Archive for February, 2026
From the Adirondacks to the Alps: NPR’s Brian Mann reports on North Country Olympians in Milan
Veteran NPR reporter with updates on local athletes competing in luge, bobsled, ski jumping, and more Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 15th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, National History, National News, Northern NY News, Sports News.
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New York City Had a Chance to Ease Its Staffing Crisis. It Quietly Gave Up.
Important story on NYC corruption and incompetence Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 15th, 2026 under City News, Corruption in Gov't., State Government News, Statewide News.
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Gov. Hochul outlines proposal to bring down auto insurance costs and fraudulent claims
Albany, News Release Feb. 11, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of auto insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that consumers, not insurance companies, are prioritized. […]
Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Business News, Law Enforcement News, Political News, State Legislator News, Statewide News.
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Regional Office of Sustainab Tourism publishes 2025 year-end report
Report highlights $411 million in visitor spending, key community initiatives, and regional promotion effort LAKE PLACID, NY (February 12, 2026) – The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) released its 2025 year-end report, showcasing initiatives that promote the Adirondacks as a premier destination while simultaneously investing in community priorities and sustainable tourism. The report highlights […]
Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York.
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North Country at Work: A lifetime working the ‘Adirondack Hustle’
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Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Social Issues.
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History on parade: Adirondackers stand against eugenics at 1916 Winter Carnival
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Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, National History, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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NCCC notches 10% enrollment increase for spring 2026
North Country Community College started its seventh consecutive term of enrollment growth with the start of the 2026 semester Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story
Posted: February 14th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Education News, Northern NY News.
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My NBC reports this is the coldest winter in many years
February 13, 2026
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Upstate New York, Weather News/History.
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MY NBC 5 says Lake Champlain is Frozen Over – First Ice in 7 years
February 13, 2025
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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NYS will join World Health Organization Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
Albany, Feb. 10, 2026, News Release – Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Health has officially joined the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), strengthening the state’s role in global public health preparedness and response. “New York has always led in public health and safety […]
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Heathcare News, National News, Northern NY News, State Government News.
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Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman Appointed to Additional Standing Committees, Including Small Business
Plattsburgh, NY, News Release of Feb. 10, 2026 – New York State Assemblymember Michael S. Cashman today announced his appointment to two additional New York State Assembly standing committees, the Small Business Committee and the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Committee. The Small Business Committee focuses on the small-business aspects of economic development, working to develop […]
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Hocul announces Express NY, a statewide effort to streamline regulations and improve how government works
Call for Submissions To Run Through April 3; Submit Recommendations Through New Online Portal Albany, NYS News Release of Feb. 13, 2026 – Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of EXPRESS NY (Expediting Processes and Regulations to Enable Streamlined Services), a new statewide effort to make government work better by tackling outdated and burdensome […]
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Business News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Carl Rubino Live, Feb. 20 in Plattsburgh
Carl Rubino: Who Is This Guy? Carl consistently pens lyrics with characters that come alive in scenes that paint a picture and tell a story, often with an unexpected twist and a dash of emotion. Carl’s songwriting rule is simple. If you can’t close your eyes and “see” the song keep rewriting or throw it out! Initially focused on […]
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, City News, Northern NY News.
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Bruce Blakeman pledges to fight ‘lunatic left’ as Republican nominee for New York governor
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Northern NY News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Daily Gazette of Schenectady to acquire Adirondack Daily Enterprise and Lake Placid News Ogden Newspapers selling both papers; deal closes March 2
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, General News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Fish populations double in Adirondack streams following 40 years of acid rain recovery
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Recreation opportunities.
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Live music, winter festivities, food tasting and other Adirondack events
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Arts and Entertainment, Community Events, Northern NY News.
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State Police confirm second skier fatality at Whiteface Mountain this season
Victims identified in separate accidents Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story
Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Sports News, State Government News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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‘On our own’: Vermont is getting less help from the feds to keep elections secure
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under Congressional News, Corruption in Gov't., General News, National History, National News, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Vermont-trained cross-country star Jessie Diggins claims bronze, medaling in third straight Olympics
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Posted: February 13th, 2026 under National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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Adirondack Center for Writing Seeks Writing Submissions By North Country Teens
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) is seeking submissions for its fourth annual print publication of its Wild Words Adirondack Teen Writing Anthology. Teens ages 13-19 living in the North Country of New York State are eligible to submit their creative writing for consideration in the anthology, which will be published in the spring of […]
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Education News, General News, Northern NY News, Youth News.
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Chairwoman Stefanik, Senator Welch Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Preserve Lake Champlain Basin
WASHINGTON, D.C. , Feb. 12, 2026 Congresswoman Stefanie News Release – Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) Enhancements Act of 2026 to reauthorize the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) for five years to support the health and […]
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, National News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Political News, Regional NY-VT News.
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New York Could Lose Seats in Congress Because It Won’t Build Housing
As housing construction booms in red states, blue states are falling behind. That will likely boost Republicans in federal politics. Click here for the New York Focus story
Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Business News, Congressional News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s 2nd Olympic silver medal traces to Vermont roots
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Posted: February 12th, 2026 under Business News, National History, National News, Regional NY-VT News, Sports News.
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Location Change – Lake Champlain Basin Program to Host ‘Love the Lake’ Winter Speaker Series
Grand Isle, VT — The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program, in partnership with NEIWPCC, invites the public to Love the Lake 2026, a winter speaker series featuring four presentations on environmental and cultural heritage topics. Free coffee and dessert will be provided. Please note that the location for the February 19th presentation with Teage O’Connor has been changed to the Rock […]
Posted: February 11th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Community Events, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Regional NY-VT News.
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