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Source: Saranac Lake Marina lawsuit presses state to study ‘overuse’

Source: New York’s huge boost for medical marijuana: Here’s what patients need to know now – syracuse.com

Source: Still no decision on 2021 New York State Fair, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Capacity limits increasing for indoor arenas, movie theaters, museums, zoos in NY – syracuse.com

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli asked Attorney General Letitia James to launch a potential criminal investigation into whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo used state resources to write and promote his book on leadership in the COVID pandemic. Source: Attorney General Letitia James Asked To Investigate Whether Andrew Cuomo Used State Resources To […]

April 19, 2021. New Yorkers should be encouraged by the incredible progress they have made to decrease the infection rate and to get vaccinated. More than half of New York’s adults have received at least one dose. Thanks to your hard work, we are continuing to open up even more of our economy. On April […]

Source: Agency seeks input for climate-change study | Sun Community News ALBANY | NYSERDA is looking for a diverse group of knowledgeable people to participate in their effort to analyze possible climate change impacts on New York State.

Source: Should NYS cull feral cats? – – The Adirondack Almanack

“All internet providers must offer high-speed internet at an affordable cost — $15 a month period, all equipment, all fees, etc. That’s the cost that they must provide to any low-income family in this state,” Cuomo said. Source: Cuomo signs internet affordability law

April 16, 2021. We know how the virus spreads, so it is simply a question of behavior and precautions if we hope to stop the spread as we vaccinate New York. The more precautions each of us take, the fewer people get infected. We’re at a point now where we’ve communicated all the information that […]

Source: NY vaccination effort hits milestone: 50% of adults have at least first dose | NCPR News

Source: APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request

Source: AMR permits: Your questions answered | Adirondack Explorer

April 15, 2021. Thanks to the extraordinary efforts and commitment of our providers and volunteers, more than half of New Yorkers who are 18 and older have received at least one dose of a vaccine, and more than a third of adults are fully vaccinated. On top of that, COVID hospitalizations dropped to the lowest […]

Source: ADK Visitor Interpretive Centers get new rounds of funding | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Visitor Interpretive Centers in the Adirondacks will soon see a significant financial boost with new funds included in the 2021-2022 New York budget.

Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 totaled $82.4 billion – $3 billion higher than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March State Cash Report released […]

The Lake Placid complex would include 355 housing units, including some apartments and condominiums. spread over 22 new buildings on the 35-acre site. The project includes a clubhouse, greenhouse, pool, recreation facilities, maintenance building, and on-site parking, including a parking garage for residents. Source: Lake Placid apartments, Ticonderoga solar park both up for final APA approval […]

Source: Curfew on New York bars, restaurants extended to midnight starting next week, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

April 14, 2021. The effort to vaccinate New Yorkers continues in full scale. While Johnson & Johnson is paused, we are using the Pfizer vaccine in order to meet and maintain scheduled appointments. It is important to keep in mind as we wait for federal direction that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is being carefully […]

Source: Officer seriously injured following inmate attack | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A local corrections officer suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized after being attacked by an inmate in the recreation yard at Clinton Correctional Facility.

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped pass the 2021-22 state budget, which includes funding that he secured for the North Country Veterans Association (NCVA) and other essential programs and services for local veterans. “Despite the fiscal challenges facing our state, I fought to ensure the state […]

Source: New York to bring Covid-19 vaccines directly to farm workers – syracuse.com

Source: DEC Announces New Opportunity for Youth Hunters – – The Adirondack Almanack

April 13, 2021. As you may have read, today the CDC and the FDA issued a statement recommending a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of an abundance of caution. New York State will follow the CDC and FDA recommendation and pause the use of the J&J vaccine statewide […]

Source: New York suspends use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine over rare side effects | NCPR News