Price Chopper, Tops Markets to merge
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
According to the NCEA, there are 4,812 Catholic elementary schools and 1,169 Catholic secondary schools nationwide, which collectively serve more than 1.6 million students.
Source: Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Education News, Peru/Regional History.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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My Mother Got Vaccinated. Is It Now Safe To Visit? | NCPR News
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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“Shaving off the perfect peel of wax” – Plattsburgh band releases their first album | NCPR News
Source: “Shaving off the perfect peel of wax” – Plattsburgh band releases their first album | NCPR News
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News.
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DEC has more responsibilities, needs more staff, says NYS Comptroller | NCPR News
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy promises impartial impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump
Source: Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy promises impartial impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Franklin County Feb. 8 COVID-19 Report
*Attention*
Franklin County is experiencing community spread of Covid-19 infection. In order to reduce the spread of infection:
Reduce Gathering Sizes.
Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State.
Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering.
Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Clean and disinfect surfaces.
Driver or ride share – keep face covering on in car or bus.
STAY HOME IF YOU ARE SICK!
COVID-19 Case Statistics As Of 02/08/2021 :
Daily Statistics:
New Positives: 20
New Probables: 0
Active Cases: 317
Positivity Rate (02/06): 5.10%*
7-day Average (02/06): 5.97%*
New Deaths: 0
New Recovered: 21
Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 592
Active Cases By Correctional Facility:†
Bare Hill Correctional: 52
Franklin Correctional: 146
Upstate Correctional: 5
Cumulative Totals:
Cases: 1918
Confirmed Positive: 1789
Probable: 129
Deaths: 10
Recovered: 1591
* Positivity and testing statistics generated from NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov)
† As Of 1/04/2020, only active positive cases for correctional facilities reported directly to the Franklin County Department of Public Health are included in the active case counts and isolation numbers. Breakdowns of verified active cases for each correctional facility are provided for reference.
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Weekend Positive COVID-19 Total +117
Since our 2/5 update, 117 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
The NYSDOH “Am I Eligible” app now includes restaurant workers, restaurant delivery workers, for hire vehicle drivers, and public transit employees. Visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ for more information.
Additionally, the NYSDOH has given preliminary information that, beginning 2/15, individuals with certain comorbidities or underlying conditions will be eligible to register for vaccination. At this time, CCHD has not received any further information regarding the addition of this sub-group nor have we received additional vaccines to do so. As we receive guidance from NYSDOH, we will share that with you.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 533 people tested in Clinton County on 2/7. As of 2/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 4.2%.
– 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 2/7, 95 individuals hospitalized (7 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: February 8th, 2021 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru
Garden Salad
Chicken Tetrazzini
Bread
Dessert
Posted: February 7th, 2021 under Community Events.
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As women of color leave Rutland and Bennington counties, Vermonters reckon with racism – VTDigger
Source: As women of color leave Rutland and Bennington counties, Vermonters reckon with racism – VTDigger
Posted: February 7th, 2021 under Regional NY-VT News.
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When is a tree a tree? – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: February 7th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Flag Up! Ice Fishing: Have Fun, Stay Safe – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: February 7th, 2021 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Burlington announces settlement with CityPlace developers – VTDigger
Posted: February 6th, 2021 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Cuomo administration’s stonewalling goes far beyond nursing home deaths
Posted: February 6th, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, State Government News.
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Double masking to protect against COVID-19
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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Plattsburgh State hopes for spring sports season | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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U.S. Customs has seized millions of counterfeit N95 face masks. Here’s how to spot a fake. – CBS News
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News.
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Law-enforcement crackdown Super Bowl weekend | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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Legal settlement means Burlington’s City Place project may be back on track
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Business News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 5 COVOD-19 Update
February 5, 2021.
As has been clear during this pandemic, people with comorbidities and underlying conditions are more likely to succumb to COVID-19.
With that in mind, adult New Yorkers of any age with qualifying conditions will be eligible for the COVID vaccine beginning February 15. Eligible conditions include cancer, chronic kidney disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), heart conditions, pregnancy, obesity, sickle cell disease, liver disease and more.
We’re committed to vaccinating vulnerable populations that have suffered the most as we distribute a vaccine that is still in extremely limited supply. We are asking local governments to begin getting ready now to vaccinate New Yorkers with these conditions.
The full list of comorbidities and underlying conditions is available here.
