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Archive for September, 2025

North Country Honor Flight Announces Final Flights of 2025 Season

Sept. 28 – [PLATTSBURGH, NY] – North Country Honor Flight is proud to announce its upcoming Flights 66 and 67 on Saturday, October 4, 2025, honoring North Country veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Washington, D.C. This dual mission marks a monumental accomplishment — more than 1,000 North Country veterans will have flown with North […]

People come from miles around!

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical fall Saturday morning at Rulf’s Orchard. The Woodley family from Champlain stopped by as have many others.

People love Dunkin. Is it the donuts or coffee?

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – A typical ANY Saturday morning at Dunkin Donuts on the Bear Swamp Rd.

Low water levels on Lake Champlain shorten Fort Ticonderoga Ferry’s season

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Cohoes murder suspect taken into custody near Paul Smith’s

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Outgoing Code Enforcement Officer expresses unhappiness with town board and what he labeled as “toxic behavior”in town hall

By John T Ryan  Warning: Some readers and video viewers may find the wording on Mr. Guynup’s shirt objectionable.  Peru, NY – Following department reports Peru Town Supervisor commented on that the town board’s September 22, 2025 agenda was unusually brief. When he called on Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup the evening’s atmosphere changed. Guynup, […]

Governor direct state agencies to accelerate renewable energy development and construction

Governor Hochul News Release of 9/26/25 – As part of New York’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a coordinated set of actions to accelerate the deployment and construction of reliable and clean energy across New York State that will help stabilize energy prices. Recognizing the near-term need for power to meet increasing […]

Five Sleepy Minutes With New York’s Jail Watchdog

Jails and prisons across the state are facing many crises. Someone should tell the Commission of Correction Click here for the New York Focus story 

EEE detected in mosquitos in three Vermont counties

Health officials are urging Vermonters to protect themselves from mosquito bites, warning that Eastern equine encephalitis, while rare, can be serious and deadly to humans. Click here for the vtdigger story 

GOP rallies around Assembly special election candidate in Plattsburgh

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$85 million from NYS to enhance next generation 911

All Counties Outside of New York City to Receive At Least $1 Million Through Noncompetitive Grant Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $85 million in grant funding has been allocated to county level primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and primary PSAP backup centers to prepare for the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911) in […]

A decade later, Burlington’s downtown mall redevelopment opens

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New development brings nearly 100 affordable homes to Shelburne

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NY prison staffing and morale are low 6 months after strike

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Make plans to attend Babbie Museum’s Harvest Weekend

Harvest Weekend Oct. 11th & 12th 10am – 4pm •Demos include: cornharvesting & storing of corn, hit & miss engines, sawmilling, blacksmithing •Kids games, corn box search, pumpkin making, butter making •Popcorn and Cotton Candy •Ride the stagecoach, antique fire truck and Thomas the Train •Snacks and beverages available in the museum store 250 River […]

DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer pleads guilty to stealing over $92K from Department

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, pleaded guilty to stealing over $92,000 from the fire department over a seven-year period. As part of the plea, she […]

DEC to issue drought warning to 12 counties and add 6 more to counties under drought watch

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water During Ongoing Dry Conditions View Map of New York State Drought Conditions  Governor Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, today announced a drought warning was issued in 12 counties in the Adirondack and Southern Tier regions and a drought watch was expanded to include […]

Home charging gives EV owners a big advantage

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Modular homes offer relief to Adirondack housing crisis

Land Bank plans to add 32 CrossMods over the next 2 years Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Is it time for a regional strategy around EV infrastructure in the Adirondacks?

How to go about addressing EV charging gaps? Click here for the Adirondack Explore story

Environmental group accuses Olympic Authority of ignoring regulations in work on bike race course

Officials acknowledge lack of DEC permit, promise restoration after mountain bike races conclude Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

As technology advances, EV owners report fewer barriers But EVs still make up just 1% of North Country vehicles

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4 Marcy Corrections Officers Plead Guilty; 4 to Proceed to Trial

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CVPH Financial Counselors Offering Weekly Drop-in Opportunity at Diagnostic Center

Help addressing medical debt, insurance enrollment available Plattsburgh, NY – Medical bills can feel overwhelming and even with insurance, costs like deductibles or services that are not fully covered can add up quickly. To help, the Financial Counselors at University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) are available every Wednesday from […]

Champlain Area Trails invites the Public to the Grand Opening of Corbeau Creek Trails in Chazy, New York, on October 4th.

Chazy, NY— Champlain Area Trails (CATS), an accredited land trust founded in 2009, announces the grand opening of the Corbeau Creek Trails in Chazy, NY. These trails are part of the CATS network of over 100 trails, connecting people with nature and promoting economic vitality in New York’s Champlain Valley. The festivities will kick off […]