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Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Source: Campaign finance reports raise questions about Leahy’s reelection plans – VTDigger

Natural Selections: Can ADK lake trout survive climate change? | NCPR News

Source: Natural Selections: Can ADK lake trout survive climate change? | NCPR News

NYS Forest Ranger Assists With Oregon Wildfire – – The Adirondack Almanack

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New Study Says Nearly 3/4 Million Cancers A Year Linked To Alcohol Use | NCPR News

Source: New Study Says Nearly 3/4 Million Cancers A Year Linked To Alcohol Use | NCPR News

AG probe on Cuomo sexual harassment charges could be nearing its end | NCPR News

Source: AG probe on Cuomo sexual harassment charges could be nearing its end | NCPR News

Future of cellular task force in doubt | State News | nny360.com

Source: Future of cellular task force in doubt | State News | nny360.com

Clinton County Health Department Awarded Renewal of Healthy Schools and Communities Grant to Prevent Obesity

Clinton County, NY, July 16, 2021. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Division of Nutrition have awarded the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) another five-year grant to prevent obesity in New York State. The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (CHSC) grant will implement strategies in Clinton County to combat obesity and other chronic diseases in high-needs school districts and their surrounding communities. CCHD will work directly with school districts, worksites, early childcare centers and communities to improve access to nutritious affordable foods as well as increase opportunities for daily physical activity.
 
CHSC builds on the previous NYSDOH grant held by the county. Efforts will focus on sustainable policy, system and environmental changes in selected school districts and the communities where students and their families live.
‘CCHD is beyond excited to receive the next round of CHSC funding’, says Lisa Turner, Supervising Public Health Educator. ‘The grant’s multi-pronged approach will create even healthier places for residents to live, work, learn and play.’
 
CHSC staff will collaborate with area schools and communities to:
1. Establish food service guidelines in worksites and community settings to increase the availability of healthy foods.
2. Improve policies, practices and environments for physical activity and nutrition standards in Early Care and Education settings.
3. Implement community planning and active transportation interventions in municipalities to increase safe and accessible physical activity.
4. Incorporate nutrition and physical activity strategies in schools to support the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.
 
The award represents the most comprehensive funding the county has received to date to complete the above activities. Turner adds, ‘This grant has been and will continue to be a substantial benefit to the health of North County residents. We look forward to the next five years.’
 
For additional information, contact CCHD’s Health Planning and Promotion Division at 518-565-4993 or visit www.clintonhealth.org.
Click here to view regional obesity rates. 

Burlington Police address challenges amid week of violence

Source: Burlington Police address challenges amid week of violence

Delta Becomes Dominant Variant In NYC, Making Up Two-Thirds Of New Cases – Gothamist

Source: Delta Becomes Dominant Variant In NYC, Making Up Two-Thirds Of New Cases – Gothamist

Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to enter Canada by mid-August | Local 22/44 News

Source: Fully vaccinated Americans will be able to enter Canada by mid-August | Local 22/44 News

Centennial Suffrage Auto Tour rolls into town Aug. 6, 7, 8 | Sun Community News LEWIS | Historic events mark work of suffragists 100+ years ago

Source: Centennial Suffrage Auto Tour rolls into town Aug. 6, 7, 8 | Sun Community News LEWIS | Historic events mark work of suffragists 100+ years ago

Lake Placid police open drug drop-off box | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

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I Love BBQ festival returns with even more in store for 2021 | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | 

Source: I Love BBQ festival returns with even more in store for 2021 | Sun Community News LAKE PLACID | When the coronavirus pandemic overtook the nation last year, many events were either canceled, delayed or displaced.

North Country lawmakers push for upstate cellular task force update | Sun Community News ALBANY | 

Two weeks, two COVID deaths in Warren Co.; new cases inch upward | Sun Community News QUEENSBURY | Warren County health officials are continuing to urge residents who are not vet fully vaccinated for COVID 19 to get their shots…

Axe’s at the ready: Plaxeburgh is officially open | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Have you ever had the urge to go throw an ax? 

Source: Axe’s at the ready: Plaxeburgh is officially open | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Have you ever had the urge to go throw an ax? Well, now you can, thanks to Jason Maggy and his fiancee Shay Gillette, the owners of Plaxeburgh.

Cuomo defends lower COVID death count | NCPR News

Source: Cuomo defends lower COVID death count | NCPR News

The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here’s What You Need To Know | NCPR News

Source: The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here’s What You Need To Know | NCPR News

Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Source: Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Clinton County July 15 Covid Report: Additional Positives +0

Since our 7/12 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, July 19.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 94,424 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 7/11. As of 7/11, 61% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 59% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 71% of residents 18 years and older have received at least one dose.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 109 people were tested in Clinton County on 7/13. As of 7/13, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 0.1%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 7/13, 1 individuals hospitalized (0 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Mark Your Calendars for the APPLEFEST

Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The Covid pandemic resulted in its cancellation last year, but this year the 43rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will occur on Saturday, September 18th. Traditionally a two-day event, the Applefest will be packed into one day of fun.
The parish center filled with dozens of crafters will open at 10 a.m. Food booths begin opening at 10:30 a.m., followed by games and raffles. The community parade leaves the Peru Elementary School at 11 a.m. The Plattsburgh Police Fife and Drum Corps will march and perform afterward. The rocking On Three Band will perform throughout the afternoon. There will be several new games for children of all ages, plus apple fritters, fried dough, hot dogs, Michigans, burgers, sausages, and the K of C’s famous chicken BBQ.
Covid regulations in effect on Sept. 18th will be in place. As of July 15th, masks are required indoors for all unvaccinated individuals.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 18th, to ensure you and your family won’t miss the 2021 Applefest.

DiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022

Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. 

“Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments with calendar fiscal years,” DiNapoli said. “As the economy recovers from the pandemic, local governments have seen some revenues rebound and have benefited from one-time federal financial assistance. At the same time, the risk of inflationary cost increases and the need for investments that will stimulate economic growth and fund essential services may lead to challenging budget decisions ahead.”

The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap.

The 2% cap for the 2022 fiscal year is the third time since 2019 that municipalities with a calendar year fiscal year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31) had their levy growth capped at that amount. In 2021, the allowable levy growth was 1.56%.

Allowable Levy Growth for Calendar Fiscal Year Local Governments

The Office of the State Comptroller has created a financial toolkit containing resources that can be useful to local officials in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local Governments

Village of Dannemora to celebrate 120th Anniversary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Village of Dannemora to celebrate 120th Anniversary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

North Country districts face wide-spread bus driver shortages | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country districts face wide-spread bus driver shortages | Local News | pressrepublican.com