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Where can I get the Covid vaccine in NY? Search for locations, appointment, eligibility info – syracuse.com

Look under the first advertisement to find the link to a registration form. There is a link titled “use this website.”   Source: Where can I get the Covid vaccine in NY? Search for locations, appointment, eligibility info – syracuse.com

Meet all the new state lawmakers | City & State NY

Source: Meet all the new state lawmakers | City & State NY

When it comes to giant hornets, there is great news about bad news – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: When it comes to giant hornets, there is great news about bad news – – The Adirondack Almanack

Quebec Surpassed 3,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases For The First Time – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Surpassed 3,000 New Daily COVID-19 Cases For The First Time – MTL Blog

Sackets Harbor man who was in D.C. during riots calls Capitol breach ‘tragedy beyond belief’ | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Sackets Harbor man who was in D.C. during riots calls Capitol breach ‘tragedy beyond belief’ | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Three Adirondack prison inmates sue state over COVID conditions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Three Adirondack prison inmates sue state over COVID conditions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Age 75 and Up and Many More Eligible For Vaccination Beginning Monday

Extracted from Governor Cuomo’s June 8th COVID-19 Update  January 8, 2021. Starting on Monday, New York State will begin scheduling vaccinations for “Phase 1b” groups—the next category of people eligible for the vaccine. This group includes: People aged 75 and up; education workers (pre-K through 12 teachers and education workers, licensed and registered child care […]

Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s

Source: Warren Co. officials surprised by sales tax windfall | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | The November sales tax payment from the state to Warren county was 24.7% larger than last year’s payment for the same month — did it indicate a robust local economy, or

State Officials Urge Vermonters On Pro-Trump Rally Bus To Quarantine, Get Tested For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

Source: State Officials Urge Vermonters On Pro-Trump Rally Bus To Quarantine, Get Tested For COVID-19 | Vermont Public Radio

Hospital, health departments fear COVID rates could still rise | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“Each time we interview a case it takes about an hour for each,” said Essex County Health Department Director Linda Beers. “Each case is identifying at least five people with who they were in direct contact, putting 150 people per day into quarantine. That is how we know people are gathering because that contact tracing […]

Without Testing for Covid-19, New York Moved Elderly, Sick Men Into “Prison Nursing Home”, i.e. Adirondack Correctional in Ray Brook

Source: Without Testing for Covid-19, New York Moved Elderly, Sick Men Into “Prison Nursing Home”

Region’s Needs More Urgent and Significantly More Crucial

Dear Friends and Neighbors, During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the needs in our region have become increasingly more urgent and significantly more crucial. Luckily, the Adirondack Region is home to the most kind, generous, and empathetic people on the planet. Our organization represents a strong network of health and human service agencies across Clinton, […]

DEC Encourages New York Anglers to Try Ice Fishing During Winter Months

Anglers Reminded to Put Safety First Before Ice Fishing and Observe Public Health Guidelines During State’s Ongoing Response to COVID-19 State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New York’s new and experienced anglers to get outside and safely enjoy ice fishing during the winter months. “From small local ponds to large […]

DEC Launches Ice Fishing Creel Survey on Lake Champlain

Surveys Conducted through March 2021 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of an ice fishing creel survey that will be conducted on the New York waters of Lake Champlain starting this week through March. “Lake Champlain is one of New York’s top fishing destinations and ice […]

Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Within hours of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s objections during the Joint Session of Congress electoral ballot count, protests and calls for her resignation

Peru Federal Credit Union Opens New Building in Keeseville

  By John T. Ryan  2015 – New Building in Peru  2018 – New Building in Au Sable Forks  2019 – Office in Keeseville  2020 – New Building in Keeseville  The above dates dates chart the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) as it expands its services in southern Clinton and northern Essex County. Credit Union […]

Stec Appointed Leading Republican on Environmental Conservation Committee

Will also be ranking member on Senate Children and Families Committee   State Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today announced that he has been appointed the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021 Legislative Session.   Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt made the appointment Wednesday, which marked the first day of session […]

Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While Quebec now faces a province-wide shutdown and curfew through January, local officials said essential cross-border traffic is not expected to be i

CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As of Jan. 5, University of Vermont Health Network/Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) had 17 patients being treated for Coronavirus COVID-19, with three in the ICU.

Essex County Jan. 5th COVID-19 Report: New Cases +12

Total CURRENT Cases Today: 132 New Cases: 12 New Hospitalizations Today: 0 New Deaths Today: 0 Total # of COVID-19 Tests: 43,178 Total # of COVID-19 Positive Cases: 727 Total # of COVID-19 Antibody Tests: 3,802 Total Positive Antibody Tests: 98

New year, new Plattsburgh mayor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: New year, new mayor | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A Facebook Message From Peru Fire Fighters to Chief Kevin O’Neil 

As we begin our year with new officers we would like to take a moment to say Thank you to our outgoing Chief, Kevin O’Neil. He has served as our Chief for the last four years. We appreciate your dedication and service to Our department and the community. We thank your wife Darlene for sharing […]

Continued collaboration brings Smart Growth grants to Town of Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Continued collaboration brings Smart Growth grants to Town of Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After more than a year of planning and collaboration, the Town of Plattsburgh and Clinton County Board of Realtors are continuing to grow the town’