The Peru Gazette

Source: Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2022 Budget Invests an Historic $5 Billion in Child Care, Fulfilling Many Recommendations Included in Child Care Availability Task Force Report

May 4, 2021. New Yorkers have embodied the spirit of New York Tough, and it shows in our numbers more and more every day. As the rate of vaccinations increases and the rate of infection decreases we are able to accelerate the reopening. I urge those who have yet to be vaccinated to protect themselves, […]

Source: In historic decision, court rules for trees over snowmobile trails | Sun Community News ALBANY | On a 4-2 vote announced Tuesday, the New York Court of Appeals ruled that 27 miles of state-planned snowmobile trails intended to connect towns in the Central

Source: Local reps weigh in on eviction moratorium extension | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | On May 3 the Senate voted on the extension of the “COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020” and the “COVID-19 Emergency Protect Our Small Bus

Source: Children Now Account For 22% Of New U.S. COVID Cases. Why Is That? | NCPR News

Source: SUNY campuses allow vaccinated to go mask-free | NCPR News

Source: Hiking reservations begin at a popular Adirondack trailhead | NCPR News

On Wednesday, May 5th from 7 am – 5 pm Rifenburg Contracting will be closing North Bend @ the intersection with Sunrise Drive. Local residents and emergency vehicles will need to use the following routes.   For TD Bank and addresses 2-10, North Bend must be accessed at the TD Bank intersection.   For Sunrise […]

Source: Clinton County paves the way towards summer  | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As summer is fast approaching, road construction is about to be underway. 

Source: Stafford Middle School crossing guard surprised by students with $2,000 gift

More Than $850M Paid Out, Overtime Hours Up Almost 40 Percent Over Last Decade The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over the last decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by […]

Since our 5/3 update, 12 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Wednesday, May 5 at Holy Angels Church in Altona – Thursday, May 6 at Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh – Wednesday, May 12 at Northern Cakes in Plattsburgh – Friday, May 14 at Clinton Community […]

Source: Hemlock woolly adelgid war: A bug-sized fight for hemlock trees

May 3, 2021. As we continue our progress against COVID-19 in New York, we’re able to take additional steps to reopen our economy and help businesses and workers. Today, in union with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, we announced the easing of pandemic restrictions related to the tri-state region’s businesses, […]

Source: Educators could reap early retirement benefits | News | pressrepublican.com

More details here. Source: Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Significant Easing Of COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions on Businesses, Gatherings and Venues

Source: UVM students stage mass walkout following social media posts detailing sexual violence on campus – VTDigger

Source: JPMorgan Chase donates $8M to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families – syracuse.com

Source: New York ends Covid capacity limits for businesses; what it means to you now – syracuse.com

The good news comes with a big caveat: Businesses must continue to maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet between patrons. Source: Nearly all Covid capacity limits ending May 19 in NY, but there’s a catch – syracuse.com

Source: Owners of 6 popular Central NY bars, restaurants admit hiding over $4 million in sales – syracuse.com

A bill in the state Legislature sponsored by Assembly Member Amy Paulin of Westchester and state Sen. Leroy Comrie of Queens, both Democrats, would legalize a process by which human remains would go through “natural organic reduction.” The process takes about four weeks from start to finish and essentially just speeds up the natural decomposition […]