This is what dedication looks like.

Dino Petrocelli

http://www.givetostpeters.org

I was asked Friday at 12 noon if I could go to St. Peter’s and photograph some nurses showing emotion and compassion towards each other for a full page ad in the Sunday paper. Being a client of mine for years I was more than happy to say yes. Oh one hitch u have to be hear by 1pm😳! 

Gone fishing!

‘Tis the season. The month of April in New York brings the opening of trout fishing season. In this unique time, fishing seems like a good way to be outside and also far away from other people. Alianna Borgos was fishing with Ariel Soler and her father Angel Borgos. They came down from Defreestville to this beautiful favored fishing spot on the Kinderhook Creek north of Malden Bridge. Angel is a member of Trout Unlimited, but he wasn’t fishing on Monday because with government offices closed, he was unable to get a license for himself. His job was to keep the lines untangled. (L-r): Angel Borgos, Aliana Borgos and Ariel Soler. Photo by David Lee

https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-google-doodle-april-6-doctors-nurses-health-workers-researchers-1496258

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Telescope Casual Furniture in Granville

Granville furniture company seeking permission to reopen, make medical supplies

by WRGB STAFF

Friday, April 3rd 2020

GRANVILLE NY (WRGB) - A furniture factory right here in our area is trying to get back up and running to make needed equipment for healthcare workers.

“We can hit the ground running we dont need more machinery or equipment,” said CEO Kathy Juckett. “I can do lots of things. I can pretty much do anything except build a ventilator.”

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Time for work

 Before work...

After work...
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0idWiHiasKg

Simply ingenious

https://twitter.com/i/status/1244652162958925824

Eric Biehler

@coachbiehler

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21h

This activity is a gem. It takes some creativity and some set up time but my kids have been going for almost 30 minutes with no end in sight. Hope you enjoy!

@CastletonES

@SchodackCSD

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Corona virus onslaught

The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort enters New York Harbor during the coronavirus outbreak in New York City, Monday, March 30. Read more...

https://abcnews.go.com/live

In the middle of the coronavirus crisis, some hospitals fear financial ruin

By Olivia Rubin and Soo Rin Kim March 30, 2020, 4:04 AM

Why we closed schools

Why we closed schools
Mar 25, 2020 | District Superintendent, From the Desk of Gladys Cruz, Questar III BOCES

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced schools and businesses across the country and globe to close – causing an economic and societal disruption like we’ve never seen (and hopefully will never see again) in our lifetimes. On Friday (3/27), Governor Andrew Cuomo announced all schools in New York state will remain closed for an additional two weeks, until at least April 15, to help protect the public against the spread of COVID-19.

For education leaders, closing our schools was a painful choice (as it impacted and disrupted families, learning, the distribution of meals, delivery of special education services, etc.), but it was necessary to slow the spread of this illness and save lives. 

Some are not heeding the advice of elected and health officials during this pandemic – and continuing as if this is a snow day or spring break. You may have seen the pictures and videos of people at the beach in Florida or gathering in parks in New York City. This needs to stop. Social distancing can help stop the spread of the virus and ensure that our health facilities are not overwhelmed.

In retrospect, closing schools was the easiest hard decision we could make as a BOCES region and state. The harder decision will be when to reopen our schools. This is something we will need to take one day at a time for the foreseeable future.
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