The Peru Gazette

October 22, 2020. COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is real. I understand we’re tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc. The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it goes on, the worse it’s going to get. We see it in the numbers, in […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Source: State restricts inmate visits | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: NY elections: If you screw up absentee voting, this year you might get a do over – syracuse.com

October 21, 2020. New York’s micro-cluster strategy is designed to reduce the spread of COVID with the least disruption and the most targeted approach. Today, after 14 days of data monitoring, we are modifying existing cluster zones and adding new ones in Steuben and Chemung Counties — areas that have seen recent upticks in positive […]

Source: Cuomo: New York considering ditching state travel advisory quarantine list

Village of Saranac Lake – Harrietstown Franklin County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 15 at 1:12 p.m., DEC’s Ray Brook Dispatch received a report of an overturned canoe in the Second Pond boat area on Lower Saranac Lake. One person was onshore and uncertain if her companion was still in the water or onshore looking for […]

Source: Government agencies in pandemic: Lack of connection, transparency – – The Adirondack Almanack

October 20, 2020. One of the lessons we learned in New York is that we need to look ahead to stay ahead of this virus. To tackle additional COVID-19 hot spots that we expect to come with the fall and winter weather, New York will employ our micro-cluster strategy to take fast and targeted action. […]

“The recent increase in COVID-19 cases in northern correctional facilities is alarming given that there remains no guidance from the state,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) “In our nursing homes and long term care facilities, the Department of Health (DOH) issued guidance indicating that one positive case by a staff member or resident, dictates […]

Source: Arizona, Maryland added to New York COVID-19 quarantine list; no states removed

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Source: Eight more SUNY Plattsburgh students test positive for COVID-19

Source: New York State releases drafted plan for administering a future COVID-19 vaccine

Source: Cuomo: COVID-19 vaccine among ‘operations challenges of all time’

October 19, 2020. We all hope that there will be a COVID vaccine that can be approved and administered in the near future. To ensure a safe and effective distribution of a vaccine once it is ready, the State has announced a draft Vaccine Administration Program, which will serve as an initial framework for the […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by Connelly & McLaughlin & Woloz

Source: New York’s Plastic Bag Ban to Resume Monday

Source: New York ski resorts can open at 50% capacity

Source: Movie theaters can now reopen with restrictions | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Oct. 17 that North Country movie theaters can reopen with restrictions later this month.

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES MOVIE THEATERS CAN REOPEN STARTING Friday, OCTOBER 23rd NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES GREEN LIGHT FOR REOPENING MOVIE THEATERS The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that movie theaters, outside New York City, may reopen October 23rd. Some Guidelines Include: 25% occupancy A maximum of 50 […]

October 16, 2020. New York’s numbers remain steady, despite the handful of clusters we are currently focused on. We are addressing these clusters through our targeted approach to ensure that they don’t become community spread. As we go through the fall and into winter and cases continue to rise across the country, it’s going to […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: COVID halts Cardinal Athletics | Local News | pressrepublican.com

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 […]