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Archive for March, 2021

Schools in Onondaga County can reduce social distance to 3 feet, let kids back into classrooms – syracuse.com

Source: Schools in Onondaga County can reduce social distance to 3 feet, let kids back into classrooms – syracuse.com

Syracuse, Oswego snow totals are several feet below normal. Binghamton got it all – syracuse.com

Binghamton is having its snowiest winter on record, at 98.9 inches. That’s almost 33 inches above average. Syracuse is the opposite: 65.7 inches so far, which is about 40 inches below normal. Then there’s Oswego, a full 66 inches below normal. In a typical year, Oswego has accumulated 10 feet of snow by early March. […]

City & State Coronavirus March 5 Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Advisory group’s long-awaited recommendations delayed again

DEC stalling on release of High Peaks visitor recommendations Source: Advisory group’s long-awaited recommendations delayed again

Stefanik votes against Justice in Policing Act | Government | nny360.com

Source: Stefanik votes against Justice in Policing Act | Government | nny360.com

Vaccinations Openings Today and 35 Additional Positives Reported

CCHD HAS OPENINGS FOR RESIDENTS 65+ IN OUR VACCINATION CLINIC TODAY (March 5). If you are 65 year or older and live or work in Clinton County you are eligible! To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… or call 518-565-4848. Since our 3/4 update, 35 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of […]

Is Cuomo an exemplar of Albany culture? | City & State NY

Source: Is Cuomo an exemplar of Albany culture? | City & State NY

Cuomo’s office ignored rules governing sexual harassment investigations

Source: Cuomo’s office ignored rules governing sexual harassment investigations

Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

LARGE SCALE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Source: Peaks at Lake Placid approved | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

BHS students settle into former shopping mall for first day of class

Source: BHS students settle into former shopping mall for first day of class

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Mar. 4 COVID-19 Update

March 4, 2021. The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine adds to our supply in New York and we will begin using this third vaccine tonight at Yankee Stadium. We are expanding our vaccine distribution by opening three new short-term mass vaccination sites upstate. The sites will be located at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County); […]

Smooth transition for county vaccination efforts at CCC | Sun Community News SOUTH PLATTSBURGH | With a seamless transition to its new point-of-distribution vaccination site at Clinton Community College…

Source: Smooth transition for county vaccination efforts at CCC | Sun Community News SOUTH PLATTSBURGH | With a seamless transition to its new point-of-distribution vaccination site at Clinton Community College, county health officials are looking forward to rampi

April Gardening Workshop 

APRIL GARDENING WORKSHOP The Master Gardener Volunteers of Clinton County and Jolene Wallace, Consumer Horticulture Coordinator, will be presenting a 3-part workshop on gardening beginning Saturday, April 10, and continuing on April 17, and April 24 from 10:00-11:30 am. Whether you are planning to start your first garden or have been gardening for years and […]

Upcoming Strand Center For the Arts Spring Events

Source: Upcoming Spring Events

Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is an original cosponsor of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide meaningful reform to the agricultural guest worker program and establish a merit-based visa program specifically designed for the agricultural sector. Congresswoman Stefanik voted for this legislation in the 116th Congress. “North Country farmers have long […]

City & State Coronavirus Update

Source: City & State Coronavirus Update

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting March 2021

The Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the High School Cafeteria. As part of the meeting, the Board will conduct their third budget workshop along with a community budget forum. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately […]

Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation | NCPR News

Source: Supreme Court Makes It Harder For Undocumented Immigrants To Fight Deportation | NCPR News

Stefanik votes against COVID relief, voting rights, and police reform bills | NCPR News

Source: Stefanik votes against COVID relief, voting rights, and police reform bills | NCPR News

Agenda – Peru Town Board Regular Meeting

MARCH 8, 2021 @ 6:00 PM   1. Call Meeting To Order   2. Pledge of Allegiance   3. Roll Call   4. MOTION/DISCUSSION: To Accept reports from all Departments: (Water/Sewer/Valcour; Highway; Town Clerk; Dog Control; Youth Department; Code/Zoning; Supervisor’s Report; Court; Website; JCEO; and Banking Reports)   5. MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the […]

Clinton County Mar. 4 COVID-19 Report: Positive +34

Since our 3/3 update, 34 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD still has openings for residents 65+ in our vaccination clinics today (March 4) and tomorrow (March 5). If you are 65 year or older and live or work in Clinton County you are eligible! To register visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties… or call 518-565-4848. […]

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Burlington VT 308 PM EST Thursday

Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Franklin-Lamoille- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Including the cities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, St. Albans, Johnson, Stowe, Enosburg Falls, Richford, and Underhill 308 PM EST Thu Mar 4 2021 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of […]

County Expands Vaccinations To: Restaurant/Delivery Workers, Grocery Store Workers, Educators, Hotel Staff

CCHD has immediate openings for COVID-19 vaccination. Residents that qualify as Phase 1A, Phase 1B (restaurant/delivery workers, grocery store workers, educators, hotel staff) or residents with qualifying comorbidities can register for appointments TODAY! To register, visit https://apps2.health.ny.gov/…/appl…/cdmspr/2/counties…

Governor Cuomo Announces Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen at 33 Percent Capacity Beginning April 2 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces Event, Arts and Entertainment Venues Can Reopen at 33 Percent Capacity Beginning April 2 | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Updated Guidance for Vaccinated Travelers, Event Venues, Events and Gatherings Event, Arts and Entertainment Beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, up to 100 people […]

Smaller arts, entertainment venues in NY can reopen next month – syracuse.com

Source: Smaller arts, entertainment venues in NY can reopen next month – syracuse.com