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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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Fed up with remote-only classes, Albany parents and students rally at Capitol

Source: Fed up with remote-only classes, Albany parents and students rally at Capitol

New Yorkers 50 and over eligible for vaccine starting Tuesday | State-and-regional | buffalonews.com

Source: New Yorkers 50 and over eligible for vaccine starting Tuesday | State-and-regional | buffalonews.com

Vermont teenager wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder

Source: Vermont teenager wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder

Sewer Line Break Affects Local Restaurant

Peru’s water-sewer personnel assisted by Ed. Garrow Construction is working to restore sewer service to Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar. The sewer line break forced Pasquales to close late Saturday and all day Sunday. The restaurant hopes to be back in operation later today.

Clinton County Post-Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positive +49, Deaths +0

Since our 3/19 update, 49 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 625 people tested in Clinton County on 3/20. As of 3/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.4%.
– 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 3/20, 17 individuals hospitalized (2 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

Lake Champlain Region Insider

Essex County Events Source: Lake Champlain Region Insider

Pharmacies can now vaccinate New Yorkers with underlying health conditions – syracuse.com

Source: Pharmacies can now vaccinate New Yorkers with underlying health conditions – syracuse.com

First case of Brazilian Covid-19 variant detected in NY – syracuse.com

Source: First case of Brazilian Covid-19 variant detected in NY – syracuse.com

Will new CDC rules mean the end of plastic dividers in Onondaga County schools? Officials consider it – syracuse.com

Source: Will new CDC rules mean the end of plastic dividers in Onondaga County schools? Officials consider it – syracuse.com

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, March 22nd

MARCH 22, 2021 @ 6:00 PM 

  1. Call Meeting To Order
  1. Pledge of Allegiance
  1. Roll Call
  1. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of March 8, 2021.
  1. Community Input
  1. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan.
  1. DISCUSSION: American Rescue Plan (COVID Relief Bill)
  1. DISCUSSION: Use of Johnson Controls or Alltech(Installer) for Fire Alarm System Inspections.
  1. DISCUSSION: Set Date for  Valcour and WWTP Sewer Workshop
  1. DISCUSSION: Receipt of 2020 CHIPS funding.
  1. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
  1. DISCUSSION: Other Business. 
  1. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
  1. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills 

MOTION:     Adjourn

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 19th COVID-19 Update

March 19, 2021
As more New Yorkers are vaccinated we are beginning to look to the future and get activity and the economy back up and running. It is important to remember that it’s only with the dedication and grit of New Yorkers that we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We’re not there yet, and as we enter spring we need to keep up the practices that will get us there: wash your hands, wear a mask and practice social distancing. And one more—when it is your turn get vaccinated. Take any one offered—protect yourself and your community.
Photo of the Day: A new vaccination site opened in Niagara Falls today (Photo by Mike Groll)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 4,527. Of the 278,590 tests reported yesterday, 8,262, or 2.97 percent, were positive. There were 924 patients in ICU yesterday, down 10 from the previous day. Of them, 587 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 59 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 11 am this morning, 24.6 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 183,924 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 7,305,768 total doses with 12.7 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
3. Effective Monday, Mach 22, the final five remaining yellow zone clusters in New York State will be lifted. Those clusters are in the East Bronx, West Bronx, Manhattan, Newburgh, New Windsor and Kew Gardens/Forest Hills in Queens. Any specific restrictions in those locations will be lifted and aligned with statewide guidance.
4. Indoor dining in New York City expanded to 50 percent capacity beginning today, March 19. Previously, New York City and New Jersey restaurants are operating at 35 percent capacity. This decision is made concurrently with neighboring New Jersey also expanding indoor dining to 50 percent. Restaurants outsides of New York City expanded to 75 percent capacity today. Other health guidelines remain in place.
5. The Department of Tax and Finance will be extending the New York State income tax deadline to May 17. This aligns with the federal decision to do the same and provides New Yorkers still coping with the complications of the COVID-19 pandemic ample time to file.
6. Sixteen community-based pop-up vaccination sites are coming online over the next week. These sites at churches, public housing developments and community centers are expected to vaccinate more than 4,500 people throughout the week. Since January 15, more than 145 community-based pop-up sites have administered more than 55,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As has been the case with previous pop-up sites, these sites will be re-established in three weeks to administer second doses.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: In the Village of Sleepy Hollow, a Community Wardrobe is providing free clothes to those in need. Established by the Horseman PTA, the Community Wardrobe accepts donated clothes and shoes. Residents of the neighborhood can then “shop” for what they need. During the pandemic, the Community Wardrobe is by appointment only but the PTA hopes that after COVID, they can keep the operation running and won’t require appointments.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Casella gifts $100,000 to support Paul Smith’s College | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | 

