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Source: Summer day camps in NY can open later this month, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Essex County Fair postponed to 2021 | Sun Community News WESTPORT | The annual celebration of Essex County agriculture will not be held this year.

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More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,811,277 (+1.18%) Brazil 526,447 (+2.25%) Russia 414,328 (+2.09%) UK 277,736 (+0.57%) Spain 239,638 (+0.07%) Italy 233,197 (+0.09%) India 199,343 (+4.39%) France 189,348 (+0.18%) Germany 183,771 (+0.15%) Peru 170,039 (+3.38%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Our state’s response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of determination and discipline that amazed me. Just 50 days ago, at the height of the crisis in New York, 800 people died a single day and we were experiencing […]

Source: Plattsburgh Public Library Board votes unanimously to reopen | Sun Community News Set to begin on August 3, Phase One will see only library staff returning as they prepare for public use by October.

COVID-19 June 1 Updates Important Information for Hair Salons and Barbershops There have been questions about mandated testing for employees at hair salons and barbershops. We reached out to the Governor’s office and Empire State Development and they informed us of the following: It is RECOMMENDED that employees at hair salons and barbershops are tested […]

Source: Cuomo orders AG probe into “disturbing” police actions at protests | NCPR News

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,790,191 (+1.12%) Brazil 514,849 (+3.29%) Russia 405,843 (0.00%)** UK 276,156 (+0.71%) Spain 239,479 (+0.10%) Italy 232,997 (+0.14%) India 190,962 (+4.36%) France 189,009 (+0.14%) Germany 183,500 (+0.11%) Peru 164,476 (+5.66%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Airport and Airlines COVID-19 Update The Plattsburgh International Airport is open and operational. However, several of our airlines continue to operate flights on a reduced basis. The Airport restaurant has reopened on a limited basis. As for Car Rentals, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, are open to support car rental needs. Airport staff, TSA and the Airlines are […]

Dear Governor Cuomo, As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents […]

Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic, endemic and institutional. It is collective […]

Source: Violence, looting in Upstate NY: Protests turn ugly in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester (videos) – syracuse.com

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A sad, but inspiring story. Source: ‘It was a calling’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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COVID-19 May 29 Updates Phase II Updates After much confusion, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the North Country can enter Phase II. The NY-Forward website was also updated today to provide specifics for industries allowed to reopen under Phase II. Those industries are as follows: Offices: Summary Guidelines Detailed Guidelines Safety Plan Template Real Estate: Summary Guidelines […]