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Source: Violence: Vt. Congressman describes harrowing day at U.S. Capitol | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C. | “Never in my life…,” said Rep. Peter Welch (D) describing the violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6. Welch spoke with reporte

Source: CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As of Jan. 5, University of Vermont Health Network/Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) had 17 patients being treated for Coronavirus COVID-19, with three in the ICU.

January 6, 2021. I know that many New Yorkers are eager for information on the vaccine’s distribution. In fact my mother, Matilda, keeps asking me when she can get vaccinated. Much of the timeline depends on how quickly the federal government can distribute supplies to states, and we expect the supply to increase over time. […]

Phase 1a of vaccine distribution prioritized healthcare workers and was distributed by local hospitals, and they continue to distribute the vaccine to the best of their abilities. Nursing homes were being vaccinated through a federal program that is underway, but New York is in the process of stepping in to make sure that all nursing […]

  Washington, D.C. – This is truly a tragic day for America. I fully condemn the dangerous violence and destruction that occurred today at the United States Capitol. Americans have a Constitutional right to protest and freedom of speech, but violence in any form is absolutely unacceptable and anti-American. The perpetrators of this un-American violence […]

New York State plan provides guidance, structure to vaccination effort PLATTSBURGH, NY (01/06/2021) – The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine to the North Country has generated excitement, anticipation and relief with many in the community eager to roll up their sleeves to be vaccinated. Vaccination of high risk groups, in accordance with the New York […]

The Strand Center for the Arts is excited to host a Pop-Up Gallery Exhibition for the New Year in January and is looking for artists. This special exhibition will be held at The Strand Center Main Gallery at 23 Brinkerhoff Street in Plattsburgh. The exhibition will open on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 10:00 am […]

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik “Today we are witnessing democracy at work. This isn’t as some of our colleagues have referred to, sadly, as frivolous, this debate is fundamental to our democracy. The Representatives of the American people in this House are standing up for three fundamental American beliefs: the right to vote is sacred, that […]

Source: LIVE: Gov. Cuomo joins other New York leaders for COVID-19 briefing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Notice to Public January 5th, 2021 Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution answered by the Franklin County Health Department What vaccines have been approved? Currently, two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved by the FDA and New York State’s independent Clinical Advisory Task Force: one that was developed by Pfizer and BioNTech […]

Since our 1/5 update, 93 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Reminder, you DO NOT need a public health order to separate yourself from others. If you have tested positive or know you have been exposed to a positive case STAY HOME and away from others. CCHD is working as quickly as it […]

Source: NY laying groundwork for network of thousands of vaccine distribution sites – syracuse.com

Source: When can I get Covid-19 vaccine in New York? How to check your eligibility – syracuse.com

Source: As New York’s vaccine roll-out sputters, counties advocate for local plans

Source: ‘Concerning’ notes about disrupting Covid-19 vaccine distribution lead to arrest – VTDigger