The Peru Gazette

March 26, 2021. As we continue to move vaccination forward we also need to revitalize New York’s economy and make sure we reopen safely. To that end, today we launched Excelsior Pass, a free and voluntary platform for businesses & individuals that can be used to easily access secure proof of a recent negative COVID […]

Source: Body of missing snowmobiler found in Black Lake, police say

Source: Rikers gang attacks injure up to 11 NYC correction officers – New York Daily News

Source: N.Y. to fast track cannabis legalization | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | According to the New York State Association of Counties, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the legislature have reached a three-way agreement to legalize adult-use cannabis sales. 

Source: Local reps applaud new nursing-home guidance | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After pushing state leaders for clearer and updated guidance, local representatives are applauding the March 25 change to expand nursing-home visitation policies.

Source: Snow future | Adirondack Explorer

From Clayton to Malone to Lake Placid and Tupper Lake, he says, everyone is having troubles this year. He’s supplying twice as much equipment to hobby producers since the pandemic started. The problem is, it’s too dry and too warm. “It’s a borderline disaster. We need a freeze. My hope is waning every day it’s […]

Source: NEW: Overnight rescue on Mt. Marcy in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

At about 2:20 p.m. today Peru meteorologist John Hart reported 1/3 inches of rain fell this afternoon in just 9 minutes. Prior to that, we received only 23/100 inches this month, far below the historical 3.97-inch average. As for snowfall, John measured 43 inches this winter vs. a historical average of 63 inches. He said, […]

Source: Vermont health officials report 251 new COVID-19 cases, a single-day record

Source: SUNY Plattsburgh Alumnus Leading Statewide COVID-19 Pooled Testing | SUNY Plattsburgh

Source: Police search for missing kite surfer last seen on Lake Champlain

Source: City & State Albany Agenda co-sponsored by the Greater New York Hospital Association

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of Excelsior Pass – a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM, which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State […]

26 March 2021   On March 25, 2021, at approximately 7:12 p.m., State Police responded to a report of an agricultural accident on East Road in Burke. An investigation revealed that 45-year-old Mahlon Miller was towing a hay wagon in reverse with a Kubota skid steer, when a 1-year-old child, Benjamin M. Miller, approached the […]

Source: Severe storms, flooding possible in Vermont and northern New York

Source: Malone to host police reform meeting today after fierce pushback | NCPR News

Average Bonus in NYC Securities Industry Reaches $184,000, Up 10% March 26, 2021 The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely allowing the city to meet or exceed its income tax revenue […]

Since our 3/24 update, 21 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case updated will be Monday, March 29. Want a COVID vaccination, but don’t yet qualify? Get on our “standby” list. This means you could be called during a scheduled clinic when we have extra vaccine. Send an email to […]

Senator Dan Stec today said he is very pleased Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) aligned state nursing home visitation guidance with those of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The new guidance replaces a February state directive that required a facility be free of covid-19 for […]

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Source: Letitia James seeks ethics probe into Covid testing for Andrew Cuomo’s relatives – syracuse.com

Source: Public input sought for a Whiteface Region brand study – – The Adirondack Almanack