Burlington councilor pitches new city taxes – VTDigger
Posted: June 2nd, 2020 under Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Associate Press News Roundup
Posted: June 2nd, 2020 under General News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News.
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June 2nd COVID-19 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*:
- US 1,811,277 (+1.18%)
- Brazil 526,447 (+2.25%)
- Russia 414,328 (+2.09%)
- UK 277,736 (+0.57%)
- Spain 239,638 (+0.07%)
- Italy 233,197 (+0.09%)
- India 199,343 (+4.39%)
- France 189,348 (+0.18%)
- Germany 183,771 (+0.15%)
- Peru 170,039 (+3.38%)
Source: Johns Hopkins University
*Percentage change over 24 hours
Posted: June 2nd, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Governor Cuomo’s June 1st Email to New Yorkers
Our state’s response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of determination and discipline that amazed me. Just 50 days ago, at the height of the crisis in New York, 800 people died a single day and we were experiencing the worst situation in the country. Now, we’re reopening New York. It has been a very long 50 days from then — but we went from a truly frightening reality to the point where the state is beginning to reopen. This is a reminder of what we can accomplish when we are united.
Photo of the Day: In Schenectady, NY, protesters and police officers came together in solidarity against racism and discrimination (Photo by Joah Alindato)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. A citywide curfew will take effect in New York City beginning at 11 PM tonight through 5 AM tomorrow morning. Mayor de Blasio and I spoke today and agreed to implement the curfew. In addition, the NYPD will double its presence to help prevent violence and property damage. While we encourage people to protest peacefully, unfortunately, there are those who have exploited the protests as a cover for criminal activities. The safety of the general public is paramount and cannot be compromised.
2. Be aware of the risk of COVID-19 at protests. The Health Commissioner and I are concerned that the large protests may increase the spread of COVID-19. While the right to protest peacefully is sacrosanct, I nevertheless urge all protesters to take precautions like wearing a mask or face covering if participating in a protest. It would be terrible for the progress we have made on this virus to be undone.
3. Two regions are expected to enter Phase 2 of reopening this week. Tomorrow Western New York is expected to enter Phase 2, followed by the Capital Region on Wednesday, June 3, pending a review of regional data by global public health experts.
4. We have the lowest rate of positive test results since the pandemic began. Yesterday the state performed 50,000 tests and only 941 people, or 2%, were positive. That is the lowest number yet of positive cases.
5. The total number of COVID hospitalizations is steadily declining. Total hospitalizations fell to 3,331, from 3,436 the day before. Yesterday, we had 183 new COVID hospitalizations. Sadly, 54 New Yorkers died of the virus — the lowest number since March.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) recently banded peregrine falcon chicks on the Verrazzano-Narrows and Marine Parkway bridges. As part of a cooperative effort between the DEP and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, chicks are banded with both a metal federal band with a serial number and a color-coded band to make it easier to identify the birds by sight. By the 1960s and ’70s, the peregrine falcon had vanished from the East Coast; the species has recovered thanks to decades of conservation efforts.
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh woman accused of child abuse | Sun Community News PERU | A Plattsburgh woman is facing charges after she allegedly assaulted a child.
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Peru News.
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Plattsburgh Public Library Board votes unanimously to reopen | Sun Community News Set to begin on August 3, Phase One will see only library staff returning as they prepare for public use by October.
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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June 1 Assemblyman Billy Jones COVID-19 Update
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Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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COVID Change Since Last Friday: Lab-confirmed Positive Cases +2, Recovered +5, Active -3, Tested +986
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News.
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Governor Cuomo’s June 1st Press Conference
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Cuomo orders AG probe into “disturbing” police actions at protests | NCPR News
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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More Information on School Budget/Board Voting and Ballot Confidentiality
From the Peru Central School District
Please note that two (2) absentee ballots were mailed to residents of specific routes serviced by the Peru, Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville and Plattsburgh post offices. If you have more than two (2) qualified voters in your household, please contact the District Office via email (sprovost@perucsd.org) or phone (643-6002) to request additional ballot(s). Ballots may be mailed back via the postage-paid envelope or dropped off via the 24/7 dropbox by the High School flagpole/Community Room entrance. All voting is by absentee ballot only and all voters must sign the back of the ballot envelope. All absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on June 9, 2020.
To help reassure voters about the confidentiality of absentee ballots, Peru CSD would like to share the following information about how ballots will be processed for the vote & election.
Once a ballot is sealed by the voter and delivered back to the District, the following process is followed:
- Ballots returned will remain sealed in the provided postage-paid envelope as they are received.
- Ballots will be kept in a secure locked location until 5:00 PM on June 9th.
- After 5:00 PM on June 9th, election/poll inspectors will open ballot envelopes.
- Ballots and envelopes will be separated immediately, maintaining confidentiality
- Ballots will remain folded and unread until all envelopes have been opened.
- The entire envelope & ballot opening and counting will be live-streamed and available for the public to view.
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Community Events, Education News, Peru News, Peru School News, Peru/Regional History.
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TRAVEL ADVISORY: PERIODIC I-87 DETOURS BETWEEN EXITS 35 AND 36 DUE TO BRIDGE DEMOLITION IN CLINTON COUNTY
Project Removing Railroad Bridge over the Interstate 87
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that crews are scheduled to begin demolition operations on a railroad bridge crossing I-87 in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County on Tuesday, June 2 with work expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 10.
As part of the work, I-87 Northbound and Southbound will be periodically closed between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. between Exits 35 and 36 to facilitate the removal of the existing structure. Traffic will be detoured onto State Route 22 during I-87 closures.
Motorists are urged to slow down and safely move over when driving through work zones and whenever encountering roadside vehicles displaying red, white, blue, amber or green lights, including maintenance and construction vehicles in work zones.
