The Peru Gazette

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

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 […]

Source: Local hospitals to reach vaccination goals | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested hospitals in New York State would face fines if they did not use their supply of the Coronavirus COVID_19 vaccination by the end of the we

Daniel G. Stec is sworn in as State Senator for the 45th District at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Albany on Tuesday, January 5. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt administered the oath as Senator Stec’s wife, Hilary, son, Peter, and parents, George and Elsie, looked on. The 45th District comprises all of Clinton, […]

Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

By John T. Ryan  Plattsburgh – Earlier today, Dr. Wouter Reitsema, CVPH Vice-President for Population Health and Information Services, conducted a news conference regarding COVID-19 vaccination progress in Clinton. Essex and Franklin Counties. CVPH is coordinating vaccination distribution to the health care community while the federal government working with pharmacies, not hospitals, coordinates distribution to […]

Source: Quebec headed for full lockdown, curfews beginning Saturday: report | Montreal Gazette

Source: Local state lawmakers, families come together to oppose closing of Watertown Correctional | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Due to the rising Covid cases and quarantines in our county, the Mission of Hope will keep its warehouse closed until February. In addition, our Mission Office will also be officially closed until February as well. Please do not leave voice messages on our office phone. If it is an emergent issue that needs immediate […]

Source: NEW: Rep. Stefanik will object to Biden’s win | NCPR News

I am honored every day to represent New York’s 21st Congressional District, and I believe it is my solemn and sacred duty to serve as your voice and your vote in Washington. I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution – the utmost duty I perform as a Member of the United States […]

Source: Quebec reports 7,663 new COVID-19 cases over past three days | Montreal Gazette

Source: NY surpasses 1 million confirmed COVID cases since March

Source: TDC gets new digs | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: COVID-19 hospitalizations across the US are the highest they’ve ever been as nation rings in new year

Since our 12/30 update, 25 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. With the significant uptick in cases we are seeing in the community, we continue to ask you to be patient with the contact tracing process. If you receive a positive COVID-19 test result, please isolate in a separate room from your household […]

Source: State requires counties to sign agreement before receiving coronavirus vaccines

Source: Peru restaurants combat area COVID-19 spike | Sun Community News PERU | Like many across the region, two local restaurants in Peru are adapting to the late December spike of COVID-19 cases as one temporarily shuts its doors and the other moves to take-out

Source: How Black Lives Matter brought the conversation of race and racism to the North Country | NCPR News

Source: An essential service? Ferry riders petition to keep Lake Champlain crossing open | NCPR News

Source: Entertainment Venues Expect Recovery to Take Years

“Battling ‘putrid’ outbreaks on the Adirondack Park’s eastern flank, New York and Vermont advocates struggle to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain.” An excellent story that anyone concerned about Lake Champlain should read. Source: A lake in crisis | Adirondack Explorer

Source: Dubé Says The COVID-19 Situation In Quebec Is ‘Very Worrying’ – MTL Blog

Source: Skating championships in Plattsburgh | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Vermont Music And Theater Promoters Hope Coronavirus Aid Can Bring Live Arts Back | Vermont Public Radio