Groundhog Day: February 2, 2021
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under General News, Weather News/History.
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High Flying Terrain at Whiteface
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Recreation opportunities, Things to do in & near Peru.
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University Mall shooting in Burlington injures one person, police say
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Law Enforcement News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Marriage Receptions Can Take Place Under Strict State Guidance Starting March 15
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From the North Country Chamber of Commerce
Marriage Receptions Can Take Place Under Strict State Guidance Starting March 15
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that assuming New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate stays on its current trajectory, indoor dining in New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity on Valentine’s Day. The reopening will be subject to strict state guidance, which can be found here.
The Governor also announced that marriage receptions will be able to resume in accordance with state guidance on March 15. Events must be approved by the local health department. There will be a 50 percent capacity limit and no more than 150 people can attend the event. All patrons must be tested prior to the event.
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Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Chamber of Commerce Business Survey Results
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Business Community Voice Views of Key Issues
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We once again conducted our Annual Issues Survey in late January, obtaining a valuable snapshot of the collective thinking of the North Country business community on a number of timely issues now being addressed in Washington and Albany.
Federal Issues
The top priority for action at the federal level is, far and away, “taking all possible steps to help accelerate the production and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines”. 98% agree with this as a priority and, in comparison with other issues, 79% identify it as Priority #1.
Federal priority #2 is a tie. There is equal support for cooperation and planning aimed at the eventual normalization of U.S.-Canada border crossings, and for a new federal COVID relief bill including substantial aid to state and local governments.
In other responses
New York State Issues
At the New York State level, expressed priorities for this year are:
In other responses
These results have been shared with our federal and state representatives and will be an important part of our active advocacy this year in Albany and Washington on behalf of the North Country economy.
Garry Douglas
President/CEO
North Country Chamber of Commerce
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Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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Clinton County Feb. 2 Lab-confirmed positives +32
Since our 2/1 update, 32 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-one.
CCHD continues to ask residents to take precautions to protect themselves, their families, and the community. Reduce contact and the length of time you spend with those who do not live in your household. When you are out in the community, wear a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth. Keep at least 6ft between yourself and others. Avoid crowds and gatherings. Wash your hands often or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Stay home when you are sick. If you are in one of the eligible groups, schedule your COVID-19 vaccination.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 453 people tested in Clinton County on 1/31. As of 1/31, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 5.9%.
– 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 1/31, 93 individuals hospitalized (13 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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Top health officials resign amid concerns over Cuomo’s Covid response (report) – syracuse.com
Source: Top health officials resign amid concerns over Cuomo’s Covid response (report) – syracuse.com
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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What happens if you can’t make your Kinney Drug Covid vaccine appointment due to weather – syracuse.com
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Upstate New York.
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Groundhogs, Again – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under General News.
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2020 Tied For Hottest Year : NPR
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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Most Of Us Can’t Go Between Vt. And Canada Right Now. But This Trucker Can | Vermont Public Radio
Source: Most Of Us Can’t Go Between Vt. And Canada Right Now. But This Trucker Can | Vermont Public Radio
Posted: February 2nd, 2021 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 1 COVID-19 Update
February 1, 2021.
A nor’easter is barreling through the state, dropping large amounts of snow in most parts of New York. I issued a State of Emergency for 44 counties and urge New Yorkers to stay off the roads and avoid all unnecessary travel. Our state-run vaccination sites will be impacted by the storm again tomorrow but please don’t worry. If you had an appointment to be vaccinated that cannot proceed Tuesday, we’ll make sure you are rescheduled and notified of the new date and time. A full list of site closures and delays is below. Stay safe, New York.
Photo of the Day: Snowfall outside Grand Central Station in New York City (Photo by Kevin Coughlin)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Vaccination appointments scheduled for Tuesday, February 2nd at certain state-run facilities will be rescheduled due to the weather. Downstate state-run mass vaccination sites at SUNY Stony Brook, Jones Beach, Aqueduct Racetrack, the Javits Center and the Westchester County Center will be closed Tuesday, February 2nd. New Yorkers with appointments scheduled for Tuesday at these sites will receive an email or text message rescheduling their vaccination for a later date. Upstate state-run mass vaccination sites in Binghamton, Albany, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Utica, Syracuse and Rochester will open with a delayed start at 10am Tuesday, February 2nd. Appointments that were scheduled before 10am at these sites will be rescheduled for later that same day. The Buffalo University state vaccination site will be open regular hours with no change to scheduled appointments.
2. COVID hospitalizations dropped to 8,003. Of the 175,038 tests reported yesterday, 8,508, or 4.86 percent, were positive. There were 1,500 patients in ICU yesterday, down 34 from the previous day. Of them, 987 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 141 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of 11am this morning, 90 percent of first doses allocated to the state have been administered. This represents 1,393,064 first doses administered of the 1,554,450 first dose allocations received from the federal government. So far, 307,662 second doses have been administered out of 725,050 second doses received. See data by region on the State’s Vaccine Tracker.
4. Reminder to beware of COVID vaccination fraud. To help report vaccination fraud or scams across the State, New York established a hotline that New Yorkers can call to report fraudulent vaccinations. It is a red flag if anyone is promising you the vaccine in exchange for payment. To report suspected vaccine fraud, New Yorkers can call 1-833-VAX-SCAM (1-833-829-7226) or email STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Every snowflake has its own unique crystal structure but it’s been difficult to see the exact molecular structure of every single snowflake—until now. Nathan Myhrvold, who worked at Microsoft as Chief Technology Officer for 14 years, has captured the highest resolution image of a snowflake’s structure. Capturing the uniqueness of each snowflake was extremely difficult since they are so small and melt so quickly, but Myhrvold developed a machine that was able to photograph a snowflake’s individuality in clear resolution.
