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Archive for August, 2021

New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation

Source: New York Assembly to suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation Assemblyman Billy Jones issued this comment: “Throughout the impeachment investigation, I have repeatedly called on Governor Cuomo to resign so that my colleagues and I in the State Legislature can continue to govern despite the controversies surrounding him. I do personally wish that the impeachment investigation […]

North Bend Street Partially Closed Next Week

Rifenburg Contracting will be closing North Bend from State Route 22 to TD Bank parking lot for the week of Monday, August 16th @ 7 am through Friday, August 20th until 5:00 pm to install sewer lines and manholes. TD Bank customers will have to park on State Route 22 and all drive-thru customers will […]

 Importance of Capturing Bats Found in Homes 

Plattsburgh, August 13, 2021. The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is advising residents to capture any bats that come in contact with humans or pets. In most cases, bats need to be captured and tested for rabies. Rabies is a fatal viral infection transmitted through an infected animal’s saliva. It is spread to people and […]

NBC5’s Stuff the Bus school drive kicksoff

Source: NBC5’s Stuff the Bus school drive kicksoff

Family Fun Festival (Field Day) at the Peru VFW

WHEN:            Saturday, August 28th, 2021    Noon – 6 p.m. WHERE:         Peru Memorial VFW                        710 Pleasant St, Rt 22B                        Peru, NY 12972 Event Highlights:   […]

Adirondack Harvest Open Farm Week Planned for Sept. 2021

Over 75 farm tours, hands-on activities, demonstrations, markets, and more planned across the Adirondack Region Lewis, NY – This year, rather than a large one-day event, the Adirondack Harvest Festival will instead celebrate a week filled with events at farms, businesses, and community organizations around the Adirondack Region. Mark your calendars from Monday, September 13 […]

Bluegrass festival ongoing at the Fairgrounds 2021

Source: Bluegrass festival | Ccfair2021

Kathy Hochul plans to run for governor after finishing partial term

Source: Kathy Hochul plans to run for governor after finishing partial term

Extra COVID-19 vaccine gets green light for those with weak immune systems

Source: Extra COVID-19 vaccine gets green light for those with weak immune systems

Auburn correctional officer slashed in the face by an inmate needed 30 stitches, union says – syracuse.com

Source: Auburn correctional officer slashed in the face by an inmate needed 30 stitches, union says – syracuse.com

New state guidelines cast uncertainty on start of New York high school football season – syracuse.com

Source: New state guidelines cast uncertainty on start of New York high school football season – syracuse.com

More Upstate NY counties seeing ‘high’ Covid transmission (updated list of where CDC recommends masks) – syracuse.com

Source: More Upstate NY counties seeing ‘high’ Covid transmission (updated list of where CDC recommends masks) – syracuse.com

Upstate Medical urges schools to mandate masks; ‘Cost of Covid cannot be underestimated’ – syracuse.com

Source: Upstate Medical urges schools to mandate masks; ‘Cost of Covid cannot be underestimated’ – syracuse.com

Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on NY nursing home deaths – syracuse.com

Source: Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for answers on NY nursing home deaths – syracuse.com

More blood donors eligible as local need spikes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | 

“Most notably, deferrals have gone from 12 months down to three months for potential donors who have accidental needle sticks, tattoos and ear or body piercings.” Source: More blood donors eligible as local need spikes | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | The Adirondack Regional Blood Center, the main source of regional blood supplies and a […]

Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Great Day for Housing: Officials celebrate two new, affordable housing developments | News | pressrepublican.com

DEC, Essex County, and Town of Keene Announce New Pilot Route 73 Shuttle System to Launch Aug. 21

New Pilot Shuttle Program Will Be Free for Riders and Help Manage Sustainable Visitation to Adirondack High Peaks Region The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Essex County, and town of Keene today announced the details of the new, pilot Route 73 shuttle system that will launch on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The […]

Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Source: Infrastructure bill: What’s in it for New York? | NCPR News

Clinton County reports 14 additional lab-confirmed Covid positives, 42% of which involve vaccinated persons

Since our 8/9 update, 14 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. Over the past month, 42% of all cases have been ‘breakthrough’ cases. In most of these cases, the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to – reducing the severity of symptoms, chances of hospitalization, and death. None of these cases have required […]

‘Breakthrough’ cases nearly half of recent Clinton Co. cases | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH 

Source: ‘Breakthrough’ cases nearly half of recent Clinton Co. cases | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Nearly half of recent COVID-19 cases in Clinton County were among vaccinated residents, though officials said the vaccine is doing what it’s supposed to do by r

Art and adventure: Sailing Vermont painter captures scenery along Lake Champlain

Source: Art and adventure: Sailing Vermont painter captures scenery along Lake Champlain

I Love BBQ and Music Festival is not the same ol’, same ol’ – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: I Love BBQ and Music Festival is not the same ol’, same ol’ – The Adirondack Almanack

Mike Richards named new ‘Jeopardy!’ host; Mayim Bialik to lead special editions of game show – syracuse.com

Source: Mike Richards named new ‘Jeopardy!’ host; Mayim Bialik to lead special editions of game show – syracuse.com

Syracuse schools will require masks for everyone when school starts in September – syracuse.com

Source: Syracuse schools will require masks for everyone when school starts in September – syracuse.com

Hochul will have ‘massive’ conflict of interest on day 1 as governor (report) – syracuse.com

Source: Hochul will have ‘massive’ conflict of interest on day 1 as governor (report) – syracuse.com