How many kids can you put on a school bus during the coronavirus pandemic? Answer elusive – syracuse.com
Posted: August 7th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News.
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Syracuse University places students on interim suspension for violating quarantine orders – syracuse.com
Posted: August 7th, 2020 under Education News, Upstate New York.
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As UVM move-in looms, testing plan does little to quell Burlington’s concerns – VTDigger
Posted: August 7th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 6th Pandemic Update
Today is day 159 of the pandemic. This crisis is not over. We need to rely only on science and data. This is not about politics—it’s about science. And the virus will continue to ricochet across this country until we realize that unless we control it everywhere, we won’t control it anywhere.
New Yorkers worked hard to change our behavior and bring the numbers down to the levels we have been holding steady through our phased reopening and we must continue to adhere to these same protocols—wear a mask, stay six feet apart, avoid crowds—to keep moving in the right direction. We all need to remember that you don’t need to feel sick to spread the virus. It is often those without symptoms who are passing it along to others.
It’s critical that every one of us remains vigilant and responsible. It’s up to us, New York.
Chart of the Day: Our total COVID hospitalizations continues to remain low.
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of COVID hospitalizations continues to remain low. Yesterday, there were 570 total hospitalizations and 132 people in the ICU. The State conducted 72,370 tests, of which 703, or 0.97%, were positive. Sadly, we lost 3 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Gyms will remain closed as they are a nationally identified source of infections. We know that some states have reopened gyms only to have to close up again. While the threat of the virus looms, we will keep them closed.
3. We still see an issue with compliance at bars and restaurants. Yesterday, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited 963 establishments in New York City and Long Island and observed 26 establishments that were in violation of pandemic-related Executive Orders.
4. Remember, there are over 750 testing sites across New York State. Testing is available to any New Yorker who wants a test and is free at any state-run facility. Find a testing site near you here.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: For the first time in the park’s history, the Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, NY is holding an outdoor dance festival. The festival will run through September 27 featuring mostly solo or socially distanced duet performances. New York State safety precautions are in place to protect both the dancers and audience.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With a national coin shortage sweeping the North Country, local residents and businesses are feeling the impacts firsthands.
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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NY AG seeks to dissolve the NRA | Sun Community News NEW YORK | NY AG Letitia James seeks the NRA’s dissolution after investigations allegedly found rampant fraud contributing to $64m in losses over three years.
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones: The State must act now before it is too late
“The North Country entered Phase IV over a month ago and it is unacceptable that so many small businesses remain closed due to lack of guidance released from the State. Gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, movie theaters, attractions, and other business not yet given guidance are still closed although we have been in the final stage of reopening for weeks. Our region relies on these small businesses and they will not survive much longer if they remain closed. The infection rate continues to be low and there is no reason why these businesses cannot reopen safely. Governor Cuomo, the Department of Health, and all other agencies involved in this decision must act now before it is too late to save these businesses and in the long run, sustain our local and state economies.”
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones COVID-19 update of August 6, 2020
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DOH Travel Advisory Updates |
| Rhode Island was added to the list of states and territories on the travel advisory list this week, and Washington D.C. and Delaware were removed.
For the full guidance, visit this website. To report any violations, visit this website. Here is the current list of state and territores currently on the travel advisory list: |
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Tupper Lake Milk Giveaway |
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This Saturday from 9am-12pm, there will be a milk giveaway at the Municipal Park in Tupper Lake.
There will be 400 boxes of dairy products nad 400 boxes of vegetables and also 1,050 gallons of milk to be given away. It will be on a first come first serve basis. The food is packaged and distributed by Glazier’s Food and Beverage Distributors funded by a grant from the USDA. |
National Farmers Market Week |
| It is National Farmers Market Week!
Produce stands are stocked with fresh produce so be sure to visit one this week to taste some of our local farmers’ hard work! Check out this map of local farmers markets and produce stands to find one near you. If you are not included on the map and would like to be, please contact my office. |
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Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Agenda – Town Board Regular Meeting of August 19th at 6 p.m.
1. Call Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)
5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of July 27, 2020, and Emergency meeting of August 3, 2020.
6. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Northern Blacktopping Material Samples for Town Hall Plaza.
7. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Change in Codes Office Hours.
8. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Set date for Public Hearing for Solar Local Law.
9. DISCUSSION/MOTION: Review Changes in New Codes Law.
10. 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 August 27, 2020. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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SUNY unrolls start-up plans | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Education News, Northern NY News.
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CVPH, unions differ on impact of redesign | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Virus concerns loom as SUNY nears fall | News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News.
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Local COVID-19 Update for August 6th – Probable -1, Recovered +1, Active -2, Tested +164
Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates.
CCHD – Though COVID-19 is widespread in several areas of the United States, in the North Country we are doing well. Thanks to our residents acting responsibly and following precautions, we have been able to slow the spread. Keep up the good work! To stay open and safe, we need to continue to avoid large gatherings, wear face coverings, be mindful about maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash our hands frequently.
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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From Massena to Eureka, border towns suffer from closed Canadian border | NCPR News
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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How to protect Ash trees in the Adirondacks from Emerald Ash Borer? Don’t transport firewood | NCPR News
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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Scathing IG investigation says State Police mishandled internal probe
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Accountant Mary Dulac spots possible tax info scam | Sun Community News Letter appears to mimic 2017 IRS forms, says “we need to verify your identity”
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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NY says dentists can’t slap patients with extra fees to cover Covid-19 costs – syracuse.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News.
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Coronavirus testing dropping in US even as deaths rise by more than 1,000 a day – syracuse.com
Source: Coronavirus testing dropping in US even as deaths rise by more than 1,000 a day – syracuse.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Onondaga County’s sales tax shortfall is $26M for year; ‘draconian’ cuts loom – syracuse.com
Source: Onondaga County’s sales tax shortfall is $26M for year; ‘draconian’ cuts loom – syracuse.com
Posted: August 6th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: August 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Political News, State Government News.
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New York teachers unions demand 14-day closures in event of COVID-19 case
Posted: August 5th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News.
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New Patent Road culvert easily handled today’s water flow
This culvert is usually bone dry, but a little water was flowing today after an almost three-inch rainfall.
Last April a four-foot-wide sinkhole appeared in the Patent Road about 700 feet north of Mother Cabrini Shrine. The new culvert cost the Town of Peru about $264,000. NYS Department of Environmental Conservation regulations required that a more expensive open bottom culvert be used because the brook flows into a trout stream, the Furnace Brook.
In 2013 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ordered the Town to increase the size of a new culvert being installed on the Fuller Rd. That $42,575 change order also involved fish protection.
Posted: August 5th, 2020 under Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Peru’s Masterpiece
It’s a beautiful day to visit Mother Cabrini Shrine and St. Patrick’s Oratory on the Patent Road in Peru. It’s one of our town’s masterpieces and Our Lord’s masterpieces. For you out-of-towners, that’s the Lake Champlain Valley and the Green Mountains of Vermont in the distance.
Posted: August 5th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Things to do in & near Peru.
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