Gov. turmoil may/not be bad for business
Governor Andrew Cuomo, in a long line of disgraced politicians in Albany, creates uncertainty, and that is bad for business, says a story in the Albany Business Journal. Uncertainty undermines the area’s ability to attract new businesses, especially. Still, the bad press does focus attention on the region, and that can be OK, others in the story say.
Region pushes for vaccinations as delta variant surges
Local health officials face a fierce resistance to the COVID-19 vaccine, even as hospitalizations and deaths grow, especially given the threat of the delta variant, the Post-Star is reporting. Misinformation and a need for people to express their independence is leading the way, the story says. The push-back on the vaccine comes just in time for schools to feel the pinch. On July 1, just seven people were in the hospital for COVID-19-related illness, and six weeks later: 72, the story says.
Cambridge schools will in-person teach
Speaking of schools, the Post-Star is also reporting that Cambridge Central School will teach students in-person this year unless the student is quarantined or if the school closes for any reason, such as COVID or bad weather.
Buying the farm
A farm in Saratoga County may shut down as the farmer, in his 70s, cannot find a family or other people to take it over. The issue is if he sells outside the family, especially if it sells after he dies, the federal taxes between estate tax and capital gains hits about $5 million, a tough pill to swallow, says a story in the Times-Union. This leaves farmer Dave Wood looking for the best option, and soon, the story says.
Fungi beer in Tupper
Two companies in Tupper Lake are brewing a first-in-the-area fungi-infused beer. Birch Boys Chaga, the fungi producer, teamed up with Raquette River Brewing, and the first kegs of Chugga Chugga Chaga have hit bars in the area, the story says. The brown ale has earthy tones, the story in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise says.