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Archive for February 4th, 2026

Border patrol stop at SUNY Potsdam rattles community

  Click here for the NCPR story   

Child care providers in St. Lawrence County meet to discuss needs

Child Care Council Ex. Director: “There aren’t enough providers to meet today’s needs, let alone if it were expanded to more families. He said the physical infrastructure doesn’t even exist yet.” Click here for the NCPR story 

City of Plattsburgh accepting applications for Hometown Heroes Banner Program

(PLATTSBURGH, NY – February 4, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is partnering with local military families to honor men and women who have served or are currently serving in the US Armed Forces. Applications for this year’s program are due on March 16th. Eligibility Requirements: Honoree must be: Military personnel Currently serving, honorably discharged, […]

Stec, Senate Republicans introduce tax cut bill, & other tax measures

Albany, Dan Stec News Release of Feb. 4, 2026 – Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) today joined his state Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a package of bills that would provide immediate, substantive tax relief to all New Yorkers. Chief among these bills is Senate bill S.9110, which would institute the largest tax cut in state […]

Schumer, Gillibrand state they secured $1M+ for North Country economic development projects

LCLGRPB gets $750K; P’burgh-North Country Chamber, $350K Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Plattsburgh Welcomes Back Beloved Community Events & Exciting New Additions in 2026

(PLATTSBURGH – News Release of February 3, 2026) – The City of Plattsburgh is excited to release a full calendar of community events for 2026, which includes many of the community’s favorite events from years past such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Parks Come Alive events, as well as some new introductions! To stay […]

Don’t forget to pre-order your subs by Thursday, Feb. 5

Peru Knights Serving Breakfast, Sunday, Feb, 8

Peru  – Pancakes Plus Breakfast, Sunday, February 8, 2026 served by the St. Augustine’s Knights of Columbus, St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. $10 for adults, $5 children 5 to 11, Children under 5 are Free. Take-outs are $10.  The menu includes Pancakes,Waffles, Strawberry Sauce, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Home Fries, Real Maple […]

A great testing fish dinner with generous portions!

$5 million housing grant is a ‘game-changer’ for Lake Champlain-Lake George region

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Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

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Five Questions for New York’s Social Service Agencies

Will this week’s budget hearing provide insight into the state’s plan to salvage its safety net? Click here for the New York Focus story 

‘I’m a Human Rights Violator’: Staff at Youth Prison Recount Lockdowns, Turmoil, 24-Hour Shifts

A years long staffing crisis at state-run facilities has taken its toll on incarcerated kids and the workers who watch over them. Click here for the New York Focus story