US Covid vaccine: New York state announces $5 million jab lottery | Metro News
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clintonville man killed in head-on crash
Corrrection. Headline originally read “Chateaugay” man. Source: New York man killed in head-on crash
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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COVID online learning hurt kids’ math skills. Bedtime Math app could help.
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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We’re Down To One New Case
Since our 5/19 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available!
– TODAY, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh
– Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh
– Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh
– Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh
To register for any of these clinics, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 359 people tested in Clinton County on 5/18. As of 5/18, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.2%.
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 5/18, 15 individuals hospitalized (2 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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The Town and Village boards welcome IRONMAN and Lacrosse back to Lake Placid – Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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Coronavirus: Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended another month to June 21 | CTV News
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Peru Nursery School Still Has Openings
All enrollment packets for the 2021-2022 school year have been emailed!
If you are interested in more information on our program
send a Facebook message or email to Perunurseryschoolny@gmail.com
There are still openings for our 3 and 4-year-old classes!!
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Education News, Peru News.
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Spectrum is raising prices for cable TV and phone services – syracuse.com
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Is it a HIPAA violation if businesses request proof of Covid-19 vaccine? What experts say – syracuse.com
“HIPAA only governs certain kinds of entities — your clinician, hospital, or others in the health care sphere,” Spector-Bagdady said on the university’s website in April. “It does not apply to the average person or to a business outside health care. It doesn’t give someone personal protection against ever having to disclose their health information.”
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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NY ending numerous Covid-19 restrictions today: See full list – syracuse.com
Posted: May 20th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County residents vote on school budgets | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area schools saw the approval of budgets, propositions, and voted on new School Board members on May 18.
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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Union calls for pause on N.Y. prison closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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STEC: LOW-INCOME BROADBAND EXEMPTION GUIDANCE UPDATED
Important to smaller companies providing high-speed internet service
State Senator Dan Stec said he is pleased the Public Service Commission (PSC) updated its guidance for small Internet Service Provider (ISPs) companies seeking an exemption from providing low-income broadband, which was enacted as part of this year’s state budget.
The 2021-22 state budget mandates companies offer $15 per month broadband to low-income-qualified New Yorkers. The budget also included language to provide a means of requesting an exemption for small companies (less than 20,000 subscribers) whose financial viability would be threatened because they serve so few customers and their profit margins are so narrow.
“When the budget was adopted, this was a big concern of mine because the last thing I want to see is broadband service disappear as a result of a new state mandate,” said Stec. “After reviewing the language and talking with companies, I raised the red flag because the financial information that was going to be required by the PSC was far more extensive than the budget language suggested would be necessary to qualify for an exemption.”
Stec had a meeting with PSC staff on Friday, April 30 to discuss the matter and sent a May 5 follow-up letter objecting to their initial guidance, writing: “My point is that requiring a copy of the company’s audited income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows for the company’s most recent fiscal year; and a pro forma income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows assuming no impact from the requirement to offer the Low-Income Broadband Service, is too intrusive.”
While debating the budget with Stec, Senator Liz Krueger, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, had offered her assistance to address concerns he had raised about the low-income broadband program.
“Senator Krueger and I had a meeting with the PSC on May 14,” said Stec. “We made the point that the intent of the law is to protect, not hurt, the small companies who are filling a critical high-speed broadband need in rural communities,” said Stec. “What was being asked wasn’t necessary, far too onerous and would be counterproductive. I was relieved and grateful that the exemption guidelines were updated that day.”
Stec said more than 30 companies have contacted the PSC seeking an exemption. The PSC will make a determination prior to June 16, 2021, when the low-income broadband program takes effect.
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Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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State Senate Approves Legislation to Help Farm Cideries
From the office of State Senator Dan Stec
Legislation supporting New York’s growing farm cidery industry passed the Senate today. Senator Dan Stec is a co-sponsor of Senate bill S556 that would allow both interstate and intrastate shipment of hard cider.
“This growing industry is poised to do even better if farms are allowed to sell and ship directly to their customers,” said Stec. “This is what consumers expect in the e-commerce era and the trend has probably only grown stronger during the Covid pandemic.”
Stec said New York is one of only 18 states which does not permit direct shipment of cider to consumers. Direct shipments of wine is allowed under state law. The cider legislation is modeled on the existing provisions for direct wine shipment.
