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Plattsburgh School Updates Reopening Plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After outcry from parents over full in-person instruction, the district is beginning a hybrid model this fall.

Source: Plattsburgh School Updates Reopening Plan | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After outcry from parents over full in-person instruction, the district is beginning a hybrid model this fall.

Essex Center COVID-19 death leaves family sad, angry | Sun Community News Judy Frenier-Ryan, 65, made elder care her life’s work

Source: Essex Center COVID-19 death leaves family sad, angry | Sun Community News Judy Frenier-Ryan, 65, made elder care her life’s work

August 20th Clinton County COVID-19 Report: Probable +1, Recovered +1, Active cases +0, Tested +213

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates.

Please continue to act responsibly and keep up the good work. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, practice physical distancing, and wash your hands frequently.

Essex County Health Department confirm 2 more deaths from Essex Center Outbreak

Source: Essex County Health Department confirm 2 more deaths from Essex Center Outbreak

One of the North Country’s favorite jazz ensembles – the Wickmoore Jazz Trio at the Harborside

A special treat is in store this weekend: an album release party taking place at the Harborside, featuring one of the North Country’s favorite jazz ensembles: the Wickmoore Jazz Trio!
Brothers Nelson Moore (drums, vocals) and Eli Moore (bass) were born and raised in Saranac before going on to complete degrees in musical studies at SUNY Plattsburgh.
The third member of the trio, pianist Vihan Wickramasinghe, was born in Sri Lanka — but did not discover his passion for jazz until he was in Plattsburgh, studying at Clinton Community College. How these three artists met one another, and how their trio evolved into one of the region’s most highly respected jazz combos, is a fascinating locally based story that underscores the unifying power of music.
Lounge Lizards, their brand-new album entirely of original works composed by these three musicians during COVID-19, will receive its premiere at this upcoming Saturday’s concert, played in its entirety for the first time. Adding to the program will be the smooth jazz, funk, and blues classics for which the Wickmoore artists have become highly acclaimed throughout the North Country and beyond.
High-resolution photos are below, as is the press release for this concert. If you would like to interview the three musicians, I can put you in touch with them. If you would like audio samples of their work, that can be arranged as well.
Thank you greatly for your continued support of live music in our region! I look forward to hearing from you.

Curbside at Harborside Concerts – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Curbside at Harborside Concerts – Mountain Lake PBS

New Super Fruits in the North Country – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: New Super Fruits in the North Country – Mountain Lake PBS

Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Governor Cuomo Signs into Law Sweeping Election Reforms | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Crossgates sues six stores that stopped paying rent amid COVID outbreak

Source: Crossgates sues six stores that stopped paying rent amid COVID outbreak

Weinberger Proposes Limiting Alcohol Sales, Gatherings Ahead of UVM Semester | Off Message

Source: Weinberger Proposes Limiting Alcohol Sales, Gatherings Ahead of UVM Semester | Off Message

Reopening NY: ‘Movie theaters I think are next,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Reopening NY: ‘Movie theaters I think are next,’ Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Sun Community News – Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 cases at an Elizabethtown nursing home

Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 cases at an Elizabethtown nursing home, the county health department reported Wednesday.

Source: COVID outbreak hits E-town nursing home | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | After avoiding a major outbreak through the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic, Essex County was hit with 24 new COVID-19 cases at an Elizabethtown nursing home, the cou

August 26th Women’s Equality Day Forum

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 19th COVID-19 message

We continue to make good progress against Coronavirus—for the 12th consecutive day, our statewide infection rate has been below 1 percent. But COVID is not over. Complacency or letting our guard down is a threat to that hard-won progress. We need to keep taking steps to protect one another to keep the numbers low. It’s up to each and every New Yorker.
Chart of the Day: Total hospitalizations are flat.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of COVID hospitalizations remains low. Yesterday, there were 548 total hospitalizations. Of the 80,425 tests reported yesterday, 631, or 0.78%, were positive. Sadly, we lost 6 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. I urge New Yorkers to get a flu shot. While we still handle COVID, flu season looms on the horizon. Today, the State Department of Health will issue letters to local health departments requiring them to submit plans as to how they will handle testing for flu and COVID. This year it is especially important that New Yorkers get their flu shot. Find a flu vaccine site near you.
3. The Brooklyn Museum and El Museo del Barrio will reopen to the public on September 12th. Last week, I announced that New York City museums and cultural institutions can reopen starting Monday, August 24th at 25 percent capacity with safety protocols in place.
4. The moratorium for residential and commercial evictions in New York City has been extended to October 1st. Evictions will remain paused for New Yorkers and small businesses facing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: In May, two teenagers in Pearland, Texas dressed up in Spider-Man costumes and held drive-by “birthday parades” for children in their neighborhood. The teens expanded the idea into a fundraiser called “Drive By Heroes,” where they would make heroic appearances in exchange for food donations to their local community center.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Weeks from start of school year, administrators face sharp aid cuts

Source: Weeks from start of school year, administrators face sharp aid cuts

Albany firefighter needs public’s help in race against disease

Source: Albany firefighter needs public’s help in race against disease

‘The journey of a lifetime’: Parishville woman reflects on hiking 46 High Peaks in under a week | NCPR News

Source: The journey of a lifetime’: Parishville woman reflects on hiking 46 High Peaks in under a week | NCPR News

‘Risky, problematic’ to open schools: Cuomo wonders if can they control UNC-like outbreaks – syracuse.com

Source: Risky, problematic’ to open schools: Cuomo wonders if can they control UNC-like outbreaks – syracuse.com

Stefanik Announces Over $550,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant Funding for the North Country

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced over $550,000 in USDA Rural Business Development grant funding for four North Country organizations.
The Essex County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $300,000 to facilitate the expansion and retention of business activity within Essex County. An estimated 53 jobs will be created as a result of this investment.
 
The Lewis County Development Corporation has been awarded $99,950. This investment will assist Black River Valley Natural (BVRN) in expanding its creamery operation. Funding will allow for the purchase of local milk, a cooler, a freezer and climate-controlled storage equipment for cheese making. An estimated 7 jobs will be created as a result of this investment.
 
The St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $57,000 to fund a Class A tractor-trailer training at the Career Ready Education and Success Training Center (CREST) at the State University of New York at Canton. Funding will support 12 students to obtain the necessary skills to pass the New York State Class A tractor-trailer driving examination. An estimated 12 jobs will be created as a result of this investment.
 
The Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance has been awarded $99,528 to fund vocational training for Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance’s Trade Education Access Program. Funds will provide tuition for 8 high school 2020/2021 academic year seniors. An estimated 24 jobs will be created as a result of this investment

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Local Health Department COVID-19 Report for August 19th: Total +0, Recovered +1, Active -1, Tested +363

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates.

We have heard concern from residents as to whether college students living in Clinton County will be counted or reported in our case counts, should they be COVID-19 positive. To clarify- yes, case counts reported by CCHD include anyone living in Clinton County, NY at the time of their illness. Contact tracing and isolation or quarantine orders are completed just as they would be for any other resident.

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Local COVID-19 Report for August 18th: Case +0, Recovered +0, Active +0, Tested +109

Ithaca College changes course, won’t bring back students for the fall semester – syracuse.com

Source: Ithaca College changes course, won’t bring back students for the fall semester – syracuse.com

Pandemic will hit Syracuse’s wallet harder than almost any other city in America (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Pandemic will hit Syracuse’s wallet harder than almost any other city in America (report) – syracuse.com