Vermont reopens indoor dining, lifts some travel restrictions
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Accepting Applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer Training
Cornell Cooperative Extension Essex County and Clinton County are accepting applications for the Master Gardener Volunteer training to begin in September. There is an application process, reference check, and interviewing to be done in the next two months. Training will be held via webinar, Zoom, and classroom activities. Some evening and Saturday training will be held as well. If you are interested in more information or want an application contact Linda L. Gillilland, llg46@cornell.edu in Essex County or Jolene Wallace jmw442@cornell.edu in Clinton County. The training is done together with both counties.
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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Governor Cuomo Live – June 5, 2020
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Planning Board Applications For 635 Fuller Rd, 179 Barney Downs Rd., 146 Dashnaw Rd.
AGENDA – Planning Board, WEDNESDAY, June 10, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
TOWN OF PERU
- CALL MEETING TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL of March 11, 2020 minutes.
- OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19)
- APPLICATIONS:
1. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2019-034 Glen LaMoy
2-Lot Minor Subdivision
281.-1-32.112
635 Fuller Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
2. 2-Lot Minor Subdivision with SEQR: P-2020-003 Michael and Julie Hogan
2-Lot Minor Subdivision
279.-2-3.5
179 Barney Downs Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
3. Merge with SEQR: P-2020-004 James and Sharon Rocque
Merge
269.-2-30/269.-2-29.22
146 Dashnaw Rd.
Peru, NY 12972
7. ANY FURTHER BUSINESS:
8. CEO REPORT:
9. ADJOURNMENT
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Planning Board News.
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NNYADP Apple Research: Computer Modeling Drives Precision Bloom Thinning
Plattsburgh/Peru, N.Y. This spring, New York apple growers are applying the results of a computer modeling-based orchard management research funded by the Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP) to more precisely manage their orchard thinning practices with a goal of producing higher quality fruit for harvest this fall. A free recorded webinar highlighting this work is available at www.nnyagdev.org/index.php/nny-farm-videos.
In 2018, with small grant funding from the farmer-driven NNYADP, Cornell University and Cooperative Extension fruit specialists began evaluating how to best time the application of apple bloom thinning materials through use of the Network of Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) computer modeling system at Cornell University. In 2020, a computer application known as the Pollen Tube Growth Model is available to apple growers for the second year. The model considers input by individual growers to generate orchard application-timing graphs. Read more »
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Business News, Environmental News, General News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History.
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Stefanik Announces Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition
Saratoga, N.Y. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that Brianna Hanley, a 9th grader from Clifton-Fine Central School, is the winner of the 2020 NY-21 Congressional Art Competition. Brianna’s winning piece entitled “Hope” is a two-panel piece depicting a cherry tree with mixed tempura and acrylic paint with India ink.
“Congratulations to Clifton-Fine student Brianna Hanley for winning this year’s art competition,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Our district is home to many talented young artists and I was honored to choose Brianna’s piece. I especially appreciate her title choice, as hope is something we all rely on during these challenging times. This morning, I had the opportunity to congratulate Brianna over the phone and invite her to visit Washington when the Congressional Art Competition Reception is rescheduled for the Fall.”
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Arts and Entertainment, Education News, Northern NY News.
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STEC: Governor’s Graduation Guidelines Fail Our Students, Parents
From the office of Assemblyman Dan Stec Republican candidate for NYS Senate
Drive-thru diplomas, virtual ceremonies are simply inadequate
The Governor and State Department of Health issued guidelines for graduation ceremonies today and Assemblyman Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) is pointing out that they are just not good enough for our students and school districts. The DOH is encouraging virtual ceremonies or drive-thru graduations, where a student’s family drives him or her up to a stage where they can receive their diploma and snap a quick photo.
Instead of concluding students’ high school careers on a rushed, superficial note, Stec is encouraging state officials to allow socially distanced ceremonies akin to the Air Force graduation this past April and the impending graduation at West Point. At these events, students walk in their processionals at an acceptable distance and sit six-feet apart for a full ceremony.
“Our students have worked so hard and sacrificed so much. They deserve more than the graduation ceremonies currently recommended by the Governor and Department of Health,” Stec said. “Virtual ceremonies, drive-thru diplomas and similar concepts are well-intentioned, but we can and ought to do better.
By the time graduation rolls around, most of the state should be in Phase 3 of reopening. We don’t have to settle for these options offered by the state,” he continued. “I urge the state to reconsider and instead outline a plan for ceremonies comparable to the one conducted by the U.S. Air Force. These cadets were able to have well-organized, safe, full graduation ceremonies. Our students deserve the same and I urge the Governor’s office to reconsider its guidelines.”
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Political News, State Legislator News.
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Bucks, does and fawns: All about deer – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Environmental News.
