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Source: NY wage board delays decision on farmworker overtime threshold | Politics | auburnpub.com

Source: Ethics board tells former Gov. Cuomo to return book money | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: More than a dozen NY counties refusing to enforce state mask mandate – syracuse.com

Source: Tri-Lakes awarded millions in state funding | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: ADK awarded $500k to purchase Cascade Ski Center | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: N.Y. announces holiday impaired driving crackdown | Sun Community News ALBANY | State and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be stepping up patrols targeting impaired driving during the holiday travel season.

Source: Hochul defends state mask mandate against critics. Some counties refuse to enforce it | NCPR News

Source: What changes under the New York state indoor mask mandate?

“I am proud to support many of the projects Governor Hochul announced will be receiving funding as part of the most recent round of REDC grants. This funding will go towards community enhancement and will help local towns, municipalities and nonprofits improve water infrastructure, expand regional sports and recreational activities, increase tourism, and continue to […]

Information from the North Country Chamber of Commerce Governor Kathy Hochul announced that masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. As is often the case with gubernatorial mandates during the COVID pandemic, supporting documentation and guidance follows some time after the initial announcement. In […]

Source: $10 million for Tupper Lake | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

  Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic invasive species in the Adirondack region and I want to thank Governor […]

Source: Gov. Hochul ups war on aquatic invasive species | Sun Community News ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow the installation of inspection stations in an effort to protect against aquatic invasive species along several locations in the

COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically across the North Country over the past few weeks with Franklin County reporting the highest number of daily new cases last week. Every county in the North Country is currently under a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is in desperate need of state resources to help […]

Source: NEW: Hochul reinstates NYS mask mandate or proof of vaccination | NCPR News

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Source: #VaxtoSchool clinics coming to Plattsburgh | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 16 new #VaxtoSchool clinics, two of which are heading to Plattsburgh Saturday, Dec. 11.

Source: New York Attorney General Letitia James ends bid for governor

Source: SUNY Chancellor Resigns – The Legislative Gazette

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

“The order halting elective procedures doesn’t affect cancer treatment, neurosurgery, treatment for “intractable pain” and a number of other procedures and treatments considered essential, according to the Health Department.” Source: See 32 New York hospitals ordered to halt elective surgeries – syracuse.com

Source: Say ‘so long’ to polystyrene containers | Sun Community News ALBANY | New rule will limit or severely restrict the use of this popular plastic.

Source: More North Country counties declare states of emergency. Hospitals fill with mostly unvaccinated patients | NCPR News

Source: Polystyrene Foam Ban Updates – – The Adirondack Almanack

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress combating COVID-19. “With a new variant circulating in New York, the best way to stay safe this holiday season is by getting vaccinated and boosted,” Governor Hochul said. “With holiday gatherings just weeks away, you can protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated […]