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Archive for August, 2020

Group of 40 to 50 SUNY Plattsburgh students found partying Friday, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Group of 40 to 50 SUNY Plattsburgh students found partying Friday, City Police say | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Very Important COVID-19 Update from Assemblyman Billy Jones

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that he is issuing Executive Orders that will: Extend the “temporary illness” option to elections not administered by the Board of Elections this November. Mandate county boards send a mailing to all would-be voters notifying them of the deadlines and methods to request an absentee ballot. Directing the Board of […]

State police asking for help finding Malone teen | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Source: State police asking for help finding Malone teen | St. Lawrence County | nny360.com

Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates outline plans for city | Sun Community News 

Source: Plattsburgh’s mayoral candidates outline plans for city | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH – Mayoral candidates Chris Rosenquest and Scott Beebie explain their plans for the City of Plattsburgh.

Clinton County August 24th COVID-19 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +3, Recovered +4, Active -1, Tested +854

“Low risk” school sports allowed in New York – New York Daily News

Source: “Low risk” school sports allowed in New York – New York Daily News

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Michigans Macaroni Salad Chips Cake   Served Take-out Only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St. in Peru. All are welcome at this table!

Peru VFW hosting August 28th Friday Night Supper – Everyone is Welcome!

WHAT:   FRIDAY NIGHT TAKE OUT or EAT IN SUPPER                Shepherd’s Pie w/roll & butter.  Cookies for dessert.  ONLY $6.50     or        Two (2) Michigans w/chips      Only $5.00 WHEN:   AUGUST 28, 2020      5 – 8 P.M. WHERE:   PERU MEMORIAL VFW                  710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                  Peru, NY12972 PHONE:  518-643-2309   Call in orders accepted. […]

CVPH Online Auction Begins Today

Bidding is now OPEN! You won’t want to miss the fantastic items up for grabs during the online auction to benefit The Foundation of CVPH. Bidding opens on Monday, August 24 at 8 am and closes on Friday, August 28 at 8 pm. Follow these steps to sign up as a bidder: – Follow this […]

Walsh slashes $18M from Syracuse budget: Furloughs, service cuts, no layoffs – syracuse.com

Mayor Ben Walsh will slash $18.1 million from the city’s budget by freezing hiring and mandating furloughs more than 400 employees, including himself and his top staff. Source: Walsh slashes $18M from Syracuse budget: Furloughs, service cuts, no layoffs – syracuse.com

Audit: NY failed in its oversight of SUNY Poly, ‘Buffalo Billion’ projects | News | oleantimesherald.com

Source: Audit: NY failed in its oversight of SUNY Poly, ‘Buffalo Billion’ projects | News | oleantimesherald.com

Joe Biden may have accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, but it was 13-year-old Brayden Harrington — grandson of Crown Point Supervisor Charlie Harrington — who stole the show 

Source: Supervisor’s grandson steals the show | Sun Community News CROWN POINT | Joe Biden may have accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday, but it was 13-year-old Brayden Harrington — grandson of Crown Point Supervisor Charlie Harrington — who s

Essex Center virus cases rise to 49 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Center virus cases rise to 49 | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

One man dies in fatal Morrisonville car accident | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: One man dies in fatal Morrisonville car accident | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Fatal accident reported in Morrisonville overnight | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE |

Source: Fatal accident reported in Morrisonville overnight | Sun Community News MORRISONVILLE | Clinton County Sheriff’s officials said one person was killed during an overnight crash on Route 3.

Burlington Council Approves Limits on Alcohol Sales, House Parties | Off Message

Source: Burlington Council Approves Limits on Alcohol Sales, House Parties | Off Message

SUNY Plattsburgh reports second positive COVID-19 case | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh reports second positive COVID-19 case | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Stefanik to speak at Republican National Convention | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has just announced that she will be one of the prime-time speakers at next week’s Republican National Convention.

Gypsy moth caterpillar damage common across the state – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Gypsy moth caterpillar damage common across the state – – The Adirondack Almanack

‘Let’s not let it die’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: ‘Let’s not let it die’ | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Battle of Plattsburgh event secures over $5K in grants | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Battle of Plattsburgh event secures over $5K in grants | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Robo Assist: New machine aids in joint replacements at ADK Health | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Robo Assist: New machine aids in joint replacements at ADK Health | Local News | pressrepublican.com

*UPDATED* 16 Essex Center staff positive for COVID | Sun Community News 42 total COVID-19 cases associated with Essex Center outbreak.

According to the evening update, “of 42 total (COVID positive) cases at Essex Center, 26 are nursing home residents and 16 are nursing home employees.” Source: *UPDATED* 16 Essex Center staff positive for COVID | Sun Community News 42 total COVID-19 cases associated with Essex Center outbreak.

Hiking to history: Virginia woman sets new Adirondack 46 High Peaks record | NCPR News

Source: Hiking to history: Virginia woman sets new Adirondack 46 High Peaks record | NCPR News