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

Source: UVM, SUNY-Pburgh receive additional funding for Sea Grant Institute | Sun Community News BURLINGTON | The Lake Champlain Sea Grant (LCSG) Institute attracted additional federal funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for res

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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!

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Community Events.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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How the Adirondacks helped shape a justice | Adirondack Explorer

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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Peru/Regional History.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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.

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Moats: Drought, high temperatures symptoms of climate change in Vermont – VTDigger

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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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CVPH restructure goes into effect | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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

Posted: October 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local food: Roasted Tomato Fennel Leek Soup – – The Adirondack Almanack

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

Posted: October 4th, 2020 under General News, Northern NY News.
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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

Posted: October 4th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Things to do in & near Peru.
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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

Posted: October 3rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Veterans' News.
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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

Posted: October 3rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News.
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‘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

Posted: October 3rd, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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!

Posted: October 3rd, 2020 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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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

Posted: October 3rd, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Officials Reported Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec For The First Time In Months – MTL Blog

Source: Officials Reported Over 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases In Quebec For The First Time In Months – MTL Blog

Posted: October 2nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Assists Local Athletics

Each of the past three years, Dicks Sporting Goods in Plattsburgh, has donated a $1,000 Sports Matters Grant to local sports teams in need of funding. On October 2, Store Manager Greg Mills, Presented the Northern Frontier Little League out of Chazy, NAC and NCCS with this years’ award. DICK’S Sporting Goods believes that sports contribute to a better world and that people who take part in sports will learn essential life skills such as leadership, discipline and integrity. The Dicks Sporting Goods Foundations Sports Matters program aims to address the growing issue of underfunded youth athletics nationwide. Accepting the grant on behalf of the Northern Frontier Little League are League President, Josh Howell, League Sponsorship Coordinator, Sarah Howell, Baseball Player Aiden Howell and Softball Player Emma Howell.

 

 

Posted: October 2nd, 2020 under Business News, Education News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 Oct. 2nd Update

October 2, 2020.
My thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady, and I wish them both a full and speedy recovery.
This news is a reminder that COVID is a vicious virus that spreads easily.
I urge every New Yorker to be smart. Wear a mask. Keep social distancing. Each of us must take great care to protect one another.
Image of the Day: Download the COVID Alert NY app today
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The Commissioner of Health will issue a Section 16 order to local governments in hotspot areas setting specific consequences for failure to enforce State regulations related to social distancing, mask compliance, and capacity limitations. We need local governments to enforce health regulations to stop the spread of COVID-19 in clusters — it is their duty and legal obligation. This new order establishes a framework for reporting their enforcement activities and sets consequences for failure to enforce the emergency regulations. Failure to comply by localities can result in penalties up to $10,000 per day.
2. We are closely monitoring New York’s infection rate. Yesterday, there were 648 total hospitalizations. Of the 119,493 tests reported yesterday, 1,598, or 1.34 percent, were positive. 429 of these positives were from the 20 ‘hotspot’ ZIP codes. Sadly, we lost seven New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Download the COVID Alert NY app today. Yesterday, New York launched a new Exposure Notification App so New Yorkers can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and receive exposure alert notifications without compromising privacy or personal information. Click here to download it directly to your iPhone. Click here to download it directly to your Android device.
4. 27 percent of all positive cases yesterday were only from 20 hotspot ZIP codes. The Department of Health will have people on the ground in the hotspot ZIP codes today, including in Orange County, Rockland County, New York City and a small area in Nassau County.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Canandaigua resident Dennis Money is a nature fanatic, and has set up six cameras on his 131-acre farm to capture videos and photos of New York wildlife. Dennis has been filming for over 12 years and recently shared new footage of deer, coyotes, raccoons and even a fisher passing through his farm.
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 2nd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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