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“Syracuse, N.Y. — A famous hunting and fishing guide from the North Country who for years hosted a PBS show pled guilty Wednesday to leading illegal waterfowl hunts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District.” Source: Famous Upstate NY hunting guide admits he conducted illegal waterfowl hunts, again – syracuse.com

“The stations authorized by the bill can be set up at any location in the Adirondack Park and within a ten-mile radius of its border, and would provide certifications for inspection and decontamination in addition to providing direct education and outreach to boaters, which will help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species.” Source: […]

Source: N.Y. to waive taxes on small business grants | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As small businesses across the North Country now wait for the June 10 opening for applications in the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program, New York Gov. And

Source: Northern Tier committee dreams big for July 4 extravaganza | Sun Community News ROUSES POINT | The 60th-annual Rouses Point celebration of the Fourth of July will start on June 25 and wrap up on June 27 with the Rouses Point Fire Department’s annual Chicke

Source: Akwesasne tiny home project welcomes home formerly incarcerated people | NCPR News

“Vermont’s largest college will require that students be vaccinated against COVID-19 once full approval is granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.” Source: University of Vermont will require COVID-19 vaccine for students once fully approved

Posted June 8, 2021, by the Clinton Soil and Water Conservation District 

Since our 6/8 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh. To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to […]

Source: Gypsy moth larvae munch through North Country foliage

“The United States-Canada border has been closed for over a year now despite my efforts with local officials and business leaders to reopen the border safely. The most recent news that the Canadian Government is actively considering interim reopening steps that include eliminating the quarantine requirement for those who are quarantined is indicative that our […]

“Section VII athletics has yet to issue a guidance on masks at outdoor games, but administrators from local districts in the section — Saranac Lake and Lake Placid — say their districts can make the decision for their own athletes. They hope Section VII will issue an official guidance lifting masks for outdoor sports soon, […]

“The first trip out of Plattsburgh International Airport will be Aug. 28. There will be three more flights, each three weeks apart, scheduled for Sept. 18, Oct. 9 and Oct. 30.” Source: Honor Flight back on for 2021 trips | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Assembly votes to end prison double bunking | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Safe Travels: The ultimate adrenaline junkie’s guide to Upstate New York – syracuse.com

Source: Senate OKs Schumer bill that could bring tech hub, chip fab plant to Syracuse – syracuse.com

“For several years, Mold-Rite Plastics has experienced extraordinary growth in manufacturing closures that are used daily by millions of consumers around the world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Mold-Rite has remained operational as an essential supplier to the pharmaceutical, nutrition and food segments.” Source: Amid rapid growth Mold-Rite expands facilities and resources | Sun Community News […]

C.O.P.S. will be held in the U.S. Oval Park and have health screenings, games, giveaways, music, food trucks, and more. There will also be a large display of public service vehicles for the police, the fire department, EMS, Department of Public Works, CDPHP, and a helicopter from Homeland Security. Source: Community invited to celebrate C.O.P.S. […]

Source: N.Y. Senate approves Stec’s aquatic invasive legislation | Sun Community News ALBANY | With unanimous support, the New York State Senate has approved new legislation aimed at strengthening and making permanent the ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of a

If you’re interested in apple history you HAVE to read this wonderful story. Thanks to Marque Moffett for forwarding it.   Source: Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 ‘Lost’ Varieties – Gastro Obscura

Gov. Phil Scott on Tuesday signed an expansive $7.35 billion state budget that, buoyed by federal Covid-19 relief funds, invests heavily in broadband, affordable housing projects and measures to fight climate change. Source: Scott signs $7.35 billion state budget – VTDigger

If you care about lake water quality in Northern NY, please read this story Source: Water Line – Lessons in the water

June 8, 2021. A group of lactation professionals and advocates are taking to social media to promote and advance breastfeeding in Clinton County. The Clinton County Breastfeeding Coalition, comprised of over 10 community organizations and local moms, developed a campaign highlighting the ‘realness’ of breastfeeding and the fact that it may not always be easy, […]

Since our 6/7 update, 1 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive case has been reported. CCHD has COVID-19 Vaccination appointments available! – Saturday, June 12 at Champlain Centre South (formerly Friendly’s) in Plattsburgh To register for a clinic, visit http://www.clintonhealth.org/covid19vaccine/ or call 518-565-4848. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According to […]