Thanking DEC Forest Ranger Capt. John Streiff | Sun Community News
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 23rd COVID-19 Update
October 23, 2020.
With Halloween just around the corner, I want to remind New Yorkers to enjoy the holiday but to do so safely. To help New Yorkers make an informed decision on which Halloween activities are safe for their families, the State Department of Health has published guidance for Halloween. The best way to celebrate Halloween this year is to have fun with the people who live in your household — for example, carving pumpkins, watching scary movies or having a virtual costume party.
If your family plans to celebrate outside your home this year, follow some simple “Do’s” and “Don’ts” from the Department of Health to keep your family and community safe. Any activities should be socially distanced and outdoors. We advise New Yorkers not to participate in traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed out at the door and you cannot maintain social distance. Please don’t trick-or-treat indoors, unless you are at your own house with family members. If you live in an area with a high number of COVID cases, skip in-person celebrations altogether. (Read the full guidance here.) I hope I can count on your help in making sure this year’s activities are safe for everyone.
Photo of the Day: A seasonal reminder from the MTA to wear your mask (Photo by Kevin Call)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Early Voting starts tomorrow, October 24th. For the first time New Yorkers can vote early in a presidential election. There are nine days of Early Voting, which runs from Saturday, October 24th through Sunday, November 1st. Additionally, completed absentee ballots can be dropped off in-person at any early polling site. Robust measures are in place to protect the health and safety of all voters. Look up your early polling place here.
2. The positivity rate in the “micro-cluster” focus areas fell to 2.31 percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was 0.98 percent. There were 1,023 total hospitalizations. Of the 141,508 tests reported yesterday, 1,637, or 1.15 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 11 New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
3. New Yorkers can now experience the Empire State’s many craft breweries through a Virtual Passport Program. Today, the State launched a virtual passport program that showcases 200 craft breweries surrounding the 750-mile long Empire State Trail. This program makes it easier for people to enjoy the State’s natural beauty and renowned craft beverages even amid the pandemic.
4. Movie theaters outside of New York City reopened today. Theaters can open at 25 percent capacity with up to 50 people per screen. Only theaters outside of New York City in counties that have positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average, and which do not have any cluster zones, are permitted to open.
5. Eight additional companies have received support from the State to help produce PPE. Empire State Development, New York’s economic development agency, awarded $4.9 million to eight NY-based companies to help alleviate product shortages that could lead to unfair price gouging of life-saving supplies. These awards boost New York businesses while helping ensure New York is prepared in the event of a second wave.
6. New York landmarks will be illuminated pink tonight to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While COVID-19 forced many New Yorkers to put off routine health exams during the height of the pandemic, we encourage New Yorkers to stay updated with their breast cancer screenings. Breast cancer screenings are covered by most health plans, including Medicaid and health plans participating in the New York State of Health. More information about the screening program for the uninsured New Yorkers and other NYS Breast Cancer Programs can be found here.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: COVID altered our lives — and it also altered our language. We asked New Yorkers to submit “new” words or phrases as part of a semi-official COVID dictionary. Here are a few of the entries:
Coronahobby — “A new hobby you took up to pass the time at home, e.g. needlepoint or bread-baking.”
New York Tough — “Coming together, being strong, putting differences aside, getting through this.”
Blursday — “When all the days of the week start to blur together.”
Birthday Parade — “A birthday celebrated with friends and families driving by in cars, blasting songs and displaying signs and balloons.”
Rona — “For when you just don’t have the energy to say the whole thing.”
Covidiot — “Someone who ignores the warnings regarding public health or safety.”
Quarantine Fifteen — “The pounds a few of us may have put on while staying at home.”
Six-Foot Shuffle — “When strangers walking down the street or waiting in line move to give each other six feet of distance.”
Chin Guard — “A mask worn below the mouth and nose.”
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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New art school set to open in Saranac Lake in January | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News.
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Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of October 26th
OCTOBER 26, 2020 @ 6:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of October 15, 2020.
- Community Input
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept the resignation of James Bosley from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Accept Recommendation of Jim Akey to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: Set Special Meeting Date to Accept 2020 Relevy List.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Approval of Emergency Purchase of WWTP Tank #1 Sludge Collection System.
- 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. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of November 9, 2020. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Town Board News.
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MOTORISTS TO ENCOUNTER ROLLING LANE CLOSURES ON I-87 IN THE AREA OF EXIT 35 (PERU) IN CLINTON COUNTY
Please be advised that motorists will encounter rolling lane closures in support of a utility installation over I-87 in the area of Exit 35 (Peru), Clinton County.
The rolling lane closures will be carried out by the New York State Police (NYSP) for the northbound and then the southbound lanes of I-87 near Exit 35 in Peru. Work is expected to begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 and is expected to be complete by late morning that same day. The work will be weather dependent.
Motorists should expect to encounter a five to seven-minute delay for each rolling lane closure and plan accordingly.
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Highway Dept. News.
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Local COVID-19 Report for Oct. 23rd: Lab-confirmed positive +6, Recovered +1, Active +5, Total Active 48, Tested +259
Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Six additional lab-confirmed positive cases have been reported and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 10/22 report. All 6 new cases are associated with the SUNY Plattsburgh cluster. There are currently 48 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.
We continue to receive questions about quarantine. Here’s some info:
– Quarantine is used to keep someone who has been exposed to COVID-19 away from other people.
– People in quarantine should stay home, separate themselves from others, and monitor their health.
– Not everyone who is exposed will get sick, but the goal is to prevent further spread of the infection.
– Quarantine starts when the potential exposure occurred and lasts for 14 days.
– When a person is exposed to COVID-19, it can take anywhere from 2 to 14 days before they develop symptoms.
– A negative test result before the end of a 14-day quarantine period does NOT rule out possible infection. Your 14-day quarantine period must still be completed. A negative test result only tells us that at that moment in time, you don’t have enough virus in your body to test positive. It can take up to 14 days between when you are exposed and when you develop symptoms. So you could test negative today, but develop symptoms 2 days from now and test positive.
– In general, testing for individuals on quarantine is recommended if or when they develop symptoms. This can vary on a case by case basis.
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under County Government News, General News, Heathcare News.
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Glens Falls rolls out new Arts District project downtown – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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The St. Regis Canoe Area: An Ideal Paddle – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious NEH Grant – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Fact Check: Examining claims from the last presidential debate
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Political News.
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Parents want Burlington High School to open its doors — despite the toxins inside – VTDigger
Source: Parents want Burlington High School to open its doors — despite the toxins inside – VTDigger
Posted: October 23rd, 2020 under Education News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Oct. 22nd COVID-19 Update
October 22, 2020.
COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is real. I understand we’re tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc. The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it goes on, the worse it’s going to get. We see it in the numbers, in a rise in substance abuse, in the way people are relying on mental health services and in real need of resources. We can’t ignore the emotional and mental health impacts of this pandemic.
Give your friends a call. Check-in with your family. Ask them how everything is going and how they are feeling. Let’s show each other some love because mental health is just as important as physical health. New Yorkers can also call the State’s mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional support, consultations & referrals to a provider. We are New York Tough as we go through this together but let’s not also forget to be New York Loving.
Photo of the Day: The iconic lion statues in front of the main branch of the New York Public Library are wearing masks and encouraging New Yorkers to vote (Photo by Nina Dudko)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the “micro-cluster” focus areas was 3.20 percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was 0.96 percent. There were 986 total hospitalizations. Of the 135,341 tests reported yesterday, 1,628, or 1.2 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 15 New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
2. The Department of Health is partnering with Cortland County and SUNY to open new rapid testing sites. Starting tomorrow, October 23rd, free community testing will be open to the public at designated testing sites. Testing will be available from noon to 4:30 pm on Friday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. You must have an appointment. A list of testing locations is available here along with the link to make an appointment for a free test.
3. The Nourish NY program has spent over $18 million connecting New York farms with families in need. To date, 20.8 million pounds of raw milk have been made into products like yogurt and cheese that have been distributed by food banks, along with 6.4 million pounds of produce from NY farms. Almost 800,000 households have received products from more than 4,000 farms through this initiative — which is helping keep farms and families in need afloat.
4. On Purple Thursday, we stand against domestic violence. Landmarks across the state will be lit purple tonight to spread awareness of domestic violence. Amid COVID, reports of DV have increased. Remember: You are not trapped because of COVID and you are not alone. If you need help, you can call the State’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906, or text 833-997-2121. New York will always fight for domestic violence survivors.
