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New York is now one of two U.S. states to approve a climate education requirement for students across the state Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

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District Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Chiefs from Across New York State Support Governor’s Proposals  Albany, NY , March 24, 2026 – Governor Hochul today was joined by district attorneys, county sheriffs and local police chiefs to highlight growing support among law enforcement for her proposals to strengthen New York’s nation-leading gun laws. Introduced as part […]

2025 Season the Safest on Record New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced another year of safe hunting. Hunting remains one of the most popular forms of wildlife-related recreation in the state with nearly 600,000 New Yorkers participating annually, helping achieve State wildlife management objectives and safely enjoying time outdoors. […]

Plattsburgh, NY – March 24, 2026, Press Release  – Plattco Corporation, a leader in industrial valve and flow-control engineering, is advancing manufacturing innovation in the North Country with the launch of EVA™ (Electric Valve Actuator), a state-of-the-art patented system designed to replace traditional compressed air actuation in the most demanding industrial environments. The EVA™ launch […]

April 9th – 2:30 pm, Meadowbrook Healthcare, 154 Prospect Avenue, Plattsburgh A Virtual Tour of the Old Base Oval with Helen Nerska showing photos of the original buildings and the histories associated with each. April 11th – 10 am to 3 pm, Clinton County Historical Association & Museum, 98 Ohio Avenue, (Old Base) Plattsburgh. Celebrating Slow […]

The Adirondack Coast is off to a strong start in 2026, with February lodging numbers showing meaningful growth and setting a positive tone for the months ahead. Compared to February last year, occupancy increased by 20%, and total lodging revenue rose by 24%. For a winter month, these are very encouraging results and reflect steady […]

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Southern Zone Harvest is Highest Recorded Since DEC Began Monitoring in 1955 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced that hunters harvested an estimated 1,759 black bears during the 2025-26 hunting seasons. According to DEC’s tracking of the annual bear harvest since 1955 (PDF), the 2025 statewide bear harvest was second […]

Story explores idealism vs reality  Click here for the Vermont Public story 

Elizabethtown, NY, March 23, 2026  –  For anyone recovering from an injury or illness, getting therapy at the right time can make all the difference. When care is close by and appointments are available, patients can regain strength, independence and confidence sooner. That’s why University of Vermont Health Network – Elizabethtown Community Hospital opened a […]

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 -— The Plattsburgh YMCA Board of Directors today announced the unanimous appointment of Jeffrey L. Collen as Interim Chief Executive Officer, along with additional leadership steps to support the organization during this critical time. Collen was identified through YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and selected by the Board for his […]

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026 — Clinton Community College will host a Nursing Open House on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new Nursing Suite located on the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital – Vermont Health campus. The suite is situated on the third floor of the 206 Cornelia St. building, […]

Plattsburgh, NY, March 23, 2026  — Assemblyman Michael Cashman (D – Plattsburgh) proudly hosted the 10th Annual Women of Distinction Ceremony, recognizing an inaugural class of eight extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and compassion continue to shape communities across the North Country. Each honoree reflected a shared and powerful idea—to inspire by example. The evening’s […]

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Chciken and Biscuits Vegetable  Fruit Dessert  Served 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., take-out only, at St. Augustine’s Parish Center, 3030 Main St., Peru, NY 12972.  All are invited and welcome!

A coalition of scholars, advocates and organizations launched John Brown America250, an initiative to reexamine the historical record Click here for the Adirondack Almanac story 

The Saturday, March 21, Press-Republican has an excellent in-depth story on City school issues  Click here for the MSN story 

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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., March 29, 2026  — Mayor Hughes today issued the following statement regarding the recent decision by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to increase hydropower rates supplied to municipal utilities: “The City of Plattsburgh has long benefited from some of the lowest electric rates in New York due to our access to clean […]