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Cuomo discourages family gatherings on Thanksgiving, holidays

Source: Cuomo discourages family gatherings on Thanksgiving, holidays

Layoff notices hit New York at a record rate, data shows. Here’s where

Source: Layoff notices hit New York at a record rate, data shows. Here’s where

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Local Oct. 29th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +1, Recovered +12, Active -11, Tested +315

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. One additional lab-confirmed positive case has been reported and 12 individuals moved to recovered since our 10/28 report. This new case is linked to the previously reported SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 26 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.

North Country Good Life – Explore the Adirondack Coast Region

We have a right to be proud of our region.  Source: North Country Good Life – Explore the Adirondack Coast Region

School Community and Local Community to Vote on New Mascot

Message from the Peru School District
 
There have been several committee meetings to discuss what the next Mascot will be for the Peru Central School District. At the last meeting and through several hours of deliberation, the committee selected three (3) semi-finalists to bring before the students, staff and greater school community: a) Nighthawk, b) Wolfpack, and c) Blue Jays. We are bringing these three names to the school community to vote this week.
 
For community members that want to vote but do not have access to a computer, we will have paper ballots available at the tax collector’s window to fill out and submit. This will open on Friday, October 30, 2020 through Thursday, November 5 at 3:00 pm.
 
We will have this posted on Parent Square, Facebook and our website for our families. On Thursday evening, we will tally the votes and will have chosen the new mascot to bring before the Board of Education for approval at the November 10 meeting.
 
On Friday, November 6th, we will post the election results for the new mascot on our Facebook page and Website.
 
Questions may be directed to tpalmer@perucsd.org.
 
Thank you for your continued support.

Coronavirus update: New York passes 500,000 cases since start of pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus update: New York passes 500,000 cases since start of pandemic – syracuse.com

Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line? | CSNY

Source: Should progressives vote for Biden on the WFP line? | CSNY

Cyberattack being investigated as possible cause of UVM Health Network outage

Source: Cyberattack being investigated as possible cause of UVM Health Network outage

Fall pollinators: Tips for helping them make it through the winter – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Fall pollinators: Tips for helping them make it through the winter – The Adirondack Almanack

Essex County Arts Council seeks part time administrator – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Essex County Arts Council seeks part time administrator – – The Adirondack Almanack

U.S. Hospitals Targeted In Rising Wave Of Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say | Vermont Public Radio

Source: U.S. Hospitals Targeted In Rising Wave Of Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say | Vermont Public Radio

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 28th COVID-19 Update

October 28, 2020.
We continue to focus our attention on the “micro-cluster” areas throughout the state and to closely watch the metrics in each area. As a given “micro-cluster” makes progress in terms of reducing the positivity rate, we reevaluate and can make adjustments to their designation. A cluster in Orange County, for example, has made good progress, and therefore some restrictions on activities will be removed. We’re continuing to watch other focus areas as part of the State’s Micro-Cluster Strategy to look for signs of progress.
New York’s test positivity rate remains among the lowest in the country. Still, alarming surges around the country and world show how quickly the virus can take hold again in communities that let their guard down. So as New Yorkers, we must continue to take the situation very seriously.
Graphic of the Day: New York’s test positivity rate is the second to lowest in the US.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the “micro-cluster” focus areas was 3.78 percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was 1.37 percent. Of the 129,660 tests reported yesterday, 2,031, or 1.56 percent, were positive. There were 1,085 total hospitalizations. Sadly we lost 15 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. I advise New Yorkers to avoid large family gatherings — even for Thanksgiving. If individuals wish to travel in and out of state for the holiday, or for any reason, you must follow the State’s COVID Travel Advisory quarantine regulations. The best way to say “I love you” and show your thanks to your loved ones is to avoid travel and show your respect for your family members’ health and safety. As an alternative, New Yorkers can hold Thanksgiving dinners with their immediate household or organize virtual events.
3. The “Red Zone” micro-cluster focus area in Orange County will shift to an “Orange Zone.” Orange County’s micro-cluster zone positivity rate has gone from 12 percent to 2 percent in three weeks and the rate of new daily hospital admissions has flattened. Read more here.
4. Counties will now be allowed to require mask mandates at all times in schools. We know that masks work in stopping the spread of the virus. Counties, via their local department of health, will now be allowed to require that mask mandates be extended at all times in both public and private schools under their jurisdictions.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Three frontline workers opened up a Filipino restaurant in New York City — in addition to their day jobs as nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital. Maricris Dinopol, Jude Canela and Joan Calanog, all Filipino, were unsatisfied by the food options they could find in-between shifts. So they’ve started a new restaurant called Bilao, which opened in August and became a hit on the Upper East Side. Bilao, located at 1437 First Avenue, has tables set up along the sidewalk and in a tented curbside area. The chef, Boji Asuncion, a friend of Dinopol’s brother, serves a range of traditional Filipino fare.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Election 2020: How New York has voted for presidents in the past

Source: Election 2020: How New York has voted for presidents in the past

Three more St. Lawrence County schools go remote after more COVID-19 cases | NCPR News

Source: Three more St. Lawrence County schools go remote after more COVID-19 cases | NCPR News

Montreal’s Chinatown Is Facing More Vandalism & Mayor Plante Says It Is ‘Unacceptable’ – MTL Blog

Source: Montreal’s Chinatown Is Facing More Vandalism & Mayor Plante Says It Is ‘Unacceptable’ – MTL Blog

Early detection screenings are essential | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Early detection screenings are essential | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Rainbow and rain along the Mannix, Davern, and River Roads about 4 p.m. today

Peru Fire Dept. has candy for the kids

We will be out for Halloween Saturday starting around 5:30 at our usual place by Stewart’s. Members will be and ask that you practice social distancing. Kids can help themselves to a bag of candy safely, we will be putting out individual bags of candy on a table in front of the fire truck. We want everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween 🎃👻

Stefanik Announces Over $8 Million in USDA Rural Development Funding for Seven North Country Towns

Saratoga, NY  – Congresswoman Stefanik has announced over $8.5 million in USDA Rural Development Funding has been awarded to the following North Country towns for the following purposes:

  • Town of Dannemora – $857,000 for a new building
  • Town of Moira – $223,900 for a new plow truck
  • Town of Lawrence – $213,000 for a new plow truck
  • Town of Parishville – $2,438,000 for a new fire station
  • Village of Malone – $4,296,000 for a new Department of Public Works facility
  • Town of Hammond – $370,000 for a new town office building
  • Town of Brasher – $180,000 for a new grader

The USDA Community Facilities grant program provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas.

“I am excited to announce this significant funding that will return valuable tax dollars back to the North Country in order to assist with the completion of these important projects,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Rural development funding through USDA has allowed several North Country communities to upgrade infrastructure, improve facilities, and complete a variety of other projects. I advocate for this funding each year during the appropriations process, and I look forward to witnessing how this significant federal funding will continue to benefit our rural communities.”

 

United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. and its partner sponsors are proud to lead an initiative to bring free baby essentials to communities in Essex County

City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies

COVID-19 concerns bring new precautions, plans for SUNY students

Source: COVID-19 concerns bring new precautions, plans for SUNY students

Adirondack real estate boom shows no signs of slowing

Source: Adirondack real estate boom shows no signs of slowing

Despite busy season, boat inspections keep invasives out of Adirondacks

Source: Despite busy season, boat inspections keep invasives out of Adirondacks