5. The test positivity rate is below 2 percent in every region of the state. In New York City, the positivity rate was 1.1 percent. In Long Island, it was 1.0 percent. In the Capital Region, 0.9 percent. In Central New York, 1.0 percent. In the Finger Lakes, 1.4 percent. In the Mid-Hudson Region, 1.5 percent. In Mohawk Valley, 0.6 percent. In the North Country, 0.5 percent. In the Southern Tier, 1.5 percent. And finally, in Western New York, 1.5 percent. Remember that you can look at updated regional COVID data anytime online.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A painting by a famous Black artist that was missing for 60 years was discovered thanks to a visitor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Met is hosting an exhibition of an important series of paintings about Revolutionary War times by Jacob Lawrence, an acclaimed American painter. But the series was missing one of the panels. What happened next was a stroke of fate: A patron realized she had seen a very similar work on the wall of her neighbor’s apartment on the Upper West Side, just across Central Park from the Met. It was the missing panel. The owners, who did not realize their painting was “missing” to art historians, were happy to lend the piece to the Met, where it is now displayed with the rest of the series. According to Eric Widing, Deputy Chairman of Christie’s New York, the painting is worth “in the seven figures.” The elderly owners had bought it at an auction for a modest sum in around 1960.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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State Agencies Announce Key Milestone for Adirondack Rail Trail
Removal of Railroad Tracks Between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid is First Step in Developing World-Class Recreational Trail
Tracks between Big Moose and Tupper Lake to be Rehabilitated to Create Nation’s Longest Scenic Railway
The New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the State Office of General Services, today announced a major milestone in the development of the world-class Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use recreational path for outdoor adventurers between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid. The New York State Department of Transportation has broken ground on a $1.9 million project to remove the tracks from the former railroad right-of-way, clearing the way for its conversion into a shared-use path ideal for hikers, bikers, cross country skiers, and snowmobile enthusiasts. A second project will commence in the coming weeks to rehabilitate the existing rails between Big Moose and Tupper Lake in order to create the longest scenic railway in the country.
The rail trail and scenic railway are key components of the recently completed 2020 Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor Unit Management Plan (UMP), which provides a blueprint for sustainably developing this picturesque 119-mile travel corridor to bolster tourism and further recreation opportunities. The corridor follows the path of a once-thriving rail line constructed in 1892, and operated continuously until 1972. The line and its right-of-way were purchased by New York State in 1974.
State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “The Adirondacks are one of the great treasures of New York State, and the careful redevelopment of this historic railroad right-of-way will make it easier for people to enjoy the region’s grandeur – regardless of whether they are hiking, riding a bicycle, snowmobile, or taking a scenic train. These two projects are indicative of the level of investment Governor Cuomo is making in creating expanded opportunities for tourism and economic growth while also protecting one New York State’s most valuable natural resources, the Adirondacks.”
DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said, “Today is a critical step in the creation of the Adirondack Rail Trail. Providing a 34-mile accessible recreation trail in the northern corridor and the nation’s longest scenic railway in the southern corridor, this development will expand and enhance visitor experiences and help to drive Adirondack economies. Visitors and local residents alike will be able to experience the excitement of a trail ride through some of the Adirondacks’ most remote and spectacular areas. For those who prefer hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and more, the trail offers a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.”
Under the project administered by DOT, existing tracks will be removed from the northern portions of the line above Tupper Lake. The Adirondack Rail Trail will be constructed in their place to connect Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake, allowing trail users to enjoy the unique charm and amenities of each community while providing access to miles of breathtaking trails, numerous campsites, and abundant waterways in the Forest Preserve lands adjacent to the travel corridor. The corridor will also feature signage to help visitors interpret the history of the railway, the cultures of adjacent communities, and the natural resources of surrounding lands and waters to create a linear museum.
The New York State Office of General Services is leading the trail’s design and working to ensure it will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Upon completion of construction, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will assume day-to-day management of the trail and, working closely with stakeholders and municipalities, will ensure it remains a world-class accessible outdoor recreation destination.
Construction of the trail is scheduled to begin in 2022 and will be completed in phases. The multi-use recreation trail is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
The $19.1 million project to rehabilitate the rails between Big Moose and Tupper Lake will allow the current scenic railway service – presently operated by the Adirondack Railway Preservation Society under a use and occupancy permit from the State – to be extended 45 miles further into the Adirondacks. Rail rehabilitation is expected to be complete by the end of 2021. Plans also call for the Tupper Lake Station to be redeveloped to serve as a terminus for rail operations.
Additional details about the 2020 Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor Unit Management Plan Amendment/Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement are available at DEC’s website.
