The Peru Gazette

Source: N.Y. prison visitation to resume | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Prison visitation in New York is now expected to resume later this month.

Source: Chamber applauds aspects of N.Y. budget and business relief bills | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As the North Country Chamber of Commerce continues to analyze final state budget bills under approval, local business advocates are applauding the signific

New York took a big step forward today to bring us closer to beating this pandemic. Today, we expanded eligibility to all New Yorkers aged 16 and older. We expect the vaccine supply will continue to increase, and New York’s vast distribution network is ready to administer doses as quickly as received. More than 1 […]

“New York’s budget has ballooned to a whopping $217 billion, which is an astonishing increase of more than $41 billion in just two years.  Despite the billions and billions of federal dollars to plug the state’s budget hole, this year’s budget includes more than $4 billion in new taxes to fund more spending. “High taxes […]

WILMINGTON — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) announces the hire of Leanna Thalmann as their water quality associate. Working closely with AsRA’s scientific team and under the direction of Executive Director, Kelley Tucker, Thalmann will lead water quality monitoring, assessment, and stewardship of lakes and streams in the Ausable watershed and beyond. A recent masters […]

Source: COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to New Yorkers 16 and older today | NCPR News

Source: Details emerge on the $212B state budget agreement | City &

The Peru Highway Department will begin street sweeping operations in the hamlet beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 7th. They begin on Elm Street, Locust Drive and adjacent streets.

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

Source: Scott rolls out timeline for full reopening – VTDigger

Homeowners Encouraged to Practice Sustainable Lawn Care to Protect State Waterbodies New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the launch of the annual “Look for the Zero” public awareness campaign to encourage homeowners to go phosphorus-free when using lawn fertilizer. DEC is encouraging consumers to review bag labels for […]

“I’ve already lost one family member; I don’t want to lose another,” Sara said. “I’m very proactive to all friends and family: if you can get it, get it.”Source: ‘I don’t want to lose another’ | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Vermont Air National Guard  During 4/6-4/10, 4/13-4/16 and 4/20-4/22, nighttime takeoffs will occur between 4:00-8:00 pm and landings between 9:00-10:00 pm. The 158th Fighter Wing will not conduct morning or early afternoon F-35 training missions during these times except on Sunday, 4/11, and Friday, 4/23. Takeoffs are scheduled between 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm.

Since our 4/5 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 bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-one. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Source: An App That Measures How High You Are? St. Mike’s Professor Tests The Idea | Vermont Public Radio

Source: Stimulus check update: Social Security recipients to start receiving $1,400 payments – syracuse.com

Source: Safe Travels: 20 swimming holes in Upstate New York for a relaxing dip – syracuse.com

April 5, 2021. The vaccine is the weapon that will defeat COVID. But only if we all take it, and starting tomorrow, April 6, all New Yorkers age 16 and older will be able to get vaccinated. As universal eligibility goes into effect, we will continue to work with local leaders to make sure all […]

Source: Union speaks out after violent prison assault | Sun Community News DANNEMORA | A violent prison incident in late March has prompted public outcry and left local union officials condemning recent legislation they said will further fail to protect officers f

Source: Parents cautioned of online dangers following teen suicide | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | Authorities are warning parents and teens about the dangers of online catfishing as one northern New York family now mourns the death of a teen victim who was targe

  Senator Dan Stec today said budget negotiations underway in Albany include a proposal that would set aside $2.1 billion in unemployment insurance benefits to be paid to illegal aliens, ex-convicts and others working ‘off the books’.   The so-called “Excluded Worker” proposal was advanced by Senate Democrats last month as part of their one-house […]

Since our 4/2 update, 58 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 848 people tested in Clinton County on 4/3. As of 4/3, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 2.0%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

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

Source: 1 year later, New York’s unemployment system is still broken: ‘It’s like 2020 all over again’ – syracuse.com

Source: ‘Extremely Busy’: Amid The Pandemic, Barre’s Granite Industry Booms | Vermont Public Radio