Vermont Koffee Kup abruptly closes, lays off 250 employees – VTDigger
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYSEG Correct’s Outage Day
NYESG will be taking a small outage on Thursday, April 29th from 8:30 am to 9:00 am in the town of Peru in order to perform maintenance to increase the reliability of the distribution lines affecting about 146 customers on the roads listed below. The outage will last about 30 minutes. Notification to these customers was sent out this morning.
The following roads will be affected by this short interruption:
Barney Downs Rd Caulkins Rd
Donahue Rd Mannix Rd
Morgan Dr Reservoir Rd
River Rd Taylor Rd
Twin Creek Dr
If there is inclement weather, the rain date will be April 30th from 8:30 am-9:00 am.
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Peru News.
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Biden to propose free preschool, as speech details emerge
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Political News.
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Gov. Cuomo ‘looking at legal options’ to fix New York’s 89-person census miss – syracuse.com
Source: Gov. Cuomo ‘looking at legal options’ to fix New York’s 89-person census miss – syracuse.com
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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At-home Covid-19 test kits: How do they work, and where to buy online – syracuse.com
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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NY expanding walk-in appointments at mass Covid-19 vaccination sites – syracuse.com
Anyone in New York age 16 and up can get a Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment starting Thursday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today.
All mass vaccination sites run by the state will take walk-ins for Covid shots starting that day. The state opened walk-in vaccines to those age 60 and up last week.
Source: NY expanding walk-in appointments at mass Covid-19 vaccination sites – syracuse.com
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Covid update: NY adopting CDC guidance on masks, new cases under 3,000 – syracuse.com
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New York lawmakers seek to boost water quality laws
“Lawmakers approved a bill that would require lead contamination tests in the drinking water of public parks once every three years to ensure proper monitoring and remediation if needed…”
“The state Senate also approved a ban on the use of pesticides at overnight or summer day camps for children as a way to protect water quality at those facilities.”
Posted: April 28th, 2021 under Environmental News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Vermont Lake Monsters announce 68-game schedule for 2021 season
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Lake Trout: Champlain’s wild card | Adirondack Explorer
“Hatchery officials who once worried they weren’t stocking enough trout now have to worry they’ll stock too many. There are now perhaps 100,000 or 200,000 trout in the lake. Too many trout in one lake could collapse the food chain, if too many eat too much.”
“Wild fish is the wild card,” said Steve Hurst, the head of New York’s fisheries bureau.
Source: Lake Trout: Champlain’s wild card | Adirondack Explorer
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Police look for leads in 1980s cold case | Sun Community News NORTH ELBA | In September 1986, a fisherman in the Ausable River was shocked to find a human skull
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik ‘definitely considering’ run for governor, says aide |
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News.
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Collected sales tax shows recovering economy | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Business News, County Government News, Northern NY News.
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Stec helps lead push against gas-tax proposal | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s April 27th COVID-19 Update
April 27, 2021.
It’s critical for us to make the vaccine as accessible as possible and provide all opportunities for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first-come, first-serve basis for all. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only—second-dose appointments will be scheduled immediately after New Yorkers receive their first dose. This new approach means any eligible New Yorker age 16 and older will be able to walk into any mass vaccination site and walk out with a shot in the arm, eliminating the need to make an appointment online or by phone. We’ll continue to work 24/7 to get the vaccine to communities across the state so everyone can be vaccinated. So roll up your sleeve and let’s get vaccinated, New York.
Photo of the Day: The Binghamton University mass vaccination site will move indoors to accommodate more vaccinations (Photo by Mike Groll)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York will adopt the new CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated people. Fully vaccinated individuals can conduct outdoor activities or gather without wearing a mask outdoors except in certain crowded settings and venues. Read the full CDC guidance.
2. COVID hospitalizations rose slightly to 3,184. Of the 103,675 tests reported yesterday, 2,704, or 2.61 percent, were positive. The 7-day average positivity rate was 2.06 percent. There were 728 patients in ICU yesterday, down one from the previous day. Of them, 461 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 26 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am this morning, 44.6 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 152,118 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 14,702,998 total doses with 31.9 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
4. The mass vaccination site at Binghamton University will relocate indoors. The mass vaccination site, currently located at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City, will move inside the building at the same address. The move will allow for increased capacity and protection from any adverse weather conditions.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: An arts project is using vacant New York City storefronts to spark interest in the arts and brighten up the community. Barbara Anderson created the Art on the Avenue NYC project and transformed storefronts in Greenwich Village into colorful galleries for local artists to feature their work. This is the project’s second iteration; the first took place in June of last year on Columbus Avenue.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NYSEG Power Outage Planned For Thursday, April 29th
NYESG will be taking a small outage on Thursday, April 29th from 8:30 am to 9:00 am in the town of Peru in order to perform maintenance to increase the reliability of the distribution lines affecting about 146 customers on the roads listed below. The outage will last about 30 minutes. Notification to these customers was sent out this morning.
