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Archive for September, 2020

CVPH details decision to close Wellness Center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: CVPH details decision to close Wellness Center | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Facing significant financial losses due to COVID-19, CVPH officials recently made the difficult decision to permanently close its Wellness and Fitness Center.

Clarkson, St. Lawrence students sent home to study remotely for COVID-19 violations | NCPR News

Source: Clarkson, St. Lawrence students sent home to study remotely for COVID-19 violations | NCPR News

Culver Hill 1814 engagement memorial ceremony on Sept. 10

Beekmantown – On Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 11:00 am, a memorial ceremony will take place at the Culver Hill Historical Park located on State Rt. 22, 2 miles north of the intersection of Rte. 374. On September 6, 1814, a large British army numbering in the thousands marched through Beekmantown on their way to […]

More than 70 Vermont Air National Guard members deploying

Source: More than 70 Vermont Air National Guard members deploying

Clinton County Sept. 2 COVID-19 Report: No change except tested +203

Here are today’s Clinton County COVID-19 case updates. Please continue to act responsibly and keep up the good work. Avoid large gatherings, wear a face covering, keep physical distance of 6 feet from others, and wash your hands frequently.

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Source: Report: Stefanik misrepresents credit on military bill while accusing opponent of plagiarism | NCPR News

Essex Center to receive rapid tests | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Essex Center to receive rapid tests | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Letter to the Editor

September 1, 2020 To the Citizens of Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties: Clinton, Essex & Franklin Counties are great places to live and raise a family.  I have said this for years and continue to believe it.  Part of what makes this a great place to live is the people here.  There is a great […]

Turnout massive on 8th night of protest demanding firing of 3 Burlington cops – VTDigger

Source: Turnout massive on 8th night of protest demanding firing of 3 Burlington cops – VTDigger

Dome Sweet Dome: Behind the scenes of Syracuse’s most iconic building (video) – syracuse.com

Source: Dome Sweet Dome: Behind the scenes of Syracuse’s most iconic building (video) – syracuse.com

SUNY Oneonta now reporting 245 active cases of coronavirus; Hartwick College moves classes online – syracuse.com

Source: SUNY Oneonta now reporting 245 active cases of coronavirus; Hartwick College moves classes online – syracuse.com

Saranac Central moves grades 3-12 to indefinite remote learning | Sun Community News SARANAC 

Source: Saranac Central moves grades 3-12 to indefinite remote learning | Sun Community News SARANAC | As Saranac Central School District’s capital project continues with unexpected delays, officials have decided to further extend remote learning for older student

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Sept. 1, COVID-19 update

Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, on how to […]

New NY law requires employers to give sick leave to all workers; here’s what you need to know – syracuse.com

Source: New NY law requires employers to give sick leave to all workers; here’s what you need to know – syracuse.com

Vermont has imposed travel restrictions for New York’s Essex and Hamilton counties.

The North Country Chamber of Commerce advises that Vermont imposes travel limits for Essex, Hamilton counties The state of Vermont has imposed travel restrictions for New York’s Essex and Hamilton counties.   The restrictions were imposed as Essex County contends with its first major outbreak at a nursing home. As of Monday, at least 84 […]

CVPH Wellness Center on the former PAFB to close

A message from the University of Vermont Health Network CVPH  It is with heavy hearts that we inform you that the CVPH Wellness & Fitness Center will not reopen. The considerable expenses of operating the fitness center, coupled with the suspension in services caused by COVID-19, resulted in an unsustainable set of circumstances. From major […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Governor Cuomo announces new State guidance for agritourism businesses fall approaches

Governor Cuomo today announced new state guidance for agritourism businesses as New York State enters the Fall season. The businesses, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides and haunted houses, are considered low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment and are permitted to operate under New York’s NY Forward guidance. The businesses that can […]

Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Source: Absentee Voting | New York State Board of Elections

Chamber of Commerce Sept. 1st COVID-19 Travel Advisory Update

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Governor Cuomo announced today two additional states—Alaska and Montana—meet the metrics to qualify for New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. No areas have been removed. States and Areas Added: Alaska Montana New York State’s infection rate has been below 1 percent for 25 straight days. The number of patients in ICUs […]

Clinton County Sept. 1 COVID-19 Report: No change except tested +255

Here are today’s Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. Q: Where can I get tested for COVID-19? A: To find a test site near you, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you. In addition, CVPH is a NYS designated COVID-19 testing site and now offers three locations to receive a COVID–19 screening, depending on your individual needs. For details visit […]

Town of Peru 2021 Budgeting Schedule (The meeting originally scheduled for Oct. 16th has been changed to October 14th)

Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6:00 PM Special Meeting to Present Tentative Budget and a Water/Sewer/Valcour Workshop   Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 6:00 PM Highway Budget Workshop   Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 6:00 PM General Workshop   Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 6:00 PM Salaries Workshop   Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 6:00 PM Budget Review Workshop

Rise in coronavirus transmission ‘inevitable’ when schools reopen, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

Source: Rise in coronavirus transmission ‘inevitable’ when schools reopen, Cuomo says – syracuse.com

SUNY faculty union calls for aggressive virus testing | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: SUNY faculty union calls for aggressive virus testing | News | pressrepublican.com