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Archive for March, 2021

DiNapoli: Former Potter, NY Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds

Must Pay More Than $46,000 in Restitution Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46,646 in restitution. Her thefts were brought to light during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County District Attorney Todd Casella’s […]

Twenty-seven roses | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Twenty-seven roses | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Dr. Fauci children’s book to be released this summer

Source: Dr. Fauci children’s book to be released this summer

Column | The Charlotte Blues: Small Town Paper’s Editor Departs After Reporting Zoning Dust-Ups | Fair Game | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Source: Column | The Charlotte Blues: Small Town Paper’s Editor Departs After Reporting Zoning Dust-Ups | Fair Game | Seven Days | Vermont’s Independent Voice

Four of five Covid samples at UVM found to be UK variant – VTDigger

Source: Four of five Covid samples at UVM found to be UK variant – VTDigger

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s March 23rd COVID-19 Update

March 23, 2021. We continue to make great strides in our vaccination progress. To date, New York has administered nearly 8 million vaccine doses, and the state’s expansive distribution network is hard at work getting shots in arms. Our NYS/FEMA mass vaccination site in Yonkers administered its 20,000th vaccine shot today and our vaccination site […]

Covid in NY: Hospitalizations jump over 200, deaths climb over 40,000 – syracuse.com

Source: Covid in NY: Hospitalizations jump over 200, deaths climb over 40,000 – syracuse.com

In-Person Hunter Education Classes Resume April 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: In-Person Hunter Education Classes Resume April 1 – – The Adirondack Almanack

Federal Money Coming, But There Are Still Many Questions

  By John T. Ryan  The American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) impact on the Town was the first agenda at the Peru Town Board’s Monday, March 22nd meeting. Passed by Congress and signed by President Biden the plan will provide $12.6 to New York State, including $825 million to smaller cities, towns and villages. Supervisor Brandy […]

Stefanik Receives Farm Bureau Circle of Friends Award

Washington, D.C. – Today, the New York Farm Bureau presented Congresswoman Stefanik with the American Farm Bureau Circle of Friends Award. This award is given to select lawmakers who have strong voting records in support of New York agriculture. Congresswoman Stefanik also received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” award in October […]

Thousands of soldiers could get upgraded discharges due to PTSD | NCPR News

Source: Thousands of soldiers could get upgraded discharges due to PTSD | NCPR News

Assembly opens impeachment inquiry against Cuomo | NCPR News

Source: Assembly opens impeachment inquiry against Cuomo | NCPR News

“I was horrified to read this”: Malone residents react to police reform plan | NCPR News

Source: “I was horrified to read this”: Malone residents react to police reform plan | NCPR News

Saranac’s New Land Trust – A Great Place To Visit 

Source: New Land Trust

Get Your Rakes Out – Street Sweeping Is Almost Ready to Begin

Peru Highway Superintendent Michael Farrell reports that the Highway Department is gearing up for its annual street sweeping and paving operations. He advised residents to move sand etc. to the roadside as soon as possible. His clean-up crew will be moving fast. He hopes to start in the hamlet next week. More information will follow […]

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March 23, 2021 – 2:40 p.m.    Erika Mahoney @MahoneyEb I am heartbroken to announce that my Dad, my hero, Kevin Mahoney, was killed in the King Soopers shooting in my hometown of Boulder, CO. My dad represents all things Love. I’m so thankful he could walk me down the aisle last summer.

Peru’s Kathryn Bowman Sets CVAC Record

  A record was quietly broken during a Champlain Valley Athletic Association Girls Varsity Bowling match on March 10th. Kathryn Bowman, from the Peru Nighthawks, set a new CVAC 3-game series record of 753 with games of 278-245-230 against AuSable. The previous 3-games series record of 750 was set by Jordan Mckee from Ticonderoga in […]

Racine joins mother on 1,000-point list | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | It did not take long March 22 for Abby Racine to join the Section VII 1,000-point club.

Source: Racine joins mother on 1,000-point list | Sun Community News CHAMPLAIN | It did not take long March 22 for Abby Racine to join the Section VII 1,000-point club.

“Really, Really Close” for Cannabis Legalization in New York

Source: “Really, Really Close” for Cannabis Legalization in New York

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

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

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 22, 2021 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald, Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber Jr., Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Mel Irwin, Councilman; Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk; Mr. Matt Favro, Town Attorney; Mr. […]

Approved Minutes of Peru Town Board’s February 8, 2021 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday February 8, 2021, at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Brandy McDonald Supervisor; Mr. James Douglass, Councilman; Mr. Melvin Irwin, Councilman; Mr. Richard Barber; Councilman; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman and Mrs. Dianne Miller, Town Clerk. Also present were Mr. Courtney Tetrault, […]

Clinton County March 23rd COVID-19 Report: Additional Positives +30, Deaths +1

Since our 3/22 update, 30 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 thirty. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Health Department has Vaccination Openings

Plattsburgh, March 23, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) has appointments available for eligible residents to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.   A vaccination POD (point of distribution) site is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 in the gymnasium at Clinton Community College.   Eligible resident include:  Those 50 years or older.  Those 18 […]

IDA approves Durkee development PILOT | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: IDA approves Durkee development PILOT | Local News | pressrepublican.com