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From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Republican candidate for NYS Senate   Drive-thru diplomas, virtual ceremonies are simply inadequate   The Governor and State Department of Health issued guidelines for graduation ceremonies today and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) is pointing out that they are just not good enough for our students and school districts. […]

Source: Central New York school shut down twice after holding small-group graduation ceremonies – syracuse.com

Source: Vermont health officials report 36 new cases of COVID-19; no new deaths

Source: Vermont is more open than New York, but get ready to quarantine for two weeks if you want to go there | NCPR News

Source: How COVID-19 is playing out in NY prisons, through one inmate’s eyes | NCPR News

June 4, 2020. We are seeing thousands of New Yorkers exercising their right to peacefully protest — twenty thousand protesters in New York City, one thousand protesters on Long Island and more throughout the state. But we still need to remain vigilant about spreading the COVID virus. New York has expanded Coronavirus testing criteria to […]

Source: Plattsburgh restaurants prepare: Outdoor dining becomes part of phase 2

Source: Peru CSD budget includes modest increase in spending | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“Without a commitment from our local, state and federal leaders to funding equality for our Upstate hospitals and health systems, the losses will be insurmountable. The loss of an Upstate hospital will lead to the collapse of entire communities.” Source: Upstate NY hospitals face ‘insurmountable losses’ without more funding (Commentary) – syracuse.com

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,851,520 (+1.08%) Brazil 584,016 (+5.16%) Russia 431,715 (+2.02%) UK 281,270 (+0.67%) Spain 240,326 (+0.16%) Italy 233,836 (+0.14%) India 217,187 (+4.61%) France 188,802 (+0.19%) Germany 184,121 (+0.01%) Peru 178,914 (+5.22%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Even if it’s no longer on the front pages, the COVID virus is still out there, and the threat to public health is far from over. The success we have achieved thus far is due to the actions of the people of New York who are making smart choices based on the facts. And our […]

Source: Adirondack 90 Miler canoe race cancelled | NCPR News

Jun 03, 2020 The Latest NASA and Fitbit received approval from the Food and Drug Administration this week for their ventilators designed to help COVID-19 patients. NASA’s design, dubbed the VITAL (Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally), is a temporary piece of equipment that uses an internal compressor and is meant to last three to four […]

COVID-19 June 3 Updates Restaurant Outdoor Seating Update Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted under Phase Two of reopening. Restaurants that have already entered Phase Two can reopen for outdoor dining beginning tomorrow, June 4th. Outdoor tables must be spaced six feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings […]

Source: Police charge local man for alleged threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Governor Cuomo Tweet: “Starting tomorrow, outdoor dining will be permitted in regions that are in Phase 2 of reopening (Capital Region, Central NY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country & Southern Tier). Staff must wear masks & patrons must cover face when not seated. Tables 6′ apart.”

Source: Clinton County Fair organizers hopeful to open drive-in theater on fairgrounds

Source: Mall titan: Lockdown puts store operators in ‘grave danger’   | Local News | thedailystar.com

Source: Top Onondaga County lawmaker predicts layoffs after legislature balks at new energy tax – syracuse.com

HIRING CHALLENGES The facility has 25 open positions, and over the past 30 days has experienced challenges hiring despite a much higher local unemployment percentage than prior to the pandemic. It was suspected that increased unemployment benefits established through federal relief legislation that provide people an additional $600 per week may play a part. Source: Stefanik […]

Source: Cuomo’s office explains why Destiny USA can’t reopen yet – syracuse.com