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Creativity amid the Coronavirus in Plattsburgh | NCPR News
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Enjoy BBQ Chicken or Michigans at the VFW
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Community Events, Veterans' News.
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Peru Central School District New Logo and Mascot
From the Peru Central District Office
Peru Central School has selected its new mascot logo as part of the rebranding effort of becoming the Nighthawks.
Following the change of the school’s mascot last fall, a committee was formed of students, staff, and community members to design and select options for the new logo. These options were narrowed down to three choices, and those three were then presented to the entire community to vote on. The winning logo was then affirmed by the Board of Education at their May 11th meeting.
This logo represents the proud determination of the Nighthawks and their drive to succeed in all aspects of school life. It also incorporates the existing school colors of blue and white. Over the next few months the community can expect to see the new logo reflected in a variety of ways on campus and in the community!
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Education News, General News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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In Saranac Lake and other Adirondack communities, a shortage of rentals
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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BETA Technologies plans Vermont factory for electric aircraft
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Fifty Percent of Eligible County Residents Fully Vaccinated, But We Still Have To Do Better
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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We’re Down To Two Additional Positive COVID Cases. Let’s Hope Tomorrow is 0!
Since our 5/18 update, 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available!
– Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh
– Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh
– Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh
To register for any of these clinics, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 277 people tested in Clinton County on 5/17. As of 5/17, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.2%.
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 5/17, 17 individuals hospitalized (4 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Waiting For The Kids
Peru – May 18, 2021 – Twenty-seven school buses lined up waiting for high school dismissal. It’s an impressive sight!
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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NY ends mask mandate for the vaccinated. Will businesses do the same? – syracuse.com
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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Assemblyman Jones, North Country Chamber of Commerce hold joint press conference on the impact of the border closure and solutions to safely reopen
(From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones)
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening of the border and to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to Canadian essential travelers. Other border states have started to vaccinate essential travelers who are currently permitted to cross the border to help Canadians get vaccinated sooner.[1] The border closure that has lasted over a year has kept families apart, and negatively impacted local businesses that depend on their loyal Canadian customers.
“We need to start a phased approach in reopening the US-Canada border, ” Jones said. “Families have been separated for too long, and exceptions must be made to allow second homeowners to return to their properties. North Country businesses also have been patiently waiting for the border to reopen. Vaccinating Canadians who are permitted to cross the border will also help make progress toward reopening the border. Vaccine distribution across the North Country has been efficient and residents who wish to be vaccinated have been able to do so. As state distribution sites continue to accept walk-ins, there is no reason why New York State could not join other border states in helping Canadians get vaccinated. Getting people on both sides of the border vaccinated is an important step in getting the border reopened, and New York has the means to help our northern neighbors during this time of need.”
“The number one way we can directly help move the needle toward eventual progress at our border for non-essential travelers is to help maximize vaccination levels in both countries,” said Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce. “It is in our interest as a state and certainly as a region to find ways to help in this regard, and opening vaccinations here for Canadian essential border crossers who haven’t yet been reached in Quebec and Ontario and are traveling here regularly for essential purposes is good for everyone. It’s the right thing to do as neighbors and hopefully will be seen by the Canadian Government as another sign of U.S. friendship, just as Canadians helped us after 9/11 and following other disasters, encouraging the start of bi-national planning for the way forward. We’re pleased to join with Assemblyman Jones in this call for state and county support in this regard, and we thank the Assemblyman for his leadership in all cross-border matters.”
John Momot, owner of Blue Haven Campground, discussed how the border closure has been hurting his business and his Canadian customers, “With 65% of our seasonal guests from Canada, the border closing has had a direct impact on our campground. The lack of revenue is even more devastating to the local businesses in the area like restaurants, hardware stores, and grocery stores. This has not been easy on our Canadian guests either, as they love our community! I am sure they find it especially unsettling to own property here that they are unable to utilize. Some of these families have been coming down here for many years. The longer the border remains closed, the higher the likelihood is that our Canadian guests may decide not to return at all.”
“The families who have been separated for over a year, and the North Country businesses, including many small businesses in our communities, who all depend on Canadian customers deserve tangible action being made by our governments to reopen the border,” Jones concluded. “It is time for both federal governments to consider reopening under a phased approach so that people in the North Country can see their loved ones who live across the border and second homeowners are able to return to their homes. If Canadians who are permitted to cross the border are allowed to get vaccinated in New York, it will bring us one step closer to finally reopening the border.”
Posted: May 19th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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