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Archive for February, 2026

Adirondack North county Association (ANCA) launches new strategic plan for building Adirondack economy

Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Prospective Students Invited to Saturday Visit Days at Clinton Community College

PLATTSBURGH — Prospective students are invited to experience Clinton Community College firsthand during upcoming Saturday Visit Days, which offer campus tours and opportunities to explore academic programs, student life and support services. Saturday Visit Days will be held on Feb. 7, Feb. 28, March 14 and April 11 this spring. During each visit, prospective students […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES INCREASED PATROLS TO CURB IMPAIRED DRIVING DURING SUPER BOWL CELEBRATIONS

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies statewide are participating in the national enforcement initiative to eliminate impaired driving during this year’s Super Bowl celebrations. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) funds the campaign, which began Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and runs through Super Bowl Sunday, […]

GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS MEDICAL AID IN DYING ACT INTO NEW YORK STATE LAW

Governor Hochul states that the bill’s guardrails will ensure integrity of patient decision and preparedness of medical institutions, February 6, 2026 – Governor Hochul today signed legislation S.138/A.136 that will allow medical aid in dying to be available to terminally ill New Yorkers with less than six months to live. This historic bill signing comes […]

Vermont pursues junk food ban for 3SquaresVT recipients

Click here for the vtdigger story 

GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF TO HONOR CORRECTION OFFICER CHARLIE HALL

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff Across New York State Saturday, February 7 Governor Kathy Hochul today directed flags on all State government buildings be flown at half-staff, Saturday, February 7, from sunrise to sunset, in honor of Charlie Hall, a correction officer who died from a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points […]

Governor Hochul and DEC Announce 2026 Free Freshwater Fishing Days in New York

Ample Fishing Opportunities Await New Anglers Free Fishing Days Support the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” Initiative Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. The requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days […]

Regular Monthly School Board Meeting February 2026

Peru CSD Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the High School Community Room. It is anticipated that an executive session will take place immediately following the 6:00 PM start, and that the Board will reconvene for open public session business at approximately 7:00 PM. […]

Empire State Winter Games and winter carnivals in the Adirondacks

Many, many family activities this weekend.  Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Son of late Albany lobbyist dies while skiing at Whiteface

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Adirondack Park Agency sued over howitzer hearing

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

Feb. 7 A.I. Training Course Offered – Hands on Training

Discussion time: What should old Adirondack prisons become?

A chance to voice YOUR opinion!    Click here for the Adirondack story 

North Country at Work: Saranac Lake school bus driver says it’s a great job for working parents

Click here for the NCPR story 

How Disputed Foreclosure Math Allegedly Helped a Bank Win a Five-Bedroom Brooklyn Home for $100

NYC story, but is it happening in other parts of NYS  Click here for the New York Focus story 

Skaters on Lake Champlain rescued when ice began drifting

Ice began drifting on Lake Champlain, causing dangerous conditions for skaters who needed to be rescued Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

Meet the Adirondack ski jumper in his first Winter Olympics

Tate Frantz, native of Lake Placid, is representing Team USA in Milan Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story

Gore gondola malfunction leaves dozens stranded

Click here for the Adirondack Explorer story 

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 […]

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