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Portion of N. Bend St. Closed Wednesday

North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot will be closed for tomorrow Wednesday, September 8th @ 7 am til 5 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.  

 

+61 Additional Positive Covid Positives Over Four Day Weekend

Since our 9/3 update, 61 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD strongly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, return to mask wearing in indoor public places and crowded outdoor settings. CCHD also recommends residents avoid large gatherings. If residents have attended a large gathering they should monitor for symptoms and mask up for 14 days after the event to protect those around them. If they hear of any positive (or rumored positive) cases that attended the same event they should seek testing, regardless of symptoms or vaccination status.
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.
– Local Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to the North Country COVID Vaccine Dashboard 97,478 total doses of COVID-19 Vaccine were given in Clinton County as of 8/22. As of 8/22, 64% of all Clinton County residents had at least one dose of the vaccine and 60% of residents had completed their vaccine series. 73% 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 488 people were tested in Clinton County on 9/5. As of 9/5, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 3.2%.
– NYS School Report Card (providing school and college data): https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov
– North Country Region hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 9/5, 50 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

NY won’t cover COVID-related unemployment money when fed programs end: Hochul

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce
New York will not pay to extend COVID-19 unemployment benefits for the 1.6 million state residents receiving them when the related federal programs expire at the end of Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Speaking at an unrelated press conference in Manhattan, Hochul claimed to have her hands tied by both federal regulations and state law, which she said prohibit allocating additional funds while the state is still running a deficit.
“Our unemployment system was so overtaxed last year and a half that we now have an $11 billion deficit, and the state law does not allow us to allocate any increase in resources as long as there is a deficit,” Hochul said.

$3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) Funding Has Been Approved for Local Businesses and Nonprofits

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that nearly $3 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) funding has been approved for local businesses and nonprofits.
As reported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, area businesses awarded funds now include:
  • Lake Placid Sinfonietta – $9,439
  • Drama & Art, Inc., Lake Placid – $228,569
  • Battle of Plattsburgh Association, Plattsburgh – $4,825
  • Cumberland 12, Plattsburgh – $758,816
  • Retro Live, Plattsburgh – $230,910
  • Strand Center for the Arts, Plattsburgh – $356,599
  • Pendragon Theater, Saranac Lake – $88,465
  • Waterhole Music Lounge, Saranac Lake – $145,348
  • Strand Theater, Schroon Lake – $9,114
  • Adirondack State Theater, Tupper Lake – $46,416
  • Upper Jay Art Center, Upper Jay – $1,514
  • Otis Mountain Media, Westport – $103,990
  • Depot Theatre, Westport – $45,628
  • North Pole Associates, Wilmington – $248,065
  • Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, Tupper Lake: $570,020
The SVOG program was created to provide financial assistance to museums, theatrical producers, movie theaters, and more. Awardees can be used to help cover payroll expenses, rent, utilities, and more.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our federal elected officials – Senators Schumer/Gillibrand and Congresswoman Stefanik – for their continued support of the SVOG program and the important relief that it will provide to so many North Country businesses.
As of August 20, 2021, the SVOG program is no longer accepting new applications, however, the SBA recently announced it will begin sending invitations to qualified businesses to apply for supplemental SVOG funding. Supplemental awards may be provided to those who received an initial grant and have illustrated a 70% loss when comparing 2021’s first-quarter revenues to the same in 2019.
If you would like assistance determining your eligibility for, or applying to, an SVOG supplemental award or any other COVID-19 related financial assistance program, we would be happy to help! Please contact Raechell Conn at (518) 563-1000 or via email.

Blue View: Adirondack History Center features thoughtful sculpture | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Blue View: Adirondack History Center features thoughtful sculpture | News | pressrepublican.com

Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

Source: Annual Applefest to return | Sun Community News PERU | The 43 annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will take place on Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m.

Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal – VTDigger

Source: Major expansion begins on Burlington’s airport terminal – VTDigger

NY State Fair attendance drops 40% from 2019 amid delta variant fears – syracuse.com

Source: NY State Fair attendance drops 40% from 2019 amid delta variant fears – syracuse.com

Onondaga County releases data: More vaccinated people ending up in hospitals this summer with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

“Syracuse, N.Y. — The percentage of Covid-19 patients who had been fully vaccinated has climbed sharply in Syracuse hospitals this summer. Numbers just released by Onondaga County show that while fully vaccinated people are still far less likely than the unvaccinated to be hospitalized, the gap has gotten smaller.”

Source: Onondaga County releases data: More vaccinated people ending up in hospitals this summer with Covid-19 – syracuse.com

“Mama From the Hollow” – Beartracks | Soundscapes – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: “Mama From the Hollow” – Beartracks | Soundscapes – Mountain Lake PBS

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021

Chicken Drumsticks
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Vegetable
Bread
Dessert
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out only) at St. Augustine’s Parsh Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY
All are welcome at our table!

Nighthawk football to rely on experience | Sun Community News PERU | Key players on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience will be one of the main keys to a successful season for the Peru varsity football team in 2021.

Source: Nighthawk football to rely on experience | Sun Community News PERU | Key players on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience will be one of the main keys to a successful season for the Peru varsity football team in 2021.

Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Booster shots hitch: Some may miss the Sept. 20 start | News | pressrepublican.com

Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Two men rescued on Lake Champlain after vessel overturns | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Learn Schuyler Island’s History

Does census data reveal the movements of out-of-state residents? – VTDigger

“Results from the 2020 census have revealed the deep impact of Vermont’s shifting population, as Chittenden County gained more people than any other part of the state.  With closer scrutiny, another trend emerges: Ski communities, and areas popular with tourists and seasonal homeowners, had a mini boom in population, with some reporting increases 10 times higher than the state average.”

Source: Does census data reveal the movements of out-of-state residents? – VTDigger

30-unit building will help meet need for senior housing on Champlain Islands – VTDigger

“South Hero’s Bayview Crossing will have 30 mixed-income apartments for people ages 55 and older. Most units will have one bedroom, and some will have two.”

Source: 30-unit building will help meet need for senior housing on Champlain Islands – VTDigger

Fatal Beekmantown crash victims identified, investigation continues | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fatal Beekmantown crash victims identified, investigation continues | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Tonight’s Concert Canceled

The September 5th Taylor and Intangibles concert at Heyworth Mason Park was canceled due to the weather. Very good band, batting 0-2 against the weather. This was to be weather-related a make-up concert.

School enrollment trends mixed in Tri-Lakes | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: School enrollment trends mixed in Tri-Lakes | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Ausable River Association Canoe Raffle and upcoming events – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Ausable River Association Canoe Raffle and upcoming events – The Adirondack Almanack

Spirit of Generosity: Lesser-Known Nonprofits Have a Big Impact – – The Adirondack Almanack

“The North Country Association for the Visually Impaired (NCAVI), for example, provides free assistance to people of all ages who suffer from a visual impairment. And while the needs of the people they serve may be more targeted, their scope is broad, reaching more than 200 people per year across a 7,550 square mile territory that includes Clinton, Essex, Franklin, and St. Lawrence counties.” Spirit of Generosity: Lesser-Known Nonprofits Have a Big Impact – – The Adirondack Almanack

Two killed in I-87 crash in Chestertown | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN | 

Source: Two killed in I-87 crash in Chestertown | Sun Community News CHESTERTOWN | New York State Police said two people were killed and another left in critical condition following a head-on crash on Interstate 87.

CVPH transitioning COVID-19 testing to Hammond Lane | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

CCHA Museum to open for Battle of Plattsburgh with special exhibits | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |