Number Of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Quebec Increases By Over 900 For Second Day In A Row – MTL Blog
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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St. Lawrence Health System announces furloughs amid coronavirus upheaval | NCPR News
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Health Department is working with orchardists to ensure resident and worker safety
By John T. Ryan
Plattsburgh – Migrant H2A Jamaican workers are well-known as being the lifeblood of local orchards. In this morning’s Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) briefing, Director John Kanosa said his staff is monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it relates to the workers. He said, “The majority of these workers arrive later this summer. This week we reached out to find out how many workers have arrived and how many will arrive. We also wanted to provide education on COVID-19. The workers are typically examined when they leave their country and when they arrive at the Customs Port of Entry. They should be quarantined for 14 days either at the port of arrival or at their labor camp. The operators of the labor camps are discussing ways to practice social distancing and we’re going to try to find ways to reduce the numbers of men in each dorm.”
The Peru Gazette has been informed there are only 18 H2A workers in Peru at this time with all but two arriving over 14 days ago. If they have to use a local ATM they are being directed to use it one at a time and after 6 p.m. When wiring money home they are being directed to enter the business one at a time and to practice social distancing.
As of today, Jamaica’s COVID-19 infection rate is very low with 143 confirmed cases in a population of over 2.9 million. That’s far, far lower than the rate in either the U.S. or in Clinton County.
Peru residents have always welcomed these friendly, hard-working men with open arms. May that tradition continue.
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Business News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Northern NY districts deploy school buses to help kids connect
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar Daily Specials for 4/17/2020
Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar Daily Specials for 4/17/2020:
1. Special #1 – Mediterranean Garlic Cheese Bread – w/ Diced Tomatoes, Green/Black Olives, Mozzarella and Feta Cheese, Served with Marinara Sauce. $7.95
2. Special #2 – Fish and Chips – Fried Breaded Cod Fish w/ French Fries $14.95
3. Special #3 – Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Mac’N’Cheese $15.95
4. Everyday Pizza and Wings Special (If ever you don’t see a Special of the day posted yet, this one is it!):
(2) Large 1 Topping Pizzas and 20 Wings $39.99
Daily Soup: Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Stout $3.25 Cup /$4.25 Bowl
**Please also see our posts for new Craft Beers and Drink Specials that we have in stock now and available with your order!**
As always, thank you for supporting local! We really appreciate your business and your patience during all of the insanity of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Take out and Delivery (to Peru area)
Pasquale’s Restaurant and Bar
2931 St. Rt. 22 Peru, NY 12972
(518) 643-0799
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News.
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Livingood’s Restaurant & Brewery
We’re open for takeout 4-8 PM Thursday – Sunday serving our full menu plus the following specials while they last:
🥣 Tom Yom Soup.
Traditional Taiwanese hot and sour soup with lobster-coconut broth, shrimp, spinach, carrots red peppers, and shallots.
🥡 Pork Fried Rice.
Local pork loin, edamame, corn, mushrooms, scrambled egg, toasted sesame seeds and black garlic sauce.
🍕 Meat Lovers Pizza.
House made meatballs, fennel salami, spicy sopresatta, Italian herbs, marinara and mozzarella.
🍷House red or white sangria quarts are only $12 on Fridays.
🍻 We also have house margaritas for $18/quart and 1/2 gallon growler fills start at $10!
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News.
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Tops to raise a cup of kindness to all essential workers
(Williamsville, NY) – During these unprecedented times all Tops Friendly Markets locations are raising a cup of kindness as a way to say thank you to essential workers at all of its 162 locations in New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. From now until June 13, 2020 Tops is offering all essential workers a 50% discount on any single-serve coffee or handcrafted beverage at any of its locations.
“We can’t thank these dedicated men and women enough for their tireless efforts,” said Karri Zwirlein, director of bakery, deli, & prepared foods for Tops Friendly Markets. “Raising a cup of kindness is just our small token of appreciation for all they are doing each and every day to keep our communities safe.”
The discount is being given in good faith (no I.D. required) and is applicable to all first responders, healthcare workers, frontline personnel, and essential workers.
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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Upstate hospitals cut payrolls as stop on elective surgeries crimps revenue | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under General News, Northern NY News.
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Chamber set to host a conversation with Lieutenant Governor on the impact of COVID-19
Plattsburgh, NY – The North Country Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a conversation with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul next week. We look forward to hearing from her as she updates our membership on the current pandemic and answers questions regarding the state’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic recovery.
DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd
TIME: 2:00pm
We hope you will join us for this much-needed conversation and timely information.
Register and ask your questions by visiting northcountrychamber.com!
Please continue to check out our website for links to past webinars as well as updated information regarding “NY at PAUSE” now extended to May 15th.
Register and ask your questions by visiting northcountrychamber.com!
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News, Political News, State Government News.
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Stefanik Announces over $3 Million in FTA Funding for Glens Falls
Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced $3,458,374 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding through the CARES Act will be provided to the City of Glens Falls. This funding will support operating expenses necessary to maintain operational ability, system readiness, and respond to community transit needs during the COVID-19 emergency and after.
“Our North Country communities need direct assistance in order to cover costs related to the COVID-19 outbreak, including those related to transportation,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “It is critically important that Glens Falls is receiving this funding to respond to the transit needs in their area, and I will continue to advocate for direct funding to be provided to our communities in order to provide relief from this unprecedented crisis.”
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Congressional News, Heathcare News, Political News.
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Vermont State Colleges chancellor to recommend closing three campuses – VTDigger
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News.
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Regular Monthly & Special Peru School Board Meetings – April 2020
The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Due to current COVID-19 conditions, the meeting will be held remotely via Google Meet. The public may view the meeting live at https://meet.google.com/gvb-qeyj-nsc. The meeting will also be recorded and will be available on the District’s website at www.perucsd.org. The meeting will include a public comment period not to exceed twenty (20) minutes. Comments will be read in the order received and will be limited to two (2) minutes per sender. Public comments may be submitted until 12:00 noon on April 21st. Comments may be emailed to perucomments@perucsd.org.
The Board will also hold a remote special meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at (TBD). The sole purpose of this meeting is to vote on the BOCES (CVES) administrative budget and on the slate of candidates running for open CVES board seats. At this time, no other business is anticipated. The public may view the meeting live at https://meet.google.com/gvb-qeyj-nsc. This meeting will also be recorded and available on the website.
The agendas for both meetings will be available on the District’s website.
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Peru School News.
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Local lawmakers to Cuomo: Upstate standards for reopening economy differ from NYC |nny360.com
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Comptroller DiNapoli releases Municipal Audits – April 17, 2020
Akron Fire Department – Financial Activities (Erie County)
Auditors determined that 101 credit card purchases totaling $22,100 did not have original receipts attached to the monthly statement. In July 2019, Richard A. Lobur, a fire department member, admitted to taking almost $40,000 in grant money to use for personal expenses, pay off credit card debt and make loan payments. He pleaded guilty to theft of government money and agreed to pay $39,182.92 in restitution. The matter was referred to the Erie County District Attorney’s Officer and resulted in the arrest of three other individuals. In December 2019, one individual pleaded guilty to petit larceny while the other two pleaded to a non-criminal disposition. All three were ordered to pay restitution.
Town of Carmel – Procurement (Putnam County)
The board-adopted procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. Auditors found the town procured professional services from 16 providers with payments totaling $870,909 without competitive methods. In addition, the town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426; a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three purchases totaling $911,044.
Town of Caroline – Town Clerk and Credit Card Purchases (Tompkins County)
The town clerk did not deposit or remit all tax collections to the supervisor and county treasurer in a timely manner. In addition, the town clerk did not reconcile her bank account or identify errors such as duplicate tax payments received from taxpayers. Auditors found that the town clerk did not report or remit fees in a timely manner for 2018 and 2019. Auditors also determined that the board approved inappropriate or unsupported credit card charges totaling $5,759.
Town of Richford – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Tioga County)
Real property taxes totaling $1,443,876 and clerk fees totaling $2,604 were not remitted to the supervisor or treasurer in a timely manner. Auditors found 45 real property tax receipts totaling $690,961 were deposited from two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances totaling $2,089 where clerk fees were not deposited within three days of when collections accumulated to more than $250.
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Governor Cuomo Live – April 17, 2020
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Local favorite Guma’s to close – Sun Community News & Printing
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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State reports five new deaths from Covid-19, including three at Birchwood – VTDigger
Source: Vermont State reports five new deaths from Covid-19, including three at Birchwood – VTDigger
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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NYS business leaders: Economic recovery will take more than 6 months – – The Adirondack Almanack
Source: NYS business leaders: Economic recovery will take more than 6 months – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: April 17th, 2020 under Business News, General News, Heathcare News.
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Guma’s Restaurant & Catering in West Chazy Closing
April 15, 2020, Facebook post
Another hard day has hit our Guma’s family. As this terrible virus has taken its toll on so many, it has also taken its toll on us. We are very saddened to announce that as of April 25th we will be closing.
This has been a very difficult decision for us and we have tried to make all of this madness work for everyone, but the math just doesn’t add up. Our employees who have kept working with half or less of their hours will be MUCH better off with us closing. The crashing unemployment system will not allow them to file for partial benefits and the partial sales don’t allow me to do anything more for them either. Unable to navigate how long this will all last, closing seems to be the best option for everyone.
With all of the above being said, this also gives us cause to evaluate our future at Guma’s. Last year we chose to cut our hours to give us more time to focus on our personal lives. 25 years of spending every Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas Eve, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and so on, all at work, has taken its toll as well. As our family grows and priorities change with our age, we have REALLY reevaluated the importance of TIME and this pandemic has made it more evident than ever.
