The Peru Gazette

Source: Pennsylvania lifts out-of-state travel restrictions; when will NY? – syracuse.com

March 1, 2021. One year ago today, New York confirmed our first case of the novel coronavirus, and the uncharted pandemic of COVID-19 began for New Yorkers. We’ve faced great pain and loss over the last 365 days, but there’s reason to be hopeful for the future. Today, the New York State Clinical Advisory Task […]

Source: One year in: The toll COVID has taken on NY lives, jobs, political fortunes | NCPR News

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: State wedding guidelines spark questions | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: For Cuomo, hardball tactics, intimidation and now allegations of harassment

Source: Where Democrats draw the line | City & State NY

Source: Hamilton College alum, former Cuomo aide accuses governor of sexual harassment (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Campground expansion, ropes course, solar project, more up for public comment

Source: As North Country prisons close, communities divided between reform and job losses | NCPR News

February 26, 2021. In the past 24 hours, New York vaccine distribution sites administered over 175,000 doses of the COVID vaccine. To date, over 4 million total shots have been administered. Defeating COVID is front and center in New York and our progress against the virus is thanks to New Yorkers’ resilience and willingness to […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

February 25, 2021. As of today, more than 2.5 million New Yorkers have received a first vaccine dose—about 12.8 percent of the state’s population. This is a promising step in our vaccination efforts. We’re doing everything we can to further build our vaccination distribution network and to ensure the vaccine is being administered equitably, but […]

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: Cuomo denies sexual harassment allegations from former aide | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik says Cuomo must resign, calls him ‘sexual predator’ | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: NY sets rules for dancing at events: Get down in your own dance zone only – syracuse.com

February 24, 2021. Today, New York recorded the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 21—2.85 percent. New Yorkers have shown courage and fortitude in the face of this unprecedented pandemic, and it’s thanks to them that we’re seeing a decline in hospitalizations and COVID positivity. We continue to make strides in our vaccination progress, too, […]

June, August Regents exams to be canceled for second consecutive year Source: N.Y. education officials ‘weighing options’ after Biden admin requires state assessments

Source: Advocates: NY leaving inmates vulnerable to virus | News | pressrepublican.com

February 23, 2021. We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but there are three obstacles to getting every New Yorker vaccinated—supply, accessibility and hesitancy. While the supply from the federal government is increasing steadily every week, demand still far outweighs supply. It’s important that we keep up our […]

COVID-19 February 23 Updates Nursing Home Visitation Updates There are new, expanded guidelines for visitation of residents in nursing home facilities in accordance with CMS and CDC guidelines to begin on February 26. The Department of Health recommends that visitors take a rapid test before entry into the facility, and DOH will provide rapid tests to […]

Highway and sewage treatment plant workers, Department of Motor Vehicles staff and county clerk employees providing legal and other essential administrative services are among sectors that often times provide an essential service to New Yorkers but are not explicitly included in the state’s 1b phase of vaccination. Source: Capitol Insider: Some public workers not included […]

Source: If teachers vaccinated, main obstacle to in-person school gone, Cuomo says – syracuse.com