Bald Eagle: America’s ‘comeback kid’ – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: May 10th, 2020 under Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News.
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COVID-19 May 10th 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 1,256,972 (+2.31%)
- Spain 256,855 (+1.25%)
- Italy 215,858 (+0.65%)
- UK 207,977 (+2.78%)
- Russia 177,160 (+6.77%)
- France 174,918 (+0.40%)
- Germany 169,430 (+0.75%)
- Brazil 135,773 (+7.24%)
- Turkey 133,721 (+1.50%)
- Iran 103,135 (+1.46%)
Source: Johns Hopkins University
*Percentage change over 24 hours
Posted: May 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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Onondaga Co.: Death toll at 60; jump of nearly 50% appears to be from lost nursing home deaths – syracuse.com
Posted: May 10th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Upstate New York.
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Oswego bar, Binghamton brewpub lose liquor licenses for violation of coronavirus order – syracuse.com
Posted: May 10th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, State Government News.
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Mission of Hope Supporters Respond
So, in less than 12 hours, I received email pledges and Venmo commitments that reached our $3500 goal. Once we’ve received the funds you’ve indicated you would donate, we will be able to provide a total of 20,000 more masks for our brothers and sisters in Nica. While their fears are palpable, so will their hope be visible and their faith rewarded! As Jesus reminded us, “whatsoever you do for the least ones, that you do unto me”!
From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the suffering poor, thank you!
And by the way, any additional funds we receive beyond what you’ve committed to will be used for the continued needs during this pandemic crisis.
Blessings and good health to your loved ones!
Sr. Debbie Blow
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Mothers in elder facilities give advice for new ones, say they miss having visitors | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Trudeau Institute supplies hospital with COVID test liquid | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Elected officials give Stefanik feedback in work sessions | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Cuomo Extends Authority for ‘PAUSE’ Order, But Some Reopening Still Possible After May 15 – NBC New York
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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May 09, 2020 NBC 5 COVID-19 Report
Although New York has been the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the state’s death and hospitalization rates are going down. Numbers are looking better in some corners of the U.S. as much of the country debates how to move forward with battling COVID-19. More than two-thirds of Americans worry their states are reopening too quickly, according to a poll from Pew Research Center, while protestors have taken to the streets in other states to demand reopening.
Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 in the U.S.:
• There have been more than 1.2 million coronavirus cases and over 77,000 deaths.
• Experts have said reopening too soon could lead to another wave of the pandemic, but it could be weeks before the impact is seen.
• Dozens of children in New York have been hospitalized with a condition doctors described as “pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome.” Most of them tested positive for coronavirus or had positive antibody tests.
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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‘I love him so much’: COVID-19 keeps Peru Navy mom from seeing son | Local News | pressrepublican.com
PERU — Matthew Guski graduated from basic training for the U.S. Navy, March 27.
His mother Honora Frechette and his family were not able to attend his ceremony.
Witnessing this wonderful and outstanding achievement was denied because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is preventing family and friends from seeing their loved ones graduate.
Guski’s family from the town of Peru was no exception.
Source: ‘I love him so much’: COVID-19 keeps Navy mom from seeing son | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments.
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Cuomo on unemployment report: ‘The economics are devastating’ | NCPR News
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News.
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An email just received from Sister Debbie Blow, Director of the North Country Mission fo Hope
Good morning everyone,
Even in the midst of the pandemic and subsequent struggles we face here in the United States, the reality is even worse in Nicaragua.
We have an urgent plea from our administrators in Nicaragua and many of you have wondered how you can help.
Here’s the situation: In a zoom meeting with Mauricio and Magaly yesterday afternoon, we were informed that the situation worsens as the COVID-19 impacts our brothers and sisters in Nicaragua.
Previously, the Mission partnered with the Fuller Project and were able to have the women in Nica make 4000 masks for approximately $1400.00. That’s $.35 per mask. When the distribution began in our 13 poor barrios, they quickly ran out and weren’t even able to provide a mask to all of the most vulnerable. I asked if we were able to come up with another $1400, could they purchase the supplies and could they use another 4000. Their response was, “that would be a start”. I also asked if the people were actually using the masks and they emphatically stated YES! They were practicing social responsibility and pleaded for more.
Further, they told me that while the government fails to share or acknowledge the accurate numbers of people with the virus, people are VERY ill. In ONE hospital alone, there are at least 16 doctors with the Coronavirus, and no one in any hospital has any PPE’s. People are told to go to the hospitals, but then, the medical staff is ill and unable to treat plus the vast majority of the people the Mission of Hope serves, have no way of even getting sick people to the hospitals in Managua.
While Mauricio and Magaly have no real way of knowing the depth of numbers, Mauricio indicated there are at least 5 of his neighbors with the virus and when living in such crowded conditions, it is sure to spread….and “many, many people are sick”. Everyone is frightened.
And so….we would like to invite anyone who is able to make a small donation toward our Mission’s covid-19 response, to do so and mark “masks” or “emergencies” in the memo section. You can also VENMO and write covid as reason.