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Central New York school shut down twice after holding small-group graduation ceremonies – syracuse.com
Posted: June 5th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Vermont health officials report 36 new cases of COVID-19; no new deaths
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vermont is more open than New York, but get ready to quarantine for two weeks if you want to go there | NCPR News
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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How COVID-19 is playing out in NY prisons, through one inmate’s eyes | NCPR News
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Governor Cuomo’s June 4th Email to New Yorkers
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Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s June 4th Report
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Plattsburgh restaurants prepare: Outdoor dining becomes part of phase 2
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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AGENDA TOWN BOARD JUNE 8th REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 8, 2020 @ 6:00 PM
- Call Meeting To Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)
- MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of May 28, 2020.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Review/Decision of Sewer Upgrade Project Bid.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Letter of Agreement from AES for Water Treatment Plant Assistance.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Acceptance of IT Consultant Resignation.
- DISCUSSION: New IT Consultant Replacement.
- DISCUSSION: Town Hall Front Paver Conditions.
- DISCUSSION/MOTION: Restaurant Parking Lot Seating.
- DISCUSSION: Town LED Street lighting.
- DISCUSSION: Reminder of Workshop June 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM.
- RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Pay Bills
MOTION: Adjourn
**In an effort to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this Town Board Meeting will not be open to the public. The minutes will be available online as soon as they are approved at the following Board Meeting of June 8, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe!
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Town Board News.
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June 4th Clinton County COVID-19 Report: Positive +0, Probable +2, Probable Recovered +2, Tested +309
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Peru BOE candidates talk district needs | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Education News, Peru School News.
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Peru CSD budget includes modest increase in spending | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Peru School News.
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Police charge Saranac Lake man for threat to shoot protesters | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News.
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Upstate NY hospitals face ‘insurmountable losses’ without more funding (Commentary) – syracuse.com
“Without a commitment from our local, state and federal leaders to funding equality for our Upstate hospitals and health systems, the losses will be insurmountable. The loss of an Upstate hospital will lead to the collapse of entire communities.”
Source: Upstate NY hospitals face ‘insurmountable losses’ without more funding (Commentary) – syracuse.com
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Opinion, Upstate New York.
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June 4th 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 1,851,520 (+1.08%)
- Brazil 584,016 (+5.16%)
- Russia 431,715 (+2.02%)
- UK 281,270 (+0.67%)
- Spain 240,326 (+0.16%)
- Italy 233,836 (+0.14%)
- India 217,187 (+4.61%)
- France 188,802 (+0.19%)
- Germany 184,121 (+0.01%)
- Peru 178,914 (+5.22%)
Source: Johns Hopkins University
*Percentage change over 24 hours
Posted: June 4th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Daily COVID-19 Email
Even if it’s no longer on the front pages, the COVID virus is still out there, and the threat to public health is far from over. The success we have achieved thus far is due to the actions of the people of New York who are making smart choices based on the facts. And our successes rest on the hard work of the nurses, the doctors, the essential workers and the frontline workers who stepped up to save lives. The battle is not over yet and we need to remain vigilant. Let’s not blow it now.
Photo of the Day: Health care workers at Memorial Sloan Kettering applauded and cheered passing protesters early yesterday evening (Photo by Katy Tur)
Here’s what else you need to know tonight:
1. Outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in Phase 2 of reopening. Restaurants in the seven regions that have already entered Phase 2 — the Capital Region, Central New York, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country, the Southern Tier and Western New York — can reopen for outdoor dining beginning tomorrow, June 4th. Outdoor tables must be spaced six feet apart, all staff must wear face coverings and customers must also wear face coverings when not seated.
2. Erie County is now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care. The state will allow elective outpatient treatments to resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term, and a total of 52 counties can now resume elective surgeries (4 counties do not have hospitals).
3. The number of new COVID hospitalizations is dropping steadily. Total hospitalizations dropped to 2,978, from 3,121 the day before. Yesterday, we had 135 new COVID hospitalizations, down from 154 the day before. Yesterday 49 New Yorkers died of the virus — the lowest number since March.
4. A reminder that the State has a mental health hotline available for anyone who needs it. We cannot underestimate how a crisis can impact our mental health. Remember: You are never alone. For free emotional support, consultations and referrals to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314.
5. The Nourish NY program continues to connect farms will food banks. The state has spent over $2 million to date to purchase dairy and produce from NY farms and donate the products to food banks. So far, the initiative has redirected 3.7 million pounds of dairy products, including yogurt and cheese, that have made their way into 80,000 households with needs, as well as approximately 1 million pounds of produce. Almost 4,000 New York farms have participated in this initiative.
Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: The organization “Teens Helping Seniors,” which was started by two teens from Montgomery County, Maryland, is helping elderly individuals get groceries and supplies to minimize the risk of Coronavirus. With chapters in Albany and other cities across the country, the organization connects older individuals with volunteers to deliver groceries and other needs straight to their doorstep.
If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here.
Ever Upward,
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: June 3rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Adirondack 90 Miler canoe race cancelled | NCPR News
Posted: June 3rd, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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NBC 5 June 3rd COVID-19 Update
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Posted: June 3rd, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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