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The editor is John Ryan at email: perugazette@gmail.com. The Peru Gazette is a free community, education and information website. It is non-commercial and does not accept paid advertising.

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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

Burlington police and firefighters help save unresponsive woman

Source: Burlington police and firefighters help save unresponsive woman

Bowling is back. Gyms are opening. Casino workers ask: What about us? – syracuse.com

Source: Bowling is back. Gyms are opening. Casino workers ask: What about us? – syracuse.com

Coronavirus: UNC-Chapel Hill moves all classes online after just 1 week – syracuse.com

Source: Coronavirus: UNC-Chapel Hill moves all classes online after just 1 week – syracuse.com

NY will close individual schools if coronavirus starts to spread, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: NY will close individual schools if coronavirus starts to spread, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Road salt and lawsuits – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Road salt and lawsuits – – The Adirondack Almanack

Another way to participate in the 2020 Applefest

When the Peru Gazette posted its first story on Applefest’s cancellation a few days ago, several people asked how they can help the parish. As the previous story states, the Applefest’s traditional Grand Raffle is still being held. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five tickets. Call 518-643-2435 to speak to Rebecca for information, talk to a parishioner, or stop by the parish office M-F between 9 a.m. and noon or 1 and 3 p.m.

Peru Applefest canceled |  St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has made the decision to cancel their biggest fundraiser of the year. Sun Community News PERU |

This story gives more details on the cancellation and its impact on the parish. Source: Peru Applefest canceled | Sun Community News PERU | St. Augustine’s Church in Peru has made the decision to cancel their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Elmore SPCA Breakfast Fundraiser

Governor Cuomo announces gyms and fitness centers can reopen starting August 24th

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce
 
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that gyms and fitness centers can begin opening starting on Monday, August 24th with limits to capacity and other safety restrictions.⁠
 
Local elected officials may choose to delay the reopening of gyms and fitness centers until September 2 to, in part, provide time for required local health department inspections, and may also choose to delay the reopening of indoor fitness classes until a date beyond September 2. Outside of New York City, the county’s chief executive – county executive, administrator, manager, or chair of the local elected legislative body – will determine whether gym reopening needs to be postponed.
 
Localities can also determine whether gyms postpone the resumption of indoor classes. Throughout the rest of the state, the county’s chief executive may decide to opt-out of indoor group fitness and aquatic classes within their jurisdiction, postponing their resumption until a later date. Local health departments must inspect gyms prior to reopening, or within two weeks of reopening, to ensure strict adherence to Department of Health guidance.
Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Centers:
Capacity: 33% occupancy limit.

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Local COVID-19 Report for August 17th: Lab-confirmed positive +4, Recovered +1, Active +3, Tested +695

 

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

Keep up the good work Clinton County!
✔️ Wear a mask 😷
✔️ Practice social distancing
✔️ Wash your hands

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

New York gyms can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: New York gyms can reopen as soon as Aug. 24, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 19th

Chicken Vegetable Casserole 

Tossed Salad 

Apple Crisp 

St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. Peru, NY  – Take-out only. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. 

 

Local developers take over Burlington’s CityPlace project

Source: Local developers take over CityPlace project

Teachers in Upstate NY city districts join Syracuse, ask to delay the start of in-person school – syracuse.com

Source: Teachers in Upstate NY city districts join Syracuse, ask to delay the start of in-person school – syracuse.com

DEC seeks photographers to provide wildlife photos – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: DEC seeks photographers to provide wildlife photos – – The Adirondack Almanack

Closures due to pandemic continue to hit Adirondack businesses

Source: Closures due to pandemic continue to hit Adirondack businesses

Duck, goose hunting season dates set for fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Duck, goose hunting season dates set for fall – – The Adirondack Almanack

Seeing Green: Public asked to watch for algal blooms | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Seeing Green: Public asked to watch for algal blooms | News | pressrepublican.com

Ogdensburg’s new mayor upends aging port city’s politics, but not everyone’s a fan | NCPR News

Plattsburgh is not the only city facing challenges. Ogdensburg faces many of the same issues. Source: Ogdensburg’s new mayor upends aging port city’s politics, but not everyone’s a fan | NCPR News

Burlington officials discuss police budget reallocation

Source: Burlington officials discuss police budget reallocation

Burlington city councilors call on UVM to revise reopening plan, threaten action – VTDigger

Source: Burlington city councilors call on UVM to revise reopening plan, threaten action – VTDigger

Black vultures make appearance in southern Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Black vultures make appearance in southern Adirondacks – – The Adirondack Almanack

DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July

State tax receipts of $26.4 billion through the first four months of the state fiscal year were $3 billion, or 10.2 percent, below the same period last year, according to the July cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
 
“The shift of the tax filing deadline from April to July this year added to the revenue damage created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “July numbers show more clearly the extent of the budgetary damage from the pandemic, which is driving both unanticipated spending and declining tax receipts. Washington’s continued delay on further federal response leaves the state, local governments, nonprofits and others with increasingly difficult questions on how to maintain the services New Yorkers need during this national emergency.”
 
Other items of note in the report:
 
Personal income tax (PIT) collections totaled $18.9 billion through July, $1.4 billion, or 6.8 percent, lower than a year ago. Receipts from PIT withholding were 1 percent, or $133.1 million, below the previous year, while estimated payments were 14.4 percent, or more than $1.3 billion, lower.

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