The Peru Gazette

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 […]

Senator Dan Stec today voted against legislation (S6362A) that would extend emergency tenant eviction protections for another four months. The measure passed the State Senate today and a vote is expected in the Assembly. “Early in the pandemic, when so many people lost their jobs and there was tremendous uncertainty, this law made sense,” said […]

New York — Nearly all of New York’s Covid-19 capacity limits on businesses will end May 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said today. Starting that date, bars and restaurants, museums, theaters, retail stores, gyms and fitness centers, amusement parks and family entertainment centers, hair salons, barber shops and offices and more will no longer be subject […]

Since our 4/30 update, 22 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 […]

Washington, DC – Today, the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University released their Bipartisan Index Rankings for the 116th Congress (2019-2020). Congresswoman Stefanik was named the 13th most bipartisan representative of all 435 members, ranking higher than her previous two terms where she ranked 19th and 14th, respectively. “I am honored to be ranked in the top […]

Garden Salad Stuffed Peppers or Chicken Cheese taco Bread, Bread, and More Bread Desert Served take-out only 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Source: Explain the Asterisk: Sexual Violence at UVM – VTDigger

Peru – We are now accepting donations from 9:30 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday in preparation for our June opening. Thank you Bob McGee for the unexpected donation earlier this week–a page out of The Peruvian, a Peru newspaper published in the 1920s. We are looking forward to sharing our new exhibits and donations […]

Source: Restaurant grant fund opens for applications Monday | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Cuomo raises capacity limits for salons, ends Covid cluster zone strategy – syracuse.com

An Opinion- Source: Housing in the Adirondack region: one crisis away from crumbling – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Plattsburgh police chief resigns | NCPR News

Source: Pediatricians Weigh In On What’s Safe And Not Safe For Unvaccinated Children : NPR

If you’re concerned about nursing homes this is a must-read in the Saturday Press-Republican Source: Unwatched: More than half of U.S. nursing homes overdue for certification inspections | News | pressrepublican.com