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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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St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, May 20th.

Served 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St.

Beef Stew
Salad
Biscuits
Cake

Posted: May 19th, 2020 under Community Events.
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Stefanik Introduces Bill Supporting State and Local Funding

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik
 
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is introducing the bipartisan State and Municipal Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) Fund, legislation that would provide support to state and local governments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill will provide $500 billion in emergency funding to every state, county and community in the country while prioritizing assistance to the areas with the greatest need. After a $16 billion set aside for Native American tribal governments, the remaining funding would be allocated to states through three equally divided tranches, based on population size, infection rates, and revenue losses. The additional federal support eliminates the current 500,000 resident population threshold, allowing every state, county, municipality, U.S. territory and the District of Columbia to qualify for direct federal assistance, regardless of its size. Companion legislation will be introduced by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in the Senate.
“Our North Country communities have been working diligently to address this public health crisis, and they need help,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “I have spoken with local elected officials from across the district, many of whom have faced severe revenue shortages as a result of the shutdown. The SMART Fund will provide direct, flexible assistance to our local governments and municipalities to help them get back on their feet. I will continue to work with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion in order to ensure that our communities continue to receive critical support throughout this crisis and beyond.”

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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NBC 5 Daily Update for May 18, 2020

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A company developing an experimental vaccine for the coronavirus says early data shows encouraging results. Massachusetts-based Moderna Inc. said Monday that the vaccine triggered immune responses in healthy middle-aged volunteers. The company said the volunteers also had antibodies similar to people who had recovered from COVID-19. The vaccine now goes to the next phase of research where scientists will try to determine which dose is best for another experiment they plan to start in July. There are about a dozen vaccine candidates in development worldwide. Government officials said on Friday they hope to have a vaccine available for hundreds of millions of Americans by the end of this year.

Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 around the world:

• There have been more than 1.4 million coronavirus cases in the United States and more than 89,000 deaths.

• New York City is ramping up its ability to test, with testing available at more than 150 sites citywide and test kits made in the city now in use at city-run health clinics.

• In separate stark warnings, Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bluntly told their citizens that the world needs to adapt to living with the coronavirus and cannot wait to be saved by a vaccine.

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Town Hall personnel in place, bond reissue saves $360K, new roofing for Town Hall, only 1 bidder for major sewer system upgrade

By John T. Ryan 

May 18th – Beginning today and for the next two weeks the Peru Town Hall is open for appointments. Supervisor Brandy McDonald said two to three employees will always be in the Town Hall. Zoning/Planning Codes Officer Bub Guynup will be gone for limited periods when he is performing property inspections. Visitors are asked to wear masks. 

The Peru Gazette has not videotaped Town Board meetings since March 9th because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the minutes and agendas of those meetings we asked Supervisor Brandy McDonald for details. 

On April 27th the Board resolved to refinance a 30-year bond related to significant 2012 water treatment plant improvements. McDonald said reissuing the bond will save $360,310,000 over the next 22 years and reduce annual payments between $18,000 to $22,000. 

At its May 11th meeting the Board awarded a $17,455 contract to Ronald M. Hoy Construction of Plattsburgh to replace the town hall roofing. Only two contractors submitted bids. 

Only one contractor submitted a bid on the multi-million dollar sewer system upgrade project. The Board referred the bid to AES Engineering for review. 

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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It’s official: Amazon will move into enormous warehouse being built in Clay – syracuse.com

Source: It’s official: Amazon will move into enormous warehouse being built in Clay – syracuse.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Business News, Upstate New York.
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+2 Lab-Confirmed COVID-19 cases today

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Teenager killed in UTV crash in Peru

Police say three teens were riding a 2019 Mahindra Retriever UTV on a dirt trail when it flipped onto the passenger side. Emily Hayden, 17, was partially thrown and pinned under the vehicle and died from her injuries.

Police say Emily Coons, 13, was driving. Coons and Madison Laporte,12, were both sent to the hospital for evaluations.

Police say none of the teens were wearing helmets or seat belts.

Source: Teenager killed in UTV crash in Peru

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Peru News.
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Churches will be the last places to reopen in NY, alongside stadiums, concert halls – syracuse.com

Source: Churches will be the last places to reopen in NY, alongside stadiums, concert halls – syracuse.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Religious News, State Government News.
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Why is cloudy Syracuse suddenly a solar farm magnet? – syracuse.com

Source: Why is cloudy Syracuse suddenly a solar farm magnet? – syracuse.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Environmental News, State Government News, Upstate New York.
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Fishing charters gear up for what could be a ‘disaster’ season | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Fishing charters gear up for what could be a ‘disaster’ season | Top Stories | nny360.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Watertown Denny’s to close permanently | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Watertown Denny’s to close permanently | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Vermont Lake Monsters’ season uncertain amid pandemic – VTDigger

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters’ season uncertain amid pandemic – VTDigger

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Business News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Police investigate deadly motorcycle crash in Crown Point

Source: Police investigate deadly motorcycle crash in Crown Point

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Northern NY News.
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Tourism faces rough summer over virus fears | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Tourism faces rough summer over virus fears | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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COVID-19 May 18th GLOBAL UPDATE

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*:

  1. US 1,486,742 (+1.28%)
  2. Russia 290,678 (+3.17%)
  3. UK 244,995 (+1.46%)
  4. Brazil 241,080 (+3.24%)
  5. Spain 230,698 (0.00%)**
  6. Italy 225,435 (+0.30%)
  7. France 179,693 (+0.04%)
  8. Germany 176,551 (+0.17%)
  9. Turkey 149,435 (+0.92%)
  10. Iran 120,198 (+1.53%)

