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Archive for August, 2020

Local COVID-19 Report for August 11th: Probable +1, Recovered +1, Active +0, Tested +252

Clinton County Health Department’s COVID-19 case updates. As the North County continues to reopen and more residents are returning to work and school, it is important that we continue to practice everyday safety measures. Avoiding gatherings, wearing face coverings, maintaining physical distance (at least 6 feet) from others, and washing our hands frequently is how […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones August 11th COVID-19 Report

COVID-19 August 11 Updates DOH Travel Advisory Updates Hawaii and South Dakota were added to the list of states and territories on the Department of Health Travel Advisory list. Alaska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Rhode Island were removed from the list. For more information on the travel advisory, visit this website. To report a violation, visit […]

Public hearing scheduled on Town Law regulating solar farm development and a small change in code enforcement office hours approved

By John T. Ryan The Peru Town Board meeting of Monday, August 10th, was a relatively brief 33-minute meeting. The Board: Approved changing Code Enforcement office hours on days when either Zoning Board of Appeals or Planning Board meetings are scheduled. The office will be open from 11:30 a.m. until the 7 p.m. meetings. These […]

Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program | CSNY

Businesses are applying Source: Slow start for New York’s $100 million small businesses loan program | CSNY

NYS Common Retirement Fund reports 1st quarter results

Substantial Recovery from March 31 Fiscal Year-End The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 was 10.35 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2020, with an estimated value of $216.3 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. […]

Exploring forgotten lands: The Sable Highlands – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Exploring forgotten lands: The Sable Highlands – – The Adirondack Almanack

Amazon store coming to Albany’s Crossgates

Source: Amazon store coming to Crossgates

Burlington City Council creates reparations task force; fails to override veto – VTDigger

Source: Burlington City Council creates reparations task force; fails to override veto – VTDigger

Nursing homes scrambled for equipment, officials testify | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Nursing homes scrambled for equipment, officials testify | News | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s August 10th Report

School districts have until Friday, August 21st, to submit plans for in-person learning to the Department of Health. Currently, a number of school districts have yet to submit a plan. If they fail to meet the Friday deadline, they will not be allowed to open in person. What is the right plan for your school […]

CVPH nurses hold informational rally | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A rally held Friday sought to bring awareness to proposed cuts for CVPH staff.

Source: CVPH nurses hold informational rally | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A rally held Friday sought to bring awareness to proposed cuts for CVPH staff.

AuSable Forks man mourned following fatal motorcycle wreck | Sun Community News JAY | A leisurely midday motorcycle ride ended in tragedy Sunday, claiming the life of an AuSable Forks man.

Source: AuSable Forks man mourned following fatal motorcycle wreck | Sun Community News JAY | A leisurely midday motorcycle ride ended in tragedy Sunday, claiming the life of an AuSable Forks man.

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

New local cider house rules | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: New local cider house rules | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Wedding receptions in NY may have more than 50 guests, court rules; happy couple’s last-minute victory – syracuse.com

Source: Wedding receptions in NY may have more than 50 guests, court rules; happy couple’s last-minute victory – syracuse.com

Local COVID-19 Report for August 10th: Lab-confirmed positive +2, Probable +0, Active cases -2, Recovered +4, Tested +698

Here are today’s Clinton County Health Department COVID-19 case updates. Humidity is expected to rise this week. In addition to wearing face coverings, washing hands frequently, and maintaining physical distance (at least 6 feet), stay cool while staying safe with these tips: – Bring water with you and drink plenty of fluids. – Wear lightweight, […]

Whitehall lock finally open allowing Lake Champlain access from the south

A message from the North Country Chamber of Commerce website We are pleased to confirm that the Whitehall lock of the Champlain Canal finally opened on Friday for passage, allowing access by boaters to Lake Champlain from the south. Unfortunately, the state’s construction restrictions this past spring as part of the COVID-19 pause, delayed completion […]

Fire heavily damages Adirondack home of Rachael Ray

Source: Fire heavily damages Adirondack home of Rachael Ray

States on hook for billions under Trump unemployment plan; Cuomo calls it impossible – syracuse.com

Source: States on hook for billions under Trump unemployment plan; Cuomo calls it impossible – syracuse.com

St. Augustine’s Parish Center Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, August 12th.

 Served 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Take-out only. 3030 Main St., Peru    Goulash Tossed salad Corn Delicious home-made Chocolate Chip Cookies

School Opening Update with Dr. Thomas Palmer by The Peru Tech Bytes Podcast • A podcast on Anchor

Source: School Opening Update with Dr. Thomas Palmer by The Peru Tech Bytes Podcast • A podcast on Anchor

Amesite brings advanced remote learning to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Amesite’s remote learning AI software comes to Peru and CVES BOCES.

Source: Amesite brings advanced remote learning to Peru | Sun Community News PERU | Amesite’s remote learning AI software comes to Peru and CVES BOCES.

Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Allen | Hamilton Funeral Home serving…

Peru High School Graduate – Winner of the Nobel Prize of computing. Sister of Rev. Philip Allen and Peru farmer Jimmy Allen. Funeral Tuesday at St. Augustine’s church   Source: Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Allen | Hamilton Funeral Home serving…

Frances Allen, Who Helped Hardware Understand Software, Dies at 88 – The New York Times

Peru High School Graduate – Winner of the Nobel Prize of computing. Sister of Rev. Philip Allen and Peru farmer Jimmy Allen. Funeral Tuesday at St. Augustine’s church One of the few women in the computer industry in its early days, she paved the way for the efficient, lightning-fast apps of today. Source: Frances Allen, […]

Stop by Peru’s Farmer’s Market

Don’t forget to stop by the Farmer’s Market at the Peru Shopping Plaza. It’s in its beginning stages with limited exhibitors, but the plaza owners are working to make it grow. The Peru Gazette will have a story on the market later this week. It’s open today until 2 p.m.