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Archive for October, 2021

University of Vermont Health Network outlines solutions to issues around accessing care – VTDigger

Source: University of Vermont Health Network outlines solutions to issues around accessing care – VTDigger

NY ordered to continue religious exemptions to Covid vax mandate for health workers – syracuse.com

Source: NY ordered to continue religious exemptions to Covid vax mandate for health workers – syracuse.com

Onondaga County overdose deaths rise 8%: ‘Cocaine users are dropping dead from fentanyl’ – syracuse.com

Source: Onondaga County overdose deaths rise 8%: ‘Cocaine users are dropping dead from fentanyl’ – syracuse.com

US to reopen land borders for fully vaccinated in November

Source: US to reopen land borders for fully vaccinated in November

Hochul to fight federal injunction on vaccine mandate | Sun Community News ALBANY 

Source: Hochul to fight federal injunction on vaccine mandate | Sun Community News ALBANY | A federal judge has temporarily allowed New York health care workers to apply for religious exemptions to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, but Gov. Kathy Hochul swiftl

Two deaths +123 additional Covid positives over 4-day weekend

Since our 10/8 update, 123 additional lab-confirmed COVID-19 positive cases have been reported. CCHD has received notification of two additional COVID-19 related deaths of Clinton County residents. These deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Clinton County to thirty-nine. Here are links to some frequently requested data: – A full list of […]

Tops Plaza stores are up and running!

NYSEG restored power to all the Tops Plaza stores. They’re all open for business today! An underground power cable failed about noon Sunday cutting power to Tops and all the adjacent stores.

Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | NCPR News

Source: Diversifying the Adirondacks, one whitewater rafting trip (or hike) at a time | NCPR News

2 children, 2 adults injured after car hit Amish buggy in Madison County, police say – syracuse.com

Source: 2 children, 2 adults injured after car hit Amish buggy in Madison County, police say – syracuse.com

Clinton County Public Transit holds contest for new logo | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Source: CCPT holds contest for new logo | Local News | pressrepublican.com

Vermont foliage 2021: ‘Peak’ color appears in some areas

Source: Northern NY, Vermont foliage 2021: ‘Peak’ color appears in some areas

The sweet 70’s vibes of a Fender Rhodes inspire new work from a Plattsburgh composer | NCPR News

Source: The sweet 70’s vibes of a Fender Rhodes inspire new work from a Plattsburgh composer | NCPR News

Police search for man missing from his home in Jay in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Source: Police search for man missing from his home in Jay in the Adirondacks | NCPR News

Trunk or Treat – October 31st

North Country Alliance Church invites you to join us for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 31st from 1pm-4pm. Come in costume and ready to enjoy delicious treats, hot chocolate, and more! Our church is located at 7 Northern Avenue in Plattsburgh. This event is FREE and open to the community.

K of C Supports Peru JCEO Food Shelf

Oct. 11, 2021 Peru – St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus Council 7273 Grand Knight Cormac O’Callaghan presents a $500 council donation to Peru JCEO Outreach Worker April Wright. April will use the money to supplement the Food Shelf’s Thanksgiving and Christmas family food baskets.

‘We won for Ben’: Plattsburgh beats Saranac but loses QB to scary injury | Sports | pressrepublican.com

“SARANAC — Plattsburgh High’s 28-0 win against Saranac on Saturday was overshadowed by the harsh realities of football that everyone knows exist but hopes never materialize. Unfortunately for the Hornets (3-1), the reality was all too strong when senior quarterback Ben Bordeau suffered a horrific lower-body injury at the end of what was a 36-yard […]

Rural museum returns, looks forward to bigger splash next year | Local News | pressrepublican.com

“PLATTSBURGH — The Babbie Rural and Farm Learning Museum marked its return to operation this month after a sidelined year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Peru museum hosted its annual Harvest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, when it allowed visitors to observe antique equipment in use, participate in pumpkin paintings and other fall activities. […]

McDonald’s is serving free ‘Thank You’ meals to teachers across the country

“Teachers are going to get a little extra lovin’ this week with free breakfast “Thank You” meals from McDonald’s as a token of appreciation. Advertisement Any educator, including teachers, administrators, and school staff can go to McDonald’s from Oct. 11 to Oct. 15 to receive their breakfast meal, McDonald’s said in a news release Friday.” […]

NYSEG and several businesses are are dealing with a power outage

By John T. Ryan Peru – NYSEG crews are working to restore power at Tops Plaza. A malfunctioning unground power cable resulted in a complete shutdown of the stores immediately adjacent to Tops about noon Sunday. Today all stores are open with the exception of the laundromat. A generator is supplying power to Tops. Another […]

Power Failure Closes Tops Plaza

Oct. 10th – NYSEG crews are working to restore electric power at Tops Plaza. An underground power cable failure apparently caused the outage. People nearby reported hearing a loud explosion about noon. A generator is on its way to Peru. It will restore power at Tops; however, the Gazette wasn’t able to learn when power […]

Financial Relief for Landlords

Senator Dan Stec today said landlords who were unable to participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may apply for assistance available through a new $125 million fund. The program is administered by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and applications are now being accepted. “This is a […]

Maiden Lane – Button Brook Intersection Closed Monday

The Town of Peru Water & Sewer Department will be closing the intersection of Maiden Lane and Button Brook on Monday, October 11th @ 7 am til Friday, October 15th @ 5 pm to install a manhole and sewer lines. There will be NO through traffic including Emergency vehicles during that time period.

Saying it’s personal, Hochul signs anti-opioid addiction bills into law | NCPR News

“The new laws will decriminalize the sale and possession of a syringe, establish a statewide directory for the overdose antidote medicine naloxone, and ban prosecutors from using naloxone use as evidence in a criminal case. They also require better addiction treatment for prison inmates and divert some offenders into rehabilitation programs instead of jail.” Source: […]

School sports are back, but quarantines and vaccines are changing them | NCPR News

Source: School sports are back, but quarantines and vaccines are changing them | NCPR News

 CVPH Pauses Elective Surgeries Requiring Admissions

 3-week hiatus aimed at preserving beds, providing staff relief  PLATTSBURGH, NY (10/08/2021) — In response to an increase in patient volume, critical workforce shortages and significant number of COVID positive admissions, The University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) has placed a 3-week pause on elective surgical procedures that require inpatient […]