NY boosting overtime pay for workers at 3 SUNY hospitals, including Upstate in Syracuse – syracuse.com
Posted: September 24th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Court allows religious exemptions to state vaccine mandate until October | NCPR News
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Religious News.
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Lake Placid to host Olympic trials for ski jump, nordic combined
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Portion of North Bend Street Closed on Friday
North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Friday, September 24th @ 7 am til 3 pm to install sewer lines and manholes. TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive thru customers will only be allowed to exit right onto N Bend.
There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.
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Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Peru News.
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New York Health Commissioner Howard Zucker submits resignation
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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“It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News
Source: “It’s going to take time”: NY Fed president on North Country’s economic recovery | NCPR News
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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+40 Additional Positive Covid Cases in Last 24 Hours
Since our 9/22 update, 40 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD has been told by NYSDOH that the NYS School Report Card page WILL be updated for this school year, however NYS has not indicated when it will become active.
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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– 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 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% 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 343 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/21. As of 9/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.2%.
– 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
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/201, 68 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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North Country Live returns with focus on art and music – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment.
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City leaders dispute before public budget hearings
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Northern NY News.
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Vermont National Guard helps with refugee resettlement
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Regional NY-VT News.
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NY officials say religious exemptions to vaccine mandate would weaken war against Covid-19 – syracuse.com
Posted: September 23rd, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Peru-PHS football game canceled by COVID cases | Sports | pressrepublican.com
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru News, Peru School News, Sports News.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans
Source: FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Authorities caution residents after rash of break-ins | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Police are reminding residents about ways to prevent crime
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Local schools combat COVID-19 impacts | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Mayor Rabideau plans to retire in 2022 | Sun Community News SARANAC LAKE | A total 24 years served in office
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Warren County teacher suspended for refusing COVID-19 testing | NCPR News
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Agricultural News, Environmental News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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More than 15,000 hikers sign up for Adirondack parking permits | NCPR News
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Outside Ethics Group Says 7 House Lawmakers Didn’t Disclose Stock Trades | NCPR News
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Upstate New York.
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Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Peru’s Population Follows State and National Rural Community Trends
By John T. Ryan
Peru – Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s September 13th meeting
Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald stated that the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Peru’s population declined from 6,998 in 2010 to 6,772 in 2020 (-226 people), a 3.2%. decline. He noted the problems census takers encountered during the covid pandemic. Counselor Rick Barber noted that many of our young people have been leaving the area. (Note – The Peru Gazette plans to analyze the census data in other Clinton County towns).
Water-Sewer-Parks Superintendent Courtney reported that clarifying equipment for the sewer treatment plant has arrived. It will be installed by town personnel which Tetrault said would save the town approximately $35,000 compared to hiring an outside contractor. Tetrault also reported that NYS DEC recently rated the hamlet and Valcour water treatment plants to be satisfactory.
Other actions the board were:
Reappointed George Coon to the Board of Assessment Review.
Listened to a Clinton County Health Department presentation on its Routes to Better Health Program. Town Attorney Matt Favro recommended that the planning and zoning boards review the program. $8,000 in funding is available, but the board must take action before December 31, 2021. The board hopes to consider the program at its October 25th meeting.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clinton County Health Department for clinic services. The health department uses the town hall’s lower level for its Women’s, Infants and Children (WIC) services.
Accepted a speed limit reduction request from Arnold Rd. residents. The request will be forwarded to the Clinton County Highway Department which will forward it to NYS. Eventually it will return to the town board with recommendations. NYS declines the vast majority of requests unless the road in question has a history of serious accidents.
Approved a $1,836.69 contract with the Clinton County Youth Bureau. The county assists Peru’s ongoing youth programs.
Approved a $536,326.59 payment to Rifenburg Construction in connection with the ongoing sewer upgrade project. Courtney Tetrault said Rifenburg is making progress, but material delays are holding up some aspects of the project.
Set workshop and meeting dates to formulate and approve the town’s 2022 town budgets.
| Peru Town 2022 Budgeting Schedule:
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 6:00PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget Highway Budget Workshop Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:00PM Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 6:00PM General Workshop
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:00PM Salaries Workshop Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:00PM Budget Review Workshop Thursday, November 4, 2021, 6:00 PM Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget Monday, November 15, 2021, 6:00 PM Special Meeting to Adopt Final Budget |
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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+30 Additional Positive Covid Cases in last 24 hours
Since our 9/21 update, 30 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
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 from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848.
– 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 100,754 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 9/20. As of 9/20, 65% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 62% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 75% 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 528 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/20. As of 9/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 6.3%.
– 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 9/20, 64 individuals hospitalized (11 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: September 22nd, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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