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Archive for January, 2021

Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Fact check: Stefanik speech had both true, false election complaints | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Pro-Trump Vermonters return from DC, say they were not ‘directly involved’ in riots

Source: Pro-Trump Vermonters return from DC, say they were not ‘directly involved’ in riots

North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: North Country protests emerge with calls for Stefanik’s resignation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Within hours of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s objections during the Joint Session of Congress electoral ballot count, protests and calls for her resignation

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Jan. 7 COVID-19 Update

January 7, 2021 The increase in infection rate post-holidays is here and is problematic in and of itself, but when combined with the newly found UK strain in NYS and with the federal government’s refusal to contain more cases by instituting common sense testing requirement for international travelers, our work has become more complicated. Even […]

COVID-19, lack of patrollers shut down Hunter ski resort

Source: COVID-19, lack of patrollers shut down Hunter ski resort

Vermont trooper suspended for posts about insurgency

Source: Vermont trooper suspended for posts about insurgency

Peru Federal Credit Union Opens New Building in Keeseville

  By John T. Ryan  2015 – New Building in Peru  2018 – New Building in Au Sable Forks  2019 – Office in Keeseville  2020 – New Building in Keeseville  The above dates dates chart the Peru Federal Credit Union (PFCU) as it expands its services in southern Clinton and northern Essex County. Credit Union […]

Stec Appointed Leading Republican on Environmental Conservation Committee

Will also be ranking member on Senate Children and Families Committee   State Senator Dan Stec (R,C,I-Queensbury) today announced that he has been appointed the Ranking Republican on the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021 Legislative Session.   Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt made the appointment Wednesday, which marked the first day of session […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Schumer Calls for Trump’s Removal from Office

Source: Schumer Calls for Trump’s Removal from Office

Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Source: Michael Cashman and Chris Rosenquest | MLJ Interview – Mountain Lake PBS

Franklin County Jan. 7 COVID-19 Report New Positives +20

Attention* Covid-19 Cases are increasing in Franklin County. In order to reduce the spread of infection: Reduce Gathering Sizes. Comply with the face covering requirements of New York State. Socially distance 6 feet and wear your face covering. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect surfaces. Driver or ride […]

Clinton County Jan 7 Report: Lab-confirmed positive +72 (note positive and total case adjustment )

Since our 1/6 update, 72 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Please note: the number of lab-confirmed positive and total cases have been adjusted to reflect duplication in lab reports on 1/6. Do the right thing to protect your friends, family, and community. You DO NOT need a public health order to separate […]

Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: Quebec shutdown not expected to impact essential cross-border traffic | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | While Quebec now faces a province-wide shutdown and curfew through January, local officials said essential cross-border traffic is not expected to be i

There is no evidence that suggests antifa was a part of the storming of the Capitol

Source: There is no evidence that suggests antifa was a part of the storming of the Capitol

Officials urge extra caution in light of new Covid strain – VTDigger

Source: Officials urge extra caution in light of new Covid strain – VTDigger

Four dead after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol

Source: Four dead after pro-Trump rioters storm Capitol

Gov. Scott calls for president to ‘resign or be removed’ after mob storms US Capitol

Source: Gov. Scott calls for president to ‘resign or be removed’ after mob storms US Capitol

Stefanik House Floor Remarks on Objecting to Certain Electors

From the office of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Washington, D.C.  – Tonight, Congresswoman Stefanik spoke on the House Floor to condemn the violence that took place on the United States Capitol grounds today, and object to certain electors during the Joint Session of Congress to Count Electoral Ballots. The transcript of Congresswoman Stefanik’s speech is below, […]

Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com

Source: Congress validates Biden’s presidential election victory; Trump says there will be ‘orderly transition’ (Timeline) – syracuse.com

Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR

Source: Woman Fatally Shot As Far-Right Insurrectionists Storm Capitol : Congress Reconvenes After Insurrection: Live Updates : NPR

Violence: Vt. Congressman describes harrowing day at U.S. Capitol | Sun Community News WASHINGTON, D.C.

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

CVPH “very concerned” with COVID spike | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

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.

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update

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. […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones Jan. 6 COVID-19 Update

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 […]