The Peru Gazette

January 12, 2021. Following new guidance from the CDC, New York is now including individuals age 65 and up as eligible to schedule appointments to receive the vaccine. Immunocompromised New Yorkers are also eligible to receive the vaccine. We are working with the CDC on how to best define the immunocompromised category. In the meantime, […]

Issued 1/11/21 “Today, the governor outlined his future plans for New Yorkers in his State of the State address. From expanding access to telehealth services statewide to reforming our election system, I’m eager to build upon what was laid out today and fight to ensure the needs and concerns of North Country families are heard […]

“Today, the governor outlined his future plans for New Yorkers in his State of the State address. From expanding access to telehealth services statewide to reforming our election system, I’m eager to build upon what was laid out today and fight to ensure the needs and concerns of North Country families are heard loud and […]

Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today said in reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s State of the State Address that the focus needs to be on resetting New York’s economy to create economic activity, jobs and revenue to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. To do that, Stec said the State Legislature needs to begin convening legislative session […]

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Will also be ranking member on Senate Children and Families Committee   State Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today announced that he has been appointed the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021 Legislative Session.   Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt made the appointment Wednesday, which marked the first day of session […]

Phase 1a of vaccine distribution prioritized healthcare workers and was distributed by local hospitals, and they continue to distribute the vaccine to the best of their abilities. Nursing homes were being vaccinated through a federal program that is underway, but New York is in the process of stepping in to make sure that all nursing […]

On the eve of the 2021 Legislative Session in Albany, members of the Senate Republican conference today announced their “RESET NEW YORK STATE” agenda, outlining a list of goals for state government in the months ahead to help families, businesses and communities recover from the myriad challenges caused by COVID-19. Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) said […]

Daniel G. Stec is sworn in as State Senator for the 45th District at a ceremony in the Senate Chamber in Albany on Tuesday, January 5. Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt administered the oath as Senator Stec’s wife, Hilary, son, Peter, and parents, George and Elsie, looked on. The 45th District comprises all of Clinton, […]

Happy New Year! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Due to the holidays and some technical difficulties, it has been a while since I sent out one of my COVID-19 Newsletters, so this newsletter will be a bit longer than usual. Paid Sick Leave New Yorkers can begin using sick leave benefits under the state’s […]

Source: Local state lawmakers, families come together to oppose closing of Watertown Correctional | Jefferson County | nny360.com

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COVID-19 December 23 Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Updates More vaccines are coming to New York every day- 346,000 Moderna vaccines are coming this week and 120,000 more Pfizer doses are arriving this week. New York expects to have a total of 630,000 total doses by this week. This week, New York increases the priority populations that the hospitals will […]

Source: NYS Assembly pushes to raise taxes on wealthy by New Year’s | NCPR News

Source: New York promised universal Internet. For many North Country residents, it never came. | NCPR News

Source: Albany to disburse $4B in federal stimulus funds to K-12 schools

Source: What to expect in the 2021 state legislative session

Source: Local leaders appalled by Clinton Annex’s now looming closure | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | As word of the impending closure of the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex spread, local representatives and union officials expressed widespread concern about

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with 90 days notice to the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. “As a former correction […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors high school seniors for academic, creative, career and […]

Source: Stec ‘excited’ for new state chapter as senator | Sun Community News ALBANY | While newly elected as a state senator, Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) comes into office with plenty of state experience.

COVID-19 December 18 Updates Rent Relief Update New application period for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Extension Program will be open Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Previous Applicants for COVID-19 Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue […]