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Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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More than 70 Vermont Air Guardsmen to deploy by spring 2021 – VTDigger

Source: More than 70 Vermont Air Guardsmen to deploy by spring 2021 – VTDigger

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Chris Rosenquest is the unofficial winner in Plattsburgh’s mayoral race

Source: Chris Rosenquest is the unofficial winner in Plattsburgh’s mayoral race

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Wastewater surveillance detects COVID-19 prevalence in Burlington neighborhood

Source: Wastewater surveillance detects COVID-19 prevalence in Burlington neighborhood

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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1 dead after fire in Ellenburg

Source: 1 dead after fire in Ellenburg

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Fire Department News, Northern NY News.
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Pfizer coronavirus vaccine: Syracuse doc has key role in rollout of eagerly awaited drug – syracuse.com

Source: Pfizer coronavirus vaccine: Syracuse doc has key role in rollout of eagerly awaited drug – syracuse.com

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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2 deaths, 120 coronavirus cases as Onondaga County reels; ‘the wrong people are getting sick again’ – syracuse.com

Source: 2 deaths, 120 coronavirus cases as Onondaga County reels; ‘the wrong people are getting sick again’ – syracuse.com

Posted: November 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s November 9th COVID-19 Update

November 9, 2020.

Today, drugmaker Pfizer announced early data from Coronavirus vaccine trials that the vaccine it is developing is more than 90 percent effective. This is great news. But until a vaccine becomes a daily reality we must continue to be cautious. Until then, our job stays the same: Stop the spread. Each and every one of us.

This task is as crucial now as it is difficult. Unfortunately, we expect COVID cases to continue to rise this fall and winter. We are in a new, extremely difficult phase of this pandemic, and we must continue to safeguard our health and the health of our community by following the simple steps we know to be effective. It’s been months. We all have COVID fatigue but we cannot give in. As our national numbers climb, New Yorkers must respond with more commitment to wearing masks, distancing and doing all we can to stop this powerful virus.

Chart of the Day: In our micro-cluster strategy, we implement different restrictions for each zone and have clear criteria to determine when an area enters or exits a zone.

Here’s what else you need to know tonight:

1. We have made modifications to existing micro-clusters and added new ones. The Red Zone in Brooklyn changes to an Orange Precautionary Zone and there are new Yellow Zones in Erie County, Monroe County and Onondaga County, in areas of those counties that met the threshold for establishing these new zones. More information and the maps of current cluster zones can be found here.

2. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 4.32 percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was 2.69 percent. Of the 111,416 tests reported yesterday, 3,144, or 2.82 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,444. Sadly, we lost 26 New Yorkers to the virus.

3. It took just ten days for total COVID cases in the US to go from nine million to ten million. Unfortunately, the virus is surging across the country, almost without exception. The accelerating rate of new cases is especially worrying. I know we are all tired, but once again, we must treat this crisis with the seriousness it calls for.

4. A Long Island country club lost its liquor license after hosting an illegal, super-spreader wedding. As we have seen time and time again, large gatherings can unfortunately turn into super-spreader events. The State Liquor Authority has suspended the liquor license for the North Fork Country Club following a wedding which violated pandemic-related guidance. A total of 113 guests attended—more than double the number allowed—leading to 34 COVID-19 infections, and scores of people in quarantine. New York will not tolerate illegal and dangerous mass gatherings.

Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: In Savannah, Georgia, six-year-old Bethany is helping the homeless in her neighborhood. In 2019, at age five, she started “Bethany’s Happy Bags for the Homeless,” which distributes bags with items that homeless people might need, such as protein bars, first aid, toiletries and more. Bethany’s work has continued throughout the pandemic and it turns out that compassion runs in the family. Bethany’s aunt, Patricia, from Poughkeepsie, New York, volunteers for her local Medical Reserve Corps and serves as an EMT.

If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.

Ever Upward,

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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All Franklin County schools to go remote through Jan. 4 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: All Franklin County schools to go remote through Jan. 4 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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COVID hits Enterprise | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: COVID hits Enterprise | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Cuomo Announces New “Micro-Cluster” Zones in Upstate NY

Source: Cuomo Announces New “Micro-Cluster” Zones in Upstate NY

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Local COVID-19 Nov. 9th Report (Change since last Friday): Lab-confirmed positive +17, Recovered +26, Active -9, Tested +1,804

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Seventeen additional lab-confirmed positive cases reported and 26 individuals recovered since our 11/6 report. Of the 17 newly reported cases, 1 case is associated with Clinton Correctional Facility, 5 cases are associated with SUNY Plattsburgh, and 11 cases are among other community members. Contact tracing is ongoing for all cases; as a reminder, if you have been identified as a contact of a positive case, you will be contacted by our contact tracing team. There are currently 42 active COVID-19 cases in Clinton County.

