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September 11, 2020. On a sunny, cloudless Tuesday morning nineteen years ago, New York, the nation and the world were changed forever. We will never forget the nearly three thousand lives lost during the September 11th terrorist attacks. We will never forget that a day marked by unfathomable loss was met with equal courage. Selfless […]

Source: NYS says it can’t afford pre-paid postage for absentee ballots | NCPR News

Source: Extra $300 unemployment checks will start arriving next week in New York – syracuse.com

September 10, 2020. New Yorkers are complying with State guidelines across the board which has led to our low infection rate. We have taken care of one another. One important area vital to our continued public health is that all riders must wear a mask while on pubic transportation. While mask compliance in the MTA […]

Source: NY says schools can get rid of snow days this year (Wearing your pajamas inside out won’t help) – syracuse.com

Source: NY eases restrictions on visits at assisted living homes

“Only 29% believe they can remain viable at 50% inside occupancy without outdoor seating. 22% believe they need 75% to be viable while 48% need a return to full inside capacity to remain viable.” The North Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for urgent attention to the future of the region’s restaurants following a survey showing […]

September 9, 2020. New Yorkers have worked hard to comply with reopening guidelines and we have some good news. Starting September 30th, restaurants in New York City can reopen for indoor dining with a limit of 25 percent capacity. All restaurants that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols, including temperature checks, face […]

Source: New York state moves high school football from fall to spring – syracuse.com

Source: “Misery on Main Street”: North Country leaders prep for economic turmoil if Congress doesn’t pass state, local aid | NCPR News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Coronavirus in NY: 4 states added, 2 removed from quarantine list – syracuse.com

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Register to Vote – New York State Board of Elections

Source: The skinny on food waste; new incentives for composting programs – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Vermont receives ‘D+’ grade on school reopening from state’s largest teachers union

Source: SUNY Oneonta cancels in-person classes this fall | Newsday

Earlier this week, in response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western NY, the State set up eight rapid testing sites for residents in the region. I wanted to share some of the results with you. From the testing team’s effort, a total of 6,385 tests were performed with results delivered in 15 minutes. […]

Source: Some NY casinos can reopen starting September 9th | NCPR News

Source: DEC opens comments for Fish Creek Campground management plan – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is […]

September 2, 2020. New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about in-person voting due to COVID. There’s no need to wait — you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today. (Please note that you must already be registered to vote […]

Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, on how to […]