Don’t ski? There are other things to do during North Country winters | NCPR News
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Assemblyman Jones: Border testing requirement will impede North Country’s recovery
“Once again the Canadian government is implementing a testing requirement which will impede the North Country’s recovery. I join North Country leaders and business leaders in opposing this short-sighted and counterproductive policy change. These restrictions do not just impact the local economy, they also make it extremely difficult for folks to visit their loved ones during the holidays now that they have to scramble to find COVID-19 tests. It took us 19 long months of advocacy to end the ban on nonessential travel and it’s critical that we continue moving forward – not backward- and do everything we can to keep the border open in a safe manner.”
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Stefanik: Canada is Taking a Step Backwards
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under General News.
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Peru Awarded $1.029 million in USDA water and waste disposal loans
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today announced $7,526,000 in water and waste disposal loans for North Country communities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development fund.
“I am proud to announce over $7.5 million of taxpayer dollars will return to our district to invest in safe and effective water treatment for North Country residents,” Stefanik said. “This significant funding will be a lifeline for several of the North Country’s rural communities and support them in improving their current water infrastructure. I look forward to seeing the results this funding will provide to our communities.”
A breakdown of the funding can be seen here:
$1,747,000 for New York Water and Waste Disposal for the village of Norwood in St. Lawrence County
$1,029,000 for the town of Peru in Clinton County
$1,350,000 for the town of Massena in St. Lawrence County
$3,400,000 for Wellesley Island Water Corp in St. Lawrence County
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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62 additional COVID-19 lab positives reported today
Since our 12/16 update, 62 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, December 20, 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 122,961 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 12/12. As of 12/12, 70% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 66% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 78% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 780 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/15. As of 12/15, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.6%.
– 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 12/15, 100 individuals hospitalized (19 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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APA approves Lake Placid hotel, moves Warrensburg map amendment forward | NCPR News
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Burlington mayor plans to end homelessness, build 1,250 apartments in 5 years – VTDigger
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Regional NY-VT News.
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Central NY schools respond to TikTok school threats hitting districts nationally – syracuse.com
Source: Central NY schools respond to TikTok school threats hitting districts nationally – syracuse.com
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Illegal evictions in NY: Police fail a tenant who returns home to find everything gone – syracuse.com
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh City Council votes down mayor’s police chief pick | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 17th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Stefanik votes along party lines against three bills | NCPR News
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Congressional News, Political News.
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Multiple people taken to hospital after crash in Plattsburgh
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Highway Dept. News, State Government News, Town Board News.
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Making every child’s Christmas very special
By John T. Ryan
It’s been a busy two days for Brandy McDonald. At 3 p.m. today, he loaded his sixth load of toys to bring to local children. He wasn’t sure the remaining toys would fit into his big SUV. There might be trip #7. Bringing gifts to children is McDonald’s personal undertaking over Facebook. He started it when he was a town councilor, long before becoming town supervisor.
Brandy said, “I started doing this ten years ago. The first year it was four families. The second year, it was ten. This year, it’s 47 families and 126 kids as of this moment, plus my wife and I brought a carload to the ladies collecting for foster children. Our people and local businesses are so generous. They give and give. It’s unbelievable.”
Brandy said he purchases 95% of the toys himself because most people donate money or gift cards. He commented, “I’m anal, I have to do it myself. So many people have offered to help, but I like to do it.” After doing this for ten years, he knows where the bargains are. He takes advantage of the Big Lots 50% off sale at Thanksgiving time. Then he uses Big Lots rewards to buy even more toys.
McDonald learns about kids in need from JCEO and the Peru school. He brings gifts to kids who didn’t receive them from another organization or agency.
As we finished our conversation, a text from the Peru JCEO said that they need toys for 15 more kids. So, after completing delivery #6, Brandy will be on his way to Plattsburgh to buy more toys.
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Winter storm forecast for Vermont, New York: How much to expect
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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69 additional Clinton County COVID-19 lab positives reported
Since our 12/15 update, 69 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has added appointment times for today’s COVID-19 Vaccination clinic. Visit www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine to select an appointment time for your does 1, dose 2, dose 3, or booster of Pfizer or Moderna.