I am very pleased to tell you that we will have the ability to match any donations you can make up to $3500 or a total of 10,000 masks. So, With your help, the end result is that we could authorize up to 20,000 more masks, etc.
Time is of the essence here and we look forward to hearing from those of you who are able to help. Yes, we have received previous covid donations and as you know, we’ve assisted local food banks here and in Nica, and we have also donated masks locally and regionally as well.
Finally, on another note, I also learned that the parents of many of our sponsored students, are asking if they keep their children home from school to protect them from catching or spreading the virus, would they still be able to keep their sponsorship. (Note that the government operated schools have not closed)…. part of presenting an image that nothing is wrong. Only the private schools have closed at this point, so parents are torn as to what to do. I assured our administrators that they should assure the parents of our sponsored students to keep their children as safe as possible and that due to this global pandemic, no one would lose their sponsorship this year. Their children’s health is also our concern.
So, while we struggle, our Nica brothers and sisters do as well and have far fewer options.
Thank you for considering our request. Please feel free to advise me if you can help. I’ll keep you updated on totals we receive for our ability to respond to the cries of our brothers and sisters.
Live in HOPE,
Sr. Debbie
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News.
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Former county court judge to fill Area 8 vacancy | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News.
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Moms adjust to homeschooling during COVID-19 outbreak | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Education News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Lake Placid student making lots of masks | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Community Events, Education News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Essential Workers in History – – The Adirondack Almanack
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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New York state-run campgrounds won’t open until June
Posted: May 9th, 2020 under Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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To reduce waste, dairy farms will send raw milk to Vermont Foodbank | Local 22/44 News
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Agricultural News, Business News, Heathcare News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Plattsburgh businesses preparing to get back to work as soon as possible | Local 22/44 News
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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North Country mausoleums receive much-needed renovations
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Clinton County sees more testing kits
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Heathcare News.
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Food drive for Peru JCEO Food Shelf almost half-way to 1,000 pound goal
Bob Manchester & Bob Herforth inventory and weigh every item delivered
Peru – This past Wednesday, May 6th, Bob Manchester and Bob Herforth delivered 339 pounds of food and beverages to the Peru JCEO Food Shelf bringing the K of C’s ongoing food drive total to 424 pounds. If the 1,000-pound goal can be achieved over the next several days the Peru Knights of Columbus Council will earn a $100 national incentive award which they will donate to the Food Shelf.
Peru residents have been making both food and monetary donations. Manchester and Herforth purchased at least half of Wednesday’s food with money donated by Peru residents.
Food donations can be left in or near the baskets in the entrance/narthex of St. Augustine’s Church at 3035 Main St. They will be secured daily and brought to the Food Shelf weekly.
If you have questions please call Bob Manchester at 518-643-8977 or Bob Herforth at 518-643-8854.
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Community Events, Heathcare News, Peru News.
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Locals Appointed to “New York Forward” Advisory Board
News from Assemblyman Billy Jones
The New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board was created to help guide the reopening and rebuilding strategy for New York as it recovers from the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Garry Douglas, President and CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, and James McKenna, President and CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) were recently appointed to the New York Forward Reopening Advisory Board by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
They join Dr. Ty Stone, President of Jefferson Community College, as members from the North Country region.
Please join me in congratulating them!
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Announcement
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds are still available!
Round Two still has over $100 billion for borrowers in need.
Billions of dollars in potentially forgivable Payroll Protection Program (PPP) capital remains available to small businesses and nonprofits to help provide eight weeks of payroll and certain overhead to keep workers employed.
The second round, which kicked off April 27, has awarded 2,378,057 loans worth $181,158,888,644 as of close of business on Tuesday, May 5.
SBA forgives the portion of Paycheck Protection loan proceeds used to cover the first eight weeks of payroll costs, rent, utilities, and mortgage interest. Loan payments may be deferred for one year, and is retroactive from February 15, 2020, so employers can rehire their recently laid-off employees through June 30, 2020.
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Certification Update
Under, federal law, every American receiving unemployment insurance benefits, including traditional unemployment insurance and the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, is required to submit a weekly certification to claim their benefits.
When to certify:
New Yorkers must submit their certification for a given week on the last day of that week (Sunday) through the following Saturday- this is called your “claim window.”
Any certification made on a Sunday is for the week ending that day.
How to certify:
New Yorkers are encouraged to certify online, which is the easiest and fastest way to certify, at labor.ny.gov/signin.
Enter your NY.gov username and password.
Click the “Unemployment Services” button on the My Online Services page.
Then click “Claim Weekly Benefits” and follow the instructions.
If you cannot certify online, you can certify via an automated phone system by calling 1-888-581-5812 for traditional unemployment insurance or 1-833-324-0366 for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).
Please contact our office at (518) 562-1986 if you are having problems with your unemployment insurance claim.
Posted: May 8th, 2020 under Business News, Heathcare News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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