The Peru Gazette

Source: Onondaga Co.: Death toll at 60; jump of nearly 50% appears to be from lost nursing home deaths – syracuse.com

Source: Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com

So, in less than 12 hours, I received email pledges and Venmo commitments that reached our $3500 goal.  Once we’ve received the funds you’ve indicated you would donate, we will be able to provide a total of 20,000 more masks for our brothers and sisters in Nica.  While their fears are palpable, so will their […]

Source: Mothers in elder facilities give advice for new ones, say they miss having visitors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Trudeau Institute supplies hospital with COVID test liquid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Elected officials give Stefanik feedback in work sessions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Cuomo Extends Authority for ‘PAUSE’ Order, But Some Reopening Still Possible After May 15 – NBC New York

Although New York has been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the state’s death and hospitalization rates are going down. Numbers are looking better in some corners of the U.S. as much of the country debates how to move forward with battling COVID-19. More than two-thirds of Americans worry their states are reopening too […]

PERU — Matthew Guski graduated from basic training for the U.S. Navy, March 27. His mother Honora Frechette and his family were not able to attend his ceremony. Witnessing this wonderful and outstanding achievement was denied because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is preventing family and friends from seeing their loved ones graduate. Guski’s […]

Source: Cuomo on unemployment report: ‘The economics are devastating’ | NCPR News

Good morning everyone,   Even in the midst of the pandemic and subsequent struggles we face here in the United States, the reality is even worse in Nicaragua.   We have an urgent plea from our administrators in Nicaragua and many of you have wondered how you can help.   Here’s the situation: In a […]

Source: Moms adjust to homeschooling during COVID-19 outbreak | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essential Workers in History – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: To reduce waste, dairy farms will send raw milk to Vermont Foodbank | Local 22/44 News

Source: Plattsburgh businesses preparing to get back to work as soon as possible | Local 22/44 News

Source: Clinton County sees more testing kits

Peru – This past Wednesday, May 6th, Bob Manchester and Bob Herforth delivered 339 pounds of food and beverages to the Peru JCEO Food Shelf bringing the K of C’s ongoing food drive total to 424 pounds. If the 1,000-pound goal can be achieved over the next several days the Peru Knights of Columbus Council […]

News from Assemblyman Billy Jones   The New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board was created to help guide the reopening and rebuilding strategy for New York as it recovers from the COVID-19 public health emergency.   Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and James McKenna, President and CEO of […]

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and frustration is mounting as claims continue to be unprocessed.[1] Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and […]

Source: Non-profit group takes over Battle of Plattsburgh planning

The Clinton County Health Department Media conference ended at 11:13 p.m.  Here’s some of the most important information imparted:  CVPH elective surgery will SLOWLY resume on May 18th. Patients will be notified when their surgery is scheduled.  Positive cases remained the same at 76. Only two COVID patients are currently in the hospital and they […]

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced an estimated $63 million in HHS rural hospital funding from the CARES Act has gone to North Country rural hospitals. Recipients of the $63 million rural distribution include rural acute care general hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs), Rural Health Clinics (RHCs), and Community Health Centers located in […]

Source: North country has met 5 of Cuomo’s 7 criteria to reopen | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Immigrants detained in Clinton County getting video hearings | NCPR News