Potent storm to sweep through New York, Vermont over holiday
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Northern NY News, Weather News/History.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones Dec. 23 COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 December 23 Updates |
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates |
| More vaccines are coming to New York every day- 346,000 Moderna vaccines are coming this week and 120,000 more Pfizer doses are arriving this week.
New York expects to have a total of 630,000 total doses by this week. This week, New York increases the priority populations that the hospitals will be allowed to administer to include: |
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| This week New York also started the federal program to vaccinate nursing home residents and staff -residents and staff – in nursing homes.
New York has worked with the pharmacies and the federal government: CVS is going to do 271, Walgreens 253, other pharmacies 94. There are 618 nursing homes that are enrolled in the program. New York is also putting together vaccination kits that can be sent throughout the state that are fully contained to do vaccinations for a community. They are called community vaccination kits and everything you need will be contained in one shipping container. You can send the shipping container right to a public housing authority, to a church, to a community center, to anywhere in the state and it will contain computers, IT, medicines, wall dividers, tables, chairs, schematic for how to set up the space. |
General COVID-19 Updates |
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As the holidays approach, please remember that the most common way New Yorkers are contracting COVID-19 is through small gatherings, or what is commonly called living room spread.
Please protect yourself and your loved ones this holiday season and practice social distancing. There is also a new strain of COVID-19 spreading in the United Kingdom causing the country to lockdown. |
| In response, British Airways, Delta, and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to require all passengers flying from the United Kingdom to New York to complete pre-boarding COVID-19 testing. |
New E-books and Audiobooks Available for CVES Students |
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| The Champlain Valley Educational Services School Library System and Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System have partnered to increase access to more e-books and e-audiobooks for area students. |  |
| The collaboration includes all CVES school districts that are part of the CEFLS service area.
Students can now borrow age-appropriate digital titles from the public library system, in addition to those offered to their school district through CVES. Both the school and public library collections can be searched through the Sora app using one login. Students can install Sora from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store or by visiting their website here. All students attending a CVES component district have a login ID and can contact their school librarian for this information. Students in area districts can also access OverDrive eBooks, eAudiobooks and educational videos via this site using their Sora login ID. Residents in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties can also access titles from the CEFLS eBook and eAudiobook collection using their library cards at this website. If you don’t have a library card, you can contact your local library to apply. Visit this site for contact information. |
Top Winter Challenge |
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Are you looking for some motivation to keep moving this winter?
Join the Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation for the TOP Winter Challenge- to complete 100 miles- beginning December 20th, 2020 through March 20th, 2021. The Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation is challenging you to walk/hike/bike/snowshoe/cross country ski or any other indoor/outdoor activity you can do that tracks mileage- you have 90 days to complete this challenge so only need to move about 1 mile per day. Each week (or month if you prefer) you will send in your completed number of miles for that time frame. |
| Once you complete your challenge, the Town of Plattsburgh Parks & Recreation will mail you a Window Decal/sticker so you can proudly display your accomplishment.
This free challenge is open to anyone age 5 and up. To participate:
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Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Community Events, Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Watch Out For COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Watch out for COVID-19 vaccine scams |
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As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there’s no doubt scammers are already scheming. Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Here’s what to know:
More InfoIf you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE. And check out CDC.gov for trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccine. |
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Sincerely, The Medicare Team |
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News.
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Clinton County Dec. 23 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +17, Recovered +19, Active 134, Tested +404
Since our 12/22 update, 17 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 19 individuals have moved to recovered. The New York State Prison System reported a COVID-19 related death of an inmate at Clinton Correctional Facility. This individual has been included in Clinton County case counts.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 12/21, 61 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/21, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.5%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Malone prison experiences COVID-19 surge | NCPR News
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Woman killed in motor vehicle crash in Malone | Top Stories | mymalonetelegram.com
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Last-minute Shop local (and surviving the holidays) guide – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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VT. Corrections worker fired for derogatory Facebook post about transgender inmate – VTDigger
Posted: December 23rd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYS Assembly pushes to raise taxes on wealthy by New Year’s | NCPR News
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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New York promised universal Internet. For many North Country residents, it never came. | NCPR News
Source: New York promised universal Internet. For many North Country residents, it never came. | NCPR News
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Young students stay in class thanks to city police and firefighters | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Education News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 22 COVID-19 Update
December 22, 2020.
With Christmas and Kwanzaa coming up this week, followed by New Year’s Eve, we all need to do our part to stop the spread. And we can do so by celebrating in different ways this year. This year I encourage New Yorkers to celebrate smart so the virus doesn’t spread to the point where the hospital capacity is at risk. It’s been a long year and I do hope New Yorkers celebrate the holidays—but please celebrate smart.
