North Country network to get nearly $900k in addiction funding | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 12th COVID-19 Update
” I signed legislation granting employees time off to get the COVID-19 vaccine. No employee should be penalized for needing time off to get vaccinated. Under this new law, public and private employees will be granted up to four hours of excused leave per shot that will not be charged against any other leave the employee has earned or accrued. This legislation takes effect immediately.”
We’re making progress each day in holding the infection rate down and by vaccinating more New Yorkers, but we have more work to do to end this pandemic and to get New York back to safety. We have faced huge challenges with discipline and toughness, and we can make it through as we see the light at the end of the tunnel. New York State is expanding its vaccine distribution network to get more shots in arms, and we’ll be able to ramp up vaccinations once the supply increases. In the meantime, New Yorkers should continue washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing as we get through this pandemic together.
Photo of the Day: The 10,000th vaccine dose was administered at the NYS/FEMA mass vaccination site in Buffalo today
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 4,634. Of the 299,278 tests reported yesterday, 9,299, or 3.11 percent, were positive. There were 935 patients in ICU yesterday, down 20 from the previous day. Of them, 639 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 74 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 11am this morning, 21.0 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 178,118 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 6,264,136 total doses with 10.7 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
3. I signed legislation granting employees time off to get the COVID-19 vaccine. No employee should be penalized for needing time off to get vaccinated. Under this new law, public and private employees will be granted up to four hours of excused leave per shot that will not be charged against any other leave the employee has earned or accrued. This legislation takes effect immediately.
4. The State is expanding the New York Forward Rapid Test Program to help businesses reopen. The Rapid Test Program connects New Yorkers with affordable rapid tests: $30 in 30 minutes. Within the next week, 26 sites will open in New York City, Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York and on Long Island for a total of 38 active sites statewide. To make an appointment, visit the program website.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Retired ski racer and Olympic medalist Andrew Weibrecht is taking to the slopes again to raise money for charity. The native New Yorker plans to ski all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York. So far, Weibrecht has completed eight of the peaks and hopes to complete the challenge next winter.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Special School Board Meeting
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold a remote special meeting on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 7:30 AM.
As the meeting will not be open to public attendance, the public may view the meeting live via Zoom at https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/99190851116 . The meeting will also be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org.
The agenda will be available on the District’s website
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Peru School News.
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City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Clinton County March 12 COVID-19 Report: +13 Positives, 0 Deaths
Since our 3/11 update, 13 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Note: Our next case update will be on Monday, March 15.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,656 people tested in Clinton County on 3/10. As of 3/10, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.1%.
– 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 3/10, 34 individuals hospitalized (3 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Little Difference In Vaccine Hesitancy Among White And Black Americans, Poll Finds | Vermont Public Radio
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Residents raise concerns about flyers targeting Burlington mayor – VTDigger
Posted: March 12th, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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NY Assembly to open impeachment investigation into Gov. Cuomo – syracuse.com
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Charter/Spectrum raises minimum wage to $18 an hour, seeks to fill 3,000 jobs – syracuse.com
Source: Charter/Spectrum raises minimum wage to $18 an hour, seeks to fill 3,000 jobs – syracuse.com
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News.
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NY to allow even bigger weddings, eases testing requirements – syracuse.com
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 11 COVID-19 Update
With more and more New Yorkers getting vaccinated every day, we are moving toward a final stage in our fight against COVID. To date, New York has administered more than 6 million total doses of vaccine across the state, with more than 1 million doses administered at New York State-run mass vaccination sites. Even as we reach new milestones, we are still in a footrace to make sure the vaccination rate remains ahead of the infection rate. We have a strong process in place and we will continue working and vaccinating until New York becomes the first COVID-free state in the nation.
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Vaccine Tip of the Day: New Yorkers can trust the vaccines are safe, effective and free.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 4,735. Of the 243,153 tests reported yesterday, 6,747, or 2.77 percent, were positive. There were 955 patients in ICU yesterday, down 44 from the previous day. Of them, 665 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 80 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As of 11am this morning, 20.4 percent of New Yorkers have completed at least one vaccine dose. Over the past 24 hours, 144,946 total doses have been administered. To date, New York administered 6,086,018 total doses with 10.4 percent of New Yorkers completing their vaccine series. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
3. Starting April 1, quarantine for domestic travel to New York will no longer be required. Mandatory quarantine will remain for international travelers. The Department of Health still recommends quarantine as an added precaution and all travelers must complete the Traveler Health Form.
4. Fourteen community-based pop-up vaccination sites will come online this week. These sites are expected to vaccinate more than 4,000 people throughout the week. Since January 15, 135 community-based pop-up sites have administered more than 54,000 first doses and more than 41,000 second 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”: Most cardinals are a vibrant red but on rare occasions, one might come across a yellow cardinal. In Rushville, Illinois, Chelsea Curry and her husband are among those lucky few to see the rare yellow bird, and in their own backyard. There are about 50 million red cardinals and only about 10 or 12 yellow feathered cardinals in the eastern United States and eastern Canada, so spotting one is an extremely rare and lucky sight.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under General News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Nova Bus nets first U.S. electric bus order | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In an exciting new contract, Nova Bus has received its first U.S. order for electric LFSe+ buses.
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Zebra mussels identified in aquarium products | Sun Community News
an aquarium plant sold within Vermont and throughout the country may contain an invasive aquatic animal species, zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha).
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Environmental News.
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Developments at Pfizer after reported business loss | Sun Community News On March 4th at 3:50 p.m.
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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How the new 2021 ‘child tax credit’ works, and what it means for North Country families | NCPR News
Imagine going out to your mailbox each month, and picking up a $300 check for each of your children. That’s what the new child tax credit will look like. The current child tax credit is up to $2,000 per child per. Under the new stimulus bill, it’ll jump to $3600 a year for kids under 5, and $3000 for school aged children up to 17. In perhaps the biggest change, the new credit is available to way more families.
Source: How the new 2021 ‘child tax credit’ works, and what it means for North Country families | NCPR News
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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North Country Chamber-American Rescue Plan Act 2021
See details of the American rescue Plan Act Source: North Country Chamber-American Rescue Plan Act 2021
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News, Congressional News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik, Malliotakis Introduce Bill to Extend PPP Deadline
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Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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New York loses lawsuit to further dredge PCBs from Hudson River
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Business News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Gov Cuomo groping allegation reported to police
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Government News.
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City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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Essex County COVID-19 Update for March 10, 2021
We are saddened to report that ECHD received notification today of an additional COVID-19 related death of an Essex County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Essex County to twenty-six.
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County March 11th COVID-19 Report: Positive +12
Since our 3/10 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
All vaccination appointments for today (March 11) have been filled. To be placed on a standby list for TODAY’S clinic please email health@clintoncountygov.com. Be sure to include your full name, phone number, email address, and the eligible category you fall in. Call 518-565-4848 with questions.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,359 people tested in Clinton County on 3/9. As of 3/9, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.2%.
– 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
– Hospitalization data: https://forward.ny.gov/daily-hospitalization-summary-region. As of 3/8, 39 individuals hospitalized (4 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Lake Champlain Region Insider
Posted: March 11th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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