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Archive for May, 2021

US Covid vaccine: New York state announces $5 million jab lottery | Metro News

Source: US Covid vaccine: New York state announces $5 million jab lottery | Metro News

Clintonville man killed in head-on crash

Corrrection. Headline originally read “Chateaugay” man. Source: New York man killed in head-on crash

COVID online learning hurt kids’ math skills. Bedtime Math app could help.

Source: COVID online learning hurt kids’ math skills. Bedtime Math app could help.

We’re Down To One New Case

Since our 5/19 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – TODAY, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Thursday, May 27 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly […]

Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Farmers dig in against proposed ban on coated seeds | Local News | pressrepublican.com

The Town and Village boards welcome IRONMAN and Lacrosse back to Lake Placid – Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

Source: The Town and Village boards welcome IRONMAN and Lacrosse back to Lake Placid – Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism

Coronavirus: Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended another month to June 21 | CTV News

Source: Coronavirus: Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended another month to June 21 | CTV News

Peru Nursery School Still Has Openings

Peru Nursery School All enrollment packets for the 2021-2022 school year have been emailed! If you are interested in more information on our program send a Facebook message or email to Perunurseryschoolny@gmail.com There are still openings for our 3 and 4-year-old classes!!

Spectrum is raising prices for cable TV and phone services – syracuse.com

Source: Spectrum is raising prices for cable TV and phone services – syracuse.com

Is it a HIPAA violation if businesses request proof of Covid-19 vaccine? What experts say – syracuse.com

“HIPAA only governs certain kinds of entities — your clinician, hospital, or others in the health care sphere,” Spector-Bagdady said on the university’s website in April. “It does not apply to the average person or to a business outside health care. It doesn’t give someone personal protection against ever having to disclose their health information.” […]

NY ending numerous Covid-19 restrictions today: See full list – syracuse.com

Source: NY ending numerous Covid-19 restrictions today: See full list – syracuse.com

Clinton County residents vote on school budgets | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area schools saw the approval of budgets, propositions, and voted on new School Board members on May 18.

Source: Clinton County residents vote on school budgets | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Area schools saw the approval of budgets, propositions, and voted on new School Board members on May 18.

Union calls for pause on N.Y. prison closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

Source: Union calls for pause on N.Y. prison closures | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association officials are now calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put a halt on all future prison closures pending a com

STEC: LOW-INCOME BROADBAND EXEMPTION GUIDANCE UPDATED

Important to smaller companies providing high-speed internet service State Senator Dan Stec said he is pleased the Public Service Commission (PSC) updated its guidance for small Internet Service Provider (ISPs) companies seeking an exemption from providing low-income broadband, which was enacted as part of this year’s state budget. The 2021-22 state budget mandates companies offer […]

State Senate Approves Legislation to Help Farm Cideries

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec   Legislation supporting New York’s growing farm cidery industry passed the Senate today. Senator Dan Stec is a co-sponsor of Senate bill S556 that would allow both interstate and intrastate shipment of hard cider.   “This growing industry is poised to do even better if farms are […]

Creativity amid the Coronavirus in Plattsburgh | NCPR News

Source: Creativity amid the Coronavirus in Plattsburgh | NCPR News

Enjoy BBQ Chicken or Michigans at the VFW

Peru Central School District New Logo and Mascot

From the Peru Central District Office Peru Central School has selected its new mascot logo as part of the rebranding effort of becoming the Nighthawks. Following the change of the school’s mascot last fall, a committee was formed of students, staff, and community members to design and select options for the new logo. These options […]

In Saranac Lake and other Adirondack communities, a shortage of rentals

Source: In Saranac Lake and other Adirondack communities, a shortage of rentals

BETA Technologies plans Vermont factory for electric aircraft

Source: BETA Technologies plans Vermont factory for electric aircraft

Fifty Percent of Eligible County Residents Fully Vaccinated, But We Still Have To Do Better

We’re Down To Two Additional Positive COVID Cases. Let’s Hope Tomorrow is 0!

Since our 5/18 update, 2 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Thursday, May 20 at CCHD in Plattsburgh – Saturday, May 22 at the Ted K Center in Plattsburgh – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for any of […]

Waiting For The Kids

  Peru – May 18, 2021 – Twenty-seven school buses lined up waiting for high school dismissal. It’s an impressive sight! 

NY ends mask mandate for the vaccinated. Will businesses do the same? – syracuse.com

Source: NY ends mask mandate for the vaccinated. Will businesses do the same? – syracuse.com

Assemblyman Jones, North Country Chamber of Commerce hold joint press conference on the impact of the border closure and solutions to safely reopen

  (From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones) Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening […]