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Four in 10 children in the U.S. live in households struggling to afford basic expenses, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Now, as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the House and Senate have passed a child benefit, the first of its kind in the United States. It would provide […]

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Source: William Shatner to celebrate 90th birthday with ‘Star Trek’ event in Upstate NY – syracuse.com

Source: The guidelines for people vaccinated against COVID-19 are here. What are the new rules?

This coming Thursday will mark one year since the first patient diagnosed with COVID-19 was admitted to the UVM Health Network for care. Since that time, personal and professional lives have seen dramatic changes, and yet, the work of our Network has advanced with an unwavering focus on two goals: preserving and providing high-quality care […]

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Peru, N.Y.  The latest apple research results from the farmer-driven Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) evaluate how well computerized modeling programs help growers determine when to begin thinning the bloom in their orchards. Three commercial apple orchards in Peru, New York (Clinton County) participated in the NNYADP on-farm thinning trials in 2020: Everett […]

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Source: $2 billion settlement likely excludes migrant workers exposed to Roundup – VTDigger

Source: Reporter Debrief: Is The Air Force Turning Its Back On the F-35s? | Vermont Public Radio

“I have consistently been on record indicating my grave concern over the allegations against Governor Cuomo and have stated that if this impedes the ability to execute his responsibilities, then he should step aside,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake.) “With increasing allegations, it is clear he can no longer effectively carry out his duty. […]

Source: What you need to do to get the third stimulus check – The Washington Post

Source: Most NY restaurants can go to 75% capacity in mid-March, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

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Source: 2021 outlook for monarchs in the Adirondacks: A bleak prognosis – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Legislature curbs Cuomo’s power as calls for resignation grow | NCPR News

Source: Website leak finds far-right militia members in St. Lawrence County | NCPR News

“We have about five children on average for every one spot in one of those registered programs. That leaves a whole lot of kids unable to get into high-quality, regulated child care.” — Sara Allen Taylor, project director at the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country   Source: Child care desert: Shining a […]

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Source: BHS students settle into former shopping mall for first day of class

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide meaningful reform to the agricultural guest worker program and establish a merit-based visa program specifically designed for the agricultural sector. Congresswoman Stefanik voted for this legislation in the 116th Congress. “North Country farmers have long […]

Source: Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation | NCPR News

CCHD has immediate openings for COVID-19 vaccination. Residents that qualify as Phase 1A, Phase 1B (restaurant/delivery workers, grocery store workers, educators, hotel staff) or residents with qualifying comorbidities can register for appointments TODAY! To register, visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties…

Source: Smaller arts, entertainment venues in NY can reopen next month – syracuse.com