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Plattsburgh, NY – 4/3/2020 – “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate measures of its members” (Coretta Scott King). The North Country has always shown its greatness in times of challenge and the coronavirus pandemic has been no different. If you are looking to donate items or volunteer your time […]

Residents Advised to Continue COVID-19 Prevention Strategies   Plattsburgh, April 2, 2020. The number of individuals with positive test results in Clinton County remains at 26 with one additional probable case. Testing for this person produced indeterminate results but symptoms have been consistent with COVID-19. Negative test results have been received for 194 individuals. Six […]

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Blessing in the Chaos To all that is chaotic in you, let there come silence.   Let there be a calming of the clamoring, a stilling of the voices that have laid their claim on you, that have made their home in you,   that go with you even to the holy places but will […]

Source: Zantac products should be pulled from market immediately, FDA says – CNN

Source: Social distancing is said to be working in Burlington – VTDigger

Getting out fishing is a great way to get fresh air, connect with nature, and have fun. During the public health crisis COVID-19, here are some helpful things to keep in mind when it comes to planning your next fishing trip. Get your fishing license With the closure of town clerks offices and many stores, […]

From Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Following the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, my office put together a new website with specific information on what the stimulus package does for families, healthcare workers, seniors, small businesses, veterans, students, and rural communities. It also includes Frequently Asked Questions and general COVID-19 resources […]

Source: NCPR’s Adirondack bureau chief Brian Mann heads to NPR – – The Adirondack Almanack Brian Mann’s departure for National Public Radio is not a surprise given the outstanding quality of his work. He’s intelligent, hard-working, fair and truthful. What more can you ask? A contributing NPR reporter for several years, he’ll be spending more […]

Source: Potential $2B loss in sales tax revenue for N.Y. counties

Hunters in New York Harvested More than 224,000 Deer in 2019-20 DEC Tested More than 2,600 Deer and Continues to Find No Evidence of CWD The 2019 estimated deer take includes 103,787 antlerless deer and 120,403 antlered bucks. Statewide, this represents a nine percent decrease in antlerless harvest and a six percent increase in buck […]

Source: Schools dismissed through end of school year – VTDigger

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Source: The new coronavirus, by the numbers | CSNY

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted today to pass the CARES Act, the 3rd legislative phase of Congress’ emergency coronavirus response. This stimulus provides economic relief to small businesses and hardworking families across the North Country. “During this unprecedented public health crisis, I have prioritized support for our hospitals, healthcare workers, small businesses, and […]

Dannemora Town Supervisor Bill Chase: SLIC Networks Solutions of Nichoville NY has set up a High Speed Internet Hot spot at the Lyon Mountain American Legion Post #1623. This is open to all in the surrounding area to all residents who may need access to the internet. The internet speed is 125 mpbs and access […]

Source: Deaths surge again in New York from coronavirus

Source: Churchill: Coronavirus makes it harder to say goodbye

Joe LoTemplio of the Press Republican Tweeted Moose seen in City of Plattsburgh today around 2:15 pm near City Police station

New York Anglers Encouraged to Get Outside Safely, Practice Social Distancing during COVID-19 Public Health Crisis State Stocking More than 2.2 Million Catchable-Size Trout in New York Waters State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today reminded New Yorkers that trout and salmon fishing season opens on Wednesday, April 1. New York’s coldwater […]