Graduate students at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF) are asking for public assistance in the collection of samples as part of a study for an emerging zoonotic parasite. Samples for this study consist of gastrointestinal tracts from coyotes harvested within DEC Regions 3-7, which can be shipped to SUNY ESF where they will be screened for the parasite Echinococcus spp. The parasite is a tapeworm that typically infects wild canids (foxes, coyotes) but can infect domestic animals as well as humans. The goal of this study is to identify the distribution of the parasite throughout the sampling range, so that areas of high parasite levels and infection risk can be found. More information on the project can be found at the NY Echinococcus Project webpage or by emailing Corinne Conlon.
Posted: November 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Environmental News, State Government News.
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From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Definition of Family: “A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family. For instance, if an older married couple, their daughter and her husband and two children, and the older couple’s nephew all lived in the same house or apartment; they would all be considered members of a single family.”
Source: 2019 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-Year Estimates.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2021 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Since our 11/19 update, 91 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna booster, visit
www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine.
– Local Vaccination data:
https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 114,661 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 11/14. As of 11/14, 68% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 65% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
Posted: November 22nd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Today, Monday, November 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.
Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation.
Posted: November 22nd, 2021 under Community Events, Heathcare News.
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Posted: November 22nd, 2021 under Law Enforcement News.
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“It’s a cautionary tale that I don’t want to accentuate,” she said. “My husband and son were vaccine-hesitant. … They didn’t have any physical health problems and they were not at particular risk.”
Source: COVID does the unthinkable: Father, son die within days of each other
Posted: November 21st, 2021 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Posted: November 21st, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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| New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State.
Village of Lake Placid
Franklin County
Wilderness Rescue: On Nov. 12 at 12:55 p.m., Central Dispatch received a call from Franklin County 911 regarding a distressed hiker. At 1:24 p.m., the hiker was with Caretaker Bastian at the Lake Colden interior outpost. Forest Rangers Evans and Bode helped the hiker down to Marcy Dam at 3:45 p.m. At 5:44 p.m., the hiker was turned over to Lake Placid Ambulance and taken to the hospital for further treatment.
Town of Wilmington
Essex County
Wilderness Search: On Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from a group of hikers from New Jersey who became separated on Esther Mountain. Rangers Curcio, Evans, and Martin responded. At 11:18 p.m., Rangers found the missing hiker, assisted her out of the woods, and transported the subject to her vehicle at 12:45 a.m.
Town of Fine
St. Lawrence County
Wilderness Search: On Nov. 15 at 9:49 p.m., Ray Brook Dispatch received a call from the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office requesting Forest Ranger assistance in the search for a 75-year-old hunter who had not returned from hunting earlier that day. Rangers Morehouse, Hanno, Shea, Hogan, and Baldwin were joined in the search by members of the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and Star Lake Fire and Ambulance. At 12:39 a.m., Ranger Hanno followed the sound of a voice and found the hunter three-tenths of a mile from his home. The hunter was hypothermic and couldn’t move and responders could not find the subject’s UTV and cane. Rangers carried the hunter out in a litter to Star Lake Ambulance at 1:33 a.m.
Be sure to properly prepare and plan before entering the backcountry. Visit DEC’s Hike Smart NY, Adirondack Backcountry Information, and Catskill Backcountry Information webpages for more information.
If a person needs a Forest Ranger, whether it’s for a search and rescue, to report a wildfire, or to report illegal activity on state lands and easements, they should call 833-NYS-RANGERS. If a person needs urgent assistance, they can call 911. To contact a Forest Ranger for information about a specific location, the DEC website has phone numbers for every Ranger listed by region.
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Posted: November 19th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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[Glens Falls, NY] – Adirondack Health Institute honored six individuals as 2021 Rural Health Champions at the 2021 North Country Leadership Summit. The annual recognition is a collaborative effort of six of the North Country’s Rural Health Networks, including the Adirondack Rural Health Network (ARHN), a program of AHI, supported with funds from the NYS Department of Health Charles D. Cook Office of Rural Health.
