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Source: Fishing charters gear up for what could be a ‘disaster’ season | Top Stories | nny360.com

Source: Watertown Denny’s to close permanently | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Vermont Lake Monsters’ season uncertain amid pandemic – VTDigger

Source: Police investigate deadly motorcycle crash in Crown Point

Source: Tourism faces rough summer over virus fears | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

More than 180 nations worldwide have confirmed cases of the coronavirus. The following have the highest number as of 4 a.m. ET*: US 1,486,742 (+1.28%) Russia 290,678 (+3.17%) UK 244,995 (+1.46%) Brazil 241,080 (+3.24%) Spain 230,698 (0.00%)** Italy 225,435 (+0.30%) France 179,693 (+0.04%) Germany 176,551 (+0.17%) Turkey 149,435 (+0.92%) Iran 120,198 (+1.53%) Source: Johns Hopkins […]

Source: Who can get a coronavirus test in NY? Cuomo widely expands eligibility for thousands – syracuse.com

More states around the country are set to ease restrictions this week, but health officials doubled down on the dangers of mass gatherings. Moving too quickly could have dire consequences, they say. For instance, in California, more than 180 people may have been exposed by a person who had the virus during an in-person religious […]

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Many New Yorkers have asked me how they can help with the state’s Coronavirus response. Of course, the best way to help is to follow health directives that can protect your safety and the safety of your community. But there are a number of other ways you can help, too. You can apply to serve […]

In the following Podcast Peru School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Palmer and Business Administrator Randy Sapp discuss the 2020-21 school budget-making process and the challenges presented by state-aid cuts. This year state aid comprised about 52% of the school’s budget. The property tax is the other major revenue source.   Dr. Palmer mentioned the financial scenarios […]

Gatherings of large groups that have been brought to a halt by the novel coronavirus are starting to make their way back into life in the United States, but they may not look the way they once did — and experts question if the public is ready for them at all. The 12 forecasting models […]

“This rise in cases is very disturbing because it was preventable,” stated John Kanoza, the County’s Director of Public Health. Plattsburgh, May 16, 2020. Nine new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County are associated with several recent parties in Plattsburgh. All nine are isolating in their homes. None are currently hospitalized. Contact tracing […]

In accordance with state guidelines regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Clinton County Historical Association Museum will remain closed to the public indefinitely and has postponed all events until further notice. In addition, the opening of the Bluff Point Lighthouse is also on hold. CCHA staffers are working from home on the museum’s collections and […]

Source: Burlington officials seek to require masks in retail stores – VTDigger

Source: Too soon? Guides have mixed views on getting anglers back in the water – Adirondack Explorer

The Dalton Rashad Criss Memorial Scholarship nearly has the funds needed to become endowed and perpetual. The son of Peru residents Dexter and Barbara Criss, Dalton, 18, passed away Aug. 20, 2019, following an automobile accident. Dalton’s influence on the North Country left a memorable legacy this scholarship will continue. Source: Reflecting Dalton: Scholarship to […]

Chamber set to host a series of webinars to help businesses with the reopening  Plattsburgh, NY – As we continue to reopen our community, the North Country Chamber of Commerce understands that there are several questions about what you need to do and how to execute it. Because of that, they will be hosting a […]

Source: Horse shows canceled | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that doses of a coronavirus vaccine may be ready by the end of the year. The president made the announcement while introducing a new vaccine effort called “Operation Warp Speed.” Trump tapped Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, to serve as the administration’s virus czar. Slaoui said early trial […]

Source: Coronavirus: Vermont extends state of emergency until June 15