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Archive for July, 2022

July 31, 2022 – Sunday evening Towne Meeting performing at Heyworth Mason Park.

NBA legend Bill Russell dies at 88

Click here for the msn.com story 

Banding and testing loons for pollutants with the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

People were having a GREAT time at the Clinton County Fair today

July 30, 2022 – Today was a wonderful day to attend the Clinton County Fair. Great weather, big crowd, many exciting things to see, and an endless food selection. It’s a great place for kids and adults. Only one more day to go; it ends tomorrow. The Peru Gazette took many photos of many people, […]

N.Y. makes emergency monkeypox declaration

Executive order allows state to respond more quickly as cases rise Click here to read the Sun Community News story

Kids’ activities set for this weekend in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac Story

Undercover police now patrol Tupper Lake park after vandalism, hate graffiti

“Village mayor Paul Maroun is telling parents that if their children are caught making similar graffiti they will be charged with a hate crime.” Click here for a NCPR story 

21 New York counties under a drought watch

Click here for the State of Politics story 

Annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament and Airborne Speedway raise $15K+

25th annual Make-A-Wish golf tournament saw an impressive turnout in 2022 Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Summer boosters for people under 50 shelved in favor of updated boosters in the fall

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An Akwesasne Mohawk survivor of residential schools seeks justice, not apologies

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NY gas tax holiday begins to bite into municipal revenue, comptroller reports

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Stefanik Works to Provide Support for Plattsburgh Airport

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Elise Stefanik today called on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to designate Plattsburgh International Airport as a Port of Entry instead of a user-fee airport. This designation change will save the Plattsburgh International Airport roughly $600,000 per year. Currently, Plattsburgh International Airport is designated as a user-fee airport, which requires […]

Pen Pals for life

A truly beautiful story – From the Beatles to King Arthur’s legend, women share a journey of letters, travel, adventure Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Nursing homes are suing friends and family to collect on patients’ bills

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Bring a haiku and grab a brew: NCPR is coming to Old Soul in Plattsburgh at 5 p.m. this Friday

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Stec urges Gov. Hochul to reject Farm Laborers Wage Board Recommendation

From the office of State Senator Dan Stec Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today wrote to Governor Hochul, urging her to take action in advance of the upcoming September 6 meeting of the Farm Laborers Wage Board. At this meeting, it is assumed the board will issue its final recommendation in support of lowering the overtime […]

“See 3” on the Heyworth-Mason Park Stage Sunday Night

Don’t forget the Sunday evening concerts at Heyworth- Mason Park — 6 to 8 p.m. This week the “See 3” band is on the stage. Bring a chair or blanket, or use one of the several picnic tables. It’s a beautiful atmosphere to relax, see your friends and enjoy.

North Country organization look to preserve monarch butterflies

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Severe thunderstorms likely across northern New York, Vermont on Thursday

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“Inside and Out” by Brianna Forkey at The Strand Center for the Arts in August

PLATTSBURGH, NY – The Strand Center for the Arts is thrilled to host “Inside and Out”, artwork created by artist Brianna Forkey, in the Main Gallery. This upcoming exhibition will open in The Strand Center Main Gallery on Friday, August 5th, 2022. A free reception will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm that night […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones: State needs to provide clarification on recent concealed carry legislation

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “There has been confusion in the media and among North Country residents about the concealed carry law that was passed earlier this month, especially regarding the Adirondack Park, sporting competitions like biathlons, and on conservation easements. This law will impact over 100,000 New Yorkers with firearm permits who […]

Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US

Click here for the Syracse.com story 

Miner Institute to host Open House Aug. 6

Event will showcase modern agriculture and fun family activities Click here for the Sun Community News story 

1st Annual Robert Clark Sr. Car Show and Swap on Aug. 6

Benefit honors local classic car enthusiast Click here for the Sun Community News story