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 122,961 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 12/12. As of 12/12, 70% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 66% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 78% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– NYS Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 510 people were tested in Clinton County on 12/14. As of 12/14, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 7.5%.
– 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 12/14, 101 individuals hospitalized (16 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – On Saturday, December 18th annual ceremony and laying of wreaths at the Old Post Cemetery.
Peru Gazette 2018 photo
Just after World War Two, the War Department said it was going to close the Post Cemetery and relocate the remains. If that had happened, we wouldn’t be having a ceremony this year. The Plattsburgh Press-Republican of January 8, 1947, carried the story.
VETERANS HERE WOULD MAINTAIN POST CEMETERY
“Plattsburgh Post No. 20 American Legion and Edward and Moses Wells Post No. 125 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, have offered to undertake the cost of maintenance and supervision of the post cemetery attached to the former Plattsburgh Barracks, it was revealed yesterday.
The two veterans’ associations made their offer in and effort to avert the War Department’s scheduled removal of the remains now interred in the cemetery, like those in eight other military cemeteries at Army installations declared surplus throughout New York State to the Woodlawn National Cemetery in Elmira.
Existence of a plan to preserve the cemetery here, where there are buried veterans and their families who served at Plattsburgh over many decades, including veterans of the Spanish-American War, World War I, and some veterans of World War II, was made known by Robert C. Booth, president of the Plattsburgh Chamber of Commerce, in releasing for publication his recent letter to the Quartermaster General’s Office, informing them of the offer. Booth noted that there had been a storm of protest in the local area following the announcement.
Copies of the letter were sent to the Secretary of War, New York State’s Senators and Congressmen promising that the organizations which numbered more than 2,000 strong would, “render any assistance that we can do to bring about this result which will help the peace of mind and sentimental attachment of our many citizens who are vitally interested in not disturbing the final resting place of their loved ones.”
A few years later the Air Force took over the base and, in 1970, the Air Force ceased any burials in the cemetery. Ownership of this resting place was transferred to the City of Plattsburgh with the closing of the base in 1995.
To see who is buried in the cemetery, go to and page through the names: https://www.nnytombstoneproject.net/…/interments_a.htm
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Community Events, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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Akwesasne officials release first three cannabis cultivation licenses | NorthCountryNow
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe awarded $1M from Indian Community Block Grant | NorthCountryNow
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Mold-Rite Plastics to change name | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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COVID-19 vaccines for 5-11-year-olds are here! How do you get one?
New York State Dept. of Health “Walk-In” Clinic – Saturday, Dec. 18th, 11 am – 3 pm: ages 5-11, and 12+ initial series, all vax brands available – YMCA 52 US Oval Plattsburgh
Many local pharmacies are offering appointments THIS WEEK!
Check with your pediatric office to learn more about their plan for the rollout.
CCHD is working with local pediatric offices and schools on the best way to vaccinate this population. Updates to be posted soon!
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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EDITORIAL: Chamber Relieved That Canada is Not Now Reimposing Border Restrictions
From the North Country Chamber of Commerce
“While the Canadian Government has been actively considering possible new restrictions on international travel,” notes Garry Douglas, President of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, “we are pleased that for the time being at least, they have decided to advise Canadians not to travel internationally but are not changing current requirements at the land border. Our Canadian friends may still visit for up to 72 hours without a test, and Americans can still visit Canada with use of the ArriveCan app and a PCR test. We welcome this restraint.”
Douglas noted that communications were intense throughout the day today (Wednesday) as the Canadian Government was determining what actions it might take or not take. “We thank our friends and partners on both sides of the border for their continued engagement and advocacy,” says Douglas.
Garry Douglas
President and CEO
North Country Chamber of Commerce
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Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Farm workers angered after NY labor department delays action on 40-hour work week | WAMC
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Political News, State Government News.
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‘Unrelenting violence’: Assaults on NY prison staff reach record high | Politics | auburnpub.com
Source: ‘Unrelenting violence’: Assaults on NY prison staff reach record high | Politics | auburnpub.com
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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NY wage board delays decision on farmworker overtime threshold | Politics | auburnpub.com
Posted: December 16th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Peru News, Political News, State Government News.
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