The following roads will be affected by this short interruption:
Barney Downs Rd Caulkins Rd
Donahue Rd Mannix Rd
Morgan Dr Reservoir Rd
River Rd Taylor Rd
Twin Creek Dr
If there is inclement weather, the rain date will be April 30th at 8:30 am-9:00 am
Note: NYSEG originally stated the outage would be Wednesday.
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Peru News.
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Climate bill would tax carbon in New York | City & State NY
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Only Here: Your photos of the day showcase life in the North Country | NCPR News
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News.
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New York to lose Congressional seat based on Census count | NCPR News
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Fully vaccinated people can unmask outdoors in some cases -U.S. CDC
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Peru CSD Mascot Artwork Vote
The Peru Central School District community will be voting on the artwork for our NEW Nighthawk Mascot this week. Below you will find some information on a variety of artwork options and a link to vote. All voting will close on Thursday, April 29th at 4:00 pm.
Mascot Alternate Artwork/Description:
Mascot Option 1
Mascot Option 2
Mascot Option 3
Please click on the link below to cast your vote:
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Wednesday, April 28th – North Bend Street Closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 28th from 7 am – 5 pm Rinfenberg Contracting will be closing North Bend at the intersection with Sunrise Drive. Local residents and emergency vehicles will need to use the following routes.
For TD Bank and addresses 2-2o, North Bend must be accessed at TD Bank intersection.
For Sunrise Dr and addresses 22-37, North Bend must be accessed from RT22 and Mitchway Intersection.
Any questions, please call the W/S Superintendent Courtney Tetrault @ 518-643-8125
Courtney Tetrault
Water/Sewer Superintendent
Posted: April 27th, 2021 under Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Agenda – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 2021 @ 6:00 PM
1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 12, 2021.
5. Community Input
6. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Acceptance of the Town of Peru Handbook.
7. DISCUSSION: Purchase of Small Excavator to be Shared by Highway Dept. and Water/Sewer Dept.
8. DISCUSSION: Town Hall Door Locks.
9. DISCUSSION: Security Cameras Upgrade.
10. DISCUSSION: TMobile/Sprint Upgrade.
11. DISCUSSION/RESOLUTION: Parks New Hire
12. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
13. DISCUSSION: Other Business.
14. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
15. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills
MOTION: Adjourn
Posted: April 23rd, 2021 under General News, Town Board News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s April 22nd COVID-19 Update
April 22, 2021.
The dedication and determination of New Yorkers in fighting the COVID pandemic is stronger than ever and it shows in the numbers. Yesterday the positivity rate in New York State was 2.06 percent—the lowest one-day positivity since November 5. Hospitalizations dropped to their lowest level since November 29. Still, we have a lot of work ahead to get New Yorkers vaccinated and to achieve a sufficient level of immunity to defeat this virus once and for all. Help us spread the word and encourage your friends and neighbors to get vaccinated!
Illustration of the Day: “Let’s Help End this Pandemic” by Zachary Mogavero
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 3,567. Of the 242,432 tests reported yesterday, 4,996, or 2.06 percent, were positive. The 7-day average positivity rate was 2.57 percent. There were 811 patients in ICU yesterday, down six from the previous day. Of them, 499 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 45 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 11am this morning, 43.0 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 177,255 total doses have been administered. To date, New York has administered 13,929,970 total doses with 29.7 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
3. Starting tomorrow morning, New Yorkers age 60 and up are eligible for walk-in vaccine appointments. Walk-in vaccine appointments will be accommodated for these individuals at 16 mass vaccination sites across the state. See the list here.
4. Reminder that public and private employees in NY are granted time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Last month, I signed legislation that grants employees up to four hours of excused leave per vaccine appointment that will not be charged against any other leave the employee has earned or accrued.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A 17-year-old boy from Geneseo, NY, has an important message for all New Yorkers: Get vaccinated. After getting both doses of the vaccine at the Rochester Dome Arena vaccination site, Zachary Mogavero used his talent as an illustrator to express his gratitude for the staff at the site and to encourage all New Yorkers to get vaccinated. His design will be displayed as flyers and given out as stickers at the Rochester vaccination site.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: April 22nd, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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