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Archive for March 19th, 2020

Section VII officially suspends all sports | Sports | pressrepublican.com

Source: Section VII officially suspends all sports | Sports | pressrepublican.com

AGENDA – TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

**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 April 13, 2020. Thank you your understanding in this matter and stay safe! […]

Stay Home, Save Lives: Clinton County calls on residents to reduce spread of coronavirus | NCPR News

Source: Stay Home, Save Lives: Clinton County calls on residents to reduce spread of coronavirus | NCPR News

A Message from the Peru Democratic Committee

Good afternoon! For the time being, the Peru Democratic Committee is suspending our monthly meetings. We will be sure to notify all of our members when we are able to hold a meeting again and of any big news or action items that crop up between now and then. In the meantime, if you find […]

Unemployment filings surge in NY in coranavirus: How and when to file

Source: Unemployment filings surge in NY in coranavirus: How and when to file

Stefanik Leads Letter to House Leadership Urging Pause in Federal K-12 Requirements During COVID-19 Crisis

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is leading a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy urging passage of temporary legislative authority for the Secretary of Education to proactively waive all federal testing, accountability, and fiscal requirements for elementary and secondary schools. “With schools focused on ensuring students have access to meals and finding ways […]

Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Move American Pharmaceutical Production Out of China

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, legislation that would take precautions to track Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, prohibit purchases from China by the Department of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense over a two year phase-in, create transparency […]

Cuomo directs 90-day mortgage relief program in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

Source: Cuomo directs 90-day mortgage relief program in New York State – Sun Community News & Printing

North Country Public Radio Brian Mann’s tweet on regional coronavirus situation

Latest breakdown of #coronavirus in @ncpr listening area. Clinton County: 2 (1 new) Essex County: 1 Fulton County: 1 (1 new) Hamilton County: 2 (1 new) Herkimer County: 1 Jefferson County: 1 (1 new) Saratoga County: 18 (4 new) Warren County: 1 Washington County: 1 #ny21

Two die from coronavirus infections in Vermont – VTDigger

Source: Two die from coronavirus infections in Vermont – VTDigger

Some Capital Region gun shops see influx of customers: ‘Something unbelievable’

Source: Some Capital Region gun shops see influx of customers: ‘Something unbelievable’

Stefanik Encourages All NY-21 Companies and Businesses to Partner and Donate Masks and PPE Items to County Public Health Officials

Glens Falls, NY – Congresswoman Stefanik is partnering with state and local officials, county health departments, and hospitals to urge the public to donate medical personal protective equipment to our county public health departments who are in need. “Many of our local business and manufacturers are going above and beyond to pull together as a […]

Plattsburgh International Airport Update

The Plattsburgh International Airport is still open and operating under normal conditions! However, PBG continues to monitor events, changing policies and growing concerns as the Coronavirus pandemic continues. We communicate regularly with the Clinton County Health Department and other local, state and federal partners regarding preparedness and have taken several actions in response to the […]

Young and middle-aged adults hospitalized with coronavirus in U.S. new CDC data show – The Washington Post

Source: Young and middle-aged adults hospitalized with coronavirus in U.S. new CDC data show – The Washington Post

Cuomo: No More Than 25% of Company’s Workforce Can Leave Home

The new rule doesn’t apply to essential services like supermarkets, pharmacies, medical facilities, the media and gas stations. Read More: Cuomo: No More Than 25% of Company’s Workforce Can Leave Home

Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Source: Cuomo signs bill to guarantee sick leave for New Yorkers during COVID-19 outbreak

Call 211

Do you need help with- food and nutrition programs shelter, housing or utilities assistance a safe path out of physical or emotional domestic abuse health care info addiction, prevention or rehabilitation programs employment or education oppotunities services for veterans Call 211. All calls are private and confidential. Do you need help with- food and nutrition […]

Watertown arena removes ice, prepares for emergency use

Source: Watertown arena removes ice, prepares for emergency use

Another Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Clinton County

Plattsburgh, March 19, 2020. A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed m Clinton County. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) learned of this case on Wednesday evening and immediately began the process of contact tracing. Staff are identifying and reaching out to all individuals who may have had close contact with the infected individual. […]

President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package : NPR

Source: President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package : NPR

Vermont could have 16 times more infections than officially reported – VTDigger

Source: Vermont could have 16 times more infections than officially reported – VTDigger

Walmart further scales back hours of operation, places limits on certain products

Source: Walmart further scales back hours of operation, places limits on certain products

Agencies provide updates amid outbreak | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Agencies provide updates amid outbreak | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

State announces new closures to malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys – Sun Community News & Printing

t Champlain Centre, Target, Dicks, Best Buys, Kohl’s and Hobby Lobby have their own entrances. Source: State announces new closures to malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys – Sun Community News & Printing