New York laws taking effect in 2022
Posted: January 3rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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NY Attorney General releases graphic video of fatal Syracuse police shooting – syracuse.com
Posted: January 3rd, 2022 under Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Hochul extends statewide mask mandate as NY Covid hospitalizations jump 67% in a week – syracuse.com
Source: Hochul extends statewide mask mandate as NY Covid hospitalizations jump 67% in a week – syracuse.com
Posted: January 3rd, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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N.Y. unveils Winter Surge Plan 2.0 | Sun Community News ALBANY |
Posted: January 2nd, 2022 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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How to Get Cheaper Internet Service
The federal program offers discounts on monthly internet service fees to low-income Americans.
WASHINGTON, December 31, 2021—In accordance with Congressional directives in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Federal Communications Commission officially launched the Affordable Connectivity Program, the $14.2 billion successor program to the Emergency Broadband Benefit which helped almost 9 million afford internet access during the pandemic. As of today, eligible households are encouraged to apply to receive up to $30 per month discount toward internet service and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
“The response to the Emergency Broadband Benefit proved what many knew to be true: the cost of high-speed internet is out of reach for too many of us,” said FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Now with the long-term Affordable Connectivity Program, we have the opportunity to enroll even more households and help ensure they can afford the internet connections they need for work, school, health care and more for years.”
A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
Has an income that is at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines;
Participates in certain assistance programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance, SSI, WIC, or Lifeline;
Participates in Tribal specific programs, such as Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance, Tribal TANF, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations;
Is approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision in the 2019-2020, 2020-2021, or 2021-2022 school year;
Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; or
Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income program.
Final program rules will be adopted by the Commission in January. For more information about the Affordable Connectivity Program, please visit: https://www.fcc.gov/ACP.
Posted: January 2nd, 2022 under Education News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, January 5, 2021
Chicken N’Biscuits
Mashed Potatoes
Squash
Apple Pie
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY
All are welcome at our table!
Posted: January 2nd, 2022 under Community Events, Peru News.
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Winter Weather Advidory
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Most of Vermont and portions of northern koi New York
Description
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY… WHAT…Mixed wintry precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch. WHERE…Most of Vermont and portions of northern New York. WHEN…From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. IMPACTS…Plan on slippery and icy road conditions. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation will transition from light rain on Saturday night to a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow by early Sunday. The transition will occur from north to south, becoming snow entirely by Sunday afternoon. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches will occur across the northern Champlain Valley into north central and far northeastern Vermont. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected across the southern Champlain Valley into central and south central Vermont. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice accumulation is also expected before the changeover to snow and sleet. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary.
Posted: January 1st, 2022 under General News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Winter Weather Advisory Update
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PMEST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Most of Vermont and portions of northern New York.
* WHEN…From 7 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation will transition from light rain on Saturday night to freezing rain, sleet, and snow by Sunday. The transition will occur from north to south, becoming snow entirely by Sunday evening. Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches will occur across the Adirondacks and portions of north-central Vermont, while a dusting up to 2 inches is expected for south-central Vermont. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary. &&
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under General News.
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Betty White Has Died At Age 99
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Peru/Regional History.
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Gov. Hochul details North Country school COVID tests and more | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New business brings gas to Ellenburg | Sun Community News ELLENBURG | Mountain Mart is a local family-owned gasoline and convenience store retailer.
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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The Peru Gazette wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and peace-filled New Year
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under General News.
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Stefanik, Colleagues Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case
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Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News.
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National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
436 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021 NYZ026>031-034-035-087-VTZ001>012-016>019-010945- Northern St. Lawrence-Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton- Southeastern St. Lawrence-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Southwestern St. Lawrence-Grand Isle- Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia- Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Windsor- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland- 436 AM EST Fri Dec 31 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern New York, central Vermont, northeast Vermont, northwest Vermont and southern Vermont. .DAY ONE…Today and tonight. Light freezing drizzle is possible through the mid-morning hours, until temperatures climb above freezing. A few icy spots are possible on untreated roads and sidewalks, but measurable precipitation is generally not expected. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday. We continue to monitor the potential for light to moderate mixed wintry precipitation late Saturday into Sunday across the North Country. The best chance for accumulating snow and sleet will be across far northern New York. Meanwhile, a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and plain rain is likely across the remainder of the region. Precipitation will likely transition to snow from northwest to southeast before ending on Sunday, with some light snow accumulations possible across the Champlain Valley, as well as central and eastern Vermont. Lastly, much colder temperatures and low wind chills are expected Sunday night into Monday. If you have travel plans late Saturday into Sunday, stay tuned to the latest forecasts.
Posted: December 31st, 2021 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Recycling Electronics This Holiday Season
With holiday cheer and gifts galore, many of you will give or receive new electronic equipment. As you switch out of the old and welcome the new, please remember to recycle your old electronics responsibly.
Examples of common electronic equipment that must be recycled:
- Computers (desktops, laptops, e-readers, tablets, etc.)
- Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, monitors, printers, etc.)
- Small electronic equipment (DVR’s, DVD players, MP3 players, video game consoles, etc.)
- Televisions
It is illegal to dispose these and other covered electronic equipment (CEE) in the trash under New York’s electronic waste law.
How to recycle electronics:
Visit DEC’s Consumer Electronic Waste Recycling webpage for information on all available recycling/reuse opportunities.