Since 2015, the Rural Health Networks in Northern New York ask their network partners to nominate individuals who exemplify the selfless, community-minded, can-do spirit that prevails in rural America. This year, ARHN sought to identify individuals who showed exemplary selflessness, leadership, and continued delivery of outstanding care in the community during these unprecedented times.
2021 Rural Health Champions:
Barry Brogan, North Country Behavioral Healthcare Network
An excerpt from his nomination read: “Barry has been a leader in the field of behavioral health since before behavioral health was recognized by the medical community. He has strong skills as a collaborator and facilitator, helping Network members find common ground and shared strategic direction. A strong advocate, Barry has been a leader for advocacy in both Albany and Washington. He understands how government policies are developed and help both NCBHN and NYSARH members educate lawmakers more effectively. Barry is a staunch supporter of rural communities, people, and lifestyles. He understands that rural is not small urban, but rather has its own culture and values, which Barry shares. As Barry retires from NCBHN, I think it is appropriate to recognize him for ‘making a lasting contribution to the rural health care system’. I can think of few others who have done more.”
Brenda Stiles, Adirondacks ACO Read more »
Posted: November 19th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that his office will be collecting toys for families in need this holiday season as part of his annual toy drive. Jones is partnering with the Christmas Bureau, an all-volunteer organization that helps to provide Christmas celebrations for low-income families in Clinton County.
“Christmas is a time for our communities to come together and support our neighbors in need,” said Jones. “For families who are going through a difficult period, the holidays can mean choosing between celebrating with gifts or putting food on the table and paying their bills. I encourage all who are able to take part in my annual toy drive to help uplift those who are struggling right now and spread holiday cheer to North Country families this winter.”
Jones’ office will collect unwrapped toys for all ages through Dec. 16. Gifts can be dropped off at Jones’ district office at 202 U.S. Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The toys will be donated directly to the Christmas Bureau. For questions regarding this drive or any other community issue, please contact Jones’ office at 518-562-1986 or by email at JonesB@nyassembly.gov.
Posted: November 19th, 2021 under Community Events, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Public Hearing of October 25, 2021 and the Town Board Regular Meeting of November 8, 2021.
- Community Input.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Accept the resignation of Keith Dew from The Highway Dept.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Accept the Temporary Hire of MEO Jason Burl.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approving Clinton County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of Clinton County Snow & Ice Agreement.
- DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Approval of the Order to Purchase a 2023 114SD Freightliner
Dump Truck with Plow Gear.
- DISCUSSION: Complete Streets Utilization Plan 2021 and Options for Grant Award.
- DISCUSSION: Cannabis Opt-Out Local Laws for Dispensaries or On-Site Consumption Sites Notification.
- DISCUSSION: Approved Speed Limit Reduction on Valley View Drive.
- DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills
- MOTION: Adjourn to Executive Session.
- MOTION: Return from Executive Session
MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: November 19th, 2021 under Town Board News.
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Since our 11/18 update, 35 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be posted Monday, November 22, 2021.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. To schedule a Pfizer or Moderna booster, visit
www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine.
– Local Vaccination data:
https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 114,661 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 11/14. As of 11/14, 68% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 65% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 77% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
Posted: November 19th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels by 7%
Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections for all localities totaled more than $1.5 billion, up $175 million from October 2020.
This growth continues the trend that began in April of monthly sales tax collections exceeding last year’s results. October’s increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019.
“Sales tax collections came in strong in October, boosting local revenues,” DiNapoli said. “The consistent growth over the last few months is a positive sign of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we deal with the ongoing reality of COVID-19.”
New York City’s collections totaled $672 million, an increase of 8.3% – or more than $51 million – over October of 2020.
Nearly every county saw year-over-year collections for October grow by double digits, with Monroe County having the largest growth at 37%, followed by Oswego County (35.8%) and St. Lawrence County (30%).
During the last month of each calendar quarter, the Department of Taxation and Finance reconciles quarterly distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to local jurisdictions in those months upward or downward accordingly. During the other months, including October, the payments are based on estimates. The next reconciliation will be reported in mid-January 2022 and will provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for not only the fourth quarter (October through December), but for the entire 2021 calendar year.
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Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed monthly breakdown)
Posted: November 19th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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