The Peru Gazette

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

Source: With poor internet at home, some educators teach from their cars – VTDigger

Source: NY Democratic presidential primary is back on schedule | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Local hospitals get more federal aid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Restaurants see relief rules as ‘perfect recipe’ for a difficult recovery – VTDigger

Source: Vermont taps local ambulance crews to help with Covid-19 testing – VTDigger

Source: An Adirondack food coalition is putting local farm products on the table for people in need | NCPR News

The Latest New data reveals that, outside of progress in the New York metropolitan area, the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the fight against the coronavirus. Figures from Johns Hopkins University show the known infection rate exceeding 20,000 per day and the daily death toll surpassing […]

Source: Scott relaxes ‘Stay Home’ rules to allow small gatherings, playdates, golf and outdoor recreation – VTDigger

Source: COVID Containment: Contact Tracers Hold the Key to Limiting New Outbreaks | Coronavirus | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice