The Peru Gazette

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congressmembers Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serve as Co-Chairs of the House of Representatives Northern Border Caucus, are calling on the U.S. and Canadian governments to develop nuanced and particularized guidance for reopening the northern border. In a letter to the U.S. […]

Opportunities Abound for New York’s Most Popular Freshwater Sportfish New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner (DEC) Basil Seggos announced today that the traditional harvest season for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass opens on June 20 and closes Nov. 30. In most waters, there is also a catch and release season starting on Dec. 1, […]

Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 million less than 2019. The sharp decline in revenues was widespread around the state, ranging from […]

Source: Covid-19 Roundup: State’s cases at 1,110; prisons test Covid-free – VTDigger

June 11, 2020. Right now, we need to be cautious. I know businesses are anxious to open and we all want to get the economy going but we need to be careful — we can’t make a mistake today that wipes out our hard-earned progress. COVID remains a public health threat and we are seeing […]

COVID-19 June 11 Updates Phase 3 Updates The North Country is permitted to open under Phase Three tomorrow Friday, June 12. Limited indoor seating at bars and restaurants will be permitted, as well as personal care services such as spas, tanning, cosmetology, massage therapy, nail salons, waxing, tattoos, and piercings. Please visit the NY-Forward website […]

Source: Where are the fastest-growing cities and towns in New York state? (Map, lookup) – syracuse.com

The North Country Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement that Phase Three of the business re-opening process can begin TOMORROW in the North Country region. All Phase Three businesses are reminded that their re-opening must follow state guidelines, including affirming on-line to the guidelines for their sector and creating and having available a COVID-19 […]

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Source: Socially Distant, But Close to Everything

Source: Adirondack Flagpoles: Passion, Pride, Perfection

One of our goals is to take this unprecedented moment and Build Back Better. We are accelerating infrastructure improvements and construction projects from Long Island to Buffalo and continue on essential projects that will benefit the state as we enter the post-COVID new normal. Today marked the opening of a new Arrivals and Departures Hall […]

By John T. Ryan Peru – Peru residents will not see the expected major sewer system upgrade this year. At its Monday, June 8th meeting, the Peru Town Board unanimously rejected a $4,939,995 bid by Rifenburg Construction of Troy. The bid exceeded cost estimates by just over $1 million. Town Supervisor Brandy McDonald said COVID-19 […]

Source: Vermont plans to reopen K-12 classrooms in the fall – VTDigger

Source: DOL: Unemployment claims in the North Country up nearly 800% from last year | NCPR News

Now that the whole state has begun reopening, we are closely monitoring each region to make sure we don’t see any spikes in COVID cases. Our strategy from the outset was a data and fact-based approach and we continue to apply that same approach as we move New York forward. We are seeing spikes in […]

COVID-19 June 9 Updates Phase 3 Guidelines Future guidelines for Phase 3 are now available on the NY-Forward website. Please note that this does not mean that the North Country has been cleared to open under Phase 3- these guidelines were released so that we can prepare to move into Phase 3. Food Services Information Summary Guidelines […]

Source: Police Reform Legislation Moves Swiftly Through New York State Legislature | NCPR News

Source: Four new members nominated to the Adirondack Park Agency board | NCPR News