After very serious consideration and everyone’s individual needs being considered, we have made the decision that April 25th will be our FINAL closing date as well.
We would like to sincerely thank our LOYAL staff, our AMAZING customers and community for the last 25 years. None of this would have been possible without you!
The fate of the Guma’s building will be in our very near future plans as we navigate through this very difficult transition. To any gift card holders, we encourage you to use them before we close. You may order pies, jams, jelly or pastries with them as well. We will be honoring them at our other business, UDDER DELIGHT DAIRY SHOP, until the end of this season as well. To anyone who purchased one since this pandemic started, we will gladly refund you. Again, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your support. IT’S BEEN A GOOD RUN!
❤️Jerry, Lisa & Guma
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lake View Towers quarantined | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Stec: A New Strategy for Upstate is Needed
Urges rethinking of statewide pause until May 15, two-tier approach to jumpstarting upstate economy is vital
Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury), who is running for State Senate in the 45th District, today issued the following statement concerning Governor Cuomo’s plan to continue “New York State on Pause” through May 15:
“While I understand the need to be cautious during these uncertain times, the Governor’s decision is both a bit premature and fails to recognize the need for some regional-based strategies.
The state was already on pause until April 29. There was no need, with two weeks remaining in that time frame, to extend this pause until mid-May. As we’ve all seen, most recently, with the threat of seizing ventilators that became unnecessary within a few days, the situation with the coronavirus pandemic changes from day-to-day and week-to-week, so this decision could have waited until more information comes in.
But more importantly, and I expressed this today to the Governor’s office, our upstate economy simply cannot continue to be tethered to the situations in New York City and downstate suburbs. I fully understand keeping a pause on operations in that part of the state, but our region has not been hit anywhere near as hard and plans going forward need to reflect that the situation on the ground isn’t the same everywhere.
Our region’s economy was already lagging before this crisis hit and is now more vulnerable than ever. The 45th Senate District has been fortunate enough to avoid bearing the brunt of COVID-19 cases, and as long as the risk of exposure remains low in this and other areas upstate, we need to start reopening our economy.
I’ve heard the message loud and clear from small business owners in this district that a pause until May 15 could sink their business for good. We need to avoid these situations and taking a regional-based approach to this pause is just common sense.”
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Assemblyman Bill Jones Afternoon Updates
COVID-19 April 16, 2020 Updates |
Important General Updates |
| Governor Cuomo’s Mask Executive Order: face coverings are only required in public spaces in situations where social distancing is not possible
If you cannot keep 6 feet away from other people when in a public space, wear a mask The New York State on Pause order has been extended to May 15- all schools and non-esential businesses will remain closed The IRS launched their new website that allows you to check the status of your economic impact payment- check your status here |
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Hudson Headwaters Health Network TeleHealth Services |
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Hudson Headwaters Health Network has TeleHealth services available
Just as you normally would, please reach out to your health center with your health-related concerns |
| Their office will provide guidance regarding which appointments to schedule via TeleHealth, which appointments to defer for now, and which ones may require an in-person visit
If your provider recommends an in-person appointment, protocols from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are in place at all of their health centers to ensure your safety This includes screening all patients outside health centers and caring for patients with COVID-19-like symptoms separate from others For non-health care related concerns, visit their new Community Resources page or contact the Hudson Headwaters Community Resource Hotline at (518) 623-0182 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday or by email: resources@hhhn.org |
Recreate Local: Enjoying the Outdoors During Social Isolation |
| DEC and State Parks are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis
Birding is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors and the DEC is encouraging all to check out their I Bird NY resource for more information on birding across the state While enjoying outdoor spaces, please continue to follow the CDC/NYSDOH’s guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu, and COVID-19: Stay home if you are sick, or showing or feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, coughing, and/or troubled breathing |
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| Practice social distancing- keep at least 6 feet of distance between you and others even when outdoors
Avoid close contact, such as shaking hands, hugging, and high-five Wash hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are not available Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and handrails |
| DEC and State Parks also encourage visitors to state parks and state lands, and other parks to:
Stay local and keep visits short Visit in small groups limited to immediate household members Maintain a distance from others while in places where people tend to congregate, such as parking lots, trailheads, and scenic overlooks Avoid games and activities that require close contact, such as basketball, football, or soccer; If you arrive at a park or trail and crowds are forming, choose a different park, a different trail or return another time/day to visit |
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| If parking lots are full, please do not park along roadsides or other undesignated areas
To protect your safety and that of others, please choose a different area to visit, or return another time or day when parking is available |
Retail New York Virtual Shopping Mall |
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The Retail Council of New York created a Virtual Shopping Mall to connect retail shop owners with customers
Check out the Virtual Shopping Mall If you would like your business to be added, fill out this form |
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News.
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President Trump’s proposed guidelines for relaxing social distancing guidance
The Washington Post obtained President Trump’s proposed guidelines for relaxing social distancing guidance.
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Strand-Ed At Home Concert Series!
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment.
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