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities, Upstate New York.
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City & State Coronavirus Update co-sponsored by CMW Strategies
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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St. Michael’s College moves to remote classes following 6 COVID cases
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru High School has changed just a “little” over the past 100 years
Peru High School photo dated 1923. The school was located between Pleasant and Elm Streets, just west of Lewis Street. $20,002.40 budget for 1934-35. Average teacher pay – $135 to $150 monthly. The school had 10 employees.
Thanks to Bob McGee for a peek at Peru High School memories.
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Education News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Cumberland 12 Gears Up For Movie-Theater Reopening
North Country Chamber of Commerce News
Cumberland 12 has announced a soft opening slated for Oct. 30 for concession stand to-go orders with their full theater opening with showtimes starting Nov. 4.
“Cumberland 12 will be working hard over the next couple of weeks to prepare for your return to the cinema and adhere to all NY state guidelines and requirements,” theater owners told local moviegoers Oct. 20.
The popular Route 9 theater will open for to-go orders only Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1, to help area residents with snacks and special combos to encourage at-home movie nights in anticipation of their full opening.
Though movie lineups have yet to be announced, Cumberland 12 plans to open for showings Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, with full-day schedules expected for Nov. 6 through Nov. 8.
“We look forward to bringing entertainment to the North Country once again and to providing a safe and comfortable experience for all our customers and employees,” staff wrote to supporters.
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Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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Clinton County has Been Added to the Vermont Travel Restriction List
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Tuesday afternoon, Vermont announced that Clinton County now meets the qualifications to be placed on their travel restriction list.
People traveling for essential purposes, including work, do not need to quarantine.
Essential travel includes travel for personal safety, medical care, care of others, parental shared custody, for food, beverage or medicine, to attend pre K-12 school and college if commuting daily, or to perform work for businesses that are currently allowed to operate.
For more information about which businesses may operate and how they may operate, view the Work Safe Guidance.
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Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Local October 22nd COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +5, Recovered +1, Active +4, Total Active 39, Tested +353
Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Five additional lab-confirmed positive cases and 1 individual moved to recovered since our 10/21 report. Of the 5 new cases, 4 were associated with a SUNY Plattsburgh cluster and 1 was identified by the Northeastern Clinton Central School District as a student who attends Rouses Point Elementary. The student has not been in attendance at school since 10/16. There are currently 43 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.
For additional updates, watch our LIVE virtual media conference on our Facebook page (@clintonhealth) today (10/22) at 11:00 a.m.
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Fact Check: What the NY-21 candidates got right, wrong during first debate | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Congressional News, Northern NY News, Political News.
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Three historic markers illuminate Town of Chesterfield’s past | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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YMCA looks to reopen city gym | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Community Events, Northern NY News.
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State restricts inmate visits | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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VIRTUAL JOB FAIR November 18, 2020 2pm – 4pm
VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
November 18, 2020
2pm – 4pm
REGISTER EARLY! SPACE IS LIMITED!
THE JOB FAIR IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR APPLICANTS!
This year, the Chamber has partnered with BoothCentral whose platform will allow us to create a safe, virtual environment where employers and job seekers can connect face-to-face via video.
Just like our in-person event, this year’s virtual job fair will allow you to:
- List open positions and gather resumes
- Meet with applicants and conduct interviews
- Display your products and network with other companies
- Have your company name listed in event advertising materials
And best of all, you can do it from the comfort of your office or home with no special equipment or software needed; just a computer or smart device!
The cost for Business to participate is:
- $50 for small, member businesses (1-10 employees)
- $100 for member businesses (11+ employees)
- $100 for small, not-yet member businesses (1-10 employees)
- $200 for not yet member businesses (11+ employees)
Space is limited and virtual booths are first-come, first-served, so don’t delay! The process to sign-up is simple.
- Find our event by clicking HERE
- Click the “Apply for a Booth” button
- Create a BoothCentral account by clicking “Join Now” at the bottom of the login page
- Click “Join as a Vendor”
- Enter your contact information and answer the application questions. How to Build Your Virtual Booth
- Select your booth space and enter your payment information
- Once your application has been approved by Chamber staff, your payment will be processed.
If you need help applying for a booth, check-out this tutorial. After your space has been reserved and your payment has been received, Chamber staff will be in touch with next steps!
For more information contact Joel or Becky or call 518-563-1000.
Watch the Chamber’s Facebook page for more information.
Posted: October 22nd, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News.
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