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Archive for April, 2021

Education scholarship available to local high schoolers | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH |

Source: Education scholarship available to local high schoolers | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Local high-school seniors in Clinton and Essex counties who are pursuing careers in education can now apply for a $500 scholarship toward their efforts.

Clinton County Has COVID-10 Appointments Available This Week

  CCHD HAS COVID-19 VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE THIS WEEK! To register visit http://clintonhealth.org or call 518-565-4848 with questions. Participants will be required to show identification and proof of residency in Clinton County.

Clinton County April 12th Post Weekend COVID-19 Report: Positive +44, Deaths +1

Since our 4/9 update, 44 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-two. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Percentage positive results: […]

Bailey Ford Breaks Ground In Plattsburgh 

Plattsburgh – 4/12/2021 – This morning officials broke ground at the soon-to-be home of Bailey Ford of Plattsburgh. This new dealership will be located on Route 9 north, at the former North Country Shopping Center. Andrew Bailey, President of Bailey Ford stated, “New Ford sales out of our Cornelia Street location have grown by 90% […]

Albany shouldn’t raise taxes when it’s rolling in federal dough (Editorial) – syracuse.com

Source: Albany shouldn’t raise taxes when it’s rolling in federal dough (Editorial) – syracuse.com

Pfizer seeks approval to give Covid vaccine to 12- to 15-year-olds; CNY was a trial site – syracuse.com

Source: Pfizer seeks approval to give Covid vaccine to 12- to 15-year-olds; CNY was a trial site – syracuse.com

St. Augustine’s Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, April 14, 2021

  Sausage Minestrone Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bread, Bread and More Bread Dessert   Served TAKE-OUT ONLY, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Paul Calkins Hall, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru.   ALL ARE WELCOME!

VIDEO: Big crowds at Burlington’s beaches this weekend

Source: VIDEO: Big crowds at Burlington’s beaches this weekend

Is someone else filing unemployment in your name? | NCPR News

Source: Is someone else filing unemployment in your name? | NCPR News

At 50, how are APA and DEC Performing? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: At 50, how are APA and DEC Performing? – – The Adirondack Almanack

Agenda – Peru Town Board Meeting of April 12, 2021

APRIL 12, 2021 @ 6:00 PM  Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 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) MOTION: Approval of Minutes for the Town Board Regular Meeting of February 22, 2021. Community Input […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo’s April 9th COVID-19 Update

April 9, 2021. To date, more than 1 in 5 New Yorkers are fully vaccinated. Our providers across the state are continuing to work around the clock to get more shots into arms, and we are doing everything in our power to make sure vaccine distribution remains fair and equitable. And while we continue to […]

Local museum to reopen in August | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Local museum to reopen in August | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Plattsburgh has a rich history. Between the historic buildings that litter the street, and the annual celebration of the Battle of Plattsburgh, it’s not hard to tell the historic value tha

Local Organizations Team Up to Clean Up the Ausable River

WILMINGTON, NY — The Ausable River Association (AsRA) and the Rotary Club of the Au Sable Valley, in partnership with Rotary Club of Lake Placid, One Tree Planted, Lake Champlain Chapter of Trout Unlimited, and Adirondack Riverwalking, are hosting an Ausable River clean-up on Saturday, April 24. The clean-up is open to all community members […]

Zeldin’s Entry Marks Early Start to Governor’s Race, Stefanik Doesn’t Rule Out Run

Hours after Zeldin’s announcement, North Rep. Elise Stefanik’s political team issued its own statement not ruling out a run for her as well.  “Congresswoman Stefanik continues to receive encouragement from all corners of the state as she would immediately be the strongest Republican candidate in both a primary and general gubernatorial election,” said Alex DeGrasse, […]

City & State Albany Agenda

Source: City & State Albany Agenda

For Older New Yorkers, the Budget is a Mixed Bag

Source: For Older New Yorkers, the Budget is a Mixed Bag

Health officials: Vaccines strong, safe | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Source: Health officials: Vaccines strong, safe | Coronavirus | pressrepublican.com

Clinton County April 9th CIVID-19 Report: Positives +23 Deaths +0

Since our 4/8 update, 23 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 1,460 people tested in Clinton County on 4/7. As of 4/7, 7-day average % positive in Clinton County = 1.9%. – Vaccination information: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ […]

Clinton County Health Dept. News Release

Plattsburgh, April 9, 2021. The number of Clinton County residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine continues to steadily increase. As of April 4, 2021, 51% of eligible residents had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 37% of eligible residents had received two doses of vaccine, according to the North Country Hub. […]

Highway Department Street Sweeping Continues

The Peru Highway Department plans to conduct sand sweeping operations on the following streets/areas on Monday, April 12th. Peru Lane Moore Drive Washington St. La Flure Lane Rounds Drive Quaker Springs

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99

Source: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99

Conroy, Favro share different takes on alleged jail incidents | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Conroy, Favro share different takes on alleged jail incidents | Local News | pressrepublican.com

South Burlington-based tech company strikes landmark deal with UPS – VTDigger

They’re a pair of half-plane, half-helicopter aircraft developed by South Burlington-based Beta Technologies. They’re entirely electric, can travel up to 170 mph with a 250-mile range, and can take off and land vertically.  Now, UPS has agreed to buy 10 of those aircraft, with the option to buy 150 more. It’s a deal that augurs […]

Number of kids alone at border hits all-time high in March

Source: Number of kids alone at border hits all-time high in March