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 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NYS Offices for the Aging setting up vaccine appointments for the elderly | NCPR News
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Peru School District On Full Remote Tuesday
Due to the State of Emergency declared by Governor Cuomo today, Peru Central School District will be in full remote instruction tomorrow, February 2nd.
Thank you.
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Peru Central School District
District Office
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Education News, Peru News, Peru School News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Watching the Super Bowl Safely
Plattsburgh, February 1, 2021. Cases of COVID-19 increased significantly following the winter holiday season, leaving health officials concerned about this year’s Super Bowl and the celebrations that may accompany it.
“The Super Bowl is an event I look forward to each year,” stated John Kanoza, Director of Public Health in Clinton County. “This year we are going to have to keep it small, keep it local, and keep it smart.”
“The safest way to enjoy the game this year is to celebrate with people in your household. While this is our recommendation, we realize that some will choose to celebrate with people outside of their immediate household,” noted Mr. Kanoza. “For those choosing to spend time with people that they don’t live with, we urge you to take steps to decrease risk to yourself and your family.”
Residents are encouraged to take steps to make their celebrations safer, including:
Be outside as much as possible.
If indoors, wear a mask at all times that it is possible to do so.
Open windows to increase ventilation if you can.
Keep 6 feet or more of distance from others.
Wash your hands often.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items between use.
Limit the amount of time you spend at indoor gatherings.
Hosts and guests should have conversations ahead of time to set expectations for celebrating together.
If you are sick, stay home and away from others.
Reminder, indoor and outdoor gatherings at private residences are limited to no more than 10 people per NYSDOH.
“We are just digging ourselves out from the high COVID-19 case numbers created with holiday gatherings, we do not want to experience any more setbacks,” added Mr. Kanoza
About the Clinton County Health Department:
The Health
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Community Events, Heathcare News.
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Franklin County Feb. 1 COVID-19 Report (Post Weekend) +37 New Positives
*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 02/01/2021 :
Daily Statistics:
New Positives: 37
New Probables: 0
Active Cases: 304
Positivity Rate (01/30): 3.57%*
7-day Average (01/30): 7.36%*
New Deaths: 0
New Recovered: 20
Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 730
Active Cases By Correctional Facility:†
Bare Hill Correctional: 21
Franklin Correctional: 139
Upstate Correctional: 3
Cumulative Totals:
Cases: 1758
Confirmed Positive: 1629
Probable: 129
Deaths: 8
Recovered: 1446
* 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.
Go to https://www.franklincountyny.gov/…/covid-19…/index.php for the most current Franklin County Quarantines And Isolations By Town map.
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory from MON 4:00 PM EST until WED 7:00 AM EST
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Burlington – VT, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Most of central and northern Vermont, as well as parts of northern New York, including the northern Saint Lawrence Valley and all of the Champlain Valley
Description
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY… WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. WHERE…Most of central and northern Vermont, as well as parts of northern New York, including the northern Saint Lawrence Valley and all of the Champlain Valley. WHEN…From 4 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. IMPACTS…Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will be heaviest in intensity generally between midnight Tuesday morning through early afternoon Tuesday, then become lighter through Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Slow down and use caution while traveling. Please allow extra time if travel is necessary.
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Weather News/History.
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Clinton County Feb. 1 COVID-19 Report (Post weekend): +95 Lab-confirmed positive
Since our 1/29 update, 95 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported.
CCHD asks residents to continue following all of the safety practices we have been encouraging all along. Reduce contact and the length of time you spend with those who do not live in your household. When you are out in the community, wear a mask that goes over your nose AND mouth. Keep at least 6ft between yourself and others. Avoid crowds and gatherings. Wash your hands often or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Stay home when you are sick. If you are in one of the eligible groups, schedule your COVID-19 vaccination.
Here are links to some frequently requested data:
– Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 910 people tested in Clinton County on 1/30. As of 1/30, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 5.8%.
– 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 1/30, 93 individuals hospitalized (10 ICU) in the North Country Region.
– Additional information: www.clintonhealth.org/covid19
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News.
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Vermont Teddy Bear to mass produce Sen. Bernie Sanders’ famous mittens
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Business News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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BACK TO SCHOOL: Several Cl. Co. schools to head back to buildings Monday | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Nursing students on COVID frontlines | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Photos: Volunteers brave the cold to build the ice palace in Saranac Lake | NCPR News
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Business News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Free Zoom Classes for Gardeners
Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension Clinton County are offering a Seed Starting Zoom class on Saturday, February 13th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a follow-up class on Saturday, February 27th. If you would like to start flower or vegetable seeds using items you have at home; milk cartons, yogurt containers, or anything you can poke drainage holes in, this class is for you. We’ll tell you the best practices to grow plants on your windowsill, or under lights for plants that will be ready to transplant at the appropriate time.
Contact Jolene Wallace at jmw442@cornell.edu for the link to join this Zoom class.
On Saturday, February 20, at 10:00 am the experienced Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Clinton County are presenting a Zoom class on drought conditions and their effects on your garden landscape, including trees, and ways to mitigate those effects. The use of Hügelkultur and rain barrels will be covered to help you develop ways to combat drought in your landscape.
During the last several years we’ve had to decide what to water and what to let fend for itself. Should you water your vegetables, perennials, or lawn? Unfortunately, we are in an area that is on a drought watch again this year.
Contact Jolene Wallace at jmw442@cornell.edu for the link to join this Zoom class.
Posted: February 1st, 2021 under Agricultural News, Northern NY News.
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