In case you missed it, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) now provides a breakdown by county of percentage positive results –> https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…

Please continue to wear a face mask and physically distance yourself (6 feet) whenever you are with people who do not live in your household, in addition to washing your hands often, staying home when sick, and avoiding crowds and gatherings.

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Tops Friendly Markets Launches Annual Food for Families Campaign

As we enter into the giving season, now more than ever our fellow neighbors are in need of your help. Even before the pandemic hit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 13.7 million homes or 10.5% of all homes in the United States experienced food insecurity at some point during 2019. That equates to more than 35 million Americans uncertain where their next meal might come from. And it hasn’t slowed down. As a matter of fact, many of the participating food banks that will benefit from this program have indicated that the need is up more than 40%.

That is why Tops is proud to once again host its annual Food for Families Campaign with a goal to provide 2 million meals for our neighbors in need. As Tops launches its Food for Families campaign November 8 – December 26, 2020, we ask that you consider making a donation the next time you shop in-store or online.

Tops Food for Families campaign is synonymous with The Little Brown Bag of Hope. Customers can easily purchase a Little Brown Bag of Hope paper icon at the register anytime they shop. At the register customers, will be asked if they want to support the campaign by buying a $5, $10, and/or $20 bag for someone in need in our community or to round up their change. Little Brown Bags which are filled with nutritious items that will help families extend their meal planning, can also be purchased at any self-scan register as well.

Virtual Little Brown Bags of Hope will also be available for purchase online by simply visiting https://www.topsneighborshelpingneighbors.com/ so no matter what the weather, a donation can be made right from their phone, tablet, or desktop. Here customers can select what food bank they wish their donation to benefit.

“We are thrilled the Regional Food Bank will once again benefit from the Tops Markets Food for Families campaign,” said Mark Quandt, executive director for the Food Bank of Northeastern New York. “This campaign has been a great asset to our Food Bank for many years, and it is more essential now than ever as we continue to respond to the greatly increased need for food assistance caused by COVID-19. We thank Tops for their great support of our efforts every year and all the shoppers who make Food for Families such a great success.”

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Business News, Community Events.
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50¢ Cones For Everyone on Veterans Day

Stewart’s Shops would like to say thank you to all our veterans. To show our gratitude, ALL Stewart’s customers will be able to enjoy a 50¢ single scoop cone in honor of our veterans and those who continue to serve our country on Wednesday, November 11^th.

Stewart’s Shops is proud to support veterans, not only on Veterans Day but every day throughout the year. We support over 150 veteran groups each year with monetary and product donations. Here are just a few of the groups we support:

Amvets, American Legion, VFW, American Gold Star Mothers, American Blue Star Mothers, Operation Adopt-A-Soldier, Destroyer Escort Historical Museum, USS Slater, Care Packages for Soldiers, Hometown Soldier Fund, Wounded Warriors Project, Army National Guard, US Navy Housing, Department of Naval Affairs, Marine Corps Veterans Association, Marine Corps League, Toys for Tots, Corp of Cadets, SO Fort Drum, Fort Drum Liaison Organization, Stratton VA Medical Center, Wreaths Across America, North Country Spouses’ Club, and Family Readiness (Ft. Drum, Stewart ANG).

Last year over 11,000 50¢ cones were enjoyed on Veterans Day.

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Business News, Community Events, Veterans' News.
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Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Kids take part in invasives control with release of leaf-munching beetles – – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Education News, Environmental News.
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One in four Vermonters will face food insecurity as the pandemic grinds on – VTDigger

Source: One in four Vermonters will face food insecurity as the pandemic grinds on – VTDigger

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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88 COVID-19 cases in Vermont since Friday

From Vermont Public Radio:

COVID-19 In Vermont: Latest Updates

The Vermont Department of Health reported 88 COVID-19 cases since Friday, including 43 new cases Sunday, the state’s highest one-day jump since the spring.

Health officials also reported the first death in Vermont from the virus in more than three months. In all, 59 people have now died from COVID-19.

Of Sunday’s new cases, 15 were in Chittenden County and 9 are in Washington County. Each of Vermont’s counties has had at least one new positive case in the past two weeks.

