | The Town of Essex passed a resolution at its Dec. 29th meeting urging the Lake Champlain Transportation Co. to maintain a ferry connection between the hamlet and Charlotte, Vt., which