Manufacturers of CEE are required to provide consumers a free and convenient opportunity to recycle their equipment or one piece of CEE from another manufacturer with the purchase of the same type. Depending on a specific manufacturer’s acceptance program, CEE recycling/reuse opportunities may include: permanent collection locations, local collection events, mailback programs, or at-home pickup (when no other free and convenient option is offered).
How to recycle cell phones:
Wireless telephone service suppliers that offer wireless phones for sale, are required to provide free reuse and recycling of up to 10 cell phones from any person or provide free shipping of those phones to a recycling program. Contact your local wireless telephone service provider for more cell phone recycling program details. Learn more about NYS Wireless Telephone Recycling Act.
Questions or concerns? Contact the E-waste Recycling Team.
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under Environmental News, State Government News.
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Overdoses have killed a million Americans since the start of the opioid epidemic : NPR
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Environmental Conservation Police Officer Steven Shaw Honored as Top New York Wildlife Conservation Police Officer
Saratoga County Officer Receives “Officer of the Year” Award from Shikar-Safari Club International for Outstanding Service
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Steven Shaw was honored with the Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from the Shikar-Safari Club International.
Shikar-Safari International Club was founded in 1952 by an international group of hunters interested in exchanging ideas about the sport and promoting ethical hunting of big game animals. Each year, the club sponsors an award for the Wildlife Conservation Police Officer of the Year in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and territories of both US. And Canada, acknowledging the important role ECOs play in local, national, and international wildlife conservation.
ECO Shaw earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Purdue University in 1993, and a master’s degree in Environmental Policy from Indiana University in 1996. Shaw did not pursue his dream of becoming an ECO until he entered the 15th Basic Training Academy at the age of 32 in the early 2000s. His goal to become an ECO dates back to his childhood when he was fishing on the Hudson River with his father and grandfather in the town of Moreau, Saratoga County. A man in a green canoe quickly appeared and approached the trio asking if they were having any luck catching fish. The man also checked his father and grandfather’s fishing licenses, looked at and measured the walleye they had on a stringer, and talked to them about fishing the Hudson River in general. It wasn’t until the man left that Shaw’s father explained that the man was a local game warden, responsible for making sure people were hunting and fishing legally. This interaction stuck with Shaw and eventually led him to his career at DEC.
ECO Shaw has served as an officer for 18 years in Saratoga County in DEC’s Region 5. In 2020 alone, he responded to approximately 300 calls for service, from catching poachers and enforcing fish and wildlife laws to assisting with the hunter education programs at the county’s Fish and Game clubs and the county fair. In addition, ECO Shaw is credited with single-handedly developing a fishing clinic for special needs children in his area, which he has hosted for the past 10 years.
ECO Shaw spends much of his spare time outdoors fly fishing out west, brook trout fishing in remote Adirondack ponds in his canoe, ice fishing local lakes, and hiking in the Adirondacks. He’s often joined on these outdoor adventures by his sons Hudson, 15, and Jackson, 12, as well as his girlfriend Lisa. Shaw and Hudson became 46ers this year and are now working on their Winter 46.
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Over the past five days, CCHD reported 360 additional lab-confirmed COVID -19 positives and four additional deaths.
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will not have ambulance service as of January 1 | NCPR News
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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136 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positives in Clinton County. Next Report 1/3/22
Since our 12/29 update, 136 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, January 3rd, 2021.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– A full list of Clinton County COVID-19 testing providers can be found at www.clintonhealth.org/covid19.
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to schedule a first, second, third, or booster. Check back frequently, as additional appointment and dates may be added.
– CDC COVID Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 128,870 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 12/28. As of 12/28, 71% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 67% of residents had completed their vaccine series.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 603 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/28. As of 12/28, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 9.5%.
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– NYS DOCCS data: https://doccs.ny.gov/doccs-covid-19-report
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 12/28, 92 individuals hospitalized (26 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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DEC Releases New York’s First-Ever, Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Compliant with State’s Climate Law
Supports Implementation of State’s Ambitious Climate Law
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner and Climate Action Council Co-Chair Basil Seggos today announced the release of the State’s first-ever statewide greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The report describes statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for 1990 through 2019, and will be produced annually as required by New York’s nation-leading climate law. The release of the report is a milestone in the State’s efforts to meet the requirements of the CLCPA.
Commissioner Seggos commented, “This annual report shows that while New York State has reduced emissions from several sectors over the last three decades, emissions from some sectors, including transportation, have increased, revealing that enormous challenges remain in our ongoing work to meet our emission-reduction targets. The report is a critical resource as we continue to act on climate and advance a just transition to clean energy that creates good jobs and supports a green economy for the future.”
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
DEC. 30, 2021 — As the nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected the U.S. population will be 332,403,650 on Jan. 1, 2022. This represents an increase of 706,899, or 0.21%, since New Year’s Day 2021, and 954,369, or 0.29%, since Census Day (April 1) 2020.
In January 2022, the U.S. is expected to experience a birth every nine seconds and one death every 11 seconds. Meanwhile, net international migration is expected to add one person to the U.S. population every 130 seconds. The combination of births, deaths and net international migration increases the U.S. population by one person every 40 seconds.
The projected world population on Jan. 1, is 7,868,872,451, an increase of 74,235,487, or 0.95%, since New Year’s Day 2021. During January 2022, 4.3 births and 2.0 deaths are expected worldwide every second.
The Census Bureau’s Population Clock displays simulated real-time growth of the U.S. and world populations.
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Three violent incidents on one Tuesday night in Burlington
Posted: December 30th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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