The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan  There’s only one local primary Democratic Party election in Clinton County. In the City of Plattsburgh there are three candidates vying for the mayoral nomination; however, this week all of Clinton County’s 18,000 registered Democrats should have received unsolicited New York State Presidential Primary Absentee Ballot Applications.  Mailing 18,000 absentee ballot […]

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Source: 158th Fighter Wing schedules Vermont flyover to honor essential workers

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,551,853 (+1.52%) Russia 308,705 (0.00%)** Brazil 291,579 (+7.24%) UK 249,619 (-0.21%)** Spain 232,555 (+0.22%) Italy 227,364 (+0.29%) France 181,700 (+0.42%) Germany 178,545 (+0.40%) Turkey 152,587 (+0.64%) Iran 126,949 (+1.88%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: Cuomo defends nursing home policies as long-term care deaths top 5,800

Source: NY schools must learn from pandemic, but classrooms can’t be replaced, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Emergency relief program to help artists – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ideal Nursing Homes: Individual Rooms, Better Staffing, More Accountability | NCPR News

Source: Plattsburgh officials urge social distancing after 14 new COVID-10 cases | Local 22/44 News

Source: Two Plattsburgh summer events cancelled, including Clinton County Fair | Local 22/44 News

Source: Clinton County Sheriff threatens to charge those who lie to contact tracers

Source: Outdoor dining to resume in Vermont, with restrictions

Source: Local businesses will miss Canadian shoppers as border extends closure

The concept of “safety” can change depending on our circumstances. I think we would all agree that safety in the world of COVID-19 looks different than it did six months ago. As we begin to re-emerge from COVID-related closures and cancellations, I want to give you an update on what safety looks like at the […]

Source: As Capital Region reopening starts, Albany County sees 70 new COVID-19 cases

The Clinton County Historical Association was selected for a $2,000 grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, as part of the foundation’s efforts to aid history-related organizations in New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic.   CCHA will use the grant from the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History to provide our home-based staff with better […]

May 20, 2020 The Latest Now that all states have begun lifting stay-at-home measures, health officials have warned that a second spike in cases could come in certain parts of the country. The responsibility now rests with individuals to adhere to social distancing guidelines and adapt to new habits to keep themselves and others safe. […]

Source: Vermont shoppers, retailers weigh in on face mask requirements

Source: Am I allowed to reopen my business? New York state launches online tool – syracuse.com

Source: How to qualify for PPP forgiveness: 11 expert answers to small business owner questions – syracuse.com

Source: Montreal Park Gatherings Leads Local Nurse To Post Tearful Video – MTL Blog