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June 21, 2021. From the highest positivity rate on the globe to one of the lowest positivity rates in the nation, New Yorkers have worked tirelessly to keep their communities safe and show up for each other throughout the pandemic. With reopening underway, New Yorkers should be proud of themselves and start living life again, […]

Source: N.Y. announces first-ever rewards program for camping | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York has officially launched the first of its kind Camper Loyalty/Reward Program for all overnight stays at campgrounds across the state.

Source: NY announces more winners in Covid-19 vaccine scholarship raffle – syracuse.com

“But the state this month is reminding the unemployed that the work-search requirements will be enforced. People collecting unemployment are required to look for work three days a week and create a log of those efforts.” Source: If you’re collecting unemployment in New York, state says you have to look for work – syracuse.com

“I just don’t see things changing with labor and the other issues all of a sudden,” Davis said. “We need to staff two factories, to keep the food chain going, that’s the main focus. It’s just never been more challenging to bring in additional help.” Source: No Gianelli Sausage stand at the 2021 NY State […]

Source: New report blames Cuomo order for increased Covid deaths in nursing homes (report) – syracuse.com

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR $6 MILLION UPGRADE OF SARANAC LAKE CIVIC CENTER   Project Will Enhance Regional Sports Infrastructure Ahead of Lake Placid 2023 World University Games  Exterior Rendering Available Here  Empire State Development (ESD) today announced plans for a $6 million upgrade of Saranac Lake Civic Center in Franklin County. The year-round, […]

“Now well over a year later, 70% of adults 18 years old and older have now been partially vaccinated in New York. COVID-19 cases have been on the sharp decline. And now, even most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, marking a significant milestone in the state’s fight against the virus.” However, the state of emergency […]

Source: NYS Fair adds another country singer to free concert lineup – syracuse.com

Source: NY Covid rules end: See 14 mandates that are history for bars, offices, gyms, weddings – syracuse.com

State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal […]

Source: New York: Cuomo lifts most pandemic restrictions with 70% of adults vaccinated

Source: Cuomo spending $40M on tourism campaign for Upstate NY: ‘A hidden treasure’ – syracuse.com

Source: CNY man wins on $14 million scratch-off NY Lottery ticket: ‘It’s a mind-blower’ – syracuse.com

We’ve come a long way in six months. Exactly six months ago, on December 14, 2020, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, became the first person in the nation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Since then, more than 20 million vaccine doses have been administered in New York […]

Source: NY approaches vaccination milestone, state fair to open at 100% capacity | NCPR News

Source: NY announces latest winners in Covid-19 vaccine scholarship raffle – syracuse.com

Source: Lawmakers in Albany consider making New York a sanctuary state | State News | nny360.com

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that DEC will hold academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers beginning in May 2022. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 60 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York’s natural resources […]

“The stations authorized by the bill can be set up at any location in the Adirondack Park and within a ten-mile radius of its border, and would provide certifications for inspection and decontamination in addition to providing direct education and outreach to boaters, which will help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.” Source: […]

Source: N.Y. to waive taxes on small business grants | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As small businesses across the North Country now wait for the June 10 opening for applications in the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, New York Gov. And

Source: Assembly votes to end prison double bunking | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: N.Y. Senate approves Stec’s aquatic invasive legislation | Sun Community News ALBANY | With unanimous support, the New York State Senate has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening and making permanent the ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of a

Source: North Country loses 550 prison jobs in one year as inmate numbers plummet | NCPR News

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