Details Of Coronavirus Relief Bill: Direct Payments, Unemployment : NPR
Posted: December 29th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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175 Organizations Launch Coalition for Environmental Funding, Jobs and Clean Water – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 29th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Most of Schenectady County’s nursing home residents vaccinated
Posted: December 29th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Section VII moments of 2020: 1-5 | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 28 COVID-19 Update
December 28, 2020.
As we continue to distribute the vaccine throughout New York, we’ve come across a new issue—possible fraud by a health care provider. The State Department of Health was made aware of reports that an Orange County health provider may have fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccines and diverted them to members of the public, contrary to the state’s guidance to administer the vaccine first to frontline health care workers, as well as nursing home residents and staff. The State Department of Health is assisting the State Police in a criminal investigation into this matter.
Today I signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is not eligible. We are very serious about this and we will not tolerate any fraud in the vaccination process. Those who do engage in fraud will be held accountable.
Photo of the Day: Highway signs outside LaGuardia remind New Yorkers to celebrate the holidays smart.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Approximately 140,000 New Yorkers to date have received one COVID-19 vaccine dose. New York expects to receive an additional 259,000 doses this week, with 139,400 coming from Pfizer and 119,600 coming from Moderna.
2. The State is expanding the priority groups of individuals eligible to receive a vaccine. The expanded group includes urgent care center employees, individuals administering COVID-19 vaccines (including local health department staff) and residents of NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) facilities. Next week, the state expects to further expand the group eligible for vaccination to ambulatory care workers and public-facing public health workers.
3. Total hospitalizations rose to 7,559. Of the 124,866 tests reported yesterday, 10,407, or 8.33 percent, were positive. There were 1,222 patients in ICU yesterday, up 35 from the previous day. Of them, 717 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 114 New Yorkers to the virus.
4. Western NY now has the fourth-lowest positive infection rate in the state. The region had the highest positivity rate in the state and I commend Western New York residents for getting ahead of the infection rate.
5. I am signing an Executive Order that extends the housing eviction moratorium. I will be working with the New York State Legislature this week to extend the moratorium to May 1st. No New Yorker should be evicted due to hardship related to this pandemic.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Every year Santa makes an appearance at the Ronald McDonald House on the Upper East Side of Manhattan—but this year, the traditional event was considered too risky, as many of the children staying there have compromised immune systems. Fortunately, the children did not miss out on the holiday cheer. With the help of the NYPD and FDNY, Santa was able to greet the kids from a safe distance. To make this happen, firefighters lifted Santa up several stories high in the “bucket” of a firetruck so that he could wave from right outside of the children’s windows, bringing smiles to their faces.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Prison visitations suspended statewide as COVID cases surge | NCPR News
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Raises Over $1.88 Million for Local Children’s Charities
The 2020 Holiday Match program has raised over $1.88 million for local children’s organizations. From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated $941,207 to the program. Each individual donation is matched penny for penny by Stewart’s Shops. There are no administrative costs and 100% of the funds benefit local, non-profit children’s organizations. This year, the program collected $43,000 more than last year despite Covid and all of its challenges. Generous customers have helped raise nearly $32 million since 1986.
“So many people have relied on Stewart’s through the pandemic as a quick and safe in and out, and we are truly humbled at their generosity to the Holiday Match Program. This money will offer aid to so many organizations in need,” according to Amy Potter, Stewart’s Shops Director of Corporate Contributions.
Last season, 1754 children’s organizations received funding from last year’s Holiday Match campaign. All local children’s charities are encouraged to apply for funding annually from the Holiday Match program. A listing of all the charities that received Holiday Match funding last year is available at stewartsshops.com.
Organizations can apply online at stewartsshops.com through January 31st. All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. All the funds will be allocated in March.
A special thanks to our media partners for their support each year.
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Business News, Community Events, Peru News.
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AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 30, 2020 @ 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 December 14, 2020, Public Hearing of December 14, 2020.
5. Community Input
6. DISCUSSION: Tax Collection and Water/Sewer Bill Payment Procedures.
7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Permanent Hiring of Luke Fessette.
8. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Meeting Time Change in the By-Laws of the Planning Board.
9. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Reappointment of Richard Williams as Planning Board Chairman.
10. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Reappointment of Ryan Davies as Planning Board Vice Chairman.
11. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Reappointment of Mark Robinson as Planning Board Member.
12. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Reappointment of James Falvo as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman.
13. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Reappointment of Sean Lukas as Zoning Board of Appeals Vice Chairman.
14. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Reappointment of Terry Aubin as Zoning Board of Appeals Member.
15. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Line Item Transfers for General Fund 2020.
16. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Line Item Transfers for Highway Fund 2020.
17. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Line Item Transfers for Peru Sewer Fund 2020.
18. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Line Item Transfers for Valcour Sewer Fund 2020.
19. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Line Item Transfers for Peru Water Fund 2020.
20. DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
21. DISCUSSION: Other Business.
22. DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
23. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills
MOTION: Adjourn
**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of January 11, 2021. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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Peru Gazette’s 2020 County and Local Election Analysis
Absentee and Early Voting Follows National Trend
By John T. Ryan
The Clinton County Board of Elections published the final 2020 Election Results on November 24th. President-Elect Joseph carried Clinton County with 18,364 (51.82%) vs Donald Trump’s 16,514 (46.6%). Other candidates garnered 559 votes (1.58%).
