California virus variant found in two Vermont counties – VTDigger
Posted: March 19th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Stefanik votes against path to citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ but for status for farm workers
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Blood Drive – Monday, March 22nd
Peru – CVPH Donor Center Blood Brive, Monday, March 22nd from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru.
Your neighbors need and appreciate your donation. All coronavirus safeguards will be maintained.
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Community Events.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 18th COVID-19 Update
March 18, 2021.
New Yorkers loves to root for the home team, and it was especially difficult to see great professional sports teams close to fans in stands as we implemented restrictions necessary to protect public health. Today I am pleased to announce that baseball is coming back to New York and fans will be able to attend games in-person. On April 1, the New York Mets and New York Yankees can resume playing with spectators in the stadiums. Professional sports in large outdoor stadiums that hold 10,000 people or more will be allowed to reopen at 20 percent capacity. Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing and health screenings. Vaccination efforts at both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field will still continue during the MLB season.
Photo of the Day: New York baseball is coming back in April (Photos by Don Pollard)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 4,536. Of the 271,463 tests reported yesterday, 7,796, or 2.87 percent, were positive. There were 934 patients in ICU yesterday, down 20 from the previous day. Of them, 590 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 57 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 1 pm this morning, 24.0 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 146,518 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 7,150,352 total doses with 12.4 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
3. Smaller, regional sports venues can also reopen beginning April 1. These are venues that hold 1,500 people indoors or 2,500 people outdoors and initial capacity will be limited to 10 percent indoors and 20 percent outdoors. Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing and health screenings.
4. Beginning March 29, statewide travel for sports and recreational activities will be permitted. Currently, travel for sports and recreation is limited to contiguous counties and regions in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidance.
5. Large outdoor performing arts venues, including stadiums, that hold more than 2,500 people can reopen at 20 percent capacity beginning April 1. Venue capacity for concerts and other performing arts events will continue to increase as the public health situation improves with more New Yorkers receiving vaccinations and fewer COVID-19 cases in the community. Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to strict state guidance on face coverings, social distancing and health screenings.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: It’s not every day that you’re treated to a surprise performance from world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. At the Berkshire Community College vaccination site in Massachusetts, people who came for their COVID-19 vaccine shot were treated to a surprise performance from the cellist, who received his second COVID-19 shot at the site. Throughout the pandemic, Yo-Yo Ma has been streaming performances on social media and his performance at the vaccination site was his way to help give something back.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Gov. Scott asks U.S. State Department to send more refugees to Vermont
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Chamber: Border extensions “fundamentally eroding” U.S./Canadian relations | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Budget Workshop #4 for Peru Board of Education
The Peru Central School Board of Education will gather Tuesday, March 23rd at 6 PM in the High School Cafeteria for their fourth budget workshop. At this workshop, the Board is also expected to discuss eSports and award capital project bids. At this time, it is anticipated that the Board will enter into an executive session at the end of their public session agenda for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations. Further public discussion/action after the Executive Session is not expected.
The public may view the meeting live via Zoom at:
https://e2ccb-gst.zoom.us/j/93070504020.
The meeting will also be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.
The meeting is open to the public and all current COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols will be followed.
The agenda will be available on the District’s website.
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Peru School News.
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Adirondack songwriter Roy Hurd releases “The Voice of These Mountains” | NCPR News
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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Is subsidized child care coming to the North Country? | NCPR News
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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Who can’t get high-speed Internet access? No one knows for sure. | NCPR News
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Man dies after ATV falls through ice on St. Lawrence River
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Housing Insecurity – Mountain Lake PBS
Mark Hamilton, Excutive Director of the Plattsburgh Housing Authority, discusses housing insecurity in our region. Source: Housing Insecurity – Mountain Lake PBS
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Mixed feelings as Border Patrol proposes new surviellance
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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A Limited Number of Fans Can Attend Yankees, Mets Games
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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City & State Albany Agenda
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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LIVE: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds COVID-19 briefing
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clinton County COVID-19 March 18th Report: Positive +16, Deaths +0
Since our 3/17 update, 16 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE TODAY (March 18). The vaccination clinic is in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College. We are experiencing problems with the registration link. If you are eligible and wish to register please call 518-565-4848.
Eligible residents include:
• Those 60 years or older.
• Those 18 years or older with a NYS identified comorbidity. To learn more about eligible comorbidities, visit https://www.ny.gov/…/atoms/files/ComordbititiesCOVID19.pdf.
• Those in Phase 1A or Phase 1B priority groups. This group now includes: public-facing government and public employees, not-for-profit workers who provide public-facing services to New Yorkers in need and, essential in-person public-facing building service workers. To learn more about who is included in those groups, visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution….
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,232 people tested in Clinton County on 3/16. As of 3/16, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.3%.
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 3/16, 27 individuals hospitalized (4 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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The science behind maple syrup | NCPR News
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Agricultural News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Despite national trends, north country Republican Party seeing slow growth, Democrats losing ground | State News | nny360.com
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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IRS Extends Filing Deadlines
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.
“This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to.”
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Posted: March 18th, 2021 under General News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Loss of Institutional Memory at the APA – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Spam callers get record $225 million fine from FCC
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Business News, Law Enforcement News.
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Syracuse University suspends in-person dining, increases testing as Covid outbreak grows – syracuse.com
Posted: March 18th, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Assemblyman Jones: Assembly Proposal Supports North Country Agriculture
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that the Assembly budget proposal includes significant funding for agricultural programs that support farming communities and increase food security for all New Yorkers.
“As we continue fighting and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must work to protect and invest in our communities,” said Jones. “The pandemic has put a tremendous strain on our food and agriculture systems, leaving our farms without revenue and families without food. As a former dairy farmer myself, I know firsthand the hard work and dedication that goes into the agricultural industry, and I’m committed to helping our farming communities navigate these challenging times and receive the critical aid they need.”
The Assembly budget proposal provides $50 million for the Nourish NY program, which helps families who are food insecure gain access to nutritious food from New York farms. Jones noted that this program has been tremendously successful and that he will continue to fight to make this program permanent. The proposal also provides $35.41 million for agricultural aid to localities, an increase of $8 million over the executive proposal, including funding for the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program. Furthermore, farms are eligible for grants through the $1 billion Small Business Reopening and Relief Grant Program. This funding would give critical aid to businesses and families and help the state and the North Country recover from the damage done by the pandemic noted Jones.
Posted: March 17th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, State Legislator News.
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