Archive for December, 2020
West Point accuses 70 cadets in worst cheating scandal since 1976
Source: West Point accuses 70 cadets in worst cheating scandal since 1976
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under General News, Upstate New York.
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Little, Stec & Jones Disappointed In Decision To Close Clinton Annex
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with 90 days notice to the Temporary President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly. “As a former correction […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Stefanik Announces Support for COVID-19 Relief Package
From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced that she will vote in favor of House passage of the 4th major legislative phase of Congress’ emergency coronavirus response later this afternoon. This most recent package will provide economic relief to small businesses, individuals, and families across the North […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Agricultural News, Business News, Congressional News, Education News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Watertown Correctional one of three prisons to close statewide in 2021 | Jefferson County | nny360.com
Source: Watertown Correctional one of three prisons to close statewide in 2021 | Jefferson County | nny360.com
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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NEW: Two North Country prison facilities to close by spring | NCPR News
According to state data, the prison in Watertown has more than 300 full-time prison workers, while more than 200 officers work at the annex in Dannemora, according to NYSCOPBA, the union representing corrections officers.Source: NEW: Two North Country prison facilities to close by spring | NCPR News
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Dec. 23rd
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes/Ham Green Beans Coleslaw Dessert Take-out Only. 4:30 to 5:30p.m. Served at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Community Events.
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Clinton County Dec. 21 COVID-19 Case Update: Deaths +1, Lab-confirmed positive +61, Recovered +75, Active 118, Tested +2,108
Plattsburgh, December 21, 2020. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has received notification of a COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to six. CCHD reports 118 active cases of COVID-19 in Clinton County. “Our deepest sympathies go out to all […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under County Government News, Heathcare News, Peru/Regional History.
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City & State Coronavirus Update
Source: City & State Coronavirus Update
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Governor Cuomo Announces Closure of Additional Prisons Following Record Declines in Incarceration and Crime Rates | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Closure of Additional Prisons Following Record Declines in Incarceration and Crime Rates | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Stefanik Joins Bipartisan Group of State Elected Officials in Opposition of Governor Cuomo’s Decision to Close Watertown Correctional Facility and Clinton Annex Facility
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has released the below statement following Governor Cuomo’s decision to close the Watertown Correctional Facility and the Clinton Annex: “In his latest misguided attempt to weaken our law enforcement and make New York less safe, Governor Cuomo is pulling the rug out from our correction officers, their families, and […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Congressional News, Law Enforcement News, Political News.
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NYS to close Clinton Correctional Facility Annex | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | After decades of operation, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex will be closed per New York State in spring 2021.
Source: NYS to close Clinton Correctional Facility Annex | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | After decades of operation, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex will be closed per New York State in spring 2021.
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Three state prisons said to be tabbed for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com
An official with the union for corrections officers told CNHI the facilities are Gowanda, the Clinton Correctional Facility Annex in Dannemora and the Watertown Correctional Facility. Source: Three state prisons said to be tabbed for closure | Local News | pressrepublican.com
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Au Sable Forks’ Hollywood is Back: Local Funeral Home Owners revamp small Movie Theater | Local 22/44 News
Source: Hollywood is Back: Local Funeral Home Owners revamp small Movie Theater | Local 22/44 News
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short | Office of the New York State Comptroller
Source: DiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short | Office of the New York State Comptroller
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Education News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Jones honors North Country students selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar nominees
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and honors high school seniors for academic, creative, career and […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Education News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding – syracuse.com
Source: Congress seals agreement on COVID relief, government funding – syracuse.com
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Education News, Peru/Regional History.
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Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says – syracuse.com
Source: Army soldier from N.Y. found shot to death in N.J., fellow soldier in custody, official says – syracuse.com
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Law Enforcement News, Northern NY News, Veterans' News.
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Jupiter, Saturn will appear to merge in rare ‘Christmas Star’ event not seen in 800 years – syracuse.com
Source: Jupiter, Saturn will appear to merge in rare ‘Christmas Star’ event not seen in 800 years – syracuse.com
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under General News.
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National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: December 21, 2020
Key Findings “On a single night in January 2019, state and local planning agencies (Continuums of Care) reported: 567,715 people were homeless, representing an overall 2.7 percent increase from 2018 but a nearly 11 percent decline since 2010. 37,085 veterans were reported as homeless, a decline of 2.1 percent from 2018 and 50 percent since […]
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under General News, Heathcare News.
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Key details were left out of report on 1-year-old’s killing
A very important story about agency incompetence and terrible parents. I hope you can read it. Source: Key details were left out of report on 1-year-old’s killing
Posted: December 21st, 2020 under Upstate New York.
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Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 outbreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH
Source: Clinton County details current state of COVID-19 oubreaks | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Four people are now hospitalized with five new cases in Clinton County reported overnight, including one involving a young NCCS student. Most new cases involve a c
Posted: December 20th, 2020 under General News, Heathcare News.
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Stec ‘excited’ for new state chapter as senator | Sun Community News ALBANY
Source: Stec ‘excited’ for new state chapter as senator | Sun Community News ALBANY | While newly elected as a state senator, Dan Stec (R-Queensbury) comes into office with plenty of state experience.
Posted: December 19th, 2020 under Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Legislator News.
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Adirondack Communities: Developing Support Networks for an Aging Population – – The Adirondack Almanack
Just 10 years ago North Country Home Services (NCHS), the only home health care staffing agency in the Adirondack region, had about 350 aides on its payroll. Today they are down to just 200. This means many seniors are not getting the care they need. Source: Adirondack Communities: Developing Support Networks for an Aging Population […]
Posted: December 19th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Dec. 18 COVID-19 Update
December 18, 2020. New Yorkers can see the COVID numbers and understand the risks. Destiny is in our hands, and I believe we can and will avoid a shutdown because we can slow the spread and if we do, the hospitals can manage the increase in cases. This is now a footrace between the vaccine […]
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Government News.
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Assemblyman Billy Jones Dec. 18 COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 December 18 Updates Rent Relief Update New application period for the COVID-19 Rent Relief Extension Program will be open Friday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. Previous Applicants for COVID-19 Rent Relief will not have to reapply to be reconsidered. HCR will re-evaluate all applications that were denied according to the new criteria and issue […]
Posted: December 18th, 2020 under Heathcare News, Northern NY News, State Legislator News.
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