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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Posted: August 19th, 2020 under Business News, Education News, Upstate New York.
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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.
Posted: August 19th, 2020 under General News.
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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.
Posted: August 17th, 2020 under Community Events.
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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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Posted: August 17th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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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
Posted: August 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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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.
Posted: August 17th, 2020 under Community Events.
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Posted: August 17th, 2020 under Environmental News.
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