Source: Casella gifts $100,000 to support Paul Smith’s College | Sun Community News PAUL SMITHS | Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has gifted $100,000 to Paul Smith’s College to help further its Center for Sustainability and athletic programs.

Pair arrested in brutal Chesterfield home invasion | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | 

Former Peru Teacher George Bailey’s Alleged Killers Arrested Source: Pair arrested in brutal Chesterfield home invasion | Sun Community News CHESTERFIELD | Two men are now facing dozens of charges in connection with a violent home invasion that left a George Bailey’s Port Douglas Road residence left the elderly homeowners b

North Country growers applaud federal farm bill | Sun Community News PERU

How To File Taxes During The Coronavirus : Life Kit : NPR

Source: How To File Taxes During The Coronavirus : Life Kit : NPR

Good news for Lake Champlain trout – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Good news for Lake Champlain trout – – The Adirondack Almanack

It’s Time To Get The Salt And Grime OFF Your Vehicle

 

Don’t forget to help the Peru Firefighters this morning. Their wash is on until noon with a suggested donation of only $5. The lines were short at 8:45 a.m. and the wash is very good. Stop 🙏😃by!

Editorial — Fill out the survey: St. Lawrence County making efforts to get internet information | Editorials | nny360.com

Source: Editorial — Fill out the survey: St. Lawrence County making efforts to get internet information | Editorials | nny360.com

Assemblyman Jones: Expand Vaccine Eligibility To All New Yorkers

“After visiting local vaccination sites and hearing from so many of my constituents who want the vaccine but are not yet eligible, it is clear that the state vaccination distribution network is working efficiently and is prepared to open eligibility for all New Yorkers. While it is great that eligibility expanded this week, many people in the North Country were still excluded from this list including many essential workers. While critics may be calling for the federal government to take control of vaccine distribution, I believe that New York, particularly the North Country, already has a vaccination distribution plan in place that is working hard to ensure that all who wish to be vaccinated are able to do so. With so many vaccine appointments available throughout the North Country, it is time for the Governor to open the eligibility to any North Country resident who is ready and willing to receive the vaccine.”

April Break Interactive Virtual Art Classes

April Break Interactive Virtual Art Classes with Mr. Badger. Sponsored by the Peru Free Library and a grant through the Lake Placid Education Foundation. Space is limited and we ask that participants sign up for one class, not both.
 
Art supplies for classes available for pickup at the Library week of March 30. Tuesday-Friday 11:00-4:00.

City & State Albany Agenda

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

NYC will allow three feet of distance in preschools, elementary schools – New York Daily News

Source: NYC will allow three feet of distance in preschools, elementary schools – New York Daily News

Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru native looks at using antibodies against salmonella | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Syracuse University scores $30 million in aid from federal Covid relief bill – syracuse.com

The other big allocations of federal cash will go to SUNY Oswego ($22.5 million), Onondaga Community College ($19.5 million) and SUNY Cortland ($16.9 million). All told, New York’s colleges and universities will receive $2.6 billion in aid from the massive relief bill known as the American Rescue Plan, one of the largest spending bills passed by Congress in years

Source: Syracuse University scores $30 million in aid from federal Covid relief bill – syracuse.com

Demystifying Wildlands Monitoring: What it means and how it can be done – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Demystifying Wildlands Monitoring: What it means and how it can be done – The Adirondack Almanack