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Source: City of Plattsburgh establishes curfew to limit spread of COVID-19

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to House leadership requesting that New York State receive significantly more funding in any forthcoming federal legislative relief package. The last stimulus package, the CARES Act, allocated the funding for state and local governments purely by population, not by the amount of cases or the impact […]

Source: Warren Co. COVID-19 cases jump 70% in one day – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: The milkman returns: Cortland dairy responds to coronavirus with old-fashioned idea – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh, April 1, 2020. As of this morning, Clinton County has 24 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, as well as one probable case. This figure represents the total number of positive test results since testing began. To date, 186 tests have come back negative. Five of the individuals testing positive have since recovered. Many other individuals […]

Source: New York City hospitals begin transferring patients to Upstate NY (report) – syracuse.com

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is calling for the IRS to provide immediate clarity on the process for seniors to receive their stimulus check, following the information they put out yesterday indicating some seniors would be required to first file tax returns before they can receive their COVID-19 crisis stimulus checks. The CARES Act […]

Source: Sources: Albany Med accepting COVID-19 patients from hard-hit NYC

Source: Coronavirus Causes NYS DMV to Extend Vehicle Inspections | WRGB

North Country Chamber of Commerce and Stafford Owens Law Firm Host Webinar a April 2 Plattsburgh, NY – 4/1/2020 – Recently, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. At over $2 trillion dollars, this is by far the largest aid package in response to COVID-19, and includes several provisions […]

Source: Stefanik: Payroll, utilities, rent forgiven under small-business loans | Top Stories | nny360.com

More than 170 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 189,633 (+15.20%) Italy 105,792 (+3.98%) Spain 95,923 (+9.06%) China 82,301 (+0.07%) Germany 71,808 (+7.36%) France 52,836 (+16.97%) Iran 44,605 (+7.49%) UK 25,481 (+13.48%) Switzerland 16,605 (+4.29%) Turkey 13,531 (+24.97%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: Vermont Food Pros Share Their Pandemic Pantry Essentials | Food + Drink Features | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Quarantine Concert series aims to help musicians – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Grant program expands to help farms affected by COVID-19 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Temporary changes to funeral services amid coronavirus pandemic

Source: Stefanik talks correction officer’s needs, travel in briefing – Sun Community News & Printing

Plattsburgh, March 31, 2020. Several new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 bring the total in Clinton County to 20. This figure represents the total number of positive test results since testing began. To date, 160 tests have come back negative. Five individuals have recovered. Recovered cases are included in the total case count.   “CCHD continues […]

Source: North Country at Work: Grocers respond, adapt, and pivot in the face of COVID-19 | NCPR News

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, my office put together a new website with specific information on what the stimulus package does for families, healthcare workers, seniors, small businesses, veterans, students, and rural communities. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions and general COVID-19 resources […]

Source: Child Protective Services still operating during COVID-19 pandemic | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Walmart to begin temperature checks for employees in US stores | Local 22/44 News

Source: Albany Med: 45 health care workers test positive for COVID-19

Source: Cuomo asks NYers to dig in for long battle with coronavirus