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Report Finds Increased Dependence on Revenue Stream Heightens Fiscal Risk New York’s municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in sales tax revenue in 2019, representing 9.7 percent of all local government revenue, according to a comprehensive report on local sales tax released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli. Every county and city in the state, along with […]

Health Officials Concerned as Local COVID-19 Cases Increase Plattsburgh, October 6, 2020. Local health officials are urging residents to not become complacent in the fight against Covid-19. As many businesses and schools in our region have reopened, many residents are resuming more “normal” daily activities. Health officials fear that this return to “normalcy” has given […]

Source: Onondaga County shocked, in a good way, by $10 million increase in sales taxes – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY Cortland suspends in-person classes due to COVID-19

October 5, 2020. It is critically important that we tackle the several clusters of the virus in the state where the positivity rate is elevated. To that end, schools in New York City — public and private — will temporarily close in-person learning starting tomorrow in hotspot ZIP codes identified by New York City. We […]

Source: A Record Increase Of New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec Since The Beginning Of The Pandemic – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Is Going To Close Montreal Gyms & Ban Organized Sports While We’re Under Red Alert – MTL Blog

Source: Vermont reports largest 1-day increase in COVID cases since June 3

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 10/2 report include: 8 additional lab-confirmed positive cases, and 2 individuals moved to recovered. There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County. Most of the new cases are not linked to current cases or each other. No connection to school […]

Source: Fierce competition for used cars is driving up prices during the pandemic – VTDigger

Source: CVPH restructure goes into effect | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo to target businesses where coronavirus is spreading: ‘It’s no time for Covid fatigue’ – syracuse.com

Source: Officials Reported Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec For The First Time In Months – MTL Blog

October 2, 2020. My thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady, and I wish them both a full and speedy recovery. This news is a reminder that COVID is a vicious virus that spreads easily. I urge every New Yorker to be smart. Wear a mask. Keep social distancing. Each of us must […]

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case reported today, and one individual moved to the recovered category. Currently 5 active cases in Clinton County. Note: The next Clinton County COVID-19 case updates will be shared on Monday, October 5.

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Essex Center reports three deaths in two days

Source: Burlington airport braces for furloughs

Source: 7 F-M staff members got coronavirus through meetings, social interactions at school, county says – syracuse.com

Source: Health dept. reports two more Essex Center resident deaths | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19 – syracuse.com

We have worked hard over these past months to establish a nation-leading testing and tracing program. Together with all the measures New Yorkers have taken to stop the spread, state-of-the-art testing and tracing have helped us make remarkable progress. Today, we build on this effort by adding an innovative new tool: COVID Alert NY — the […]

October 1, 2020. Contact tracing has been instrumental in stopping the COVID spread, and we have worked hard over these past months to establish a nation-leading testing and tracing program. Today, we are building on that effort with an additional innovative technology-based tool — COVID Alert NY — our official Exposure Notification App created by […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update