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Archive for February, 2021

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 3 COVID-19 Update

February 3, 2021. Today I’m excited to announce that Yankee Stadium will open as a mass vaccination site on Friday for eligible Bronx residents. As you may know, the Bronx has the highest positivity rate of all New York City boroughs, and many Bronx communities have suffered disproportionately during this pandemic. It is with that […]

Canada Is Adding 13 Terrorist Organizations To Its List Under The Criminal Code – MTL Blog

Source: Canada Is Adding 13 Terrorist Organizations To Its List Under The Criminal Code – MTL Blog

Environmental Conservation Officers Respond to Two Dangerous Snowmobile Incidents

Snowmobile Fire and Crash – Fulton County On Jan. 23, while conducting a snowmobile patrol on trails in the Town of Caroga, ECOs Manns and Hilliard responded to two dangerous snowmobile incidents. First, they came across a snowmobile on fire. The operator was not injured but the snowmobile was destroyed. A short time later, the […]

Feb. 3 Lab-confirmed positive COVID-19: +31, Deaths +1

Since our 2/2 update, 31 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of an additional COVID-19 related death of a Clinton County resident. This death brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-two. Yesterday an announcement was made adding restaurant workers and taxi drivers to […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Cape Vincent residents get first look at $3.8 million East End Park renovation plans | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Source: Cape Vincent residents get first look at $3.8 million East End Park renovation plans | Jefferson County | nny360.com

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Garden Salad Chili Rice Dessert Our chefs are working hard to prepare the meal at this very moment. Served take-out only, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972

Dems: Wait for Cuomo to release nursing home data | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Dems: Wait for Cuomo to release nursing home data | News | pressrepublican.com

Plattsburgh International to receive more relief funds | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Plattsburgh International to receive more relief funds | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Bombardier Transportation sold to French company Alstom | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Bombardier Transportation sold to French company Alstom | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Chazy wins big at Model UN | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Chazy wins big at Model UN | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 2 COVID-19 Update

February 2, 2021. We received some good news from the federal government today. The federal vaccine supply to the states will increase by about 20 percent for the next three weeks, up from the initial 16 percent expected bump in allocations. Additionally, private pharmacies in the state who are charged with prioritizing the 65-plus population […]

More vaccines coming to N.Y. with new groups eligible | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: More vaccines coming to N.Y. with new groups eligible | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On Feb. 2, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a significant increase in COVID-19 vaccination supplies, as well as new eligibility for qualifying groups in Phase 1B.

Clinton County Historical Association awarded $7,500 for an exhibit and public presentation on the story of the Prohibition Era in the North Country  

Plattsburgh, New York – The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the award of a Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) totaling $7,500. CCHA will use these funds to create a two-room exhibit to tell the story of the Prohibition Era in the North Country.  The project will […]

Restaurant Workers, Taxi Drivers, and Developmentally Disabled Facilities are now in the 1B Vaccine Prioritization Group

From the North Country Chamber of Commerce Gov. Announces Federal Vaccine Supply to Increase to 20% for the next three weeks Total of 2 Million Vaccines Administered To Date Private Pharmacies Will Receive an Additional 10% Directly from the Federal Government to Supplement the Doses Allocated to Them by the State As of Noon today, […]

Forest Rangers Come to the Rescue

Village of Speculator (Lake Pleasant) Hamilton County Wilderness Rescue: On Jan. 30 at 2:35 p.m., Forest Ranger Lt. Kallen received a call from Hamilton County 911 reporting a snowmobile accident in the area of Hatchery Brook Road. Coordinates placed the snowmobiler approximately five miles into the trail system from the nearest road. The 41-year-old woman […]

Non-Invasive Cattails At Ausable Point

Have you ever wondered if the vegetation at the mouth of the Little Ausable River at Ausable Point State Campground is harmful to the environment? The Peru Gazette contacted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Ray Brook and the Ausable River Assocation. Both organizations were very helpful. They both said not to […]

Franklin County Feb. 2 COVID-19 Report

*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 […]

STAY OFF THE ROADS UNLESS IT’S AN EMERGENCY!!!!

2:50 P.M. –  HIGH WINDS, DRIFTING AND STEADY SNOWFALL IN AND AROUND PERU. THE ROADS ARE TERRIBLE.

Localities to decide on expanding vaccine to restaurant workers, others

Source: Localities to decide on expanding vaccine to restaurant workers, others

Health care executives involved in vaccine planning have close ties to Cuomo

Source: Health care executives involved in vaccine planning have

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Tractor falls through Mirror Lake ice; pond hockey tourney postponed | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Tractor falls through Mirror Lake ice; pond hockey tourney postponed | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Peru Convenience Station To Close at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2 Casella Waste Management will be closing the Peru Convenience Station at 2 p.m. today 

Long Islanders hit the road to Plattsburgh for the COVID-19 vaccine | Newsday

Source: Long Islanders hit the road for the COVID-19 vaccine | Newsday