Source: Johns Hopkins University

*Percentage change over 24 hours

** The numbers for Spain have not been updated

Posted: May 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Who can get a coronavirus test in NY? Cuomo widely expands eligibility for thousands – syracuse.com

Source: Who can get a coronavirus test in NY? Cuomo widely expands eligibility for thousands – syracuse.com

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NBC 5 May 17th COVID-19 Report

More states around the country are set to ease restrictions this week, but health officials doubled down on the dangers of mass gatherings. Moving too quickly could have dire consequences, they say. For instance, in California, more than 180 people may have been exposed by a person who had the virus during an in-person religious service last week. As of this morning, in the U.S. more than 1,467,800 people have been infected with the virus and at least 88,754 have died.
 
Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 around the world:
• Spraying disinfectants outside or across broad spaces indoors to try to kill coronavirus can do more harm than good, the World Health Organization said.
 
• Health authorities in Canada approved the country’s first clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.
 
• The FDA announced it authorized an “at-home sample collection kit … for COVID-19 diagnostic testing.”

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Governor Cuomo’s May 17th COVID-19 Briefing

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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CCHD reports one more lab-confirmed COVID-19 case as testing increases

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Adirondack Experience provides a digital experience – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Adirondack Experience provides a digital experience – – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Peru/Regional History.
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Supporting the work behind the headlines – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Supporting the work behind the headlines – – The Adirondack Almanack

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, General News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s May 16th Email

Many New Yorkers have asked me how they can help with the state’s Coronavirus response. Of course, the best way to help is to follow health directives that can protect your safety and the safety of your community. But there are a number of other ways you can help, too. You can apply to serve as a (paid) contact tracer. If you are a mental health professional, you can volunteer your services. The state is also seeking highly-trained technologists to assist our COVID-19 Technology SWAT Team.
If you’re in the position to do so, you can provide goods and services that can help expand New York’s testing capacity. And finally, if you want to help out first responders, you can contribute to the state’s First Responders Fund. (See some more of the ways you can help here.) We are deeply grateful to everyone who has already stepped up and helped in whatever way they can.
Nurses at Great Allen.
Photo of the Day: Healthcare workers at the Great Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York in Queens. A testing site has opened at the church by appointment (Photo by Molly Streb).
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Horse racing tracks across the state and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans as of June 1st. The state will issue guidance on how they can safely reopen in the coming week.
2. Westchester and Suffolk Counties are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care. Elective outpatient treatments can resume in counties and hospitals without a significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term, and a total of 49 counties have now been cleared to offer elective surgeries.
3. The number of total COVID hospitalizations is still dropping. Total hospitalizations fell to 6,220, from 6,394 the day before. The number of new COVID hospitalizations also dropped, from 400 to 431 the day before. Tragically, we lost 157 New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
4. Testing capacity continues to strengthen. Yesterday, 40,669 New Yorkers were tested for the virus. For context, in early March we were testing fewer than 2,000 New Yorkers a day — we’ve come a long way but we want to expand capacity even more. Of those tested yesterday, 2,419 people were positive.
5. Will you join the #HowAreYouReallyChallenge? We cannot underestimate the impact this situation has had on our mental health. My brother-in-law Kenneth Cole and the Mental Health Coalition started the #HowAreYouReallyChallenge to help end the stigma surrounding mental health issues — by asking people to answer the question, “How are you really doing?” I joined the challenge and I encourage others to participate too.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: The Bel Aire Diner in Queens started hosting drive-in movie nights in their parking lots. Every bag of popcorn sold during their events provides a meal for a first responder or their family.

Posted: May 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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District Administrators Discuss the School Budget Challenges Ahead

In the following Podcast Peru School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer and Business Administrator Randy Sapp discuss the 2020-21 school budget-making process and the challenges presented by state-aid cuts. This year state aid comprised about 52% of the school’s budget. The property tax is the other major revenue source.
 
Dr. Palmer mentioned the financial scenarios he presented to the School Board based on small, medium and very large cuts in state aid. He also presented various pandemic scenarios that would impact on-campus learning, remote learning, and sports. All the scenarios were speculative.
Dr. Palmer also touched on the recent property reassessments and their impact on the tax levy and tax rate.
Click here to listen to the Podcast 

Posted: May 16th, 2020 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Governor Coumo’s May 16th Briefing

Posted: May 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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NBC 5 May 16th COVID-19 Update

Gatherings of large groups that have been brought to a halt by the novel coronavirus are starting to make their way back into life in the United States, but they may not look the way they once did — and experts question if the public is ready for them at all. The 12 forecasting models tracked by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are predicting an increase in deaths in the coming weeks that could bring the nationwide death toll to 100,000 by June 1. Health experts say the best way to protect against the virus still is to stay home.
 
Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 in the U.S.:
 
• Late Friday, the U.S. House approved a $3 trillion coronavirus relief measure and a historic rules change to allow lawmakers to vote remotely during the pandemic. The relief package is expected to face major roadblocks in the Senate.
 
• President Donald Trump unveiled a crash effort on Friday aimed at developing a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year.
 
• There have been more than 1.4 million coronavirus cases and more than 87,000 deaths in the United States.

Posted: May 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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