Photo of the Day: The illuminated Christmas Tree at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY (Photo by Mike Groll)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York’s Wadsworth Laboratory has begun aggressive research of the new, more contagious COVID-19 strain discovered in the U.K. Already, Wadsworth has looked at more than 3,700 virus sequences identified in New York. It has yet to find the U.K. variant present in any of the random samples. Additionally, Wadsworth and the Department of Health have made agreements with six hospitals from across the State to obtain additional samples for further research and are making arrangements with other hospitals to do the same. If the variant is already here, we want to know, and we want to be able to aggressively trace it.
2. To date, 50,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered throughout New York. The state has received 630,000 doses thus far and expects to receive another 300,000 doses next week.
3. Virgin Atlantic has also agreed to require pre-departure COVID tests before passengers leave from the U.K. to New York. This is the third major airline to require a COVID-19 test before allowing passengers to board planes traveling from the United Kingdom to New York. I thank British Airways, Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic for this agreement.
4. Total hospitalizations rose to 6,661. Of the 164,868 tests reported yesterday, 9,716, or 5.89 percent, were positive. There were 1,126 patients in ICU yesterday, up 31 from the previous day. Of them, 614 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 139 New Yorkers to the virus.
5. It’s important we continue our vaccination program through the holidays. With Christmas and Kwanzaa rapidly approaching, I call on hospitals, nursing homes, and medical personnel to continue providing vaccinations throughout the holidays to ensure nursing home patients and frontline health care workers are protected as quickly as possible.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Last night, stargazers and photographers looked up at the night sky to witness “The Great Conjunction,” a celestial phenomenon where Saturn and Jupiter appear extremely close together in the sky. Also dubbed “The Christmas Star,” an event of this caliber last occurred 800 years ago. The two planets won’t appear this close together again until 2080.
Saturn and Jupiter with The Milky Way viewed from Thailand (Photo by Chakarin Wattanamongkol/Getty Images)
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Congratulations Darrell! Enjoy a great retirement.
Town Highway Supervisor Mike Farrell (Left) and other department personnel honored Crew Supervisor Darrell Martineau earlier this week at a luncheon held in his honor at GiGi’s on the River Restaurant. Darrell served the people of Peru for 31 1/2 years.
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Curbing New York’s 40-year road salt addiction | Adirondack Explorer
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Car Thefts Last Weekend Prompt DEC Advisory
Adirondack High Peaks:
DEC Reminds Hikers to Secure Vehicles and Stow Valuables: A series of vehicle break-ins occurred last weekend at trailheads parking areas along Route 73 in the High Peaks region. DEC and State Police are investigating. Trailhead parking lots are not monitored, and parking is at the user’s own risk. Remember to lock vehicles before leaving trailheads. To minimize risk, do not leave valuable items in your vehicle. If you must bring them, store them out of sight to avoid attracting attention. If that is not possible, store valuables out of sight. If hikers experience a break-in, report the incident to State Police by calling 518-873-2750.
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Walmart accused of fueling opioid abuse in Justice Department lawsuit
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Franklin County Dec. 22 COVID-10 Report: Positives +22, Recovered +17, Active 152
*Attention*
Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. 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 12/22/2020 :
Daily Statistics:
New Positives: 22
New Probables: 0
Active Cases: 152
Positivity Rate (12/20): 5.49%**
7-day Average (12/20): 6.33%**
New Deaths: 0
New Recovered: 17
Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 1005†
Isolation and Quarantines Reported By Correctional Facilities:
Bare Hill Correctional: 31 Isolations, 225 Quarantines
Franklin Correctional: 0 Isolations, 0 Quarantines
Upstate Correctional: 16 Isolations, 38 Quarantines
Cumulative Totals:
Cases: 736
Confirmed Positive: 614
Probable: 122
Deaths: 8
Recovered: 576
* Positivity and testing statistics generated from NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker (https://covid19tracker.health.ny.gov)
† Beginning 12/21/2020, quarantine statistics reported by correctional facilities are now included in the total quarantine numbers. Breakdowns of each correctional facility are provided for reference.
More information and the Isolation map can be found at: https://www.franklincountyny.gov
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Clinton County Dec. 22 COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +19, Recovered +6, Active 137, Tested +415
Since our 12/21 update, 25 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported and 6 individuals have moved to recovered.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– 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 12/20, 57 individuals hospitalized (14 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. As of 12/20, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.5%
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Gowanda Correctional Facility to close by March 30 | News 4 Buffalo
The 511 officers at the facility will have a chance to transfer to other facilities.
Source: Gowanda Correctional Facility to close by March 30 | News 4 Buffalo
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News, Upstate New York.
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6 deaths from Covid overnight in Onondaga County, 52 in past week – syracuse.com
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Relief bill includes $2.75 billion for private schools – The Forward
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Education News.
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Albany to disburse $4B in federal stimulus funds to K-12 schools
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under Education News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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What to expect in the 2021 state legislative session
Posted: December 22nd, 2020 under State Government News, State Legislator News.
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