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Archive for April, 2020

USAJOBS – The Federal Government’s official employment site; Many Job Openings 

Source: USAJOBS – The Federal Government’s official employment site

Instead of coronavirus patients, Syracuse hospitals swamped with empty beds – syracuse.com

Source: Instead of coronavirus patients, Syracuse hospitals swamped with empty beds – syracuse.com

Seniors and the Census – No Fooling! – Senior Planet

Source: Seniors and the Census – No Fooling! – Senior Planet

DEC Announces New York is Open for Hunting, Spring Turkey Season Starts May 1

Youth Turkey Hunting Weekend is April 25-26   New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that spring turkey season opens May 1 in all of Upstate New York north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary. In addition, DEC’s annual youth turkey hunting weekend will take place April 25-26. The youth […]

Following Stefanik Advocacy, U.S. Treasury Clarifies PPP Guidance for Seasonal Businesses

Saratoga, NY – Last night, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans established under the CARES Act and issued this important clarification based on the guidance provided and developed by Congresswoman Stefanik who worked with President of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, […]

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 368,449 (+9.13%) Spain 136,675 (+3.82%) Italy 132,547 (+2.79%) Germany 103,375 (+3.25%) France 98,984 (+5.55%) China 82,697 (+0.07%) Iran 60,500 (+3.91%) UK 52,279 (+7.93%) Turkey 30,217 (+11.63%) Switzerland 21,657 (+2.64%)

Davis, Stec share takes on state budget | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Davis, Stec share takes on state budget | Local News | pressrepublican.com

North Country dairy farmers deal with lower milk prices | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country dairy farmers deal with lower milk prices | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

The Front Porch Project | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: The Front Porch Project | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

North Country Chamber launches donation page to feed frontline staff and help local restaurants!  

Chamber Launches Feed our Frontline Initiative  Plattsburgh, NY – 4/6/20 – Hospital staff is working around the clock and risking their own health to care for our North Country residents. Restaurants are struggling to stay open, and people want to know how they can help others get through this challenging time. Because of this, the […]

A Guide to Roman Catholic Holy Week Prayer and Liturgy

Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be livestreaming the following from St. Mary’s Cathedral, unless otherwise noted over the next two weeks. The livestreams and other ways to stay connected to your faith during this time of isolation can be found at www.rcdony.org/covid-19, on the Diocese of Ogdensburg YouTube channel and Facebook page. Below also find […]

Stefanik Supports New York State Shifting and Clarifying Announcement of Executive Order to Voluntary

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Saratoga, NY – Yesterday, the Hospital Association of New York State (HANYS) hosted a productive call with the entire NY Congressional Delegation. “I support and am grateful to HANYS advocacy efforts on behalf of all hospitals as the Governor continues to clarify and walk back the announcement of […]

Trump administration nixes NTSB’s call for seatbelt requirement after Schoharie crash

Source: Trump administration nixes NTSB’s call for seatbelt requirement after Schoharie crash

Churchill: Albany native’s death shows huge cost of COVID-19

Source: Churchill: Albany native’s death shows huge cost of COVID-19

In State of the City address, mayor says Burlington is in ‘state of emergency’ – VTDigger

Source: In State of the City address, mayor says Burlington is in ‘state of emergency’ – VTDigger

Trump and 3M reach deal to allow N95 face masks to be exported to Canada |The Guardian

Source: Trump and 3M reach deal to allow N95 face masks to be exported to Canada | World news | The Guardian

Siena research poll reveals the good, bad and ugly of social distancing – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Siena research poll reveals the good, bad and ugly of social distancing – – The Adirondack Almanack

St. Augustine’s/Peru Community Church Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Served 4:30-5:45 p.m. (Take-out Only) at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Coleslaw 😄 Ham 😄 Potatoes😄 Carrots 😄 M&M Cookies

County up to 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases

Clinton County Health Department April 6th Report Plattsburgh, April 6, 2020. The New York State Department of Health has updated its statewide tracking for COVID-19. Starting today, the Clinton County Health Department (CCHD), as part of the County’s Unified COVID-19 Response, will report local stats related to COVID-19 in the same format as the State’s […]

Listen up Older Folks – John Ryan Editor

Just went out wearing a mask to get milk. About 6 customers were in Stewart’s. Zero masks including clerks with no shielding. I tried to observe the 6 ft. rule until a middle-aged gentleman barged ahead of me to make coffee. It’s not a great scene out there for us older folks. I don’t think […]

New York state cancels Regents exams due to coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Source: New York state cancels Regents exams due to coronavirus pandemic – syracuse.com

Stefanik Calls on New York State to Significantly Increase North Country Testing Before PPE and Ventilator Re-Allocation Decisions

Saratoga, NY – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the lack of COVID-19 testing in the North Country according to the New York State tracker: “According to data from the New York State COVID-19 tracker, NY-21 counties have only received 1.67% of total tests statewide – this is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “As […]

New York County by County COVID-19 Positives

Source: Workbook: NYS-COVID19-Tracker

2:45 p.m. April 5th Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 Case Update

Leave the Family at Home When You Shop Plattsburgh, April 5, 2020. As of mid-day Sunday, 32 positive test results confirming COVID-19 had been received for residents of Clinton County. Additionally one case is considered probable but not listed as confirmed due to indeterminate test results. Other cases are also now being identified based on […]

Safety Advice If You Must Visit the Grocery Store – WSJ

Source: Safety Advice If You Must Visit the Grocery Store – WSJ