The Peru Gazette

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the community is coming together during these difficult times. “North Country residents are never ones to shy away from […]

Source: Staff member at Meadowbrook Healthcare tests positive for COVID-19 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Adirondack Wildlife Refuge adapts after violations – Adirondack Explorer

Source: Tourists or no, Adirondack towns suppress insects – Adirondack Explorer

DEC and Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. DEC and State Parks recommendations incorporate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York State Department of Health for reducing the spread of […]

Source: Baseball Hall of Fame cancels 2020 induction ceremony; Jeter, Walker, others to be honored in 2021 – CBSSports.com

Source: Birchwood reports deaths of 16 residents who tested positive for Covid-19 – VTDigger

Source: ‘It’s a war zone’: Father, daughter working in COVID epicenter | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Hopes for Saratoga racing season dim amid virus fears | News | pressrepublican.com

On April 27 at 9:45 a.m., Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) responded to reports of a possible alligator sitting at Steinmetz Park in Schenectady. The ECOs canvassed the park for signs of an alligator and found none. With the aid of binoculars, the responding officers observed a large common snapping turtle with a 16-inch carapace/shell just […]

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,040,488 (+2.76%) Spain 236,899 (+2.06%) Italy 203,591 (+1.04%) France 166,543 (-1.48%) UK 166,441 (+2.52%) Germany 161,539 (+1.02%) Turkey 117,589 (+2.56%) Russia 99,399 (+6.24%) Iran 93,657 (+1.16%) China 83,944 (0.00%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: NY offers to pay for child care for some essential workers through May 15 – syracuse.com

Source: NY State Fair director speaks to uncertainty of 18-day festival during coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: Oneida County reports 17th death from coronavirus – syracuse.com

Source: Onondaga County coronavirus: 35 new cases, more ongoing infections now than ever; 30th death – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo sued over restricted sign language interpreters for Covid briefings – The Buffalo News