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Archive for July, 2021

Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Source: Lake Placid debates whether to host future Ironman triathlons | NCPR News

Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Source: Burlington beaches: Several closed to swimmers as cyanobacteria blooms return

Clinton County July 15 Covid Report: Additional Positives +0

Since our 7/12 update, 0 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. To register call 518-565-4848. Note: Our next case update will be posted on Monday, July 19. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – Vaccination data: https://public.tableau.com/…/viz/Covid-Draft/Dashboard. According […]

Mark Your Calendars for the APPLEFEST

Peru – Peru’s Applefest is going to happen in 2021. The Covid pandemic resulted in its cancellation last year, but this year the 43rd Annual St. Augustine’s Applefest will occur on Saturday, September 18th. Traditionally a two-day event, the Applefest will be packed into one day of fun. The parish center filled with dozens of […]

DiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022

Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.  “Allowable tax levy growth will be […]

Village of Dannemora to celebrate 120th Anniversary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Village of Dannemora to celebrate 120th Anniversary | Local News | pressrepublican.com

North Country districts face wide-spread bus driver shortages | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: North Country districts face wide-spread bus driver shortages | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Former Central New York prison doctor sues, blasts state’s painkiller policy – syracuse.com

Source: Former Central New York prison doctor sues, blasts state’s painkiller policy – syracuse.com

Malone PD moves forward with police reform plan

Source: Malone PD moves forward with police reform plan

First Eight Years of Clifton Park – Clinton County Historical Association

FIRST 8 YEARS OF CLINTON PARK Do you know where this building was? Keep reading and you’ll find out! Clue – it’s not Bailey Avenue Park. 1903 July 8 – The first game at Clinton Park will be played on Wednesday when the Plattsburghs will have as their opponents the strong Burlington team, and a […]

Highlights of the Peru Town Board’s Monday, June 12th Meeting

Dog Control Officer Hired  Youth Commission Member Resigns  Reduced Speed Limit Request for Telegraph Road.  Financing Sought for Phase #2 of Sewer System Upgrade  Hydrant Flushing to Begin  Council Satisfied With Heyworth Mason Park as a Concert Venue  America Cares Application Submitted  Peru has a new dog control officer (DCO). At its Monday, July 12, […]

Food Scrap Drop Off at Peru Town Market – July 25th 2 to 6 p.m.

What Vermonters (And New Yorkers) need to know about the Delta variant – VTDigger

“The data shows that all three vaccines work against the variants circulating in the U.S., so if you want to protect yourself against Covid and its variants, the best way to do that is to get vaccinated,” Dr. Mark Levine, the state health commissioner, told Vermonters at a press conference Tuesday. Source: What Vermonters need […]

CNY kid wins national free-throw shooting contest, cites Joe Girard as inspiration: ‘I was just feeling it’ – syracuse.com

“Syracuse, N.Y. – Tommy Goodelle made 50 straight free throws. And while that feat is impressive enough for an 11-year-old boy, consider this: The E.R. Hughes Elementary School student (New Hartford) sank those shots during a national competition designed to crown the best shooter in his or her age group.” Source: CNY kid wins national […]

Joan Jett added back to NYS Fair concert lineup; Sister Sledge canceled – syracuse.com

Source: Joan Jett added back to NYS Fair concert lineup; Sister Sledge canceled – syracuse.com

It was illegal in New York to get your hair cut on Sundays, until today – syracuse.com

Source: It was illegal in New York to get your hair cut on Sundays, until today – syracuse.com

“Into the Woods” will be performed in Keeseville | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | Tony Award-winning musical is rated PG and is family-friendly.

Source: “Into the Woods” will be performed in Keeseville | Sun Community News KEESEVILLE | Tony Award-winning musical is rated PG and is family-friendly.

Plattsburgh’s mass vaccination site to shutter | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“Will cease operations Monday, July 19.” Source: Plattsburgh’s mass vaccination site to shutter | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | As part of the state’s downsizing of vaccination efforts and shifting focus to areas with lower vaccination rates, Plattsburgh’s state-run mass vaccination site will cease op

Essex Co. appoints Thwaits as Emergency Services director | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | 

Source: Essex Co. appoints Thwaits as Emergency Services director | Sun Community News ELIZABETHTOWN | Max Thwaits III has been the acting Emergency Services director since March.

Burlington beaches reopen to swimming after cyanobacteria closure

Source: Burlington beaches reopen to swimming after cyanobacteria closure

Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, August 28th

Up, Up But Never Away – Balloon Litter in NYS – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Up, Up But Never Away – Balloon Litter in NYS – – The Adirondack Almanack

Two CNY beaches closed due to toxic algae blooms – syracuse.com

Source: Two CNY beaches closed due to toxic algae blooms – syracuse.com

Elton John’s Syracuse concert nears sellout: Here are the cheapest tickets you can get – syracuse.com

Source: Elton John’s Syracuse concert nears sellout: Here are the cheapest tickets you can get – syracuse.com

Saranac Lake’s Pendragon Theatre Welcomes New Managing Director, offers kids camp – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: Pendragon Theatre Welcomes New Managing Director, offers kids camp – The Adirondack Almanack