The Peru Gazette

April 19, 2021. New Yorkers should be encouraged by the incredible progress they have made to decrease the infection rate and to get vaccinated. More than half of New York’s adults have received at least one dose. Thanks to your hard work, we are continuing to open up even more of our economy. On April […]

Source: ADK Regional Credit Union expands with new Plattsburgh location | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Adirondack Regional Federal Credit Union will soon be doubling its size with a new Plattsburgh location.

Source: DEC announces spring turkey hunting season | Sun Community News RAY BROOK | New York’s upstate turkey hunting season will officially open May 1 with an early youth turkey hunting weekend slated for April 24-25.

Assemblyman Billy Jones also applauded the Port Washington-based company’s local acquisition and congratulated both companies on a successful sale. He said he was “pleased to hear that this deal will not impact operations at the Plattsburgh plant or current customers.” Source: Swarovski Lighting announces purchase agreement with WAC Lighting | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | […]

Source: ‘We Need To Be Nurtured, Too’: Many Teachers Say They’re Reaching A Breaking Point | NCPR News

Source: Ontario closing boundary with Quebec as part of tougher COVID-19 restrictions | NCPR News

Source: Agency seeks input for climate-change study | Sun Community News ALBANY | NYSERDA is looking for a diverse group of knowledgeable people to participate in their effort to analyze possible climate change impacts on New York State.

Since our 4/16 update, 38 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Wednesday, April 21 at the Saranac Fire Department – Thursday, April 22 at Clinton Community College – Wednesday, April 28 at the Keeseville Fire Department – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona […]

Source: Live arts venues were shut for a year. When they finally got federal aid, the system crashed – syracuse.com

Source: Poll: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy drops in New York to 14% | NCPR News

New York Times April 19, 2021 – All adults in every U.S. state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine.“It’s truly historic that we have already reached this milestone,” one expert said.

Source: Quilt show to open in Au Sable Forks’ Tahawus Center | Sun Community News AU SABLE FORKS | The show will be available both online and, beginning April 23, in person by appointment at Tahawus Center Window Gallery.

Source: Lake Champlain ferry route closed for season

Source: Changes made to food truck law and venue fees  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On April 15 at the Common Council meeting a local law was adopted by the council.  

Source: Remote workers: a new economy for the Adirondack North Country? | NCPR News

Source: As Advocates Push For Gun Control, Business Is Booming For Springfield’s Smith & Wesson | WBUR News

Source: Should NYS cull feral cats? – – The Adirondack Almanack

“All internet providers must offer high-speed internet at an affordable cost — $15 a month period, all equipment, all fees, etc. That’s the cost that they must provide to any low-income family in this state,” Cuomo said. Source: Cuomo signs internet affordability law

April 16, 2021. We know how the virus spreads, so it is simply a question of behavior and precautions if we hope to stop the spread as we vaccinate New York. The more precautions each of us take, the fewer people get infected. We’re at a point now where we’ve communicated all the information that […]

Source: City approves multiple construction projects  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The April 15 Common Council meeting of the City of Plattsburgh was a busy one, with 37 resolutions to be voted on and two adoptions of local laws. 

Source: YMCA eyes Wellness Center expansion | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Plattsburgh YMCA is now eyeing the former CVPH Wellness Center for possible expansion and relocation.

Source: UPDATE: APA approves Lake Placid apartments, Ticonderoga solar park | NCPR News

Source: NY vaccination effort hits milestone: 50% of adults have at least first dose | NCPR News

Since our 4/15 update, 11 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Note: Our next case updates will be posted on Monday, April 19, 2021. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: https://forward.ny.gov/percentage-positive-results-county…. According to NYSDOH 1,366 people tested in Clinton County on 4/14. As of 4/14, 7-day average […]

Source: Mayor reflects on first 100 days | Local News | pressrepublican.com