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Archive for February, 2026

State Prison Officials Said an Employee Accused of Sexual Assault Didn’t Exist. We Found Him.

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Top Horse Racing Investigator Resigns After New York Focus Investigation

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Affordable housing project in North Elba moves forward

Adirondack Park Agency approves plan for 22 new homes Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Judd Collier, RN recognized for steady, compassionate care that brings comfort and confidence to patients in their toughest moments.

Always There When it Matters  Elizabethtown, NY – In the busy, often unpredictable Emergency Department at University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital, one thing has become remarkably consistent: when a crisis hits, Judd Collier, RN, is already on the move. Whether he’s stepping in to place a difficult IV, answering rapid‑fire clinical […]

Beta Technologies board member resigns after appearance in Epstein files

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Carl Rubino Feb. 20 Plattsburgh Concert Cancelled  

Message from Peter Cadieux, “I hate to do this, but it looks like a decent snowstorm is coming in, timed perfectly to affect travel plans tomorrow. So, we will try again in March and look forward to booking Carl Rubino for a later date. Stay safe!” Cancelled Concert at  Wood Wire and Voice Coffee House […]

CVPH Blood Donor Center announces its March blood drive schedule

Peru’s drive is March 16 Plattsburgh, NY – Blood donations to the Adirondack Blood Donor Center, a program of the University of Vermont Health Network – Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) make a lifesaving difference for patients across the country, helping ensure a steady and reliable of blood for local surgeries, emergency care and ongoing […]

National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings and advisories

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued across the region from 10 AM tomorrow to 10 AM Saturday. A brief period of valley rain/snow tomorrow early afternoon will quickly transition to moderate to heavy snow by mid afternoon tomorrow areawide. 1-1.5″/hour snow rates will be possible tomorrow evening which will lead to […]

DiNapoli: State Comptroller releases Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 Audit Findings

Several shortcomings identified.  Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (Clinton County) The board did not adequately oversee the district’s financial operations related to maintaining accounting records, preparing bank reconciliations, submitting monthly and annual financial reports, auditing and approving claims and performing annual audits. The board did not provide oversight of the secretary-treasurer’s duties […]

Rich in History: Horse ferries on Lake Champlain

Before modern ferries and suspension bridges, horses were used to power boats across Lake Champlain Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Adirondack Explorer has job opening for a reporter

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Vermont-schooled Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold, Ben Ogden a second silver in Olympic skiing

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Peru, NY, February 19, 2026. Morning view of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains,

Thursday, February 19, 2026 – I couldn’t drive by this Irwin Farm scene without stopping.

Thursday, February 19, 2026 – Our beautiful Whiteface Mountain viewed from the Jarvis Rd. this morning. Two exposures.;

Friday Night Fish Fries on South Catherine St.

How a More Flexible Grid Could Save New York Billions

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Over $623,000 Raised at Market 32 and Price Chopper During 2025 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Market 32 Cares-supported fundraiser continues to deliver critical support for local communities Price-Chopper/Market 32 Press Release Schenectady, N.Y., February 18, 2025– Salvation Army bellringers at Market 32 and Price Chopper stores in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire raised over $623,000 during the 6-week “Red Kettle” holiday campaign in November and December […]

Statewide Environmental Stewardship Award Presented to Champlain Valley Farm

02/18/2026 – By Isabella Susino | Adirondack Harvest Program Lead The New York Beef Producers Association and New York Beef Council have awarded the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award to Ben Wever Farm in Willsboro, New York. The Environmental Stewardship Award presented to Ben Wever Farm in 2025 by NY Beef Council and the NY Beef […]

North Country at Work: Teaching kindergarten from the forest in Essex

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DEC Announces 2026 Training Academies for New Classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officer and Forest Ranger Recruits

Albany, Feb. 18, 2026 – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC is holding academies for its newest classes of Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) and Forest Rangers. The six-month training academies will prepare up to 50 of DEC’s newest recruits for careers protecting New York State’s natural […]

DiNapoli releases report on FY 2027 proposed state budget

Federal Actions Continue to Cause Uncertainty for State’s Economy and Finances; Comptroller Warns of Reduced Independent Oversight State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected revenues, creating cumulative outyear budget […]

Former State Auditor Pleads Guilty to $405K Theft from Wallkill

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Tap To Table In The Lake Champlain Region

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Vermont skier Mac Forehand wins Olympic silver in big air

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