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Long-Term Studies Of COVID-19 Vaccines Hurt By Placebo Recipients Getting Immunized | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Long-Term Studies Of COVID-19 Vaccines Hurt By Placebo Recipients Getting Immunized | Vermont Public Radio

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 18 COVID-19 Update

New York’s health insurance Open Enrollment Period will be further extended to May 15, 2021, aligning with states across the country. With this extension, New York joins the federal Marketplace and other state-based Marketplaces giving consumers even more time to enroll for 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York’s […]

The magic of ice climbing | Adirondack Explorer

Source: The magic of ice climbing | Adirondack Explorer

N.Y. snowmobile enforcement initiative planned | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH

Source: N.Y. snowmobile enforcement initiative planned | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | With the recent snowfall, officials from several agencies are launching a heightened snowmobile enforcement initiative to help encourage safety and deter potentially deadly c

Dannemora community rallies to help those in need | Sun Community News DANNEMORA

Source: Dannemora community rallies to help those in need | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | What started as a small raffle quickly evolved into an outpouring of community support that raised hundreds of dollars in donations and a truckload of supplies for those in

Vt. legalized prostitution ‘study’ bill returns | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | 

Source: Vt. legalized prostitution ‘study’ bill returns | Sun Community News MONTPELIER | Vermont H268, a bill to create a study group “for the purpose of modernizing Vermont’s prostitution laws,” was introduced yesterday into the Vermont House. It alleges state l

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of Monday, Feb. 22nd at 6 p.m.

Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 8, 2021. Community Input DISCUSSION: Parsons Road Abandonment. DISCUSSION: Walking Trail Extension. RESOLUTION/DISCUSSION: Property Tax Monies Transfer to Fire Dept. DISCUSSION: Complete Streets Funding Opportunity DISCUSSION: Sewer Project Update.  DISCUSSION: Other Business.  DISCUSSION: Public Comments on […]

UPS ends relationship with Vermont franchise owner who refused to enforce mask mandate

Source: UPS ends relationship with Vermont franchise owner who refused to enforce mask mandate

State Senate poised to curb Cuomo’s pandemic emergency powers | NCPR News

Source: State Senate poised to curb Cuomo’s pandemic emergency powers | NCPR News

Updated Quarantine Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals 

 Clinton County Health Department Plattsburgh, February 18, 2021. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated guidance for vaccinated persons with an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19.  “We received word yesterday, from our partners at the state, that this guidance can be adopted by local health departments if […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Essex County Feb. 17 COVID-19 Report: New Positives +2 (Town Totals Corrected on 2/19/21)

Feb. 17 Franklin County COVID-19 Report: New Positives +8

*Attention* Franklin County is experiencing community spread of COVID-19. 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 […]

Feb. 18 Clinton County COVID-19 Report: Deaths +2, Lab-confirmed positive +42

Since our 2/17 update, 42 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to twenty-four. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According […]

Report: FBI investigating Cuomo administration’s handling of Covid in nursing homes – syracuse.com

Source: Report: FBI investigating Cuomo administration’s handling of Covid in nursing homes – syracuse.com

Alone and sad, CNY’s kids suffer: ‘I just want to feel better and I don’t know how’ – syracuse.com

Source: Alone and sad, CNY’s kids suffer: ‘I just want to feel better and I don’t know how’ – syracuse.com

Plattsburgh International to temporarily close runway | Local News | pressrepublican.com

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh International Airport will temporarily close its runway, thus suspending incoming or outgoing flights, from April 13 through about June 22 to allow for the repaving of almost 4,400 feet of the runway’s middle portion. Source: Plattsburgh International to temporarily close runway | Local News | pressrepublican.com

FBI, U.S. attorney in Brooklyn probing Cuomo administration on nursing homes

Investigation is in its early stages; no allegations of wrongdoing have been made Source: FBI, U.S. attorney in Brooklyn probing Cuomo administration on nursing homes

UVM sees nearly 80 positive COVID cases since start of spring semester

Source: UVM sees nearly 80 positive COVID cases since start of spring semester

Cuomo said ‘he can destroy me’: Democrat alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal

Source: Cuomo said ‘he can destroy me’: Democrat alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal

Police say Newport UPS store is refusing to comply with the state’s mask mandate

Source: Police say Newport UPS store is refusing to comply with the state’s mask mandate

Beloved Central NY school library aide, 49, dies of Covid: ‘Her loss was really, really rough’ – syracuse.com

Source: Beloved Central NY school library aide, 49, dies of Covid: ‘Her loss was really, really rough’ – syracuse.com

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Feb. 17 COVID-19 Update

February 17, 2021. All of our decisions are guided by science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. With continued decreases in the infection and hospitalization rates, we are able to take steps in our post-COVID recovery and we are now in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with […]

N.Y. indoor entertainment centers can open in late March | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: N.Y. indoor entertainment centers can open in late March | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Indoor family entertainment and amusement centers can start opening in New York with limited capacity next month.

Essex County housing program gets $170K federal grant | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Essex County housing program gets $170K federal grant | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | The Housing Assistance Program of Essex County will soon get a much-needed financial boost by way of a $170,000 grant from NeighborWorks America.