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Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

Source: Why bars are a big risk for coronavirus spread; 140 cases linked to one Michigan brewpub – syracuse.com

New COVID-19 worries from flights that carried infected Warren Co. residents

Source: New COVID-19 worries from flights that carried infected Warren Co. residents

Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Tupper Lake announces paddling challenge – – The Adirondack Almanack

Boat-kayak crash on Lake George is reminder of potential dangers on the water | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Boat-kayak crash on Lake George is reminder of potential dangers on the water | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

Source: Coast Guard: Seaplane crashes into Lake Champlain, no injuries reported

Peru Maplefield’s Progress as of July 2, 2020

Coast Guard: Crews responding to report of plane crash near Valcour Island

Source: Coast Guard: Crews responding to report of plane crash near Valcour Island

NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

Source: NEW: Spike in coronavirus cases in Warren and Washington Counties | NCPR News

Clinton County currently has no active cases of COVID-19, but the risk to residents for COVID-19 infection is not gone.

A message from CCHD

As communities and businesses are reopening, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. While there is no way to ensure zero risk of infection, it is important to understand potential risks and what you can do to protect yourself and to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In general, the more closely you interact with others, and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. When deciding whether to go to that picnic, family cookout, or another event, think about:
– How many people will you interact with?
– Can you keep 6 feet of space between you and others? Will you be outdoors or indoors?
– What’s the length of time that you will be interacting with people?
– What preventative measures has the venue put in place to protect the public?

All residents should continue to:
– Wear cloth face coverings whenever you are less than 6 feet apart from other people or are indoors. Children under the age of 2 should not wear cloth face coverings.
– Wash your hands frequently.
– Stay home if sick.
For more information visit https://bit.ly/2VHAJ18.

Note: The next Clinton County COVID-19 case updates will be shared on Monday, July 6.

Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.

Department of Motor Vehicles

Effective Monday, July 6, 2020, the Clinton County Department of Motor Vehicles will be open to the public and will be fully operational.  Clinton County residents will no longer have to make an appointment and can simply stop in during normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)  WE CONTINUE TO ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE AS MANY RESIDENTS WILL BE UTILIZING THE SERVICES.  CUSTOMERS SHOULD EXPECT EXTENDED WAIT TIMES.

Please make sure you have completed all appropriate paperwork prior to entering the Motor Vehicle office, as there will be many people trying to get in.  You can find the forms online by visiting http://DMV.NY.GOV or forms are available outside of the office in the main lobby of the Government Center.  We request that only the customer who is bringing in the transaction enter the department and to please wear a face covering and practice social distancing.  For further assistance, please call the main line at 518-565-4785 or you can email the Supervisor, Deanna Rock at deanna.rock@clintoncountygov.com

Please be patient with us regarding the phone calls.  Many people are trying to call and we are working very hard to make sure everyone is taken care of.

All of us here at Clinton County DMV would like to thank you in advance for your patience during our reopening process.

Registration packets and instructions are available online by click this link.

Click here to go to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://DMV.NY.GOV) for detailed information.

SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY schools waive SAT, ACT requirements amid coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

Source: Local businesses weigh in on loss of Canadian customers

20 suits filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg for alleged priest sexual abuse

Source: 20 suits filed against Diocese of Ogdensburg for alleged priest sexual abuse

Firms file 20 Child Victims Act lawsuits against diocese | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Firms file 20 Child Victims Act lawsuits against diocese | Local News | pressrepublican.com

A speech we all needed to hear | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: A speech we all needed to hear | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Historic primary upset in race for Plattsburgh mayor

Source: Historic primary upset in race for Plattsburgh mayor

More than 1,100 at immigration service center in St. Albans face furloughs | Local 22/44 News

Source: More than 1,100 at immigration service center in St. Albans face furloughs | Local 22/44 News

July 1st Local COVID-19 Report – Recovered +1, Active -1, Tested +133

CCHD – “Clinton County currently has NO active cases of COVID-19. 👏 Continue the good work that got us here by practicing social distancing, wearing face coverings, and washing your hands frequently–COVID-19 is not gone.”

Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission of Hope Appeals for Help

Remington Arms may file bankruptcy again, could be bought by Navajo Nation: report – syracuse.com

Source: Remington Arms may file bankruptcy again, could be bought by Navajo Nation: report – syracuse.com

Burlington School District looking for input on school restarting this fall

Source: Burlington School District looking for input on school restarting this fall

NY officials see a 6,000% increase in drug seizures at Canada border

Source: NY officials see a 6,000% increase in drug seizures at Canada border

Long-time Peu resident, U.S.A.F. Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, Former Clinton County Airport Manager and active member of the Peru Lions Club passes away 

Source: Obituary of Ralph L. Hensel | Hamilton Funeral Home serving Mooers,…

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 30th COVID-19 Message

June 30, 2020.
Last week, along with my fellow governors of New Jersey and Connecticut, I announced a travel advisory for all individuals traveling to NY from states with significant community spread. Individuals traveling to NY must quarantine for a 14-day period upon arrival.
In recognition of the situation, we have added eight additional states to the travel advisory: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah. (The list of states will be updated online as the data changes.) New Yorkers have worked very hard to get the viral transmission rate down and we need to take steps to keep it down.
Photo of the Day: To remind New Yorkers to wear a mask, the iconic lion statues Patience and Fortitude in front of the New York Public Library have donned blue medical masks (Photo by Jonathan Blanc/NYPL)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York State employees who voluntarily travel to high-risk states will be ineligible for COVID-19 paid sick leave. I signed a new executive order that makes New York employees who voluntarily travel to specified states after June 25 ineligible for this benefit.
2. The State Department of Health continues to investigate a COVID cluster in Westchester, NY. The potential exposure is associated with a Horace Greeley High School drive-in graduation ceremony that was held on June 20th in Chappaqua, NY. Individuals who attended that graduation ceremony or events associated with the graduation should self-quarantine until July 5th. Remember, if you get a call from NYS Contact Tracing—answer the phone.
3. See the final work of the late Milton Glaser, who designed the famous “I  NY” logo. Over the weekend, we lost Milton Glaser, a brilliant designer and a great New Yorker. Before his death, he was working on a graphical treatment of the word “Together” to evoke that we all have something in common during this pandemic — see it here.
4. The Capital Region will enter Phase 4 of reopening tomorrow July 1. Global public health experts advising the state on reopening have cleared the region to move to the next phase. Read more about Phase 4 here.
5. As part of Nourish NY, New Yorkers in Western and Central NY can participate in a voucher program. New Yorkers can obtain vouchers from Foodlink, the Food Bank of Central NY and FeedMore Western NY food banks to purchase milk in the grocery store. To date, there have been 504 distributions that have helped more than 140,000 households across the state access Nourish NY products.
6. The total number of COVID hospitalizations continues to remain low. Total hospitalizations are at 891. Sadly, 13 people in New York passed away due to COVID-19.
7. Yesterday, the State tested 52,025 people. Only 594, or 1%, were positive.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: To celebrate the return of spring training and while we wait for Broadway’s inevitable return, the cast of Hadestown joined forces with some current and former MLB stars for a virtual performance of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” along with an original song, “Wait For Me.”

Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic

Source: Minor League Baseball cancels 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic