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Archive for September, 2020

Montreal Upgraded To Orange COVID-19 Alert

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Quebec health officials saw a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections and decided on Sunday to move three zones, including the island of Montreal, into “alert.” The zones, the island of Montreal, part of the Capitale-Nationale region, including Quebec City, and the Chaudière-Appalaches region south of the […]

Action!: Local officials call for movie theater guidance | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Action!: Local officials call for movie theater guidance | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced today that five states have been added to New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. None have been removed.

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce States added: Arizona Minnesota Nevada Rhode Island Wyoming The governor also announced that New York State has now conducted 10 million COVID-19 diagnostic tests. The number of new cases, the percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. “For a […]

Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Source: Woman dead, Syracuse officer in critical condition after possible CO poisoning on boat – syracuse.com

Burlington police officer agrees to separation deal with the city

Source: Burlington police officer agrees to separation deal with the city

First wave of Onondaga County job cuts hits library hardest – syracuse.com

Source: First wave of Onondaga County job cuts hits library hardest – syracuse.com

Meadowbrook announces positive employee COVID test | Sun Community News 

Source: Meadowbrook announces positive employee COVID test | Sun Community News Nursing employee in subacute unit undergoing self-quarantine

Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik: Trump should pick the next Supreme Court justice | NCPR News

Attempted city robbery ends in quick arrest | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Attempted city robbery ends in quick arrest | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | A swift response by Plattsburgh City Police led to the quick arrest of a Plattsburgh man who allegedly attempted to rob a local convenience store.

AGENDA – ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88623450436?pwd=WGQ1V2tDbFp2bUoyZTg0NGlHZzkxQT09 Meeting ID: 886 2345 0436 Passcode: 863709 TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 2, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATION: Use Variance with SEQR: Z-2020-051 Brian Stefanick Use Variance – the applicant seeks to allow […]

Clinton County COVID-19 September 21st Report: Active +2, Tested +765

Here are today’s (9/21/20) Clinton County, NY COVID-19 case updates. CCHD is reporting 2 new lab-confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 today, for a total of 4 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County at this time. As many in our community are aware, one of these positive cases is a student within the Beekmantown School […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

DiNAPOLI: MEDICAID AUDITS FIND MORE THAN $700 MILLION IN UNNECESSARY COSTS AND OVERPAYMENTS

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released five audits of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medicaid program that identified approximately $706.6 million in unnecessary, improper or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs […]

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, September 23, 2020

GARDEN SALAD  SHEPHERD’S PIE  HOME-MADE MOLASSES COOKIES  Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru   

Fright Night Supper – Eat-in or Takeout at the Peru VFW

Either Special:    Chicken & biscuits, green beans w/bacon & cookies – ONLY $6.50                     or                                         Two (2) Michigans wi/chips – ONLY $5.00 WHERE:  PERU MEMORIAL […]

Beekmantown school reports positive COVID-19 case | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Beekmantown school reports positive COVID-19 case | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested at Canadian Border 

Source: AP sources: Woman accused of sending ricin letter arrested

NBC 5 reports: Beekmantown Elementary School will go to REMOTE learning for 2 weeks starting tomorrow.

A 2nd GRADER tested positive for COVID-19. An elementary school teacher is also presumed positive. Beekmantown Elementary School :NewYorkSchools

County begins police oversight panel | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sheriff David Favro explains the role of the police oversight panel for Clinton County.

Source: County begins police oversight panel | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Sheriff David Favro explains the role of the police oversight panel for Clinton County.

Town board rejects name change for tiny hamlet of Swastika, NY | NCPR News

Source: Town board rejects name change for tiny hamlet of Swastika, NY | NCPR News

Cracker Barrel adds beer, mimosas to more locations

Source: Cracker Barrel adds beer, mimosas to more locations

Burlington school leaders call on state to fund PCB contamination cleanup

Are NYS schools being tested for air quality? Source: Burlington school leaders call on state to fund PCB contamination cleanup

AGENDA Planning Board WEDNESDAY, October 14, 2020 @ 7:00 PM

TOWN OF PERU CALL MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL of September 9, 2020 minutes. OPEN FLOOR to public hearing via Zoom meeting application (Covid-19) APPLICATIONS:   Site Plan Review with SEQR: P-2020-018 Ricardo Vasquez Site Plan Review – for the Creation of an Accessory Apartment in a pre-existing garage 257.-2-44.112 3743 […]

Vt. Air National Guard, homeowners reflect on anniversary of F-35s arrival

Source: Vt. Air National Guard, homeowners reflect on anniversary of F-35s arrival

Catch the Excitement at the 2021 Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments Pro tournaments ready to safely come back to Lake Champlain

Plattsburgh, NY – 9/18/20 – Bringing approximately $3.2 million to the local economy each year, it’s no wonder the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and the City of Plattsburgh are again partnering to tentatively host four pro bass fishing tournaments next summer following all COVID-19 guidelines. Not to mention, Bassmaster Magazine continues to name Lake […]