The Peru Gazette

March 26, 2021. As we continue to move vaccination forward we also need to revitalize New York’s economy and make sure we reopen safely. To that end, today we launched Excelsior Pass, a free and voluntary platform for businesses & individuals that can be used to easily access secure proof of a recent negative COVID […]

Source: N.Y. to fast track cannabis legalization | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | According to the New York State Association of Counties, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the legislature have reached a three-way agreement to legalize adult-use cannabis sales. 

Source: Local reps applaud new nursing-home guidance | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After pushing state leaders for clearer and updated guidance, local representatives are applauding the March 25 change to expand nursing-home visitation policies.

Source: Vermont health officials report 251 new COVID-19 cases, a single-day record

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass – a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State […]

Senator Dan Stec today said he is very pleased Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) aligned state nursing home visitation guidance with those of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The new guidance replaces a February state directive that required a facility be free of covid-19 for […]

Source: Letitia James seeks ethics probe into Covid testing for Andrew Cuomo’s relatives – syracuse.com

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Source: Marijuana legalization bill ‘really close’ after lawmakers resolve driving roadblock | NCPR News

Source: Clinton Correctional Facility inmate dies from COVID-19 in hospital care

Streamlined Rule Changes will Increase Angling Opportunities, Take Effect on April 1 for 2021 Trout Opener New Interactive Trout Stream Fishing Map Also Launched Today New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the finalization of new trout stream regulations that will take effect on April 1, 2021, and help […]

Must Pay More Than $46,000 in Restitution Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s […]

March 23, 2021. We continue to make great strides in our vaccination progress. To date, New York has administered nearly 8 million vaccine doses, and the state’s expansive distribution network is hard at work getting shots in arms. Our NYS/FEMA mass vaccination site in Yonkers administered its 20,000th vaccine shot today and our vaccination site […]

Source: Assembly opens impeachment inquiry against Cuomo | NCPR News

Source: “Really, Really Close” for Cannabis Legalization in New York

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Source: NY Covid vaccine allocation to double in coming weeks, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

March 22, 2021. Starting tomorrow at 8 a.m., New Yorkers 50 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. We continue to kick vaccinations into overdrive throughout the state by expanding eligibility, establishing new vaccination sites and opening up eligibility to providers to reach new populations. New York’s distribution network is […]

Source: Area education officials request full reopening of schools | Sun Community News WARREN COUNTY | Remote learning is causing a steep increase in the number of students failing classes, is prompting mental health issues and is discouraging them from going to

Source: Wells couple will contest APA fine and violation determination

Source: It’s Debatable: Green amendment – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: New Yorkers 50 and over eligible for vaccine starting Tuesday | State-and-regional | buffalonews.com

Source: Pharmacies can now vaccinate New Yorkers with underlying health conditions – syracuse.com

Source: First case of Brazilian Covid-19 variant detected in NY – syracuse.com