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Archive for June 23rd, 2020

Many people who grieved 2020 property assessments got at least some relief

By John T. Ryan  Peru – On about May 1st, the owners of 2,312 local properties received a notice that their property had a new assessed value. A few values decreased, but most increased, some significantly. Several people expressed their displeasure to the Town Board and on social media. The notifications advised taxpayers to call […]

Assemblyman Bill Jones’ June 23rd COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 June 23 Updates Clinton County DMV Updates Clinton County DMV will be open by appointment only starting on Wednesday, June 24. Call 518-565-4789 to make an appointment. New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive Program Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that $65 million in federal CARES Act funding is available for child care providers statewide through […]

Lake Champlain water temperature sets June record

Source: Lake Champlain water temperature sets June record

Primary day in the North Country: Fewer polling sites, longer hours, lots of absentee ballots to count | NCPR News

Source: Primary day in the North Country: Fewer polling sites, longer hours, lots of absentee ballots to count | NCPR News

Highlights of Monday, June 22nd Town Board Meeting

Peru – At its June 22, 2020 meeting the Peru Town Board took the following actions:  Approved installation of a stop sign at the corner of Washington Street and the new Gala Lane.  Accepted ownership of water and sewer lines serving apartments at Davey Commons on Davey Drive. Approved a one-year term agreement with AES […]

June 23rd Local COVID-19 Update – Positive +0, Probable +1, Recovered +3, Active -2, Tested +192

  Health Department Note of June 23: Note: Some labs are taking a particularly long time to report test results. This is not something that we have control over, but it does sometimes affect when cases are reported to you, and how soon after you see individuals move to the recovered category. – The isolation […]

Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Perkins Loan Student Borrowers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik introduced a bipartisan bill to provide temporary relief for Perkins loan borrowers along with Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03), Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12). This bipartisan legislation would expand the reach of the student borrower protections included in the CARES Act. […]

Stefanik, Brindisi and Newhouse Lead Letter Requesting Inclusion of Apple Farmers in USDA CFAP Funding

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) and Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-4) have sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting the inclusion of United States apple growers in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The letter states that apple prices during the last few months […]

Restarting NY: State issues rules for youth and adult sports, skills camps, yoga, tennis – syracuse.com

Source: Restarting NY: State issues rules for youth and adult sports, skills camps, yoga, tennis – syracuse.com

National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: National Pollinator Week 2020 – – The Adirondack Almanack