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Gleaning Can Help Feed our Hungry Neighbors  – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Gleaning Can Help Feed our Hungry Neighbors  – – The Adirondack Almanack

SUNY Cortland suspends in-person classes due to COVID-19

Source: SUNY Cortland suspends in-person classes due to COVID-19

Take-Out or Eat-In Friday Night

UVM, SUNY-Pburgh receive additional funding for Sea Grant Institute | Sun Community News 

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 5th COVID-19 Update

October 5, 2020.
It is critically important that we tackle the several clusters of the virus in the state where the positivity rate is elevated. To that end, schools in New York City — public and private — will temporarily close in-person learning starting tomorrow in hotspot ZIP codes identified by New York City. We need more data on the threat COVID-19 poses in these schools and we will review the data in affected ZIP codes and determine a path to reopening.
It is imperative that we stamp out each cluster of COVID so that they do not spread and jeopardize the progress our state made in combatting this virus. I remind all New Yorkers, no matter where they live, to follow all health guidelines and orders. Wear a mask, get tested and stay home if you have symptoms or have had close contact with someone who tested positive. Let’s all look out for one another.
Photo of the Day: A sign in NYC reminds us that we are New York Tough (Photo by Ali Wente)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. To date, New York has conducted 11 million tests. We continue to lead the nation in testing and remember, any New Yorker who wants a COVID test can get tested. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to someone positive for COVID, get tested. Find a testing site near you.
2. We are closely monitoring New York’s infection rate. Yesterday, there were 636 total hospitalizations. Of the 76,404 tests reported yesterday, 933, or 1.22 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost eight New Yorkers to the virus.
3. This Friday, October 9th, is the last day New Yorkers can register to vote in the 2020 Election. I encourage all New Yorkers to register to vote for this year’s upcoming election. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village in which you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and be at least 18 years old on or by November 3rd. Learn the ways you can register to vote here or check to make sure you are registered here.
4. The Nourish NY program has spent over $17 million to connect New York farms with families in need. So far, the initiative has ensured that 20.1 million pounds of dairy products have been distributed by food banks, along with approximately 6.1 million pounds of produce. Over 738,000 households have received products sourced from 4,140 farms through this initiative, which is helping keep businesses and families afloat.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Beatrice Lumpkin, a 102-year old former teacher in Chicago, didn’t let the pandemic stop her from casting her vote this election. Born before women could vote, Bea dropped off her mail-in ballot last week in a full pink and white hazmat suit while surrounded by fellow Chicago Teachers Union members. If Bea can vote, so can you.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2020

Orange Juice
Michigans
Macaroni Salad
Chips
Homemade Butterscotch Chip Cookies
Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Take-out only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. All are welcome!

A Record Increase Of New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec Since The Beginning Of The Pandemic – MTL Blog

Source: A Record Increase Of New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec Since The Beginning Of The Pandemic – MTL Blog

Quebec Is Going To Close Montreal Gyms & Ban Organized Sports While We’re Under Red Alert – MTL Blog

Source: Quebec Is Going To Close Montreal Gyms & Ban Organized Sports While We’re Under Red Alert – MTL Blog

How the Adirondacks helped shape a justice | Adirondack Explorer

Source: How the Adirondacks helped shape a justice | Adirondack Explorer

Vermont reports largest 1-day increase in COVID cases since June 3

Source: Vermont reports largest 1-day increase in COVID cases since June 3

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Local COVID-19 Report for October 5, 2020: Lab-confirmed positive +8, Recovered +2, Active +6, Tested + 1,378

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Changes in cases since our 10/2 report include: 8 additional lab-confirmed positive cases, and 2 individuals moved to recovered. There are currently 11 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.
Most of the new cases are not linked to current cases or each other. No connection to school re-openings has been identified at this time. This significant increase in cases tells us that COVID-19 is present in our community. It is important for all residents to continue to physically distance (6 feet) from others, wear masks, wash hands frequently, avoid crowds, and stay home when sick. It is up to each and every one of us to continue doing our part to keep those at greatest risk in our community safe.

Moats: Drought, high temperatures symptoms of climate change in Vermont – VTDigger

Source: Moats: Drought, high temperatures symptoms of climate change in Vermont – VTDigger

Fierce competition for used cars is driving up prices during the pandemic – VTDigger

Source: Fierce competition for used cars is driving up prices during the pandemic – VTDigger

Hiker Permits? Turns out we’ve been there before – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Hiker Permits? Turns out we’ve been there before – – The Adirondack Almanack

CVPH restructure goes into effect | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: CVPH restructure goes into effect | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Lake Champlain Research Institute receives additional federal sea grant funding | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Lake Champlain Research Institute receives additional federal sea grant funding | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Cuomo to target businesses where coronavirus is spreading: ‘It’s no time for Covid fatigue’ – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo to target businesses where coronavirus is spreading: ‘It’s no time for Covid fatigue’ – syracuse.com

Local food: Roasted Tomato Fennel Leek Soup – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Local food: Roasted Tomato Fennel Leek Soup – – The Adirondack Almanack

50 Hikes Outside Of The High Peaks To See The Fall Colors – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: 50 Hikes Outside Of The High Peaks To See The Fall Colors – – The Adirondack Almanack

A fine farewell for Al Kurtz | Sun Community News Centenarian buried at Essex Co. Veterans Cemetery with honors

The memorial morning rite brought full military honors for PFC Kurtz, who served in World War II on tours for which he earned two Bronze Stars.

Source: A fine farewell for Al Kurtz | Sun Community News Centenarian buried at Essex Co. Veterans Cemetery with honors

Union leader says hire more Adirondack forest rangers or limit hiker access | NCPR News

Source: Union leader says hire more Adirondack forest rangers or limit hiker access | NCPR News

‘Terrifying ordeal’: Plattsburgh man charged in kidnapping of elderly New York couple

Source: Terrifying ordeal’: Plattsburgh man charged in kidnapping of elderly New York couple

Roadside Marker Commemorating the Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike Unveiling is Today

From Allison Arnold of the Anderson Falls Historical Society in Keeseville
The weather is looking clear and cool for this Saturday morning, so please dress warmly and plan to join us at 10:00 AM at 373 Fairway Drive, Keeseville by the Harmony Golf Club near the hamlet of Port Kent for the unveiling of a historic roadside marker commemorating the Port Kent-Hopkinton Turnpike. The 75-mile turnpike (see map) was established 1829-1832 and linked the manufacturing area in the Port Kent vicinity with the agricultural region of the St. Lawrence Valley near Hopkinton. The improved access fostered expanded rural interior development.
This will be the second of three Historic Markers we will be celebrating; they have all been generously funded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Historic Roadside Marker Grant Program. The event will be held outside and last less than thirty minutes. No seating or restrooms will be provided. The public is invited to bring a chair if desired.
Per state and local health department requirements all attendees over two years of age, who are not medically exempt, must wear a face covering and maintain a distance of at least six feet from any other non-household attendee. We hope to see your (masked) smiling face there!

High Intensity, Multi-Day, Air-Land Military Training Coming to the Park – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: High Intensity, Multi-Day, Air-Land Military Training Coming to the Park – – The Adirondack Almanack