The Peru Gazette

October 15, 2020. As we deal with COVID, it’s important that we plan intelligently for the future. One major area that requires extensive preparation is around potential vaccines. We all hope that a vaccine comes sooner rather than later — but when it does, distribution will be very complicated. Today I sent a letter with National […]

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Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

October 9, 2020. From day one, testing has been among the most vital tools we have to accurately assess — and slow — COVID-19’s spread in New York. Today, we are building on our nation-leading testing program by deploying an initial 400,000 rapid result test kits in every corner of the state. These rapid test […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

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October 8, 2020. Yesterday 145,000 tests were reported to the state — a record high number. We’re focusing our testing efforts in two areas — statewide and then we are doing additional testing in hot spot ZIP codes. The positivity rate in the hot spot ZIP codes is 5.8 percent, while the statewide positivity rate, […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Don’t forget: Friday (Oct. 9) is the deadline to register to vote in NY | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik has cash advantage over Cobb in final stretch of heated NY-21 race | NCPR News

Source: Siena Poll finds strong support for Biden, Cuomo in NY – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Franklin County blames printer error for typo of Kamala Harris’ name | NCPR News

By John T. Ryan (Please share this important story)    Peru – Voters will enter the world of high technology on November 3, Election Day. When they enter St. Augustine’s Parish Center, find a new sign-in procedure. Election officials hope it will mean a faster check-in.   They’ll no longer have to report to a […]

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Today, the China Task Force, of which Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a member of, released their final report. After months of both classified and unclassified briefings with over 130 experts on China, national security officials, and leaders in emerging technology and business. The final report […]

Source: Plattsburgh mayoral candidates focus on city development, regional relationships in debate

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Source: North Country climate voters’ response to the election? “Existential dread.” | NCPR News

Washington, D.C.  – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced a $541,755 grant to be awarded to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the Lake Champlain Management Program. This funding will continue an ongoing long-term water quality and biological monitoring program, which detects environmental changes in the Lake. “Lake Champlain is a vast and […]

Source: North Country election boards seeing double the number of absentee ballot applications | NCPR News

Source: 7 mistakes to avoid so your NY absentee ballot will count – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse University asked to reinstate prof who called coronavirus ‘Wuhan flu’ – syracuse.com

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik   Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted in favor of the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act, legislation she co-sponsored. This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of public-safety officers. It establishes a national database at the CDC on suicide incidences and […]

Source: Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Source: In Saranac Lake, a recent surge of political activism and a spike in voter turnout | NCPR News