Photo of the Day: The vaccination site at Yankee Stadium opened its doors this morning (by appointment only) to eligible Bronx residents. (Photo by Don Pollard)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Yankee Stadium opened today as the first mass vaccination site reserved for Bronx residents. I thank our partners SOMOS, the City of New York, the New York National Guard, and especially the Yankees for stepping up to the plate. If you’re an eligible Bronx resident, call 1-833-SOMOSNY or visit somosvaccinations.com to schedule an appointment. Appointments are required.
2. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 7,937. Of the 203,627 tests reported yesterday, 8,777, or 4.31 percent, were positive. This is the lowest daily positivity rate since November 28, 2020. There were 1,516 patients in the ICU yesterday, up 10 from the previous day. Of them, 1,000 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 153 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am this morning, 93 percent of first doses received by the State have been administered. This represents 1,539,355 first doses administered of the 1,661,290 first dose allocations received from the federal government. So far, 413,512 second doses have been administered out of 794,650 second doses received. See data by region on the State’s Vaccine Tracker.
4. An update on the UK virus variant. Fifteen additional cases of the UK variant of the COVID-19 virus were identified in New York State. To date, there are 59 known cases of the variant in New York State in the following counties: Jefferson, Niagara, Allegany, Tompkins, New York City (multiple boroughs), Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Saratoga, Ulster, Onondaga, Warren and Essex Counties.
5. Watching the Super Bowl? Celebrate smart. I’ve said before that we can’t ever be cocky with COVID. I encourage New Yorkers who are planning to watch the Big Game on Sunday to take precautions and to not attend or host large Super Bowl parties. As a reminder, private gatherings in residences remain limited to no more than 10 people. The safest way to watch the Super Bowl is with your immediate household only.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: After a pelican got lost and ended up in the cold waters of Connecticut, a local flying club helped the bird find its way south. Pelicans are seldom seen north of Virginia, so it was a surprise when a pelican was found, half-frozen and injured, in a Connecticut marina—perhaps having been blown too far north in a storm. Fortunately, the pelican, named Arvay, was rescued and given care that saved its life. A pilot at a Connecticut flying club then flew the bird to Florida in her small plane. “I just love animals and do anything I can to help animals, so when I saw this and saw he needed to get to his new home, I figured why not help out,” said the pilot, Arianna Strand. Arvay is now recovering at the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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CVPH Adult Psychiatry Resumes Admissions
PLATTSBURGH, NY (2/05/2021) – The University of Vermont Health Network –Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Adult Psychiatry Unit has resumed accepting new patients after a 5-day pause.
“We are pleased to once again provide inpatient care for those in our community in need of adult acute psychiatric care,” explained CVPH President Michelle LeBeau.
The decision to temporarily halt admissions was made Saturday, January 30 after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 the day before as part of a community exposure investigation conducted by the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD). Our employee had worked several shifts before being tested for the
coronavirus.
Pausing admissions, according to LeBeau protected patients and staff. Along with the CCHD and the New York State Office of Mental Health, regional referring hospitals were notified of the temporary pause.
Adult psychiatry staff which had moved to a full complement of personal protective equipment or PPE (including surgical masks over NIOSH approved N95 masks, eye protection, gowns and gloves) have resumed wearing standard PPE which includes eyewear and a surgical mask. All CVPH employees are screened each time they enter the building for COVID symptoms and questioned about travel.
LeBeau applauded the Psychiatry Team for their continued dedication to their patients and added that the support they received from colleagues across the organization was tremendous. Together the Psychiatry Team and the Emergency Department continued to provide psychiatric care for those in need. “Our folks work really well together. As always their commitment to our patients made a real difference,” said LeBeau.
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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City & State Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Coronavirus Update
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under General News.
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Walgreens Stated It Has Limited Qualities of COVID-19 Vaccine In Select Areas
In the last few hours, the Peru Gazette received 41 comments asking where anyone can sign-up for vaccinations at Walgreens. Simply follow this link and proceed. The Peru Gazette is unable to respond to each comment.
Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News.
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Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of January 25, 2021.
- Community Input
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Davey Drive Road Acceptance/Turnover to Town.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of the Peru Free Library Contract.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Trunk Sewer Main & Pump Station Reconstruction Contract to Rifenburg Contracting Corp.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approving Liz Tedford of Tedford Consulting to Submit Bridge NY Applications.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Acceptance of Employee Resignation.
- DISCUSSION: LED Streetlight Replacement Update
- DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.
- DISCUSSION: Other Business.
- DISCUSSION: Public Comments on Agenda Items Only.
- 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. It will be available via ZOOM. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of February 22, 2021. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
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Posted: February 5th, 2021 under Town Board News.
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