Countywide absentee voting mirrored national trends with Biden receiving 5,674 absentee votes vs. Trump’s 2,160. Tedra Cobb received 5,332 absentee votes vs. Elise Stefanik’s 2,554. Kimberly Davis received 5,266 absentee votes vs. Daniel Stec’s 2,352.
In the Town of Peru, Joseph Biden garnered 474 absentee ballots vs. Donald Trump’s 175. Tedra Cobb received 440 vs. Elise Stefanik’s 216. Kimberly Davis received 431 vs. Daniel Stec’s 211. In Peru’s Early Voting Joseph Biden received 417 vs. Donald Trump’s 245. Elise Stefanik received 267 Early Votes vs. Tedra Cobb’s 400 votes. Kimberly Davis received 390 Early Votes vs. Daniel Stec’s 267.
Here are the Countywide and Peru 2020 and 2016 (The last presidential election year) results, plus extra data on Clinton County’s and Peru’s political make-up.
President of the United States
Clinton County Results
2020 Joseph Biden 18,364, Donald Trump 16,514, Other 559
2016 Hillary Clinton 14,488, Donald Trump 14,449, Other 1,925
Peru Results
2020 – Donald Trump 1,678, Joseph Biden 1,610, Other 53
2016 – Donald Trump 1,486, Hillary Clinton 1,203, Other 179
Representative in Congress
Clinton County Results
2020 – Elise Stefanik 18,060, Tedra Cobb 17,212
2016 – Elise Stefanik 17,702, Michael Derrick 13,426
Peru Results
2020 – Elise Stefanik 1,823, Tedra Cobb 1,513
2016 – Elise Stefanik 1,719, Michael Derrick 1,224
NYS State Senator
Clinton County Results
2020 – Kimberly Davis 17,709, Daniel Stec 17,709,
2016 – Betty Little 23,656, Stephen Ruzbacki 3,266
Peru Results
2020 Daniel Stec 1,761 Kimberly Davis 1,761,
2016 Betty Little 2,230, Stephen Ruzbacki 237
Member of the Assembly (Uncontested)
Clinton County Results
2020 – D. Billy Jones 27,070
2016 – Kevin A. Mulverhill 1,603, D. Billy Jones 1,326
Peru Results
2020 – D. Billy Jones 2,437
2016 – D. Billy Jones 1,326, Kevin A. Mulverhill 1,603
Clinton County has 48,720 Registered Voters up from 46,203 in 2016.
52 % are women.
48% are men.
Peru has 4,525 Registered Voters up from 4,305 in 2016.
Countywide Party Affiliations or Non-Affiliations
37,102 (76%) voters are affiliated with a political party.
11,708 (24%) voters are not affiliated with a political party.
17,868 (37%) are Democrats.
15,254 (31%) are Republicans.
11,708 (24%) are Non-Affiliated Voters.
3,321 (7%) are Independence Party Members.
569 (1%) are registered in other third parties
Peru Party Affiliations or Non-Affiliations
1,668 (37%) are Republicans
1,402 (31%) are Democrats
1,024 (23%) are Non-Affiliated Voters
321 (7%) are Independence Party Members
110 (2%) are members of other Third Parties
The Peru Gazette extends its thanks to Mary Dyer and Clinton County Board of Elections Technical Staff for providing the needed data.
January 1, 2020 – Editor’s Note: The vote totals for Daniel Stec and Kimberly Davis were reversed in my original story. They have been corrected. Kimberly Davis carried Clinton County.
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Cuomo Increasing Penalty for Ignoring Vaccine Prioritization
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local Dec. 28 COVID-19 Report: Lab-conformed positive +102, Recovered +47, Active 195
Editor’s Note- Excuse this format. CCHD changed its reporting format today.
Since our 12/24 update, 102 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
If you think you have been in contact with a positive COVID-19 case or are awaiting test results, you should stay home and self-quarantine. If you aren’t feeling well, stay home and call your health care provider.
Symptoms of COVID-19 can appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus and may include:
– Fever or chills
– Cough
– Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
– Fatigue
– Muscle or body aches
– Headache
– New loss of taste or smell
– Sore throat
– Congestion or runny nose
– Nausea or vomiting
– Diarrhea
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 385 people tested in Clinton County on 12/26. As of 12/26, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.8%
– Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.
– 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 12/26, 66 individuals hospitalized (12 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.
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People yearn to connect across borders amid pandemic holiday
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peter Hornbeck, Master Boatbuilder And Wilderness Advocate, 1943-2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: Peter Hornbeck, Master Boatbuilder And Wilderness Advocate, 1943-2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief And Spending Bill : NPR
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Coronavirus Shut Down Her Business In The Spring. Now She Dances In A T-Rex Costume | Vermont Public Radio
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Library partnership ups area student eBook access | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Goulash
Garden Salad
Bread
Dessert
Take-Out Only, Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustines Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972
Posted: December 28th, 2020 under General News.
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The deadliest week in Onondaga County: An average of 9 Covid deaths per day – syracuse.com
Posted: December 27th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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How to make the most out of your gift cards
Posted: December 27th, 2020 under General News.
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Remodeled Shamrock Inn offers sleek comfort, adventure | Sun Community News PERU |
Posted: December 26th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru News.
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At the Waterfront: Saranac Waterfront Lodge opens | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 26th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Christmas brings high water, closed roads; high winds expected | Sun Community News JAY |
Posted: December 26th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Mine Waste in the Eastern Adirondacks May be Untapped, Accessible Source of Rare Earth Element Minerals
Posted: December 24th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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