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Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May

Source: Biden vows enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May

Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub

Source: Tupper moving forward on goal to become recreation hub

Northern Forest Center forms strategy for attracting new residents – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Northern Forest Center forms strategy for attracting new residents – – The Adirondack Almanack

Adirondack Relocation Assessment Survey releases results – – The Adirondack Almanack

“Nearly 23% of Regional Market Demand is between ages 25 to 45. Quality housing and outdoor recreation were the most important factors cited when selecting a community. Remote workers and retirees present the greatest opportunity and over 40% of respondents who are working have the ability to work remotely either full time or a majority of the time.”

Source: Adirondack Relocation Assessment Survey releases results – – The Adirondack Almanack

Democrats forge deal to strip Cuomo’s emergency powers

Source: Democrats forge deal to strip Cuomo’s emergency powers

Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger narrowly wins fourth term – VTDigger

Source: Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger narrowly wins fourth term – VTDigger

Fire Department Car Washes Begin Sat., March 6th

ATTENTION PERU!!! We are going to try holding car washes on Saturdays 8 am until noon. $5 Donation beginning, March 6 through April 10 weather and training/calls permitting. Due to Covid we will be collecting donations OUTSIDE. We ask that you bring the exact donation you choose so it can be dropped in our donation bucket. You will need to stay in your car and keep the Windows up inside the wash bay. We will post updates here on our page weekly. Please share!

YMCA launches “Be a Hero”campaign | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | The Plattsburgh YMCA has kicked off its annual support campaign, Be a Hero for a Better Us!

Source: YMCA launches “Be a Hero”campaign | Sun Community News Plattsburgh | The Plattsburgh YMCA has kicked off its annual support campaign, Be a Hero for a Better Us!

Wilmington planning board refers Dollar General project to attorneys | Sun Community News WILMINGTON

Source: Wilmington planning board refers Dollar General project to attorneys | Sun Community News WILMINGTON 

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Mar. 2 COVID-19 Update

March 2, 2021.
Now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been authorized for emergency use by the FDA and recommended by the NYS Clinical Advisory Task Force, we are one step closer to eradicating COVID from every corner of our state. I’m confident that we will all continue to see increases to our weekly vaccine supply, but even with the increased supply allocation, it will still take time to get every New Yorker vaccinated. The war isn’t won until we can reach herd immunity—with enough New Yorkers vaccinated to protect everyone. I urge all qualifying New Yorkers to make an appointment and get a vaccine as soon as it’s their turn, and to continue to wear a mask and social distance even after being fully vaccinated.
Photo of the Day: Secretary of State Rossana Rosado, a Co-Chair of the Vaccine Equity Task Force, received the vaccine at the Mt. Kisco pop-up vaccination site (Photo by Don Pollard)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York will begin administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at state-run mass vaccination sites later this week. We are launching a new pilot program to begin administering the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine to eligible New Yorkers during overnight hours at the Yankee Stadium, Javits Center and New York State Fair mass vaccination sites. Yankee Stadium will begin administering the vaccine starting Thursday, March 4, and the Javits Center and New York State Fair sites will begin administering the vaccine Friday, March 5.
2. COVID hospitalizations rose slightly to 5,369. Of the 128,034 tests reported yesterday, 5,800 or 4.53 percent, were positive. There were 1,076 patients in ICU yesterday, up 11 from the previous day. Of them, 747 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 82 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am today, 95 percent of first doses allocated to the state have been administered. This represents 3,033,922 first doses administered of the 3,206,430 first dose allocations received from the federal government. So far, 4,698,354 total doses have been administered out of the 5,229,950 total doses received. See data by region and county on the State’s Vaccine Tracker: ny.gov/vaccinetracker.
4. The State announced a pilot program to test the Excelsior Pass at Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. The Excelsior Pass, developed in partnership with IBM, will use proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to help fast-track the reopening of many entertainment venues and other businesses in accordance with New York State guidelines. This new technology was successfully tested during the initial phase of the pilot during the Brooklyn Nets game at the Barclays Center on February 27. It will now be tested for a second time during the New York Rangers game tonight, March 2, at Madison Square Garden.
5. An additional $25 million will be directed to the Nourish NY initiative. Since its launch in April 2020, the Nourish NY program has helped bring 21 million pounds of surplus agricultural products from New York farmers to households in need. This additional funding will help the program continue this important effort through July to ensure that no New Yorker goes hungry.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Being named an honorary bus operator is an esteemed title, especially for 5-year-old Amir Gladden. Amir loves buses and for his birthday this year, his mom reached out to the MTA and asked if there was something special they could do for her son. The MTA did not disappoint and gave Amir a special surprise VIP tour of the Tuskegee Airmen Bus Depot facility and gave him his new honorary title.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Stefanik Announces National Science Foundation Grant for Clarkson University

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced Clarkson University will receive more than $200,000 dollars from the National Science Foundation for their Aquatic Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) Program.
“As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, I am always especially excited to announce grants that will help our North Country schools, colleges, and universities succeed. This grant from the National Science Foundation will help Clarkson University continue to educate the next generation of leaders in science and technology,” said Congresswoman Stefanik.

DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights

Recent Forest Ranger Actions

Town of Lake George
Warren County
Ice Rescue:
On Feb. 25 at 4 p.m., Forest Ranger Donegan was notified of a snowmobile accident on Lake George with the snowmobiler still in the water. Ranger Donegan responded to the scene adjacent to a local marina while Forest Rangers Kabrehl, Perryman, and Lt. Kallen responded to a launch site with Airboat 54. Ranger Donegan donned a cold-water rescue suit, went into the water to look for the man, but could not immediately find him. A diver with the North Queensbury Fire Department then located the 35-year-old man from the Bronx, and together with Ranger Donegan and members of the Bay Ridge and Lake George fire departments, removed him from the water. Ranger Donegan and a Sheriff’s Deputy immediately began life-saving measures. The individual was turned over to the local EMS and transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Rangers stayed on scene with the airboat to assist the Warren County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.

Hamilton County
Multiagency Snowmobile Training:
Forest Rangers from Region 5, Zone D hosted a multi-day training with members of the 106th Rescue Wing Unit of the New York Air National Guard stationed at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach. During the exercise, Rangers demonstrated snowmobile operations and trained with the visiting Pararescue specialists in basic snowmobile maintenance and trail and towing procedures, as well as back country/deep snow operations.


Hamilton County snowmobile training

Two forest rangers on a snowmobile trail during training
Hamilton County snowmobile training

New York State DEC staff continue to serve in leadership roles at COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites across the state. For information about efforts to vaccinate New Yorkers and to check eligibility for vaccinations, go to the New York State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine website.

 

Kinney Drugs, Association on Aging partnering to offer COVID vaccination clinics | Public Service News | nny360.com

Source: Kinney Drugs, Association on Aging partnering to offer COVID vaccination clinics | Public Service News | nny360.com

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Clinton County Mar. 2 COVID-19 Report: Positive +35, Hudson Headwaters Has Vaccine Available

Since our 3/1 update, 35 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
Hudson Headwaters has informed CCHD they have availability for COVID-19 vaccination for the population ages 18-64 with eligible comorbidities as well as the 65+ group.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 644 people tested in Clinton County on 2/28. As of 2/28, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.0%.
– 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 2/28, 66 individuals hospitalized (7 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19

International Trade Days Scheduled

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that International Trade Day – last held in Plattsburgh in October of 2019 – has gone virtual for 2021 and will take place over three days on March 9th, 11th, and 16th. Read more »

North Country Chamber of Commerce Update Logo

After more than 25 years, the North Country Chamber has updated its logo to be more representative of a regional business advocacy and economic development organization. We believe the new logo, modeled on an “element” in the periodic table, conveys the breadth of what has been termed a “power” organization with the “R” then representing the “Power of Region”, while the graphic arrow provides a nod to our mountains while also committing our business support through all ups and downs.
   The new logo also lends itself to modifications in appropriate situations. For example, it can easily be shown with a “P” for the “Power of Partnership” or an “E” for the “Power of Enterprise”. And we suggest it is more relevant to a multi-dimensional entity engaged in everything from manufacturing and technology to enterprise and government affairs, while our Adirondack Coast logo will continue to represent our tourism sector and marketing endeavors with its inviting image of the lake and mountains.
We have been planning to do such an update for more than a year but find there cannot be a better time than now for “renewal” and positive adjustment as we begin to move through the hopefully final stages of this terrible pandemic, which in turn has confirmed the importance of our Chamber as a vital source of information, guidance, assistance and advocacy.
Watch now for the dynamic and modern new logo to replace the old on our website, in all publications and on everything conveying who we are. Our thanks to our marketing staff members for generating these new looks, refined by our friends at Boire & Benner.
Onward and upward! The Power of Region!
Garry Douglas
President/CEO
North Country Chamber of Commerce

Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage on March 13th

Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 invites our neighbors to enjoy a delicious take-out only corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saturday, March 13th.  The dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. The cost is $10 per person, with all proceeds benefitting local charities and people in need. The knights will serve the meal piping hot for you to take home and enjoy! 

SUNY Psych program gets seal of approval | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: SUNY Psych program gets seal of approval | News | pressrepublican.com

Faced with ballooning budget gap, UAlbany looks to downsize

Source: Faced with ballooning budget gap, UAlbany looks to downsize

Housing, high-speed internet key to growth in Adirondacks, survey shows | NCPR News

Source: Housing, high-speed internet key to growth in Adirondacks, survey shows | NCPR News

Syracuse hospitals allow visitors again as Covid-19 cases decline – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse hospitals allow visitors again as Covid-19 cases decline – syracuse.com

NY attorney general moving forward with Cuomo sexual harassment probe – syracuse.com

Source: NY attorney general moving forward with Cuomo sexual harassment probe – syracuse.com

Third woman accuses Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior – syracuse.com

Source: Third woman accuses Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior – syracuse.com

Farm micro-grants available up to $1,500 – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Farm micro-grants available up to $1,500 – The Adirondack Almanack