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under General News, Peru News, State Government News.
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June 1st COVID-19 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*:
- US 1,790,191 (+1.12%)
- Brazil 514,849 (+3.29%)
- Russia 405,843 (0.00%)**
- UK 276,156 (+0.71%)
- Spain 239,479 (+0.10%)
- Italy 232,997 (+0.14%)
- India 190,962 (+4.36%)
- France 189,009 (+0.14%)
- Germany 183,500 (+0.11%)
- Peru 164,476 (+5.66%)
Source: Johns Hopkins University
*Percentage change over 24 hours
** Numbers have been adjusted by affected country
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Burlington Police Department vandalized and damaged following protest
Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Plattsburgh International Airport Is Open
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Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Business News, County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s May 11th Meeting
The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, May 11, 2020, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Courtney Tetrault, Water/Sewer Superintendent; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk and Mr. Matt Favro, Town Attorney via teleconference.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM by Mr. McDonald with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Mr. Bruno; seconded by Mr. Barber to include the reports from the following departments into the official record of tonight’s meeting. (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO and Banking Reports).
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried .
Motion by Mr. Irwin; seconded by Mr. Douglass, to approve the minutes from the Town Board Regular Meeting of April 27, 2020.
Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion Carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.05.11-1
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH BUTTONWOOD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND THE TOWN OF PERU AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
MOTION: Mr. Bruno SECOND: Mr. Barber
WHEREAS, the Town Board has the Memorandum of Agreement between Buttonwood Limited Partnership(BLP) and the Town of Peru for the transfer of approximately 1/3 acre of property and construction of new Sewer Pump Station at no cost to BLP,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, said proposed Memorandum of Agreement is approved and the Supervisor be and
hereby is authorized to execute said contract, AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Carried: 5 Ayes 0 Nays RESOLUTION NUMBER: 20.05.11-2
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN’S 2020-2021 CONTRACT WITH THE NORTH COUNTRY ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER, INC. TO BOARD DANGEROUS DOGS IF NEEDED AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE THE SAME.
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Posted: June 1st, 2020 under Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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NYS Troopers’ Union President to Governor Cuomo: These are Violent Riots, Not Protests
Dear Governor Cuomo,
As president of the union that represents the uniformed men and women of the New York State Police and as a member of the boards of the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Troopers Coalition, the Police Conference of New York and the Northeast Regional Troopers Coalition – which collectively represents more than 250,000 law enforcement officers and State Troopers nationwide – I find it appalling that you have not condemned the violence directed at your New York State Troopers during the riots across the state. In fact, during your daily briefing today you repeatedly used the word “ugly” to describe recent events but did not acknowledge that the Troopers under your command have been responding to riots with unwavering loyalty to public safety.
The right to a peaceful protest is etched in the U.S. Constitution and as law enforcement officers we are sworn to uphold that concept. We are all outraged by the events that became a catalyst for where we are today, and the fact that members of the public want to peacefully protest for change is their American right.
However, what Troopers are being called upon to respond to across the state are not peaceful protests or voices of reason urging societal changes, these are violent riots taking place around the state including New York City, Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Albany, just blocks from the Executive Mansion. Read more »
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Wednesday’s Soup Kitchen Menu
St. Augustine’s Church/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Wednesday, June 3rd Menu
- Spaghetti
- Tossed Salad
- Garlic Bread
- Home-made Chocolate Chip Cookies
Take-Out Only at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Community Events, General News.
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Governor Cuomo’s Daily COVID-19 Email
Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic, endemic and institutional. It is collective hypocrisy. We are good at telling people how they should live their lives and how they should act but we still discriminate on the basis of skin color. We don’t need to lose the passion or the outrage—we need to direct it. Like a laser-focused on real, positive change.
That’s how George Floyd does not become just another name in the long list of people who should never have died.
That’s how his death won’t be in vain.
Photo of the Day: Hundreds of volunteers turned out in Rochester, NY to clean up damage from last night’s demonstrations (Photo by Shawn Dowd/Democrat and Chronicle)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York dentists can reopen statewide tomorrow. Dentists’ offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing.
2. The number of total COVID hospitalizations continues to decline. Total hospitalizations fell to 3,436, from 3,619 the day before. Yesterday, we had 191 new COVID hospitalizations.
3. Daily fatalities drop to the lowest level since March 23. Yesterday, 56 New Yorkers died from COVID. This is a tragic number — but we are thankful it is much, much lower than where it was at the peak. As this number goes down, we expect it to level out. The question is how low it will go before that happens.
4. A note on protesting safely. If you or someone you know intends on peacefully protesting tonight or in the future, please remember that Coronavirus continues to be a public health issue in our state and there are simple steps that can be taken to help reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wear a mask, bring hand sanitizer and keep to smaller groups.
5. Over 2 million New Yorkers have been tested for Coronavirus. Yesterday, 58,444 New Yorkers were tested, bringing the total to 2,063,825 million people tested. Of those tested yesterday, only 1,110 were positive, or about 1.9% of those tested.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: Archaeologists in northern Italy recently discovered a perfectly preserved mosaic of an Ancient Roman villa. The remains of the villa were discovered in the same location, nearly a century ago and researchers had dedicated countless attempts to try and locate the foundations, which were recently rewarded with this remarkable find.
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Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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After days of confusion, Cuomo says dentists in NY can reopen statewide – syracuse.com
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Business News, Highway Dept. News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo Live – May 31, 2020
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Over 1 million gallons of non-disinfected wastewater released into Lake Champlain
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Violence, looting in Upstate NY: Protests turn ugly in Buffalo, Albany, Rochester (videos) – syracuse.com
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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The Deeper Dig: The hunger problem ahead – VTDigger
Posted: May 31st, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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