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DEC launches ice fishing survey on Lake Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC launches ice fishing survey on Lake Champlain – – The Adirondack Almanack

Assemblyman Billy Jones | 2021 Legislative Priorities | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Assemblyman Billy Jones | 2021 Legislative Priorities | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

A Lasting Tribute at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: A Lasting Tribute at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge – Mountain Lake PBS

Schroon Lake gets Adirondacks’ first non-Tesla Fast Charger – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Schroon Lake gets Adirondacks’ first non-Tesla Fast Charger – – The Adirondack Almanack

COVID-19 cases double in past week among inmates at Jefferson, St. Lawrence County prisons | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: COVID-19 cases double in past week among inmates at Jefferson, St. Lawrence County prisons | Public Service News | nny360.com

College hockey player dies in Whiteface ski crash | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: College hockey player dies in Whiteface ski crash | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Recalling a Peru Landmark

By John T. Ryan Over the years I have taken many photos or scanned old photos of St. Augustine’s Church. Yesterday, I was asked for photos of the church that once stood where St. Augustine’s Church now stands. That request motivated this post. Constructed in 1884, the old church was razed in spring 1981. On […]

Stefanik Statement on Voting Against the Invocation of the 25th Amendment

1/12/20 – Washington, D.C.  – Today, Congresswoman Stefanik voted against H. Res. 21, which calls on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congresswoman Stefanik issued the following statement: “We must work together to unify at this challenging time for the American people. This political resolution sets a very dangerous Constitutional precedent and further […]

Kinney Drugs to offer Covid vaccine to people 65 and older (once it restocks supply) – syracuse.com

Source: Kinney Drugs to offer Covid vaccine to people 65 and older (once it restocks supply) – syracuse.com

Coalition highlights North Country child care struggles | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Coalition highlights North Country child care struggles | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A North Country coalition is hoping to shine a light on the current challenges of local child care as they advocate for more state aid and guidance amid the pandemic

UPDATE Boquet Valley CSD Middle/High remote to Jan. 22 | Sun Community News Possible covid exposure puts 74 students, 4 staff in quarantine

Source: UPDATE BVCSD Middle/High remote to Jan. 22 | Sun Community News Possible covid exposure puts 74 students, 4 staff in quarantine

Canada-US border closure extended to at least Feb. 21

Source: Canada-US border closure extended to at least Feb. 21

Kinney Drugs books appointments for entire supply of coronavirus vaccine in 5 hours – syracuse.com

“We ask that you please do NOT call your local store, as they are focused on serving patients and will have no additional information.” Source: Kinney Drugs books appointments for entire supply of coronavirus vaccine in 5 hours – syracuse.com

CVPH Blood Drive – Monday, January 25th

Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Drive – Monday, January 25, 2021, 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. Please make every effort to donate. Peru’s recent blood drives were very successful. All recommended coronavirus safeguards will be maintained.

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”