2 people are hospitalized, none of whom are in the ICU, but 4 other hospitalized individuals are being investigated as possible COVID cases.

Health officials say they’re now investigating more COVID outbreaks than at any other time, with many of the cases and outbreaks due to masking and physical distancing breaking down.

In new guidance issues Sunday, state officials ask everyone to avoid unnecessary travel, including for the upcoming holidays.

Gatherings should be limited to 10 people within a social circle, and anyone who attends events beyond that circle should get a COVID test now, and again in a week, due to possible pre-symptomatic transmission.

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Burlington police searching for missing young man

Source: Burlington police searching for missing young man

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Regional NY-VT News.
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Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Rice

Dried Fruit Snack

Dessert

Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (take-out-only) at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY

Posted: November 9th, 2020 under Community Events.
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Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy’ host, dead at 80 – CNN

Source: Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy’ host, dead at 80 – CNN

Posted: November 8th, 2020 under General News, Peru/Regional History.
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11:24 a.m. November 7, 2020 – CNN projects Joseph Biden, President-Elect of the United States.

Posted: November 7th, 2020 under Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Peru district announces ‘Nighthawks’ as new mascot | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Peru district announces ‘Nighthawks’ as new mascot | Local Sports | pressrepublican.com

Peru Gazette Note: While it’s still subject to School Board approval, the name ‘Nighthawks’ was chosen as Peru School District’s new mascot. The Board has the matter on its November 10th meeting agenda.

Students, alumni, staff, and community members cast 2,412 votes. The Jayhawk logo received 456 votes, Wolfpack received 823 votes and Nighthawks garnered 1,153 votes.

Assuming the Board approves the ‘Nighthawks’ logo Superintendent Thomas Palmer said a committee would be formed and a timeline established. Artwork reflecting the Peru spirit will be one of the first items to tackle.

Posted: November 6th, 2020 under Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Nov. 6th COVID-19 Update

November 6, 2020.

Public health experts predicted that with the arrival of fall, we would see COVID infections rise—and that is indeed the case. The challenge for our state, like all other states, is managing the increase. Today, we announced modifications to our existing micro-cluster zones in response to the latest metrics. Micro-cluster zone maps have changed in Brooklyn, Rockland County and Orange County in response to declining positivity rates. The Yellow Zone in Far Rockaway has been removed, however there is a new Yellow Zone in Westchester County. Micro-cluster zones in Queens – Kew Gardens/Forest Hills, Broome County, Steuben County and Chemung County remain unchanged.

Maps of each micro-cluster zone and further details are available here. As we identify outbreaks, we will continue to take quick action to contain and eliminate them. As always—we need your help, too. Wear a mask. Get tested. Stop the spread.

Map of the Day: Brooklyn’s Red Zone has new boundaries, as does its surrounding Yellow Zone. All of NY’s micro-cluster maps are available here.

Here’s what else you need to know tonight:

1. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 3.16 percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was 1.84 percent. Of the 160,705 tests reported yesterday, 3,209, or 1.99 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,321. Sadly we lost 18 New Yorkers to the virus.

2. SUNY colleges and universities will conduct exit testing for in-person students before sending them home for Thanksgiving. Students who go home for Thanksgiving will then be required to stay home and switch to remote learning for the rest of the semester (instead of returning to campus for the short period between Thanksgiving break and the winter holidays). We are asking private colleges to consider adopting similar plans.

3. Buffalo Bills fans will have to wait to attend in-person games. Unfortunately, due to an uptick in COVID cases in Western New York, it would be dangerous to allow fans to attend games at Bills Stadium.

4. We are expanding testing in Port Chester in response to a recent uptick in cases. The Department of Health is coordinating with the Westchester County Department of Health and Open Door Family Medical Center to provide rapid testing at a new site. Rapid testing will be available at the Open Door medical clinic in Port Chester, NY on Saturday, November 7, from 9am – 2pm; Monday, November 9, from 10am – 6pm; and Tuesday, November 10, from 10am – 6pm. Residents must make an appointment—either online or by calling 914-995-7425.

Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: To help handle the stress of the pandemic, a mother and daughter from Trumansburg started a daily tradition of visiting State Parks to hike and unwind in the great outdoors. The duo, Amy Dawson and daughter Elizabeth, went on 200 consecutive hikes before their streak ended this fall. The Dawsons logged 593.8 miles of trail while writing about their hiking journey.